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Newbie to 5K

Is the thought of walking a 5K totally terrifying you, or maybe even just the thought of exercise? Don't you worry; with the plan below we will have you ready in no time. Or—you know—in 6 to 12 weeks! It's all about slow and steady. By Walk day you should be able to walk your 5K in under an hour.

6 week training plan

WeekDay 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5Day 6Day 7
115 Min WalkRest15 - 20 Min WalkRest15 - 20 Min WalkRest1 Mile Walk
220 Min WalkRest20 - 25 Min WalkRest20 - 25 Min WalkRest1.5 Mile Walk
325 Min WalkRest25 - 30 Min WalkRest25 - 30 Min WalkRest2 Mile Walk
430 Min WalkRest30 - 35 Min WalkRest30 - 35 Min WalkRest2.5 Mile Walk
535 Min WalkRest35 - 40 Min WalkRest35 - 40 Min WalkRest3 Mile Walk
640 Min WalkRest40 Min Walk20 Min WalkRest Heart Walk!Rest

12 week training plan

WeekDay 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5Day 6Day 7
115 Min Walk15 Min WalkRest17 Min WalkRestRest17 Min Walk
220 Min Walk15 Min WalkRest20 Min WalkRestRestWalk 1 Mile
325 Min Walk20 Min WalkRest25 Min WalkRestRestWalk 1.25 Mile
430 Min Walk25 Min WalkRest30 Min WalkRestRestWalk 1.5 Mile
535 Min Walk30 Min WalkRest35 Min WalkRestRestWalk 1.75 Mile
640 Min Walk35 Min WalkRest40 Min Walk35 Min WalkRestWalk 2 Miles
745 Min Walk40 Min WalkRest45 Min Walk40 Min WalkRestWalk 2.25 Miles
850 Min Walk45 Min WalkRest50 Min Walk45 Min WalkRestWalk 2.5 Miles
955 Min Walk50 Min WalkRest55 Min Walk50 Min WalkRestWalk 2.75 Miles
1060 Min Walk55 Min WalkRest60 Min Walk55 Min WalkRestWalk 3 Miles
1165 Min Walk60 Min WalkRestWalk 3.25 Miles60 Min WalkRestWalk 3.5 Miles
1270 Min Walk65 Min WalkRestWalk 3.5 MilesRest Heart Walk!Rest

Training Levels: Newbie | In Betweener | Workout Extraordinaire | Walking/Running