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Support to run 5K
Major04
Posts: 1
Hello all, I'm new to the group. I'm turning 40 shortly and have really been letting myself over indulge and exercise less. I have no one in my area to exercise with to stay motivated so I'm reaching out here.
I want to be able to run a 5K in the fall. I haven't chosen a specific one just yet but there are several in the area. I'm not a strong runner, averaging 12 minute miles.
I'm looking at Runner's World for 5K plans and I would eventually like to run it in under 33 min, making it about 11 min miles. Of course I'd like to go faster, but I wanted to be realistic.
Does anyone have any training plans that they'd like to share that work well? I can run daily, but it's the cross training that I know needs to go along with it to really improve my fitness level. Swimming isn't an option, and I don't belong to a gym right now so no biking either.
If anyone has a similar goal or would like to start with me maybe we could support each other.
I want to be able to run a 5K in the fall. I haven't chosen a specific one just yet but there are several in the area. I'm not a strong runner, averaging 12 minute miles.
I'm looking at Runner's World for 5K plans and I would eventually like to run it in under 33 min, making it about 11 min miles. Of course I'd like to go faster, but I wanted to be realistic.
Does anyone have any training plans that they'd like to share that work well? I can run daily, but it's the cross training that I know needs to go along with it to really improve my fitness level. Swimming isn't an option, and I don't belong to a gym right now so no biking either.
If anyone has a similar goal or would like to start with me maybe we could support each other.
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i've heard great things about the couch to 5k app (it's free). it's supposed to work on incrementally increasing your distances and times. i haven't personally used it, nor have i tried to run that far. i currently also average 12 minute miles lol.0
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Couch to 5Kis a great app- I did my first one on January 1st and it dos get addicting. Just keep one thing in mind-- You only have to compete against yourself (hardest lesson I had to learn). Just go and have fun-- Good luck and let us know how it goes.0
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C25K is what I used too. It's a great app. It takes the thinking out of it. I even use it to get back into training when I've taken some time off from running.
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How did the fall training go? C25K is a great program but be careful. I started with a 5k and now love running (altho I love eating more).0
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