5k Interval Workout for Beginners

Below you will find a 5k Interval Workout for Beginners. I think it is important for all runners at all levels, abilities, and with all goals to incorporate speed work into their training routine.

As a general rule 80% of your training should be at an easy level. Think conversational pace and 20% should be work harder than easy pace. Think intervals, tempo runs, anything that raises your heart rate higher than Zone 2 easy training.

Below is a simple 5k workout that you can add in once a week or every other week to your training to give intervals a try.

Even if your goals are not to improve speed or race a 5k, interval/speed work can be beneficial. They allow you to use other muscles helping lower the risk of injury. Variations in heart rate are great for cardiovascular health, and most importantly it really helps with burn out! Running fast is addicting!