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Runway 5K

May 3, 2026
Northampton, MA 01060 US

Couch to Runway

Welcome aboard! It’s time to clear the hangar and prepare for takeoff. This "Flight Plan" is designed to get your engines tuned up so you can soar across that finish line.

The 4-Week Flight Plan

Week 1: Taxiing

Focus on building a base. Don't push the throttle to 100% yet.

  • Mon/Wed/Fri: 1-minute "Climb" (jog) followed by 90 seconds of "Level Flight" (walk). Repeat for 20 minutes.

  • Tue/Thu: Light cross-training or active recovery (stretching).

  • Sat: 25-minute brisk walk to check systems.

  • Sun: Crew Rest (Off).

Week 2: Increasing Altitude

Let’s get those engines humming.

  • Mon/Wed/Fri: 90-second "Climb" (jog) followed by 2 minutes of "Level Flight" (walk). Repeat for 20 minutes.

  • Tue/Thu: 20-minute brisk walk.

  • Sat: 30-minute steady-state walk/jog intervals of your choice.

  • Sun: Crew Rest (Off).

Week 3: Cruising Altitude

Building endurance for the long haul.

  • Mon/Wed/Fri: 3-minute "Climb" (jog), 90-second "Level Flight" (walk), 5-minute "Climb" (jog), 2-minute "Level Flight" (walk). Repeat twice.

  • Tue/Thu: 25-minute brisk walk.

  • Sat: The "Long Range" Flight—35 minutes of alternating 2 mins jogging / 1 min walking.

  • Sun: Crew Rest (Off).

Week 4: Final Approach & Takeoff

Tapering down to ensure peak performance for Race Day.

  • Mon: 5-minute "Climb" (jog), 3-minute "Level Flight" (walk). Repeat 3 times.

  • Tue: 20-minute light stroll.

  • Wed: 10-minute steady jog (testing cruising speed).

  • Thu/Fri: Systems Check (Light stretching and hydration only).

  • Sat: Mandatory Crew Rest.

  • Sun (May 3rd): RACE DAY! Full throttle down the runway.

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