
Is the thought of walking a 5K totally terrifying you, or maybe even just the thought of exercise? Don't you worry; with the plan below we will have you ready in no time. Or—you know—in 6 to 12 weeks! It's all about slow and steady. By Walk day you should be able to walk your 5K in under an hour.
6 week training plan
| 1 | 15 Min Walk | Rest | 15 - 20 Min Walk | Rest | 15 - 20 Min Walk | Rest | 1 Mile Walk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 20 Min Walk | Rest | 20 - 25 Min Walk | Rest | 20 - 25 Min Walk | Rest | 1.5 Mile Walk |
| 3 | 25 Min Walk | Rest | 25 - 30 Min Walk | Rest | 25 - 30 Min Walk | Rest | 2 Mile Walk |
| 4 | 30 Min Walk | Rest | 30 - 35 Min Walk | Rest | 30 - 35 Min Walk | Rest | 2.5 Mile Walk |
| 5 | 35 Min Walk | Rest | 35 - 40 Min Walk | Rest | 35 - 40 Min Walk | Rest | 3 Mile Walk |
| 6 | 40 Min Walk | Rest | 40 Min Walk | 20 Min Walk | Rest | Rest |
12 week training plan
| 1 | 15 Min Walk | 15 Min Walk | Rest | 17 Min Walk | Rest | Rest | 17 Min Walk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 20 Min Walk | 15 Min Walk | Rest | 20 Min Walk | Rest | Rest | Walk 1 Mile |
| 3 | 25 Min Walk | 20 Min Walk | Rest | 25 Min Walk | Rest | Rest | Walk 1.25 Mile |
| 4 | 30 Min Walk | 25 Min Walk | Rest | 30 Min Walk | Rest | Rest | Walk 1.5 Mile |
| 5 | 35 Min Walk | 30 Min Walk | Rest | 35 Min Walk | Rest | Rest | Walk 1.75 Mile |
| 6 | 40 Min Walk | 35 Min Walk | Rest | 40 Min Walk | 35 Min Walk | Rest | Walk 2 Miles |
| 7 | 45 Min Walk | 40 Min Walk | Rest | 45 Min Walk | 40 Min Walk | Rest | Walk 2.25 Miles |
| 8 | 50 Min Walk | 45 Min Walk | Rest | 50 Min Walk | 45 Min Walk | Rest | Walk 2.5 Miles |
| 9 | 55 Min Walk | 50 Min Walk | Rest | 55 Min Walk | 50 Min Walk | Rest | Walk 2.75 Miles |
| 10 | 60 Min Walk | 55 Min Walk | Rest | 60 Min Walk | 55 Min Walk | Rest | Walk 3 Miles |
| 11 | 65 Min Walk | 60 Min Walk | Rest | Walk 3.25 Miles | 60 Min Walk | Rest | Walk 3.5 Miles |
| 12 | 70 Min Walk | 65 Min Walk | Rest | Walk 3.5 Miles | Rest | Rest |
Training Levels: Newbie | In Betweener | Workout Extraordinaire | Walking/Running




