5k, 10k, half marathon

I'm do one race a month...so far i've done 2 5k's this month, another one next month and then I have my first 10K. I started with C25k and now I run outside and do the body revolution program by Jillian Michaels.

Have you looked at the Couch to 5K program? (C25K) That is what I used. At first the running is very minimal and the time running builds over several weeks. Once you complete that program they also have a training program for 10K - C210K. Make sure to follow you doctor's advice and listen to your body to avoid injury! Good luck!

The problem with most of these is that they are built on an assumption of a certain running/walking speed. If you're jog isn't as fast as theirs, you're not going to be at a full 5k by the end of the program. You'll be able to jog for 30-35 minutes, but at 4 mph, that's only about 2/3 of the full run.

I would suggest applying the same idea, but without the restraint of the timer. Just walk 5k, but throw a certain amount of jogging in every few minutes or at certain distances and just repeat until you've finished. Then every week (maybe more often), increase the amount of jogging you do each time. Eventually the jog will spread out to cover then entire 5k.

What I did was based on the Color Run and the idea that there was a 'check point' every kilometer. I would walk briskly and then when I came up on those 'check points' I would run through them. Then as I felt more comfortable, I would start running a little earlier and a little longer through each check point. Eventually I got to where I could pretty much jog out the whole thing in about 45 minutes.

I'm trying to stick to at least one running event of at least 5k each month. Actually in the middle of a 'Frozen Nose' series in OKC. Did a 5k in January, then have an 8k and 10k in February to finish off the series. Not sure what the rest of the year will look like yet, but I imagine there will be a color run (or two) and maybe a glow run. Highly doubt I'll get to a half-marathon (at least, I won't be able to finish in a respectable enough time to merit doing an organized one), but maybe I'll find a 15k later in the year. Or I'll just work on getting my time down for a while.

One other thing is to go at your own pace, forget if others are passing etc. do what your comfortable with. I am a little slower than average but I have short legs so its a bit harder to go as fast as someone with longer legs hehe. Just feel comfortable. a heart rate monitor is useful to know if you are taking it too easy. and if your feeling good and can keep jogging keep going. I am now working on distance rather than speed. Will aim to get faster when it is getting too comfortable.

My goal is to do a 5k in the Fall I am seriously out of shape rigtht now but by then I am hoping to be in batter shape.

Right now training for a 5k in april

Last year I ran a few 5k's. I used the Couch to 5k program and LOVED IT! It really turned me on to running, which I thought was impossible. I have a 10k on the 2nd and my first half marathon on March 16th. All the races are in Minnesota. I'm excited for the 10k but really scared still for the half marathon. I have a lot of training left to do!

I'm sure I'll do a couple. I don't pick them out until a few weeks in advance.

Have you looked at the Couch to 5K program? (C25K) That is what I used. At first the running is very minimal and the time running builds over several weeks. Once you complete that program they also have a training program for 10K - C210K. Make sure to follow you doctor's advice and listen to your body to avoid injury! Good luck!

The problem with most of these is that they are built on an assumption of a certain running/walking speed. If you're jog isn't as fast as theirs, you're not going to be at a full 5k by the end of the program. You'll be able to jog for 30-35 minutes, but at 4 mph, that's only about 2/3 of the full run.

I would suggest applying the same idea, but without the restraint of the timer. Just walk 5k, but throw a certain amount of jogging in every few minutes or at certain distances and just repeat until you've finished. Then every week (maybe more often), increase the amount of jogging you do each time. Eventually the jog will spread out to cover then entire 5k.

What I did was based on the Color Run and the idea that there was a 'check point' every kilometer. I would walk briskly and then when I came up on those 'check points' I would run through them. Then as I felt more comfortable, I would start running a little earlier and a little longer through each check point. Eventually I got to where I could pretty much jog out the whole thing in about 45 minutes.

Thats a good idea.. I think i will start this way and then advance to the c25k!!! thanks!!

i'm a plodder too, but for me in the beginning it really was easier to run for time rather than distance. some people prefer to run for distance over time (c25k gives you that option too). but truth be told, once you're able to run for 30 mins (regardless of how far you get in that time) it's still fabulous because you're running for 30 mins! if you can run for 30, you can run for 35 or 40 if you're intending to run in a 5k race.
i did c25k 2 years ago, then moved onto b210k (as suggested- again another great programme). these days i run halves and fulls so i do train for distance now, and it still takes me forever although i have got faster over time. for me, i'll always be a plodder. but i can plod really really far!