p90x andb 5k training - crazy to do both?

SolidGoaled

I am training for a 5k and I also want to start p90x. How would I work the running into the p90x schedule? Should I replace p90x cardio days with my running? And probably NOT run on days I work legs in p90x? Any thoughts? Am I crazy to try to do both? Thanks in advance. (39 year old Female, for what its worth)

soccermum75

Not at all. That's how I stared running. I just added the run every other day to my P90X workout. I would actually do P90X and go for a run immediately after. That's just me. See what works for you. I am 38 years old. P90X actually gave me the confidence to run. I ran my first half in September 4 months after completing P90X. I had never been a runner before. I started running 1 month into P90X doing C25K.

sjohnny

I'm doing C25K and P90X right now. I am on my last week of P90X and my fourth week of C25K. I do the "running" (in quotes because it's slow) on the days I have time so they don't necessarily correlate with any particular P90X days. I don't substitute one for the other but do both. I just make sure I have enough calories to support what I'm doing and watch how I'm feeling.

On Thanksgiving I went and ran and then did Yoga X. That was a pretty good start to the day.

millionsofpeaches

I wouldn't completely replace your running schedule with your 5k training... Rather incorporate your running into the P90X cardio routine. Training for a 5k is not as time consuming as it looks and you may not get enough cardio by doing just the 5k training. I think you can do both! Go for it

JeffJohnson26

I used P90X and a marathon program, along with some MMA style training to prepare for Tough Mudder this past November. Just remember to rest your body when you need it. Over-training can hurt you.

I would suggest starting off with the "Doubles" version of P90X. It's basically "Classic" with extra cardio workouts. You can supplement your running in place of the cardio discs they recommend.

ambercole

I just ran the Dallas White Rock marathon yesterday and I did P90x all the way up to the last week before the marathon. I just did p90x 3 days a week and ran 3-4 days a week.. It's tough but it all depends on how determined you are to reach your goal.