I would like feed back on this 5K training schedule...Thanks

Clipickett
Clipickett Posts: 42 Member
edited September 24 in Fitness and Exercise
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/5k-run/SM00061/METHOD=print

I like the way this schedule looks. What do you guys think? Any advice?

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  • JennLifts
    JennLifts Posts: 1,913 Member
    Looks fine.. But you're running already arent you? If you are, you could probably take it faster, and you dont necessarily have to walk on the between days. You can do anything really..
  • kintegra
    kintegra Posts: 1,026 Member
    http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

    The couch to 5K plan seems to be the most popular. I did it last year. Now I try to run at least a 5K every week. :happy:
  • ashers1819
    ashers1819 Posts: 160
    That looks okay but try this one:

    http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

    I used it to train C25K and it was brilliant and definitely worked.

    If you find it too difficult, slow down your pace.

    If it is way too hard, just repeat the week again.

    Good luck :smile:
  • missyjmet
    missyjmet Posts: 46 Member
    Here is another link for a 5k. I used this one and like it.

    http://www.c25k.com/c25k_treadmill.html
  • emilysebastian
    emilysebastian Posts: 245 Member
    You could also check-out Hal Higdon--here is a link to the beginner 5K training schedule: http://www.halhigdon.com/5K Training/5-Knovice.htm *He's also got more advanced schedules if you are already in pretty good shape/run already.

    In any case, now you at least have several options for comparison!
  • Clipickett
    Clipickett Posts: 42 Member
    Thanks guys!
  • UpToAnyCool
    UpToAnyCool Posts: 1,673
    Looks good - all a matter of personal choice.
    I did this other program, C25K, at this link:

    http://www.djsteveboy.com/1day25k.html

    if you like electronic music, the podcasts are free to dowload and already have the interval cues in there!

    Good luck! :flowerforyou: :glasses:
  • dobergfell
    dobergfell Posts: 30
    Looks fine.. But you're running already arent you? If you are, you could probably take it faster, and you dont necessarily have to walk on the between days. You can do anything really..

    I agree. There is no reason to have so many "walk" days.

    One thing of note: in talking with a friend who runs marathons, he said that it IS important to take rest days and above all only try to improve a little bit at a time. If you are striving to always push beyond your limits you will fatigue your body, and your body will rebel. According to this experiencd friend, you can only increase by about 10 percent each week.
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