10/09/2025
Duration: 7 Weeks
Workouts per Week: 3
Goal: Go from little to no running experience to completing a 5K just in time for the Louisburg Turkey Trot!
Week 1
Goal:Build a base and get comfortable moving.
Workout 1: 5-minute brisk warm-up walk, then alternate 60 seconds jogging and 90 seconds walking for 20 minutes.
Workout 2: Repeat the same structure — focus on steady breathing and good posture.
Workout 3: Same as above, or extend the final jog to 90 seconds if feeling good.
Week 2
Goal: Increase jogging intervals slightly.
Workout 1: 5-minute warm-up, then alternate 90 seconds jogging and 2 minutes walking for 20 minutes.
Workout 2: Repeat, or slightly increase the final jog to 2.5 minutes.
Workout 3: Same as above — aim for consistency.
Week 3
Goal: Begin combining shorter and longer jogging intervals.
Workout 1:5-minute warm-up, jog 90 sec / walk 90 sec / jog 3 min / walk 3 min (repeat once).
Workout 2:Repeat, or increase the 3-minute jog to 4 minutes.
Workout 3: Same as above with focus on steady, controlled breathing.
Week 4
Goal: Build endurance with fewer walking breaks.
Workout 1: 5-minute warm-up, jog 3 min / walk 90 sec / jog 5 min / walk 2.5 min (repeat once).
Workout 2: Repeat, or jog 5 minutes consistently.
Workout 3: Add a final 2-minute jog if feeling strong.
Week 5
Goal: Start feeling like a runner — longer consistent jogs.
Workout 1: 5-min warm-up, jog 5 min / walk 3 min / jog 5 min / walk 3 min / jog 5 min.
Workout 2: Repeat, or try jogging 8 minutes with 3-min walk breaks.
Workout 3: Alternate 8-min jogs with 3-min walks for a total of about 30 minutes.
Week 6
Goal: Prepare for continuous running.
Workout 1: 5-min warm-up, jog 10 min / walk 3 min / jog 10 min.
Workout 2: Repeat, or increase to jog 13 min / walk 2 min / jog 8 min.
Workout 3:Jog 20 minutes straight if ready.
Week 7
Goal:Run your first full 5K!
Workout 1: 5-min warm-up, jog 25 minutes (no walking).
Workout 2: Repeat or jog 28 minutes if possible.
Workout 3:Jog 30 minutes continuously — you’re race ready!
* Always start with a 5-minute brisk walk warm-up.
* Stretch after each session.
* Stay hydrated and track your progress.
* Remember: consistency beats perfection — just keep showing up!
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