Couch to 5k

Couch to 5k Training Program

(Photos courtesy of Marine Corps Marathon)

Ready to run your way to a healthy you?

This beginners training program will take you from the couch to the finish line of your first 5K in nine weeks! 

WHAT IS IT?
Prepare to run your first 5k in this 3 day/week training program. 

HOW DOES IT WORK?
You’ll meet with a training group 2/week and train 1/week on your own. In the beginning, your sessions will include intervals of walking and jogging to increase your endurance while keeping you injury- free.  You'll gradually build the amount of time spent jogging as you get closer to race day.

When?

Program Starts:
Tuesday, February 19

5k Race:
GW Parkway Classic
Alexandria, VA
Sunday, April 21
8:00 AM

Group Training:
February 19 - April 18
Tuesdays & Thursdays
5:30 - 6:30PM

Registration:
February 1 - February 15

Where?


Training

AU's Greenberg Track

February 19 - April 18
Tuesdays & Thursdays
5:30 - 6:30PM

Race

GW Parkway Classic
Alexandria, VA
Sunday, April 21
8:00AM

Registration

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Registration limited to the first 30 people.

Cost: $45*

Registration fee includes training, AhealthyU Couch to 5k wicking t-shirt, and entry fee for the 5k race.

*There is an additional $15 fee for non-members if they would like access to the Jacobs Fitness Center locker rooms during the Couch to 5k program.