Is this a good scheldule for a novice running to train for 5k races?

Question

Monday: 10 am- 2.5 mile run. >> 8 pm-5 mile run. (7.5 total miles)

Tuesday: 10 am 2.5 mile run >> 5 pm-2.5 mile run. (5 total miles)

Wednesday: 10 am 2.5 mile run >> 8 pm-5 mile run. (7.5 total miles)

Thursday: 10 am 2.5 mile run >> 5 pm- 2.5 mile run. (5 total miles)

Friday: 10 am 2.5 mile run >> 8 pm 2.5 mile run. (5 total miles)

Saturday: OFF

Sunday: 1 mile (easy run)

Answer 1

In a way yes, because you are putting a strain on your body by doing the same thing over and over. And 5k is only a little over 3 miles. Your legs and body need a break so you could incorporate into your weekly workout a muscular strength workout along with the cardio. Trust me your body will feel better and also your run time will increase.

M- run 2 miles

T- some sort of muscular strength

W- can be sprints or even 2.5 miles

Th- can result back to muscular strength

Fri- boost your miles up to 3-4 miles.

Answer 2

Thats a horrible schedule. Thats too aggresive. It's a 5k not the Boston Marathon. you could get by just by running every other day and on your long day run no more than 5 miles and make sure you rest the day before your long run not the day before your easy run.

Answer 3

Both answer above me are a little off ........ first one that isn't enough running.  

Running twice a day isn't good at all for a novice runner, plus you don't get the benefits of running one good time each day.  This is a 31 mile a week .......you can do 20-25 if done right.  Something like this would be better :

Mon.  Long run 6-7 Mi.

Tues.  Other cardio/ weights

Wed.  Med. run tempo pace (85%) 4-5 Mi.

Thurs. Easy run 3-4 Mi.

Fri.    Other cardio/weights

Sat.   Easy run 3-5 Mi.

Sun. Off