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True Beginner 5k

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True Beginner 5k

Author

Luke Humphrey

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Length

20 Weeks

Plan Description

The 5k True Beginner program is an excellent starter program for the non-runner looking to enter the running community. The aim of this program is to take a person who has not run at all and train them to jogging/running for 30 minutes continuously in 20 weeks. This program is recommend for anyone looking to take that first step into the jogging/running community. Even if your eventual goals is a marathon, but haven’t run at all, this is the place to start!

The plan comes with a structured workout feature and day to day pace guidance based on your goal time. Plan also includes PDF copy and access to private training community.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x4
01:47:00 00:40:00
Day Off x3
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Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
01:47:00 00:40:00
Day Off
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Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

Luke Humphrey

Luke Humphrey Running

Luke Humphrey Running is dedicated to helping runners of all abilities who are looking to improve their performance. Since 2006, we have helped thousands of runners reach personal bests, Boston qualifiers, and Olympic Trials qualifiers. If you are looking to improve, we are here to help!


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This plan is protected by our Refund Policy and may, with the author's approval, be exchanged for a plan of equal value from the same author.

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