Learn to Run Program PDF Print E-mail

 

Run for Life Learn to Run program is a progressive program of walking and running. By the end of this 8 week program you should be able to complete a 5k run.

 

The key to the Learn to Run program is to keep consistent and run/walk three times per week. Running is like mathematics and each day you complete serves as a building block for your future goals. Running is also an activity that requires rhythm and consistent running is the best way to establish this pattern.

 

Those wishing to take part in the Learn to Run program should be able to comfortably walk for 30 minutes.

Run for Life Learn to Run Schedule
Week1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8
         
Walk5 min
5 min
5 min 5 min 1 min1 min 1 min 1 min
Run
1 min 1 min 2 min2 min 4 min 6 min 7 min 10 min
Walk4 min 2 min
2 min
1 min
1 min
1 min
1 min
1 min
Run1 min
1 min
2 min
2 min
4 min
6 min
7 min
10 min
Walk4 min 2 min
2 min
1 min

1 min

1 min
1 min
1 min
Run
1 min
1 min
2 min
2 min
4 min
6 min
7 min
10 min
Walk4 min
2 min
2 min
1 min
1 min
1 min
1 min
1 min
Run1 min 1 min
2 min2 min
4 min
6 min
7 min
 
Walk5 min2 min
2 min
1 min
1 min 4 min
4 min
 
Run 1 min
2 min
2 min
4 min
   
Walk 7 min
5 min
5 min
4 min
   
         
Totals26 min 25 min
28 min
24 min
29 min
32 min 36 min
34 min

 

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