Monday, 19 August 2013

Couch to 5k: Intermediate training program

The following running training program is for 2 months. Be ready with a good sports gear as this is very essential for training. Follow the training program sincerely to have good results. Don't take breaks between days because this will turn your training program ineffective.
  

Monday 

Today you train to improve your sprinting ability.

Sets 

50x2- Sprint with your maximum speed for 50m and then slowly walk back the path you ran.
60mx2- Now sprint 60m and then walk back slowly.
80mx2- Now sprint 80m and then walk back.
100x2- Now sprint 100m and walk back.

Tuesday 

Today again you train to improve your sprinting ability.

Sets 

200x5- Sprint with your maximum speed for 200m and then slowly walk 200m. Now you are ready for your next set. You should do 5 sets of 200m.

Wednesday  

Today you train for endurance.

Sets 

400x5- Stride with your 80% speed for 400m and then walk for 400m slowly. You should do at least 4 sets but don't push yourself too hard.

Thursday 

Today again you train for endurance.

Sets 

800x5- Stride with your 70-75% speed for 800m and then walk slowly for 400m. Try to do at least 4 sets but 5 sets will give best results.

Friday 

Today you train to improve your stamina.

Sets 

1000x5- Stride with your 70-75% speed for 1000m and then walk for 400m. If your breathing is fine after walking then do another 1000m. Try to do at least 4 sets but 6 sets will give best results.
 

Saturday 

Today again you train to improve your stamina.

Sets 

Continuous running- Run continuously for 30-45 minutes. You might get bored if you run in ground, so you can run where ever you want to. Exploring new roads, streets, etc will never make you tired.

Sunday 

Take rest which is very important.

After this go for advanced training program


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