Training Programs

Hal Higdon

Hal Higdon is one of the most respected authors on running in the world. He is best known as the author of the best-selling Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide and was instrumental in developing the modern 18 week marathon training program used for Chicago and other races. He has a free 8 week training program for the 5k that is worth looking into. Visit:
http://www.halhigdon.com/5K%20Training/index.htm.

Runner's World Magazine

Runner’s World magazine offers 6 week 5k training plans for beginners, intermediate, or advanced runners for $19.99. Visit:
http://www.runnersworld.com/personaltrainer/plans.html.

Articles in Runner’s World such as “This Weekend’s 5k,” “Run Your First 5k,” and “Race Mistakes to Avoid” and more than a dozen more including training plans are available free at:
http://www.runnersworld.com/subtopic/0,7123,s6-238-244-259-0,00.html.

Jeff Galloway

Popular author and distance runner Jeff Galloway is best known for an innovative run-walk approach (alternating running with brief walks to recover). This gentle approach may be helpful for young children or seniors who can’t run 3 miles but don’t want to walk it either. His free 15 week training schedule is available at:
http://www.jeffgalloway.com/training/5k.html.