About this Plan
The Below 22 5K Plan is built for runners targeting a sub-22-minute 5K or looking to improve speed and pacing through structured, progressive training.
It’s designed for athletes over 40 who already have a strong running foundation and want to sharpen performance with focused, efficient sessions that balance intensity and recovery.
The plan follows a proven structure that develops endurance, running economy, and fatigue resistance while maintaining balance and recovery for consistent improvement.
Each week blends aerobic base runs, threshold workouts, VO₂ max and speed intervals, plus long runs.
How You’ll Receive It
Instant PDF download after purchase (view on phone, tablet, or computer)
Printable format.
Keep forever
After it's purchased, you will automatically receive the standard order confirmation email, followed by an email containing a link to the file.
The link will remain active for 24 hours.
If you click on an expired link, we'll send a new link to the email address used for the purchase.
Choosing the Right Plan
If you’re in between two plans, choose the one that best aligns with your current lifestyle, schedule, and level of commitment.
Look closely at the number of training days each week and the weekly mileage to select the plan that you can realistically manage while maintaining consistency.
At the same time, don’t be afraid to choose the plan that challenges you slightly, especially if you’ve completed a marathon before and want to progress beyond your previous performance.
** If you’re already running a higher weekly mileage than the plan’s starting point, you can safely add those extra miles as easy or recovery runs on any of the easy days of the week.