Walk/Run Training Tips
The following guidelines are meant to progress a newbie from walking to running. Start walking and mix in short interval runs.
Make sure to always warm up before. Start with an easy 5- to 10-minute walk to warm up your muscles.
Week 1: 25-minute walk/run
5-minute walk
1-minute run/2-minute walk, repeat 5x
5-minute walk
Week 2: 25-minute walk/run
5-minute walk
1-minute run/2-minute walk, repeat 5x
5-minute walk
Week 3: 30 min walk/run
7-minute walk
2-minute run/2-minute walk, repeat 4x
7-minute walk
Week 4: 30-minute walk/run
7-minute walk
3-minute run/1-minute walk, repeat 4x
7-minute walk
Week 5: 30-minute walk/run
5-minute walk
4-minute run/1-minute walk, repeat 4x
5-minute walk
Week 6: 30-minute walk/run
5-minute walk,
4-minute run/1-minute walk, repeat 4x)
5-minute walk
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Get the Right Mix
From Depeche Mode to The Rolling Stones, these tunes that will keep you energized through your 5K journey.
Download the RockMyRun App (iTunes or Google Play).
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