Rock/Creek Race Team Member, Dreama Campbell has created a 10 week training schedule for those interested in exploring trail running in a small dose. You have about 10 weeks between May 31 and the Greenway 5 Mile Trail Race ( August ) plenty of time to be ready for 5 miles. There are a lot of ways to prepare, but let’s use the below schedule as a guide. I’m going to assume that this is your first 5 mile race and that you have not been on a consistent training program. The schedule below will bump you up slowly and allow plenty of time to safely build mileage without injury:
| Week Of: | Tuesday | Thursday | Weekend Day |
| 05/31 | 1 Mile | 1 Mile | 2 Miles (easy build week) |
| 06/06 | 1 Mile | 1 Mile | 2.5 Miles |
| 06/13 | 1.5 Miles | 2 Miles | 3 Miles |
| 06/20 | 2 Miles | 1.5 Miles | 2.5 Miles (Recovery Week) |
| 06/27 | 2 Miles | 2 Miles | 4 Miles |
| 07/04 | 2 Miles | 2 Miles | 4.5- 5 Miles |
| 07/11 | 2 Miles | 2 Miles | 3- 3.5 Miles (Recovery Week) |
| 07/18 | 2 Miles | 3 Miles | 5.5- 6 Miles |
| 07/25 | 2 Miles | 3 Miles | 2 Miles |
| 08/01 | 2 Miles | 1.5- 2 Miles (Easy) | Greenway 5 Mile Race |
I might also suggest that you get fitted for the proper type of trail running shoes. There are many great trail running shoes on the market.. the key is finding the one that best suits your foot type. Rock/Creek or Fast Break Athletics are both great places here in Chattanooga with knowledgeable staff to help you out and analyze your foot type. If you are not local… I would suggest that you find a credible retailer in your area to help with those needs.
Good luck on this journey and enjoy your race day experience!!!
* Note: this is only a sample plan. Speak to your doctor before starting or changing your excercise regimen. Rock/Creek does not endorse any particular exercise plan and we provide this to you as a rough guide only. Please use discretion.
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