Why join the Squad?

We made running a game you can win.

Collect badges, keep a streak, and graduate in 8 weeks with your 5K finisher patch.

Clear quest

8 weeks → 5K. One track to finish strong.

Simple rules

3 runs per week, 20–35 minutes. That’s it.

Coach cues

Form, breathing, and mindset in tiny lessons.

Beginner safe

One clear 8-week path with enough structure to build trust and consistency.

How it works

Three simple moves

Pick your days, follow the cues, and celebrate the finish. We built this for true beginners.

Pick a start date & your 3 runs/week

Pick a start date & your 3 runs/week

Lock in three run-walk days that fit your calendar. We’ll keep the rhythm gentle and consistent.

Follow time-based run-walk sessions + short videos

Follow time-based run-walk sessions + short videos

Press play, stay on time cues, and learn the fundamentals without staring at pace charts.

Graduate with a virtual 5K (badge & certificate)

Graduate with a virtual 5K (badge & certificate)

Graduate in 8 weeks with a celebratory 5K. Earn your Squad badge and printable certificate.

What you get (Free)

Stay guided without the overwhelm

The Squad keeps it simple: time-based sessions, weekly focus videos, streaks, and light-weight community reactions.

Gamify your progress

  • Patches

    Day 1, Week 1, 10-min, 20-min, First 3K, Graduation 5K.

  • Streak

    Keep the chain this month—2-min mobility counts.

  • Coach tips

    Tiny wins > big leaps; finishing the full 8-week path is the goal.

  • Cheer wall

    Send a clap on teammate wins—no pace flexing.

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What you get (Free)

  • 3 runs per week, time-based

    No GPS required. You’ll get gentle run-walk intervals and easy-day walks to build consistency.

  • Straightforward 8-week structure

    One clear beginner path from day one to race day. Follow the plan, keep moving, and build confidence.

  • Weekly focus video + checklists

    One short focus video per week plus Done/Skip logging to keep you honest. Streaks and badges for momentum.

  • 7-Day Community Trial

    Try posting and replying in the community for 7 days, then decide if Premium is worth it for your routine.

Upgrade later for pace targets, Training Notebook, AI Coach Chat, and race-specific plans. For now: just show up.

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Program glimpse

First two weeks at a glance

Consistency over perfection. Repeat a week anytime—there are 8 weeks total.

Week 1

Set the rhythm

Foundation and breathing. 8 weeks total—go back anytime.

Week 1 sessions: three time-based run-walk workouts.
  • Session A: 20 min — 1:00 run / 1:30 walk x6
  • Session B: 22 min — 90s run / 90s walk x7
  • Session C: 24 min — easy walk with 3 x 30s relaxed strides
Week 2

Stretch the intervals

Nudging duration without chasing pace.

Week 2 sessions: time-based run-walk with gentle stretches.
  • Session A: 23 min — 90s run / 60s walk x8
  • Session B: 24 min — 2:00 run / 90s walk x6
  • Session C: 25 min — steady walk + 4 x 40s strides

FAQs

What runners ask before starting

Short answers so you can get moving faster.

Day 1 badge

Day 1

Week 1 badge

Week 1

Graduation 5K badge

Graduation

No. Everything is time-based with in-app timers and cues. A simple phone timer works.

Ready?

Start free and finish your first 5K

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5K Training Squad — 8-Week Beginner Running Program (Free)