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Wonder Walk 6 Week Training Plans

As part of your preparation in taking part in the Wonder Walk 2025, we're pleased to share suggested 5K and 5-10K 6 week training plans.

You can choose on the day which distance you would like to walk however we suggest you train your body beforehand by moving for longer periods of time and establishing a walking routine, resting where you need to.

5K Training Plan

  • Week One:
    - 5 x 15min easy walk. Slow down or rest if needed

    Week Two:
    - 4 x 20 mins
    - 1 x 30 mins, slower pace

    Week Three:
    - 4 x 25-30mins, regular pace
    - 1 x 40 mins, slower pace

    Week Four:
    - If you're ready, 4 x 30 - 40mins 
    - 1 x 45 mins

    Week Five:
    - 2 x 30-mins, alternating between brisk and regular pace
    - 2 x 40mins
    - 1 x 50-mins

    Week Six:
    2 x 30-45mins and keep rested for your 5K Wonder Walk!

  • Week One
    - 1 x 35 min easy
    - Brisk  2min, easy 1 min x 10 (30min walk total)
    - 1 x 30 min
    - 1 x 5K

    Week Two

    - 1 x 40 min easy
    - Brisk 3 min, easy 1 min x 8 (32 mins)
    - 1 x 45 min
    - 1 x 6K

    Week Three
    - 1 x 50 min easy
    - Brisk 2 min, easy 1 min x 12 (36 mins)
    - 1 x 60 min
    - 1 x 7K

    Week Four

    - 1 x 60 min
    - 1 x 55 min
    - 1 x 8K

    Week Five

    - 1 x 80 min
    - Brisk 3 min, easy 1 min x 10 (40 mins)
    - 1 x 90 min
    - Walk 9K

    Week Six

    - Brisk 5 min, easy 1 min x 6 (36 mins)
    - 1 x 80 min
    - Easy walking
    - 1 x 10K at the Wonder Walk!

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