Couch to 5k - Just Walking

fastfoodietofitcutie

Has anyone seen a couch to 5k plan that is just walking? I suppose I can try to walk faster whenever I'm supposed to jog but was looking for something more formal if it existed. I can't jog due to the impact to the knees but would love to walk my way up to a 5k.

lorrpb

How far or long can you walk now? Add 5 min or .25 mi per week until you get to 3 mi or 60 min. Throw in some small hills if you can, it will help you increase faster on the flats. Have fun!

ktilton70130

I started working towards doing my first 5k as well. I'm glad you posted this question

RaeBeeBaby

Here's a program for training to walk a 5K:

http://www.walkjogrun.net/training/5k/training-plan.cfm?planId=5k-beg-walk

I can't run due to knee problems, but walking is still great exercise! I have walked several 5K's in the past year. Once you get going, you'll be surprised how far you can go!

fastfoodietofitcutie

RaeBeeBaby wrote: »

Here's a program for training to walk a 5K:

http://www.walkjogrun.net/training/5k/training-plan.cfm?planId=5k-beg-walk

I can't run due to knee problems, but walking is still great exercise! I have walked several 5K's in the past year. Once you get going, you'll be surprised how far you can go!

That's great, thank you! Exactly what I was looking for. I didn't come across that one in my Google search.

Sharons114

Thanks so much for the link! I am walking 20 minutes tomorrow. Time for me to get my walk on.