Training
8k Learn To Run — Simple Training Program
Not ready to go 8k?
Follow along with this simple program to get you ready for Harry's Spring Run-Off 8k on Sunday, March 25! No more excuses—get out the door and get ready to run.
| Week | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Jan 31 - Feb 5 | Rest | 3km | 4km | Rest | 3km | Rest | 3km |
| Feb 6-12 | Rest | 3km | 4km | Rest | 3km | Rest | 4km |
| Feb 13-19 | Rest | 4km | 4km | Rest | 4km | Rest | 5km |
| Feb 20-26 | Rest | 4km | 4km | Rest | 4km | Rest | 5.5km |
| Feb 27 - Mar 4 | Rest | 3km | Hills - 2.5km | Rest | 4km | Rest | 6km |
| Mar 5-11 | Rest | 3km | Hills - 3km | Rest | 4km | Rest | 7km |
| Mar 12-18 | Rest | 3km | Hills - 4km | Rest | 5km | Rest | 6km |
| Mar 19-25 | Rest | 3km | Hills - 5km | Rest | 5km | Rest | 8km Event Day |
Program explanations:
Runs — go easy, you should always be able to talk. If you are winded, slow down, walk a bit.
Hills — should be about 400m long: run a loop that involves completing the hill once every KM.