# First 5K run-walk session

URL: https://gocutline.com/workouts/first-5k-run-walk/

First 5K run-walk session is a 30-minute workout for beginner level with running shoes: Brisk walk (5 min), Easy jog (8 × 1 min), Slow walk (5 min).

| | |
|---|---|
| Time | 30 minutes |
| Level | Beginner |
| Equipment | Running shoes |

## The workout
| Exercise | Sets × reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk walk | 5 min | – |
| Easy jog | 8 × 1 min | 90 s walk |
| Slow walk | 5 min | – |

## How to do it well
- Three days a week. When it feels easy, jog longer and walk less.
- Go slowly enough to talk. If you can't, you are going too fast.

## Make it a block
A workout you planned is a workout you do. [Add it to your week in Cutline](https://app.gocutline.com/?plan=First%205K%20run-walk%20session%2030%20min%20on%20Monday%20at%207): one click and the time is blocked.

*Start lighter than you think, and stop if something hurts. This is general training information, not medical advice.*

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