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6-Week 5K Training Plan With a Music Mix

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.

Music List Music List

Download the RockMyRun App (iTunes or Google Play).

What's your favorite song on the mix? Comment below.

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About the Author

Fara Rosenzweig

Fara Rosenzweig is the Lifestyle Editor for Active.com. She is a fitness fanatic, yogi and runner who loves to try new activities. Follow Fara on Google+ or twitter @FJRose.
Fara Rosenzweig is the Lifestyle Editor for Active.com. She is a fitness fanatic, yogi and runner who loves to try new activities. Follow Fara on Google+ or twitter @FJRose.

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