A non-runner signing up for a mini in Sept. Help train me!

cranerdm · April 2011

Am I nuts?

I am not a great runner... you could actually walk faster than I run, probably. I will be doing 5Ks and 10Ks to prepare, but I need some advice on how and when to train.

Help, please!

LeslieReagan · April 2011

you are totally not nuts! i don't run at all and my friend has convinced me to do a 5K in a few months. here's what she has sent me and it's been really beneficial so far.

http://www.fromcouchto5k.com/articles/training/the-couch-to-5k-training-plan/

good luck! xoxox

arc918 · April 2011

I assume a mini = half marathon?

http://www.halhigdon.com/halfmarathon/novice.htm

check out Hal Higdon

JMun · April 2011

couch to 5 K or C25K. Its gradual running program.

Took me from couch to 11km in 6 months. http://www.c25k.com/

jdelot · April 2011

Check this site out...they have some good training plans...I think you have to pay for them, though.
http://www.runningplanet.com/catalog/10K-Training.html

arc918 · April 2011

Check this site out...they have some good training plans...I think you have to pay for them, though.
http://www.runningplanet.com/catalog/10K-Training.html

no need to pay for training plans - plenty of good ones on-line for free

cranerdm · April 2011

Perfect! Thank you everyone! I have 23 weeks until the mini marathon, so I will have to train for a 5K, then 10K to get ready. There are plenty of those races around, so I will not have any trouble finding one to run.

So scary to think about it, though. I will have to believe in myself more than I ever have, I think!

Mamapengu · April 2011

You can do it. If you can't find a training that you like let me know, I think I still have my old ones (that were given to me in beginner groups) and can pull them together for you. They are for either people who do intervals (run/walk/run) or straight runners, and include some cross training days. You'll have fun and be amazed at how well you work.

A non-runner signing up for a mini in Sept. Help train me!

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