Training: Your First 5k!

Goal: Complete your first 5k run or walk!
Event: Scotiabank Vancouver 5k (part of the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon)
Date: Sunday, June 22nd, 2008 – 9:00am
Location: Stanley Park Fish House
Parking: Park on the North side of the park, near the aquarium or zoo and walk to the Stanley Park Fish House as your warm up! Parking is very limited on the south side of the park!

Program Description:

Your first 5k in 9 Weeks MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
Apr 14-20             Vancouver Sun Run
Week 1
Apr 21-27
Rest Run 1 min, Walk 4 min, Repeat 6 Times Stretch Run 1 min, Walk 4 min, Repeat 6 Times Strength Run 1 min, Walk 4 min, Repeat 6 Times Rest
Week 2
Apr 28-4
Rest Run 1 min 30 sec, Walk 3 min, Repeat 7 Times Stretch Run 1 min 30 sec, Walk 3 min, Repeat 6 Times Strength Run 1 min 30 sec, Walk 3 min, Repeat 7 Times Rest
Week 3
May 5-11
Rest Run 2 min, Walk 3 min, Repeat 8 Times Stretch Run 2 min, Walk 3 min, Repeat 7 Times Strength Run 2 min, Walk 3 min, Repeat 8 Times Rest
Week 4
May 12-18
Rest Run 3 min, Walk 2 min, Repeat 7 Times Stretch Run 3 min, Walk 2 min, Repeat 7 Times Strength Run 3 min, Walk 2 min, Repeat 7 Times Rest
Week 5
May 19-25
Rest Run 5 min, Walk 2 min, Repeat 5 Times Stretch Run 5 min, Walk 2 min, Repeat 5 Times Strength Run 5 min, Walk 2 min, Repeat 5 Times Rest
Week 6
May 26-1
Rest Run 7 min, Walk 2 min, Repeat 3 Times Stretch Run 7 min, Walk 2 min, Repeat 3 Times Strength Run 7 min, Walk 2 min, Repeat 4 Times Rest
Week 7
June 2-8
Rest Run 10 min, Walk 1 min, Repeat 4 Times Stretch Run 10 min, Walk 1 min, Repeat 3 Times Strength Run 10 min, Walk 1 min, Repeat 4 Times Rest
Week 8
June 9-15
Rest Run 15 min, Walk 1 min, Run 15 min Stretch Run 20 min, Walk 1 min, Run 15 min Strength Run 25 min, Walk 1 min, Run 15 min Rest
Week 9
June 16-22
Rest Run 30 min, Walk 1 min, Run 10 min Stretch Run 35 min Strength Rest Run Day! Have Fun!

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Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, September 24, 2006