Training for a 5K

Hi everyone.....

I'm going to start training for a 5K tomorrow with some wonderful friends, the 5K is in October. Any helpful tips from those of you that have done one?

While on my bike ride this weekend I mapped out the 3 miles, OMG......Right now I can only run a couple blocks, maybe, the tar road seems to bother my OLD hips....This will be interesting.....

I've NEVER in my life done this.....I'm so excited, but nervous at the same time......

Thanks in advance, Kelly

I am rooten for ya sweetie!!!!!!!!!!!!! You can do it.........

do a google on "Couch to 5K" program
it's excellent and will have you ready for your race

Kelly....good for you!! I wish you the best success!!

I was planning on doing a 5K this fall.I had been power walking and jogging 3 miles everyday...... until I broke my hip that is!!  Oh well there will be another time.

Hugs and love ....connie d

 

Hi Kelly,

I just started to gear up to run a 5k. like you I have not done anything like this, but feel compelled to get this accomplished.  I did run off the "couch potato to 5K" program.  Seems relatively simple.  I can now run one mile without stopping ~ I walk rest of the route.

I am registered for one in Sept. - where are you running yours in Oct.  Maybe that would be more of a realistic goal?

Ranae

Ranae,

Mine is at Elm creek Park Reserve the 10th of October......Come join us.....

I'm going to check out that "Couch to 5K program."

Kelly

We are offering a free training program on Wed evenings at 6pm up till our race Sept 27th. They are held at the Women's Club Mpls. Check out www.womenrunthecities.com for details. They have speakers like doctors and trainers monthly too.

 

Good luck!! I can't run....at all!!

Good for you Kelly....I would love to do that some day....I am going to try and do that next summer,

If you send me your e-mail, I can forward you the 10 week 5K training program I followed very successfully.

J

Good luck, Kelly!  I just downloaded a "Couch to 5k" podcast with the intention of starting last weekend.  A back injury has pushed my start back a bit but I am determined to do it, too.