FIRST DAY TO 5K - LEVEL 1
Series mixed by DJ Beatsmith
If you've never run before, or are returning to running after a long hiatus, this series, following the popular Couch to 5K template, is designed to take you from your first day to a full 5K (3.2-mile) run in just 9 weeks (plus a bonus "graduation mix").
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| Instructions |
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To download a mix, right-click (Mac: option-click) its title and select "save as" (or your browser's equivalent) to save to your hard drive. |
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For each mix's run time, BPM schedule, and playlist, click its triangular button |
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For a printable series outline with BPM schedules and run times, click here. |
| General Information |
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Each mix should be used 3 times a week |
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Weeks 5 and 6 have a different mix for each of your three sessions |
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Each mix includes a warmup and cool-down period |
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Tempo changes are indicated by a chime, ascending to accelerate, descending to decelerate |
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Always stretch thoroughly before and after your session |
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Always hydrate adequately |
INTRO TO INTERVALS
We highly recommend you listen to this 4-minute guide to Interval training to help you maximize your workout and utilize Podrunner: Intervals most effectively.

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DOWNLOAD WEEK 1 
26 minutes from 128 to 142 BPM
BPM CHART |
5-minute warmup @ 128 BPM
60 seconds @ 142 BPM
90 seconds @ 128 BPM
60 seconds @ 142 BPM
90 seconds @ 128 BPM
60 seconds @ 142 BPM
95 seconds @ 128 BPM
65 seconds @ 142 BPM
95 seconds @ 128 BPM
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65 seconds @ 142 BPM
90 seconds @ 128 BPM
65 seconds @ 142 BPM
90 seconds @ 128 BPM
60 seconds @ 142 BPM
95 seconds @ 128 BPM
65 seconds @ 142 BPM
3-minute cooldown @ 128 BPM |
PLAYLIST:
01. Antix - Forever Changing - Vibrasphere Remix
02. Liquid Soul - I Get a Rush
03. Fernandro Gullon - Piedras
04. Beat Bizarre - Error
05. Perfect Stranger - Diamond in the Rough (Perfect Stranger Edit)
06. Invertika - Momentum
07. Tristaum - Shiver (Therm's Trippy Mix)
08. Sterio, McGrath - Gulfcoast (Mike Brin Remix)
09. Da'Others - Tribal Man (Da'Others Edit)
10. Cafu - Vista Style (Original Mix)
11. Ron Carroll - Making Love (Richie Heller Mix)
12. Chadwick Strange - Conducive (Recursive Remix)
13. Behind Blue Eyes - Shadow Environment (Original Mix)
14. Casa Flava - De Moma De (Dust To Dust Mix)
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DOWNLOAD WEEK 2 
26 minutes from 128 to 138 BPM
BPM CHART |
5-minute warmup @ 128 BPM
90 seconds @ 138 BPM
2 minutes @ 128 BPM
90 seconds @ 138 BPM
2 minutes @ 128 BPM
90 seconds @ 138 BPM
2 minutes @ 128 BPM
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90 seconds @ 138 BPM
2 minutes @ 128 BPM
90 seconds @ 138 BPM
2 minutes @ 128 BPM
90 seconds @ 138 BPM
1 minute 50 seconds @ 128 BPM |
