Take the Lake 2020
  • News
  • Walk/Run Events
    • About the virtual Walk / Run events
  • Bike Events
    • About the virtual bike events
  • 4-Mile Swim
    • About the virtual swim
    • Lee J. Greer, the early years
  • 6-Mile Paddle
    • About the virtual Paddle Event
  • Register
  • Sponsors
  • Volunteer
  • FAQ
  • Contact


Take the Lake
​ Virtual 15 mile run/walk 

OR
Choose your own distance, create a family or a friend goal 
or mix and match a little bit of everything goal. 
Create YOUR challenge. 
Click here to register. 

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Walk / Run
Training Schedule for Beginners

Week-by-Week Plan based on  4-weeks of training
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Week 1
  • Day 1: Run 10 minutes, walk 1 minute, repeat 2 times
  • Day 2: Rest or cross-train
  • Day 3: Run 12 minutes, walk 1 minute, repeat 2 times
  • Day 4: Rest
  • Day 5: Run 13 minutes, walk 1 minute, repeat 2 times
  • Day 6: Rest or cross-train
  • Day 7: Rest
Week 2
  • Day 1: Run 15 minutes, walk 1 minute, repeat 2 times
  • Day 2: Rest or cross-train
  • Day 3: Run 17 minutes, walk 1 minute, run 7 min
  • Day 4: Rest
  • Day 5: Run 19 minutes, walk 1 minute, run 7 min
  • Day 6: Rest or cross-train
  • Day 7: Rest
Week 3
  • Day 1: Run 20 minutes, walk 1 minute, run 6 minutes
  • Day 2: Rest or cross-train
  • Day 3: Run 24 minutes
  • Day 4: Rest
  • Day 5: Run 26 minutes
  • Day 6: Rest or cross-train
  • Day 7: Rest
Week 4
  • Day 1: Run 28 minutes
  • Day 2: Rest or cross-train
  • Day 3: Run 30 minutes
  • Day 4: Rest
  • Day 5: Run 20 minutes
  • Day 6: Rest
  • Day 7: Race! Run 3.1 miles
  • Schedule taken from VeryWellFit.com. Visit https://www.verywellfit.com/train-for-a-5k-in-one-month-2910851 for more training tips. 
The above schedule is a minimal training estimate for an average person and it in no way guarantees success. Always consult a health or fitness professional before embarking on a new exercise regimen.

Best Practices

  • These are not guided tours; you must make your own decisions regarding your abilities and the weather. 
  • Do not litter – recycle, find a garbage can, or carry it.
  • DRINK BEFORE YOU GET THIRSTY!
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2020 Take the Lake
Take the Lake is possible because of support from sponsors, donors and volunteers like you!.
  • News
  • Walk/Run Events
    • About the virtual Walk / Run events
  • Bike Events
    • About the virtual bike events
  • 4-Mile Swim
    • About the virtual swim
    • Lee J. Greer, the early years
  • 6-Mile Paddle
    • About the virtual Paddle Event
  • Register
  • Sponsors
  • Volunteer
  • FAQ
  • Contact