5K... New Runner

bketchum1981

I would have never ever believed simply signing up for a 5k is the best motivation. That and tell a few likeminded people and you will be amazed!

You can do this! Good luck and relish the moment!

CM_73

spiriteagle99 wrote: »

CM_73 wrote: »

Best of luck! I've done exactly the same, signed up for an event at the end of April...but can't actually run!

Day 1 of week 2 of C25K was yesterday, all going well. One bit of advice I did get from someone was to try and extend the program afterwards yourself so that you're actually running for 40 minutes instead of 30. As said above, the 30 minute pace may be a bit optimistic for a beginner apparently.
I also got a gait analysis carried out and got fitted with some running shoes. Expensive, but apparently worth it.
Whether that is a bit overkill for a 5K I have no idea, but I've always wanted to be able to run so I'm planning on taking it a lot further in time.

Good shoes help prevent injury, which is definitely worth the money.

Also, you don't know where your running will take you. I started C25k five years ago on a whim. Someone on a Golden Retriever forum said she was going to do it, and wanted people to do it with her. So I said okay, I'll try. When I finished and ran my first 5k, I discovered how much fun racing can be, even when you're as slow as I am. So I joined a couple of running forums to get information and inspiration, and started training for a half marathon. I ran more races, 5k, 10k, 8k, 15k, HM and eventually my first marathon. Now I'm training for my third. I would never have thought that was possible when I started this.

That's great to hear! I definitely have a beady eye fixed on a marathon at some point in the future but do appreciate it could be a long way off yet.
I'd love to be able to run for an Hour, that would be a great target for me but I need to get the C25K done first and just see how I get on.
Day 2 of week 2 today!