So I researched further and I found a VERY detailed training schedule for beginners attempting to participate in a 8k. Click the link to read over what he is saying and tell me what you think. I like this schedule because it actually breaks down everything you should be doing and the different lingos. A lot of websites I visited just posted a schedule without explaining what it means so I am glad to find this site. Here you are:

Hal Higdon's 8K Training Guide