
Stronger Miles
12-week progressive plan for beginner runners to build endurance, strength, and confidence for a 5k race at the end of the program.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Program Overview
This 12-week hybrid plan is designed for strength athletes who want to build toward their first 5K—without sacrificing muscle or strength. It combines strategic strength training with progressive running sessions to help you become a more well-rounded athlete.
What to Expect
Strength Training (2x/week): Focused on foundational movement patterns like squats, hinges, pulls, and core work. These sessions maintain your strength and support injury resilience.
Running (3x/week): A structured mix of easy runs, tempo intervals, and long runs. The goal is to gradually build your aerobic capacity while keeping recovery in check.
Program Philosophy
This plan respects where you're starting from. It avoids overloading your schedule or compromising recovery. Strength and running complement each other here—you won't have to choose between performance and progress.
End Goal
By the end of 12 weeks, you’ll be:
Stronger and more resilient
Confident in your running stride
Ready to proudly complete your first 5K
Who It's For
Strength athletes curious about running
Lifters looking for a structured, supportive entry into endurance training
Anyone wanting to move with purpose, improve cardiovascular fitness, and hit a clear, motivating goal
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
- LevelBeginner, Novice
- GoalAthletics
- EquipmentFull Gym
- Program Length12 weeks
- Days Per Week5 days
- Time Per Workout60 minutes