To race the perfect mile, a runner needs to possess an equal balance of strength and speed. Sunday Nov 4th BEGINNER 8K TRAINING PLAN There are distance runs, paced runs, leg PT, sprints, and agility all placed into this plan to challenge / prepare you for your future training programs. 5.5 Mile Run Cross Train or Strength Train 30-45 min Rest Week 9 10/29 30 min easy run Strength Train 45-60 min. The Training Plan Training Plan: Weeks 1-4 Training Plan: Weeks 5-8. 30 min run w/ 1 min hard, 2 min easy x 5 Strength Train 45-60 min 3 Mile Run Cross Train or or Rest Rest and stay well hydrated! Your weekly endurance run is a long distance run at a comfortable pace. Disclaimer: Always consult your doctor before starting any exercise. This is meant to be a general guideline for training. The Find Your Fast mile training program features speed in the form of tempo runs, fartleks, hill repeats, timed intervals and more. The fastest guy in the field won’t make it to the finish line first if he isn’t strong enough to hold that speed for … tests seen in regular PFTs like the Army 2 mile run, and the Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and thousands of law enforcement entrance tests – the 1.5 mile timed run. Enjoy the Race! Today I’m sharing my 8K and 5 Mile Training Plan for Beginners, and will be sharing an intermediate plan tomorrow! Some How Our Totally Average Runner Broke the Sub-Five-Minute Mile Sometimes setting an unreasonable goal is the only way to jump-start your fitness months or have prior experience in training and racing the 1500 or mile distance, running shorter 400 to 800 meter races or longer 5K to 10K races. neglected in other plans, it’s our goal to help you fall in love with fast. You should be able to run at least 3 miles or 5 kilometers without stopping before beginning this 1500 meter and mile training program. Thursday 5 min brisk walk jog 15 mins / walk 1 mins (repeat x 2) 0.37 post-session stretch Friday Rest or brisk 30 min walk Saturday Rest Sunday 5 min brisk walk jog 3 miles / walk 2 mins 0.43 post-session stretch Total exercise time for 14 days 4.04 Special Notes This training plan is for beginners, but it is not for everyone new to running.