Level 2: 8-Week 5K Training Plan This plan is built for runners who have a bit of a base and are ready for a more structured and slightly more challenging approach to the 5K. If you’re comfortable running 3–4 days a week and want to get stronger, faster, and more confident over 8 weeks—this is your plan. You’ll kick things off with a mile time trial, a 30-minute run, and a 40-minute long run, building gradually to a 70-minute long run by the end of the cycle. Speed play and strength work are ...