Training for a 5K

SassyStef
SassyStef Posts: 413
edited September 22 in Fitness and Exercise
Does any one have any good pointers or web site that I would use to train for a 5K. I already do 3 to 5 mile runs but my time is any where from 12-15 min miles so I want to improve some.

Thanks in advance!!

Happy New Year!!
:bigsmile:

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  • khskr1
    khskr1 Posts: 392
    Search Runners World website. I'm trying to improve my 12-13 min mile time so I've added a short (2mile) run during the week, but at a faster pace. Running sprints will help too.
  • bethvandenberg
    bethvandenberg Posts: 1,496 Member
    couch to 5k
  • hunter70461
    hunter70461 Posts: 1
    Speed training is the best way to lower your 5k times...Yeah, it sux's, but if you want to lower your times that's the best way. Start off with (4) 220's then graduate up to 440's and if you feel froggy, 880's (not all in the same workout though...lol). Be careful not to push yourself too hard starting off, ever heard of shin splints...ouch.. Another break from regular speed work is Fartleks, it's called "Speed Play", where you accelerate to race pace or faster for either a specific distance or time...It get's your body used to pushing itself. Be sure you give yourself recover time inbetween speed work and your next workout, minimum of 1 day (probably at least 2), your next workout should not be too demanding. In my younger days, I trained for Triathalons, 1/2 Marathons and the weekend 5 k's. Hope this helps you out a little....
  • 4x4n8
    4x4n8 Posts: 29
    I ran in my first 5k this past October, my time was 32 minutes. I started out on the Couch to 5k program. :)
  • SassyStef
    SassyStef Posts: 413
    wow thanks everyone...some great info here! Can't wait to get started after the new year :happy:
  • kendrafallon
    kendrafallon Posts: 1,030 Member
    :laugh:

    Was just looking on the forums for anyone else looking to start running. I've been doing a lot of reading and think I could do the C25k program, here's a few links I found that you might find useful:

    http://www.c25k.com/
    http://www.djsteveboy.com/intervals.html - music mixes specifically for C25k

    All the best x

    PS If anyone in the UK, Leicester area's interested in starting - drop me a line or 2!
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    runnersworld.com is an awesome website that has training programs for all types,
    from beginners to experts.

    http://www.runnersworld.com/subtopic/0,7123,s6-238-244-259-0,00.html

    it also has lots of other great tips about running from stride, to food types to eat, to tips from other runners.
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