Ran a 5K today!!

Margaret, First of all, Thank you!! Okay here is what I did to get myself up to running a 5K. First I started out just running 4 minutes at a time on the treadmill. I don't know why I picked 4 min. I just did. I did this until I felt like I could do more. Then I just upped it one minute at a time until I could go for 1 mile. I kept trying to get to where I could run a mile in 10 minutes. I ran 1 mile for months then I upped my time, about 5 min. at a time, until I got to 2 miles. I did the same for running 3 miles as well. I got to where I can run 3 miles at a time now. I try to get to where I can run each mile in 10 min., that is just my personal goal for now. I try to run at least 3-4 days a week. I know this might sound confusing but this is just how I did it. I am sure that a personal trainer would tell you exactly how to do it right. I hope this helps!! Becky

Margaret, My husband just reminded me to add something to what I told you. I also had been doing the Eliptical for 30-45 min. 3-5 days a week as well. I now do the Eliptical for 45min-1 hour. I had been walking for 30 min. before I started running. When I started running the 4 min. I would continue to walk an additional 30 min. as well. I was lifting weights, arms & legs, as well. Just thought I would let you know this info as well. As he reminded me this also helped me train. Hope this all helps!! Becky

Beckey thank you so much for the information. The eliptical and my knees for some reason do not like each other but I have no trouble walking and short periods of jogging so I may just increase the jogging until I can get into the full running mode. Again congratulations and thankyou Peg

That is soo awesome! Congratulations!

Margo, Thanks!! I had a good but hard time. I am really glad that I did it. Now I can't wait to do another one. Thanks again, Becky

you go girl!!!!!!!!!!!! How long do you prep for that!!!

Victoria, Thanks!!!!! I actually started last summer. I worked at a slow pace. I never liked running before but now I actually like it. I usually run in our little town and I definately take my IPOD to listen to. I put in really upbeat music to help me keep a pace. I do have to take it easy running now though because of the hernia I have. The doctor told me to be careful until I have it fixed. I am waiting on insurance to approve it now. Keeping my fingers crossed!! So I can't run as much as I usually do until it is repaired. UGH!!!! There are so many 5K's around here, just about every weekend, and I would love to do them so that I can work up to a 10K. That is my next goal, a 10K. Okay lady take care!!! How is the mommy to be???? Becky

I am sleeeeeeeepy but... ok I feel great!!

I am so happy for you!!!!!! Just take care of yourself!! Hopefully the morning sickness won't be to bad for you. Keep us updated!!! Becky