Import-ready template

SELF 5K + Strength (8-Week Adaptation)

A researched 8-week adaptation of SELF's 5K plan, translated into structured running workouts with simple strength, cross-training, and recovery support. Review the full schedule, then run the template inside IronFlow.

Days / week
5
Weeks
8
Level
Beginner
Focus
Hybrid

Program at a glance

A researched 8-week adaptation of SELF's 5K plan, translated into structured running workouts with simple strength, cross-training, and recovery support.

Max lifts
No max lift setup required before starting
Equipment
DumbbellBodyweight
What you are committing to
Days / week
5 training days each week
Weeks
8 programmed weeks
Sample week
Week 1

Day-by-day schedule

Every exercise below comes from the importable template currently stored in the app.

Day 1

Speed Intervals

1 exercises
Outdoor Run
10 x 30 sec @ RPE 8 / 1 min recovery

Adapted from Week 1 Monday: warm up, then 10 rounds of 30-second sprint / 1-minute walk.

Day 2

Strength Circuit

4 exercises
Goblet Squat
3 x 10-12
Walking Lunge
3 x 10/leg
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3 x 10
Plank
3 x 30-45 sec
Day 3

Cross Training

1 exercises
Stationary Bike
1 x 30 min @ RPE 4
Day 4

Hill Repeats

1 exercises
Outdoor Run
6 x 1 min @ RPE 8 / 1:30 recovery

Adapted from Week 1 Thursday: 6 hill repeats after warming up.

Day 5

Endurance Run + Core

2 exercises
Outdoor Run
1 x 25 min @ RPE 5

Adapted from Week 1 Saturday 2-mile endurance run.

Plank
2 x 45 sec

Frequently Asked Questions

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