You Finished Couch to 5K: Now What?

Dec 6, 2025

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If you are a new runner or returning to the sport after a hiatus, you likely started with Couch to 5K program. But what comes next after those initial weeks? In this episode, we discuss the different approaches of how to build your endurance and speed after finishing Couch to the 5K.

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In this episode, you will learn:

✅ Realistic goals after completing Couch to 5K

✅ Whether to build volume or speed next

✅ What to do if you got injured during couch to 5K

✅ Why you need to gradually progress any speedwork

✅ What to do if you used Couch to 5K to rebuild after injury or a hiatus

✅ How to know if you are ready to run a marathon

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