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17:00 5K NSA / NSM training paces

These NSA / NSM training paces are based on a 17:00 5K. Short reps (3 min) target 3:37/km, medium reps (6 min) 3:43/km, long reps (10 min) 3:50/km, and easy running stays around 4:52/km. Open the sample plan or use the calculator below to adjust to your actual time.

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Training paces 17:00 5K
10-min reps 3:50/km 3 x 10 min
6-min reps 3:43/km 5 x 6 min
3-min reps 3:37/km 9 x 3 min
Easy pace 4:52/km Easy run

Sample week at 6 hours

Start with this 6-hour week. Keep the quality days controlled and use the easy days for recovery.

Mon Easy run

45 min

Tue 3 x 10 min

50 min total · 90-120s recovery

3:50/km
Wed Easy run

45 min

Thu 5 x 6 min

50 min total · 60-90s recovery

3:43/km
Fri Easy run

40 min

Sat 9 x 3 min

55 min total · 60s recovery

3:37/km
Sun Easy run

75 min

Equivalent race performances

Race equivalents from the same fitness estimate. Treat them as a range for planning.

5K 16:59
10K 35:15
Half marathon 1:17:54
Marathon 2:42:54

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Nearest plan: 6 h/week

Generates a 15-week build plan.

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