5K Running: Guides And Training Resources
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned runner, looking for a 5K training plan to get started or advice to reach your next PR . . . we’ve got you covered.
Running 5k – around 3.1 miles – is an excellent measure of your running fitness.
Beginners use the 5 kilometer distance as a goal to reach, while experienced runners use their 5k time as a measure of their running fitness.
Below you’ll find all our 5k running resources, including our uber-popular couch to 5k guide and plan, as well as specific guides for time-based 5k goals, and much more advice – whether training for your first 5k or aiming to hit a new PR.
Couch To 5K: Complete Training Plan And Running Guide
Couch To 5K is a phenomenon: it’s turned countless regular people into runners, improving their fitness, health, and well-being.
Our expert coaches pulled apart the original C25K training plans and concepts to figure out exactly why they’re so effective and put together our own take on the running plans aimed at a variety of starting points.
Our most popular Couch to 5K running plans are the 8-week beginner and 4-week plans, but we’ve recently added more options depending on your ability level. Our plans come in printable versions, PDFs, and Google Sheets.
Time-Goal-Based 5k Training Guides And Plans:
5K Training Tips and Advice
How To Train For a 5K: A 4-Week Training Plan For Beginners
5 Tips For Running A 5k: Race Day Advice And Sure Fire Strategies
Further 5K Guides and Advice
5K Stats and Information
