Program Description
This 4-week program has been designed for athletes who are new to running. It starts with 3 minutes of running for every minute walked and by the end of the 4 weeks, you will be running 6 minutes before walking. We wish you the best of luck with your training.

Pre-Requisites
This program is designed for athletes who are new to running or returning to running after an injury where they need to slowly increase the number of minutes run.

Programs to follow this one
There are many programs to consider after this one depending on your goals for your upcoming season. I would suggest doing the 8-week general preparation for beginners before jumping into a program specific to a set distance. It is important to build your running base before adding intensity for a specific distance.

Other things you should know:
This program uses Rate of Perceived Exertion as an effort metric, which is indicated as RPE in the workout descriptions. The effort scale is a simple 1-10 whereby 1 is very easy and 10 is maximum effort.

Run times are indicated in minutes as opposed to distance. Everyone runs at a different
pace so this way you are running the right distance for where you are at in the moment.

Training programs can be physically and mentally challenging. If you have a medical condition or you unsure
as to your current state of fitness please consult with and gain permission from a medical expert before
proceeding.