doing the Susan G Koman 5K....

dporter1183
dporter1183 Posts: 154 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
in Atlanta in May. I'm totally out of shape and am using this a inspiration, a small kick in the butt.

what are ways you athletes train for triathlons or long distance runs?
I would like to run/jog most of the way and not just walk the whole thing; and I want to prevent shin splints and what not.

Thanks!:flowerforyou:

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  • McFatterton
    McFatterton Posts: 1,358 Member
    Check out the C25k program - I'm currently doing it and it's really increasing my stamina and ability to run for a length of time. Here's the website:

    http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
  • DrBorkBork
    DrBorkBork Posts: 4,099 Member
    Definitely check out C25K. It will have you running a 5k in about 8 weeks. If you have an iPod, you can download the Pod Runner podcasts that will help you along.
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    C25k is how I got started running also.

    I hope to be there too!
  • kandyjo
    kandyjo Posts: 4,493 Member
    YAY!!!! What a wonderful cause to run/jog for!!!! You can do it!!! :drinker:
  • dporter1183
    dporter1183 Posts: 154 Member
    Thank you! I'll for sure check out the C25K!!

    I have atleast 2 girlfriends running with me, I can't wait to see how we do!
  • wmb0124
    wmb0124 Posts: 44 Member
    i'm also doing the race for the cure in may and i'm using the couch to 5k program. if you start now, you'll be finished in enough time. it's a nine week program and so helpful. i used to not run at all and i love it! good luck with your run!
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    All of us who are doing the Komen 5k in Altanta should all try to meet--that would be cool!
  • Mommy08
    Mommy08 Posts: 73 Member
    I had started my running in intervals. It gets your strength and stamina up so that way you can go longer once you come back down to a slower consistant running pace. You realize it's not that much work after doing those shorts bursts of intensity. I so wish we had a Susan G. Koman 5k around me in Michigan. I'm running in March for my mother who is a breast cancer survivor :) If she can do that, I can SURELY do a 5K :)
  • kandyjo
    kandyjo Posts: 4,493 Member
    There is one near me in April (Ft. Worth, TX)... I am trying to get a team together... It is such a worthy cause!! I think everyone who can should do this!!
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    I have 3 Komen events planned.....

    The 5k Atlanta, 5k Charlotte and the 3 day 60 mile walk in Atlanta! I REALLY hope I can work out our schedules!
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