5k Challenge!

tfernan

Hi Everyone!

I recently made a personal goal to run a 5k run again. I did it once a couple of years ago and I felt great! It really boosted my mood and confidence, which is something I really need this time of the year.

Would anyone like to join me? I'm following Hal Higdon's 5k novice schedule, but please share your own plan!

tigernikki

Hey, i'm in!!
I haven't run for over a year, before that i'd been running for years, 5ks, 10ks and half marathons.
Training for the last half marathon in October last year was a struggle and i didn't feel like running again for a while.
Running a 5k would be good tho, although i'll be happy with running mile for now.

tfernan

tigernikki wrote: »

Hey, i'm in!!
I haven't run for over a year, before that i'd been running for years, 5ks, 10ks and half marathons.
Training for the last half marathon in October last year was a struggle and i didn't feel like running again for a while.
Running a 5k would be good tho, although i'll be happy with running mile for now.

That's great!!! You're so experienced, I'm so excited to do this with you!
Do you have a program you follow? Or just you just go out and run until you're tired? Do you use a treadmill or outdoors?

nikkit321

I'm in! I was up to 5 miles a year ago, then broke a bone in my foot, then broke another bone in the same foot, then a quick round of breast cancer/lumpectomy/radiation, then lost my father, so I'm in desperate need of some stress relief. Planning to restart today, on my trusty treadmill. I'm aiming for a run-walk pattern, for a total of 3 miles today. Then next run increase the runs slightly.

tigernikki

tfernan wrote: »

tigernikki wrote: »

Hey, i'm in!!
I haven't run for over a year, before that i'd been running for years, 5ks, 10ks and half marathons.
Training for the last half marathon in October last year was a struggle and i didn't feel like running again for a while.
Running a 5k would be good tho, although i'll be happy with running mile for now.

That's great!!! You're so experienced, I'm so excited to do this with you!
Do you have a program you follow? Or just you just go out and run until you're tired? Do you use a treadmill or outdoors?

I don't know about being experienced, but thank you.
I will find my old training programs, they worked really well for me, for now tho i'll just let the dog take me out for a jog.
I'm running outside, i live in the UK, so it isn't crazy cold, in fact, my favourite weather to run is on a sunny, crispy winter morning.

When is your next planned run?

tigernikki

nikkit321 wrote: »

I'm in! I was up to 5 miles a year ago, then broke a bone in my foot, then broke another bone in the same foot, then a quick round of breast cancer/lumpectomy/radiation, then lost my father, so I'm in desperate need of some stress relief. Planning to restart today, on my trusty treadmill. I'm aiming for a run-walk pattern, for a total of 3 miles today. Then next run increase the runs slightly.

Oh gosh, you had a stressful year. Hope everything's getting better now. I've also lost my dad earlier this year.

Enjoy the run/walk.

tfernan

tigernikki wrote: »

nikkit321 wrote: »

I'm in! I was up to 5 miles a year ago, then broke a bone in my foot, then broke another bone in the same foot, then a quick round of breast cancer/lumpectomy/radiation, then lost my father, so I'm in desperate need of some stress relief. Planning to restart today, on my trusty treadmill. I'm aiming for a run-walk pattern, for a total of 3 miles today. Then next run increase the runs slightly.

Oh gosh, you had a stressful year. Hope everything's getting better now. I've also lost my dad earlier this year.

Enjoy the run/walk.

Oh no!! I agree! What a stressful year it has been for the both of you! I admire your strength to keep going and stay positive! I hope that we will all work to meet our goals and continue to encourage and inspire each other

Laliewes

I'm in! Haven't run for years but want to get back into it! Don't know what the Hal Higdon's schedule is... but will look into it!

FemmeFireRL

I've always wanted to run. I was following the C25K (Couch to 5 K) program a few years ago and got pretty far but had to stop when I injured my back. My husband loves running so I'm starting up again, treadmill so I can't use the weather as an excuse

gregholmes1974

I'm in !

Had a year of slobbing out, getting fat and unfit - so will be a proper challenge, but determined to get there !!

Using my treadmill and a basic walk/run/walk plan...

Madux1818

I'm training for my first one in March.