THE PLAN
We'll be following a version of the Boston Athletic Association's Level One 5k Training Plan, found here. The BAA Plan calls for 4 days of running mixed with cross training and rest. We're making Saturday's running workout optional.
| Mon | Tues | Weds | Thurs | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Tues | Weds | Thurs | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
| Week 1 | Rest | 10 mins easy 10 mins moderate |
Exercises | 10 mins easy 10 mins moderate |
Rest | Exercises or repeat Tues | 30 mins easy long run |
| Week 2 | Rest | 10-12 mins easy 10-12 mins moderate |
Exercises | 10-12 mins easy 10-12 mins moderate |
Rest | Exercises or repeat Tues | 30 mins easy long run |
| Week 3 | Rest | 12-15 mins easy 12-15 mins moderate |
Exercises | 12-15 mins easy 12-15 mins moderate |
Rest | Exercises or repeat Tues | 35 mins easy long run |
| Week 4 | Rest | 12-15 mins easy 12-15 mins moderate |
Exercises | 12-15 mins easy 12-15 mins moderate |
Rest | Exercises or repeat Tues | 40 mins easy long run |
| Week 5 | Rest | 12-15 mins easy 12-15 mins moderate |
Exercises | 12-15 mins easy 12-15 mins moderate |
Rest | Exercises or repeat Tues | 40 mins easy long run |
| Week 6 | Rest | 12-15 mins easy 18-20 mins moderate |
Exercises | 12-15 mins easy 18-20 mins moderate |
Rest | Exercises or repeat Tues | 30-35 mins easy long run |
| Week 7 - no class 😥 | Rest | 10-12 mins easy 10-12 mins moderate |
Exercises | 10-12 mins easy 10-12 mins moderate |
Rest | Exercises or repeat Tues | Rest |
| Week 8 | Rest | 10 mins easy 10 mins moderate |
Exercises | Rest | Rest | Race Day! 🏃 | Rest |