6 week 5K training

New twist. My training partner suggested that, given our tri date is in February 2010, we should do a couple of 5Ks to keep ourselves motivated. Great idea and given that she's a much better runner than me, I want her to stay motivated. A race run will do that so I'm willing to put in the unexpected extra effort. Trouble is, the race we both really want to do is six weeks away. And I don't think it's a run/walk event. I think you're expected to run the whole way.

I found a training plan I really like. Let's hope it works. I've made a few modifications to hopefully ensure that I will be running 3.1 miles straight in 30 mins but race day. Here's the plan for the first week:

Mon: Rest (but I'm still going to do the 5 min run. I mean, c'mon).

Tues: 35 minute fast walk (exertion effort = *4)

Wed: Rest (but I have circus arts class that night so we'll call that strength and stretching)

Thurs: 25 minute run/walk: walk 5 mins; then 2 mins running followed by 3 mins walking for 20 minutes (*3/4)

Fri: 20 minute brisk walk (*3)

Sat: Rest

Sun: 45 minute run/walk: walk 5 mins; then 2 minutes running followed by 3 minutes walking for 20 mins; then 1 minute running followed by 4 minutes walking for 20 minutes (*3/4)