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name: 8K Training
slug: 8k-training
description: The 8K serves as an "in-between" distance, almost an "offbeat"
  distance since it is not run that often. Five miles in length, the 8K occupies
  a spot somewhere between the more popular 5K and 10K distances. Yet if there
  is a big road race 8K in your town, you're going to run it. [**SEE ALL 8K
  PROGRAMS**](#program-list) This is certainly true in Chicago, where, early in
  spring, the Shamrock Shuffle opens the racing season that ends in the fall
  with the Chicago Marathon. Those two events define running in Chicago. Chicago
  has always been an Irish city. Having come from those same roots (my mother
  was an O'Leary), I naturally am partial to a race with "shamrock" in its
  title. You can't always depend on warm spring weather in Chicago, but with
  more than 20,000 finishers each year, the Shuffle is the largest 8K race in
  the United States, well ahead of popular races at that distance in San Diego,
  Buffalo, Milwaukee and Portland. If you live in one of those cities--or in
  another city that offers an 8K race--here is a training program for you.
  Regardless of your skill level--whether novice, intermediate or advanced--this
  8-week program will get you to the finish line.
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The 8K serves as an "in-between" distance, almost an "offbeat" distance since it is not run that often. Five miles in length, the 8K occupies a spot somewhere between the more popular 5K and 10K distances. Yet if there is a big road race 8K in your town, you're going to run it. [**SEE ALL 8K PROGRAMS**](#program-list) This is certainly true in Chicago, where, early in spring, the Shamrock Shuffle opens the racing season that ends in the fall with the Chicago Marathon. Those two events define running in Chicago. Chicago has always been an Irish city. Having come from those same roots (my mother was an O'Leary), I naturally am partial to a race with "shamrock" in its title. You can't always depend on warm spring weather in Chicago, but with more than 20,000 finishers each year, the Shuffle is the largest 8K race in the United States, well ahead of popular races at that distance in San Diego, Buffalo, Milwaukee and Portland. If you live in one of those cities--or in another city that offers an 8K race--here is a training program for you. Regardless of your skill level--whether novice, intermediate or advanced--this 8-week program will get you to the finish line.

An often overlooked distance, 8Ks remain popular among cross-country runners, particularly in college programs. Hal has you covered, offering three levels for your next 8K.

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The 8K serves as an "in-between" distance, almost an "offbeat" distance since it is not run that often. Five miles in length, the 8K occupies a spot somewhere between the more popular 5K and 10K distances. Yet if there is a big road race 8K in your town, you're going to run it. [**SEE ALL 8K PROGRAMS**](#program-list) This is certainly true in Chicago, where, early in spring, the Shamrock Shuffle opens the racing season that ends in the fall with the Chicago Marathon. Those two events define running in Chicago. Chicago has always been an Irish city. Having come from those same roots (my mother was an O'Leary), I naturally am partial to a race with "shamrock" in its title. You can't always depend on warm spring weather in Chicago, but with more than 20,000 finishers each year, the Shuffle is the largest 8K race in the United States, well ahead of popular races at that distance in San Diego, Buffalo, Milwaukee and Portland. If you live in one of those cities--or in another city that offers an 8K race--here is a training program for you. Regardless of your skill level--whether novice, intermediate or advanced--this 8-week program will get you to the finish line. ⚠ differs

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