PLAYLIST:
01. Peter Presta - Rock The Funky Beats (Peter Presta Mix)
02. Toby Holguin & Ariel Baund - Twisted Dreams (Lemon8 Twist Remix)
03. Seed - Blue Vibrations (Amani vs. Teapot Mix)
04. Rick Garcia & DJ Jes - Soul Remix (Original Mix)
05. Pheek - Laika Memories (Original Mix)
06. Broken Toy - Uh Oh (Original Mix)
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DOWNLOAD WEEK 3 
25 minutes from 130 to 140 BPM
BPM CHART |
5-minute warmup @ 130 BPM
90 seconds @ 140 BPM
90 seconds @ 130 BPM
3 minutes @ 140 BPM
3 minutes @ 130 BPM
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90 seconds @ 140 BPM
90 seconds @ 130 BPM
3 minutes @ 140 BPM
4-min. 10-sec. cooldown @ 130 BPM |
PLAYLIST:
01. Industry - Release Me (Peter Rauhofer Reconstruction Mix)
02. Marcelo Castelli - Montevideo (Original Mix)
03. Indart, Chus & Ceballos - Buenos Beats (Iberican Vibes EP)
04. Absolute - Dance Music Programme (Pagano in Heaven Mix)
05. Rob Curtis & Anisotropic - Quicksilver (Anisotropic Remix)
06. Nat Monday - Waiting (John Creamer & Stephane K Mix)
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DOWNLOAD WEEK 4 
29 minutes from 129 to 140 BPM
BPM CHART |
5-minute warmup @ 129 BPM
3 minutes @ 140 BPM
90 seconds @ 130 BPM
5 minutes @ 140 BPM
2 minutes 30 seconds @ 130 BPM
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3 minutes @ 140 BPM
90 seconds @ 130 BPM
5 minutes @ 140 BPM
Two minute cooldown @ 130 BPM |
PLAYLIST:
01. Stan Kolev - Obsession (Original Mix)
02. Aldrin & Akien - Maybe Tomorrow (Original Mix)
03. Peter McCowan - Energiss
04. Yotopia - New Born (Original Mix)
05. Greenspace - Strength in Love (original Mix)
06. Starkillers - Diskoteka (Kobbe & Austin Leeds Mix)
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DOWNLOAD WEEK 5, Mix 1 
29 minutes from 130 to 140 BPM
BPM CHART |
5 min. warmup @ 130 BPM
5 min. @ 140 BPM
3 min. @ 131 BPM
5 min. @ 140 BPM
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3 min. @ 131 BPM
5 min. @ 140 BPM
2 min. 30 sec. cooldown @ 130 BPM |
PLAYLIST:
01. Audio Soul Project - Back to Joy (Original Mix)
02. Deviate - Funkalizer (Original Mix)
03. Leo Cruz - Humidex (Original Mix)
04. Sourcecode - Electric Shower (Original Mix)
05. Antix - Bad Behind (Original Mix)
06. Vinyl Life - Still Vibration (Main Mix)
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DOWNLOAD WEEK 5, Mix 2 
30 minutes from 130 to 140 BPM
BPM CHART
5 minute warmup @ 130 BPM
8 minutes @ 140 BPM
5 minutes @ 131 BPM
8 minutes @ 140 BPM
1-minute 45-second cooldown @ 130 BPM
PLAYLIST:
01.vHard Rock Sofa - The Morning
02. Made By Monkeys - I Try (Peter Rauhofer Future Mix)
03. Nicola Torriero - So Good (Montreal Mix)
04. Marcelo Castelli - Deeper Inside (A Deeper Mix)
05. Alex Arzeno & Ali Kay - War Of The Worlds (Scream Mix)
06. Alex Arzeno & Ali Kay - War Of The Worlds (Vocal Breaks Mix)
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DOWNLOAD WEEK 5, Mix 3 
28 minutes from 130 to 140 BPM
BPM CHART
5 min. warmup @ 130 BPM
20 min. @ 140 BPM
3 min. cooldown @ 130 BPM
PLAYLIST:
01.Riko - Tokyo (Storyteller Mix)
02. Piece Process - The Preacher
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Marco G & DJ Preach - Funk Around the World
04. Junk Science - Troll (Eelke Kleijn Remix)
