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8 Week Intro Running Plan

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8 Week Intro Running Plan

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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Author

Craig Lane

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Length

8 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


Learn More about Structured Workouts.

Plan Description

This is an 8 week introductory to running training plan to help your body adjust to structured training. The sessions are simple to follow and can be integrated with most training platforms.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x5
04:07:00 01:30:00
Strength x1
00:45:00 00:45:00
Day Off x1
—— ——
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
04:07:00 01:30:00
Strength
00:45:00 00:45:00
Day Off
—— ——

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Power Meter
  • Heart Rate Monitor

All supported devices

Craig Lane

Coach Craig Performance Coaching LTD

Craig Lane is a freelance performance and lifestyle coach, and health assessor. His career takes him nationally to work alongside some of the largest corporate companies in the world, as well as some of the best athletes in the world.
Craig has coached performance athletes to World and European Championship Podiums, Kona Ironman World Championships, 70.3 World Championships, and helped personally develop all athletes beyond their own expectations.


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  • Completed workouts sync with popular apps like Garmin and Wahoo. Learn More
  • If plan includes Structured Workouts, then planned workouts sync to compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time. Learn More

Refund Policy

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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