Free 5k Fitness Ruck
On average, walking briskly means you’d complete 1 mile in about 15 minutes — and that’s the general range this plan uses (and how we’ve calculated approximate weekly mileage). You may find you need more time to complete a mile (especially in the beginning) and that’s perfectly fine. There’s no speed requirement for the suggested timed walks in this plan, so while you may need to start out at a more gradual pace, you also want to focus on picking up your pace a little each week or each walk. Improving your time per mile is a great way to gauge your progress as your fitness level improves with consistent training.
Be sure to focus on progress, not perfection, as you work your way through this plan, and celebrate your victories each week. Treat yourself to a new audiobook, a pair of walking shoes or another reward of your choice for each weekly goal you achieve.
Finally, don’t forget to listen to your body as you go. If you find you need more recovery or rest time during your week, add it in as needed. If the weekly goal is too much for you to take on at the moment, you may choose to shorten your time and/or repeat a week (this plan can be easily stretched into six or more weeks if needed).
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