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Wolf 5K

5K with
nasal breathing.

Prepare over 8 weeks to run 5K breathing only through your nose. Combine Wolf Running, strength and the Oxygen Advantage approach to functional breathing.

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Online challenge · Join from anywhere · Wolf app

The Wolf method

Make each week count.

Your first 5K or a new challenge if you already run marathons: train your breathing alongside your running and progress week by week with the Wolf community.

Wolf Running

Progressive running sessions with a clear goal for week eight.

Strength

Strength, mobility and recovery to complement your runs.

Nasal breathing

Isis, certified in Oxygen Advantage, brings this functional breathing approach to your training.

100% online training

Train wherever you are.

Take your plan with you in the Wolf app and train wherever suits you.

Explore the plan

8 weeks, step by step

Your path to 5K

  1. Weeks 1–2

    Build your base

  2. Weeks 3–4

    Find your rhythm

  3. Weeks 5–6

    Develop capacity

  4. Week 7

    Prepare for your 5K

  5. Week 8

    5K with nasal breathing

Wolf 5K Meetups

Run with the community.

Run your 5K in your city or join an optional Wolf community meetup.

CDMX · Costa Rica · Dallas–Fort Worth

About the meetups

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Wolf 5K

8 weeks toward your nasal-breathing 5K

Wolf Running, strength and functional breathing inspired by Oxygen Advantage, with access to the Wolf app and community. The goal: 5K breathing only through your nose.

Start date
Pending
Final 5K date
Pending

Price

Pending

Registration link
Pending

Registration details are not yet available. Contact the Wolf team with questions.

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Your next finish line.

Prepare for your next 5K with a different goal: completing it breathing only through your nose. Start your eight weeks with Wolf.

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FAQ

Before you start

Find answers about training, meetups and the details still to be confirmed.

Your training

Do I need to run 5K before starting?

No. The goal is to prepare progressively over eight weeks. If you have an injury, medical condition or limitation that could affect training, consult an appropriate health professional before starting.

Is this useful if I already run 5Ks or marathons?

Yes. Even experienced runners can use this challenge to practice nasal breathing and manage effort. The goal is to complete the 5K with that focus; you do not need to chase a personal best.

How do I receive the workouts?

The program will be available in the Wolf app so you can follow your plan from your phone.

Do I need a gym or equipment?

Pending

Is the goal to complete the 5K using only nasal breathing?

Yes: breathing in and out through your nose throughout the 5K. The eight weeks help you work toward that goal progressively, at your own pace. This does not mean forcing nasal breathing at every intensity or when breathing feels difficult.

What is Oxygen Advantage and how does it fit with Wolf Running?

Oxygen Advantage is a functional breathing method that places nasal breathing at its foundation. Wolf 5K draws inspiration from its Nasal 5K Challenge and combines that approach with Wolf Running and strength training. Isis brings her Oxygen Advantage certification to this Wolf program.

Explore the Oxygen Advantage method

What if I cannot run with nasal breathing yet?

You do not need to arrive already able to do it. Build the practice progressively, slowing down or alternating walking and running as needed. The goal is to work toward your nasal 5K at a manageable effort, rather than hold your usual pace from day one.

What if I miss a workout?

Follow the program’s guidance to continue the eight-week progression, without trying to make up for a missed session by stacking several workouts.

Community meetups

Can I join from another city?

Yes. The program is online and you can join from anywhere. Community meetups are optional.

Where will the in-person 5K take place?

Meeting points, routes, dates and times: Pending. Details will be shared with participants in each location. In-person meetups have limited capacity.

Are the meetups official races?

No. Wolf 5K Meetups are community gatherings to complete the program’s goal together. You do not need to compete for time or position.

Registration & the Wolf team

What support will I receive?

Pending

Who is behind the challenge?

Isis and Arturo are the coaches behind Wolf Functional Training. Isis holds an Oxygen Advantage certification in functional breathing, which informs this challenge’s approach.

View Isis’s profile on Oxygen Advantage

Meet the Wolf team

Additional challenge coaching roles
Pending
What terms and consent apply?

Pending

Illustrative running scenes. They do not show confirmed meetup routes or the Wolf coaching team.