What Is The Ideal 5K Training Schedule?

If you’ve decided to run a 5k this year, then you’re going to have to commit some time and effort to your training which means ideally you.ll need to follow a 5k training schedule. 

Your mind is set on your target, you’re ready, willing and able, but what’s your next step? 

At this point most people would search online for a free training schedule. You won’t struggle finding one, there’s plenty around that you can download from most running or charity websites, they’ll usually give you a bunch of numbers, either distances or times that you need to run for each day.

But there’s a big problem with these free schedules which is that you’ll learn absolutely nothing about running and this reduces your chances of success and increases your risk of suffering from injuries. 

Any good training schedule should include all the following: - 

• Nutritional guidance. You can’t hope to perform well if you are filling up on the wrong type of fuel, after all you wouldn’t put diesel in a petrol car...would you?.

• New training techniques which boost fitness levels. Modern training methods have progressed dramatically. Using them means you won’t overuse the same muscles and joints which can lead to progress stopping injury. The advanced strategies in my new guide – ‘5K Training For Beginners’ will quickly improve your fitness levels and reduce the time spent training.

• The best way to select running shoes and the right types of clothing to wear. 

• Strategically placed rest days that take in to account the level of intensity of the previous days training. 

But above all, an effective training schedule should teach you exactly how your body changes from the start of your training right up to race day, meaning you’ll understand exactly what it is you’re trying to achieve. You’ll know when and how to change your training to boost your progress and quickly spot the signs of overtraining and sidestep debilitating injuries.

To find out more about ‘5kTraining For Beginners,’ an entertaining and easy to use 5k training schedule for beginners simply click here.