William R.

Herbert N.

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<ul><li>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.</li><li>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.</li></ul>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:<ul><li>Stronger and more resilient</li><li>Confident in your running stride</li><li>Ready to proudly complete your first 5K</li></ul>Who It's For<ul><li>Strength athletes curious about running</li><li>Lifters looking for a structured, supportive entry into endurance training</li><li>Anyone wanting to move with purpose, improve cardiovascular fitness, and hit a clear, motivating goal</li></ul>

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Strength/Core

Easy/Recovery Run

Tempo/Progress Run

Long Run

Base Building

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Week 4

Easy Run

Endurance Building

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Week 8

Peak/Taper

Week 9

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Week 11

Shakeout Run

Race Day

Deload or Race Week

Week 12

Deadlift (Barbell)

Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)

Lat Pulldown

Incline Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)

Side Bend (Dumbbell)

Plank On Swissball

Glute Bridge Walkout

Side Leg Swings

Walking Knee Hugs

Hip Openers

Clamshells (Band)

Goblet Squat

Floor Press (Dumbbell)

Half Kneeling Arnold Press (Dumbbell)

Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)

Standing March (Bands)

Dead Bug

Side Plank With Reach Through

Alternating Lunge With Rotation

Butt Kicks

Run Strides

Dynamic Hamstring Sweeps

Walking Calf Raise

Walking Lunge

Single Leg Romanian Deadlift

Step-Up (Weighted)

Isometric Row Hold (Dumbbell)

Single Arm Farmer Carry

Squat (Barbell)

Split Squat (Bodyweight)

Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)

Single Leg Calf Raise (Weighted)

Wall Press Dead Bug

Front Squat (Barbell)

Glute Bridge (Band)

Single Arm Shoulder Press

Band Pull Apart

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