Your starting point
We review your recent running, available training days, and a recent 5K result or starting benchmark.
Personal 5K coaching · 90 days
90 Days to a Faster 5K
A clear goal. A plan built around your life. A coach who checks in and adjusts the work as you go.
See if it fits
The idea
Know what to do next. Then do it.
You don’t need to guess what to run each day.
Tell me where your running stands now and what 5K you’re aiming for. I’ll build your training schedule, review your progress each week, and adjust the plan when life or training changes.
Over 90 days, we’ll work toward a 5K goal that makes sense for you—with personal coaching from Scott at Samurai Running Japan.
What you receive
A training plan, with someone behind it.
The schedule gives you direction. The reviews and conversations help you use it well.
A personal 5K goal
We agree on a realistic target for your race or end-of-program 5K.
Training built for you
Your schedule fits your experience, current fitness, calendar, and race date.
Weekly adjustments
I review your training and adapt the plan for progress, fatigue, and missed sessions.
Direct support
One structured check-in each week, plus answers to up to two training questions per week within two business days.
Race-week guidance
A plan for pacing and preparation, followed by a review of your 5K result.
The 90-day path
From where you are to the start line.
Days 1–14
Set the direction
We establish your starting point, agree on the goal, and begin with training you can absorb.
Days 15–75
Build and adjust
Train consistently, log how it goes, and use weekly reviews to keep the plan suited to you.
Days 76–90
Prepare and race
Bring the training together, make a race-week plan, run your 5K, and review what you learned.
Who it is for
Ready for a more purposeful 5K?
This program suits runners who already run regularly and want a 5K target about three months away. You can bring a recent result, or we can start with a benchmark.
A personal best is a worthwhile aim, but race results depend on many factors. We’ll set a sensible goal and adapt the training to your response.
Your part of the partnership
- Keep a weekly training log so I can see what is working.
- Tell me early about missed sessions, unusual fatigue, pain, or other concerns.
- Make a good-faith effort to follow the plan we agree on.
We’ll check current injuries and health concerns before deciding whether this program is suitable for you.
Your coach
Work with Scott, week by week.
Samurai Running Japan provides online running schedules and personal advice. In this program, I use both to help you make steady progress toward one clear 5K goal.
You’ll have a plan for the days you train and a way to respond when training doesn’t go exactly as expected.
“Tell me where your running stands now and what 5K you’re aiming for.”
That conversation is where your 90 days begin.
Start the conversation
Let’s see if this is the right 90 days for you.
Send me a few details and I’ll let you know whether the program fits your current running and goal.
Email Scott about the programPlease include:
- Your recent 5K time, if you have one.
- The date of the 5K you’re aiming for.
- How many days you can run each week.
- Any current injury or training concern.
We’ll discuss your goal and program details before you decide to join.