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

Repeat or skip ahead (+2) with a readiness check.

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; repeating weeks is smart.

  • 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.

  • Start anytime, repeat anytime

    Restart a week or repeat a block when life happens. You can also skip ahead up to +2 weeks with a quick check.

  • Weekly focus video + checklists

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

  • Community Lite

    React and cheer on coach prompts with zero pressure. Stay accountable without endless scrolling.

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

Login or create an account. We’ll send you straight to your Squad home.

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