Dog 5K Training Plan

 

Go from couch to 5K with your dog by using this running plan prepared by Leash Your Fitness , a fitness company that offers classes for people to exercise with their dogs.

This Training Plan is just a guide. You should consult your vet before starting any exercise plan with your dog. You should also closely monitor your dog while running to make sure he/she enjoys it and is not overheating, overexerting or exhibiting an injury.

 
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Week

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

1

1 mile walk

Rest

1 mile:

alt 1 min run/2 min walk

Rest

1 mile:

alt 1 min run/2 min walk

Rest

1 mile:

alt 1 min run/30 sec walk

2

1.5 mile walk

Rest

1 mile:

alt 2 min run/1 min walk

Rest

1 mile:

alt 3 min run/1 min walk

Rest

 

1 mile all running

3

2 mile walk

Rest

1.5 miles:

alt 3 min run/1 min walk

Rest

1.5 miles:

alt 3 min run/30 sec walk

Rest

2 miles:

alt 4 min run/1 minute walk

4

2.5 mile walk

Rest

2 miles:

alt 5 min run/1 min walk

Rest

2 miles:

alt 5 min run/30 sec walk

Rest

 

2 miles all running

5

3 mile walk

Rest

2.5 miles:

alt 4 min run/1 min walk

Rest

2.5 miles:

alt 4 min run/30 sec walk

Rest

3 miles:

alt 4 min run/1 minute walk

6

2 mile walk

Rest

3 miles:

alt 4 min run/1 min walk

Rest

3 miles:

alt 4 min run/30 sec walk

Rest

5k!

3.1 miles all running