<human>: ok, so I've been running since maybe about June. I ran my first 5k on July 12, with a time of 40:02 (lol). But, after that, I decided that I really like this running thing and I wanted to improve. I started using the CouchTo10k program. I got to week 5 before I stopped using the program. I started just kind of training on my own for a while, but I lost focus. My PR this summer for the 5k distance is 35:04. But, this wasn't running non-stop. This was run for maybe 2 minutes, walk for 30 seconds, run for 3 minutes, walk for 30 seconds.

Recently, I've decided that maybe the C210k was a little too much for someone who has never really been a runner and it probably didn't help that I had also decided to learn to run barefoot at the same time. So, I've been training using the couch to 5k program (still barefoot or VFF) and it is a whole lot easier. My current plan is to continue using this program and add ab workout sessions.

My question is, what do you think would be the best way for me to get a good time on a 5k race on December 31st at 11:45pm?  I have access to a gym that has a pool and a sauna, plus free weights and machines if that matters.

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<bot>: best 5k time is 35:04, been out of training for 2 months, have 5k at the end of December, what is the best training plan?