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Friburn & Urik - Midnight Run
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DOWNLOAD WEEK 6, Mix 1 
32 minutes from 131 to 141 BPM
BPM CHART |
5-min. warmup @ 131 BPM
5 min. @ 141 BPM
3 min. @ 132 BPM
8 min. @ 141 BPM
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3 min. @ 132 BPM
5 min. @ 141 BPM
4-min. cooldown @ 131 BPM |
PLAYLIST:
01. Slim Yelow - Bad Trip
02. Dr. Bass - Day of Marmot
03. Ecliptic - Dense Matter
04. Cosmic Belt - Do It
05. Igor Dorohov - Music Is (Del Horno Remix)
06. Native - Transport (4mal Remix)
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DOWNLOAD WEEK 6, Mix 2 
32 minutes from 130 to 140 BPM
BPM CHART
5-min. warmup @ 130 BPM
10 min. @ 140 BPM
3 min. @ 131 BPM
10 min. @ 140 BPM
4-min. cooldown @ 130 BPM
01. C-Jay - 808080 (Jaydee Dub)
02. Alchemy - Dark Outside
03. Christian Smith & John Selway - Point to Point
04. Slim Yelow - Rip This Motha Up (Dub Mix)
05. Deep 'N Soul - Drum Voice
06. Prometheus - 9th (The Man Who Swam Through A Speaker)
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DOWNLOAD WEEK 6, Mix 3 
34 minutes from 130 to 140 BPM
BPM CHART
5-min. warmup @ 130 BPM
25 min. @ 140 BPM
3-min. 30 sec. cooldown @ 130 BPM
PLAYLIST:
01. Antony Reale - Funky Base & White Lines
02. Be As Deep - My Rate
03. DJ Paulo - Clean It Up (Alexander & Mark Vdh Mix)
04. Yves Eaux, Leron - Catwalk Drama (Clubbervision Mix)
05. Nyquist & Maelstrom - Chapster
06. DJ Wope - The Step
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DOWNLOAD WEEK 7 
34 minutes from 130 to 140 BPM
BPM CHART
5-min. warmup @ 130 BPM
25 min. @ 140 BPM
4-min. cooldown @ 130 BPM
PLAYLIST:
01. Ashbury, Haight - MM2
02. Gustavo Peluzo - Ziriguidum
03. M-Field - Progressive Evolution
04. Dickster - Hypnofried
05. Spacecat - City of Dust
06. Colo Loco - Habla Con El (Original Extended Mix)
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DOWNLOAD WEEK 8 
38 minutes from 130 to 140 BPM
BPM CHART
5-min. warmup @ 130 BPM
28 min. @ 140 BPM
4-min. 30-sec. cooldown @ 130 BPM
PLAYLIST:
01. Tignino & Leo - Sinthetize Me (Dub Mix)
02. Behind Blue Eyes - Remember This (First Edition Mix)
03. Chris Harris & Dominic Martin - Dig It (Dom's Mix)
04. Andres Power - The Pito
05. Espen & Stian - The Cuban (Parallel Sound Gringo Edit)
06. Neato - Notorious Hang Out
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DOWNLOAD WEEK 9 
40 minutes from 130 to 140 BPM
BPM CHART
5-min. warmup @ 130 BPM
30 min. @ 140 BPM
4-min, 30-sec. cooldown @ 130 BPM
PLAYLIST:
01. Le Mode - Hit Record
02. Angel Alanis - Drop the Bass
03. Silencer - Rollin N Controllin (Tex Mex)
04. Oksygen - Drift
05. Basic - Sushi Wasabi
06. Eskimo - Traveling
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DOWNLOAD WEEK 10 
Graduation!
45 minutes from 135 to 145 BPM
BPM CHART
5-min. warmup @ 135 BPM
35 min. @ 145 BPM
4 min. 30 sec. cooldown @ 135 BPM
PLAYLIST:
01. HDF & Bons - Bender (Pound Boys Remix)
02. Space Cat & Pixel - Speedy Tours
03. DJ Phunk & DJ Pagano - The Rule (Algarve Remix)
04. Jay Lumen - One Week In Paradise (Mashtronic Remix)
05. Digicult - Zen Mind
06. Stereo Man - Monday Morning (Pagano Instrumental Mix)
07. Gaston & Philips - Big City Boppers (Phunk Police Mix)
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