How do I train for a 5K on a treadmill?

8-Week 5K Treadmill Schedule

  1. Day 1: 40 min CT or rest.
  2. Day 2: Hill repeats: 10 min EP, [2 minutes @ 3.0 incline, 1 min @ 1.0 incline] x 3, 10 min EP.
  3. Day 3: 30 min CT or rest.
  4. Day 4: Sprint interval: 5 min warm-up; [30 seconds hard effort/90 seconds easy pace] x 8; 5-min cool down.
  5. Day 5: Rest.
  6. Day 6: 4 miles LR.

What is a good time for a 5K run by age?

What is the average 5k time by age and sex?

Age Male Female
0-15 34:43 37:55
16-19 29:39 37:39
20-24 29:27 36:22
25-29 31:09 36:16

Which is the best way to train for a 5K?

Hill training has been shown to be a great way to improve 5k running performance. Hill training forces the athlete to apply more force with each foot strike, and therefore is a highly sport specific form of strength training.

How to strengthen your hip for a 5K?

5 Hip-Strengthening Exercises Every Runner Needs: Do these exercises before hip pain sidelines your 5K training. You don’t have to forgo other workouts you love over the next five weeks. Use your optional cross-training day to get your heart pounding and your muscles working with Pilates, swimming, Zumba, CrossFit or any other activity you enjoy.

Do you have to be aerobic to run a 5K?

Whilst being mainly aerobic running a 5k requires a good level of anaerobic conditioning, and a finely tuned neuromuscular system, in order to maximise race performance.

What should I wear to a 5K race?

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