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.
| Week | |||||||
| Week | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| 1 | |||||||
| 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 | |||||||
| 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 | |||||||
| 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 | |||||||
| 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 | |||||||
| 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 | |||||||
| 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 |