5k Training.

bk61302

Hi there all!

I'm looking into training for 5ks next year and I was wondering what kind of regime/training everyone around here is doing. I know there is C25k, but are there any other ones that you would suggest?

Thank you!

neveragain84

That one seems to be the big one. Besides that, just start slow and worry about slowly increasing your distance. Worry about finishing when you first begin running. Your speed will improve the more running you do. Congrats, I'm sure you'll get there!

HealthWoke0ish

I like the Runkeeper app (and website). It's got a bunch of free training programs on there (They've got paid ones too for when you advance) and have a variety of ones designed to help you prepare for a 5k.

meshashesha2012

i did the zombies run 5k app. same idea as c25k, but there's a fun storyline

shining_light

I did the Zombies, Run! 5K training app. I'm now on to the real deal and loving it. It gets me motivated to get out and run. Ditto for their walking app, The Walk, which I do on my rest days from running.

hilts1969

Hi there all!

I'm looking into training for 5ks next year and I was wondering what kind of regime/training everyone around here is doing. I know there is C25k, but are there any other ones that you would suggest?

Thank you!

The world we live in, people can't do anything without a program or app to tell them how to run, c25k does get good reviews though, personally i just ran until i was exhausted, and just kept repeating this simple but age old method, the best person to judge your own limits is yourself

bjderemer

I'm using a plan by Hal Higdon. He is has several 5k plans on his website; walking, novice, intermediate and advanced. I'm in my second week with the novice and hope to move up after my first race to the intermediate plan. It is pretty basic, you run 3 days a week, and run/walk or whatever other activity you choose 3 other days and then a rest day. The first week you run 1.5 miles each time, however he says the plan is a "guide" and to adjust as needed. Lots of other info as well on his site, even if you don't use his plans.

amybg1

Look into the Galloway method, works quite well

hangryrunner

I've done the C25K programme a couple of times now and it works well. I'm actually following it again now as I haven't ran in months.
I also like Runtastic and Runkeeper for logging runs too.