First 5K - Need Advice
My 2009 fitness goal is to do the Marine Corps 5K on May 17th and the Marine Corp 10K on October 25. Oneday I would like to do the full marathon but I am starting off realistically.
So, my question is....Is it counterproductive to train on my elliptical during the cold months? What sort of setting should I use to best simulate the real thing?
Also, I heard that the shoes make the biggest difference. What brands to you recommend on a budget?
Thanks!
HW - 287 (12/2007); GW - 165; CW - 164....proudly wearing a size 8!On my journey from LapBand to VSG.....LapBand on 12/19/07, LapBand removal on 8/8/12 and sleeve on1/23/13! Consider joining me at Band2Sleeve!( http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/Band2Sleeve/) Friend me on MyFitnessPal too! I'm gorditabonita74.
As far as shoes, almost everyone will tell you to go to a running shoe specialty store and get fitted for a pair that will work best with you. They usually cost a bit more than off the rack shoes but I don't think there is a person here that would say, "it wasn't worth it". Mine are in the $110 range.
Link to my running journal
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1303681
4 full's - 14 halves - 2 goofy's and one Mt. Washington!
Ok, I am getting so excited about my first 5k! Move over Marines, I am coming!!!!
HW - 287 (12/2007); GW - 165; CW - 164....proudly wearing a size 8!On my journey from LapBand to VSG.....LapBand on 12/19/07, LapBand removal on 8/8/12 and sleeve on1/23/13! Consider joining me at Band2Sleeve!( http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/Band2Sleeve/) Friend me on MyFitnessPal too! I'm gorditabonita74.
