Commit 5k

Commit 5K is an 8-week race training guide developed by certified personal trainer and UESCA running coach Melissa Kendter. Whether you're just getting started or ready to level up your performance, this program offers two progressive tracks—Beginner and Intermediate—so you can build endurance, strength, and confidence at your pace. With a blend of strategic runs, strength training, and recovery, Commit 5K prepares you to show up strong on race day and feel proud of the work that got you there.

Whether you’re training for your first 5K or working toward a personal record, Commit 5K offers structure and support to help you get there. The Beginner track is ideal for newer runners or those returning after time off, while the Intermediate track is for runners with a base level of fitness who are ready to improve speed and endurance.

Led by Melissa Kendter, CPT and UESCA-certified running coach, Commit 5K is rooted in training principles that work—so you can run smarter, not just harder.

1. Built-in strength support
   Strength, core, and mobility workouts are included to help you train well and stay injury-free, so your body holds up to the demands of running.
2. Strategic structure
   This isn’t random. The plan builds week to week with the right balance of load and recovery to help you peak at just the right time.
3. Race-day ready
   Commit 5K includes specific strategies to help you pace, fuel, and approach race day with confidence—whether you're aiming to finish strong or finish faster.