10km run fitness plan: Week 3
Welcome to week 3
Monday
Walk for 10 minutes. Alternate running for 1 min and walking for 1 min for the next 12 minutes. Walk for 8 minutes.
Total time: 30 minutes
Tuesday
Today is a non-running day. Do 35 minutes of a non-running activity. It can be anything you like: for example, walking, cycling, swimming, yoga, Pilates or a gym class.
Total time: 35 minutes
Wednesday
Walk for 10 minutes. Alternate running for 1 min and walking for 1 min for 15 minutes. Walk for 5 minutes.
Total time: 30 minutes
Thursday
Today is a non-running day. Do 35 minutes of a non-running activity. It can be anything you like: for example, walking, cycling, swimming, yoga, Pilates or a gym class.
Total time: 35 minutes
Friday
Walk for 10 minutes. Alternate running for 2 minutes with walking for 1 min for 15 minutes. Walk for 5 minutes.
Total time: 30 minutes
Saturday
Today is a complete rest day. Today you’ll be focusing on recovery. Letting your muscles recoup from your workouts is just as important as the workouts themselves.
Sunday
Walk for 5 minutes. Alternate running for 2 minutes and walking for 1 min for 20 minutes. Walk for 5 minutes.
Total time: 30 minutes
Intensity level
Low intensity | No hard breathing, you’re able to talk and sing easily. |
Moderate intensity | Puffing slightly, you’re able to have a conversation, but not sing. |
High intensity | You’re huffing and puffing, and only able to talk briefly. |