RNY Runners
Starting c25K training
Hi, I just recently started a c25K training program and signed up for my first 5K race on April 8. The training program is 8 weeks long with workouts every other day. Yesterday I ran 2 miles without walking. I'm so proud. Of course my pace is pretty slow, 13:40 mph.
I'm just wondering what I should do on alternate days? I don't have access to a swimming pool until the weather gets nice and I can swim outdoors.
I'm just wondering what I should do on alternate days? I don't have access to a swimming pool until the weather gets nice and I can swim outdoors.
That's really impressive that you can already run 2 miles without walking! I started the Couch to 5K, just beginning my third week of training. My plan has me doing intervals, walking alternating with jogging, and the jogging proportion increases gradually. So far, so good.
On alternate days I cross-train by walking--did a 5K walk on Saturday morning--or I go to a deep-water aerobics class through the local community ed. I also have a Wii Fit which is nice for lighter workouts and yoga. I want to get the Just Dance game for Wii Fit which is supposed to be pretty good. I'm always looking for variety, especially now when the weather here in Minnesota is still too icky to work out outside. I don't want to slip and fall on icy roads and get an injury that keeps me from running.
On alternate days I cross-train by walking--did a 5K walk on Saturday morning--or I go to a deep-water aerobics class through the local community ed. I also have a Wii Fit which is nice for lighter workouts and yoga. I want to get the Just Dance game for Wii Fit which is supposed to be pretty good. I'm always looking for variety, especially now when the weather here in Minnesota is still too icky to work out outside. I don't want to slip and fall on icy roads and get an injury that keeps me from running.
My apartment offers a free yoga class on Monday evenings. I'd like to try it, but I really don't think I'm ready yet. I can't sit on the floor cross legged. I'm practicing, but it's not doable yet, due to the size of my thighs and belly. I got a cheat sheet of poses, and I've been practicing some on my own. Definitely Yoga is on my list of goals to achieve.
The nice thing about yoga is that you start where you are and then work to get better. Don't let not being able to cross your legs get in the way. Do what you can and you will see that each week you will be able to do a little more. Yoga is about personal growth and improvement - you do not have to be able to do everything - just do what you can. Go sit in on the class and if all you can do is cross your ankles - then do it!
