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  1. 1. Warm-up walk300s
  2. 2. Jog 160s
  3. 3. Walk 190s
  4. 4. Jog 260s
  5. 5. Walk 290s
  6. 6. Jog 360s
  7. 7. Walk 390s
  8. 8. Jog 460s
  9. 9. Walk 490s
  10. 10. Jog 560s
  11. 11. Walk 590s
  12. 12. Jog 660s
  13. 13. Walk 690s
  14. 14. Jog 760s
  15. 15. Walk 790s
  16. 16. Jog 860s
  17. 17. Walk 890s
  18. 18. Cool-down walk300s

Couch to 5K timer — Week 1

Couch to 5K is a nine-week beginner running programme that walks you from zero to a full 5K. Week 1 is a 5-minute warm-up walk, eight rounds of 60 seconds jogging and 90 seconds walking, then a 5-minute cool-down.

Frequently asked questions

What is Couch to 5K?

Couch to 5K is a nine-week beginner running programme created by Josh Clark in 1996 that gradually builds you from walking to running a full 5K, with three sessions per week.

What does Week 1 look like?

Week 1 is a 5-minute walking warm-up, then eight rounds of 60 seconds jogging / 90 seconds walking, then a 5-minute walk-out.

How often should I run?

Three sessions per week with a rest day in between. Skipping ahead is the fastest way to injure yourself — repeat weeks if needed.

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