Novice Runner Training Schedule
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| Week |
Mon |
Tue |
Wed |
Thu |
Fri |
Sat |
Sun |
| 1 | Rest | 3 mi run | 2 mi run or cross | 3 mi run | Rest | 30 min cross | 4 mi run |
| 2 | Rest | 3 mi run | 2 mi run or cross | 3 mi run | Rest | 30 min cross | 4 mi run |
| 3 | Rest | 3.5 mi run | 2 mi run or cross | 3.5 mi run | Rest | 40 min cross | 5 mi run |
| 4 | Rest | 3.5 mi run | 2 mi run or cross | 3.5 mi run | Rest | 40 min cross | 5 mi run |
| 5 | Rest | 4 mi run | 2 mi run or cross | 4 mi run | Rest | 40 min cross | 6 mi run |
| 6 | Rest | 4 mi run | 2 mi run or cross | 4 mi run | Rest or easy run | Rest | 5-K Race |
| 7 | Rest | 4.5 mi run | 3 mi run or cross | 4.5 mi run | Rest | 50 min cross | 7 mi run |
| 8 | Rest | 4.5 mi run | 3 mi run or cross | 4.5 mi run | Rest | 50 min cross | 8 mi run |
| 9 | Rest | 5 mi run | 3 mi run or cross | 5 mi run | Rest or easy run | Rest | 10-K Race |
| 10 | Rest | 5 mi run | 3 mi run or cross | 5 mi run | Rest | 60 min cross | 9 mi run |
| 11 | Rest | 5 mi run | 3 mi run or cross | 5 mi run | Rest | 60 min cross | 10 mi run |
| 12 | Rest | 4 mi run | 3 mi run or cross | 2 mi run | Rest | Rest | Half Marathon |