Then I inserted the other types of workouts I would do for cross training. I decided to use Hal Higdon’s Novice Program for the 8K as a starting point for my training plan which is the Hal Higdon 8K. I am using that time as a goal for this race. My 5-Mile PR is 55:39, set in March 2012. In full disclosure, I have run 5-Milers such as Bay Days and Celebrate Westlake. I have struggled with hip and IT band pain in the past when running (mostly with longer distances) so cross-training will be vital for me as part of my 8K training plan.ĨK Training Plan How Many Miles is an 8K?ĭo you know what is going to be great about running the 8K race as part of the Cleveland Marathon series? It will be an automatic PR for me! An 8K is 4.97 miles so roughly a 5-Mile race. I am purchasing new running shoes, which I’m sure will help with some of the knee pain I was feeling postpartum. All of my running in 2017, therefore, will be outdoors. I recently gave up my gym membership prior to my 8K training plan. This post is reflective of my training cycle for an 8K race and details exactly how I trained along with tips for running a 8K race.

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