walking/running

gixy72
gixy72 Posts: 176 Member
edited October 5 in Fitness and Exercise
I have been doing a set walk now over 5 miles for a few weeks, i have built it up now to do this every evening.

I have started to do some running with it, so walk jog walk jog,

Last night each time i started to jog i would count to 60, tonight i went for 75 and even up to 100 before i had to stop,

Is this the best way to build it up, and should i be taking water with me, so far i havent,

Thanks for any help with this

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  • doornumber03
    doornumber03 Posts: 221 Member
    it's exactly what the couch to 5K program teaches you.....great way to build it up!. Good luck
  • dmorant
    dmorant Posts: 6
    I have been doing the Couch 2 5 K (on the treadmill) and it is the same: walk, jog, walk, jog with a gradual increase to jog only. Keep it up! :happy:
  • fyfi_fendir
    fyfi_fendir Posts: 64 Member
    Yes I am doing Couch to 5 K and it is basically that. Look at it and follow it: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

    I take water, not that I dehydrate so fast, but mostly because when it is cold, my throat hurts if I don't drink since I breath with my mouth. Of course it really depends how much you sweat. I don't sweat much...
  • gixy72
    gixy72 Posts: 176 Member
    thanks for that, will see how i get on tomorrow
  • reeldancer
    reeldancer Posts: 156 Member
    OP-- Great job. That will build your endurance slowly and before you know it you will be running more than walking. No need to bring water with you at this stage. Good luck - keep it up!

    doornumber3. Love the profile pic. What marathon did your wife run? I'm in MA too.
  • doornumber03
    doornumber03 Posts: 221 Member
    OP-- Great job. That will build your endurance slowly and before you know it you will be running more than walking. No need to bring water with you at this stage. Good luck - keep it up!

    doornumber3. Love the profile pic. What marathon did your wife run? I'm in MA too.

    Thanks!. My wife did the Boston Marathon last year with a charity team ....team in training-- such a great organization that raises money for leukemia and lymphoma!
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Carrying a drink can be a pain, but I like to stick some seedless grapes in my pocket for those "I'm parched!" moments.
  • reeldancer
    reeldancer Posts: 156 Member
    OP-- Great job. That will build your endurance slowly and before you know it you will be running more than walking. No need to bring water with you at this stage. Good luck - keep it up!

    doornumber3. Love the profile pic. What marathon did your wife run? I'm in MA too.

    Thanks!. My wife did the Boston Marathon last year with a charity team ....team in training-- such a great organization that raises money for leukemia and lymphoma!

    Wow. Good for her. My bother, his wife and their oldest ran for the Samaritans. I did the PMC instead. Not sure I have 26.2 in me. Keep me posted if she is running again next year I will donate.
  • gixy72
    gixy72 Posts: 176 Member
    Carrying a drink can be a pain, but I like to stick some seedless grapes in my pocket for those "I'm parched!" moments.

    fab tip will try that
  • reeldancer
    reeldancer Posts: 156 Member
    I have been doing a set walk now over 5 miles for a few weeks, i have built it up now to do this every evening.

    I have started to do some running with it, so walk jog walk jog,

    Last night each time i started to jog i would count to 60, tonight i went for 75 and even up to 100 before i had to stop,

    Is this the best way to build it up, and should i be taking water with me, so far i havent,

    Thanks for any help with this

    One more tip -- If you are running outside try using telephone poles as a guide. Run two walk one. Run three walk one. Might be easier than counting.
  • gixy72
    gixy72 Posts: 176 Member
    that would not be possilbe round the lap i do, even tho i live by the sea, i go out into the countyside and have to use a torch as there is no street light(and no one to see me wobble) also reflective jacket cap and flashing arm band. from my door doing one lap and home agaiin is about 5 miles
  • gixy72
    gixy72 Posts: 176 Member
    turn volum down this is the quickest way round the lap i do lol

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUdlaywhttA
  • reeldancer
    reeldancer Posts: 156 Member
    turn volum down this is the quickest way round the lap i do lol

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUdlaywhttA

    Wow. Cool. I see your challenge. Lovely place tho. Have you always lived there? So different from where I live.
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