Last week I announced that I'm training for my first 5K with some of my girlfriends. We've been working out on our own some and getting together when we can. 4 of us met yesterday afternoon and walked/ran for a little more than 30 minutes. It felt great. And I've lost 2 pounds already after the first week. :))
I thought I would share our training program for anyone who's interested. I'm calling it "Beth's couch to 5K" since my friend Beth is our evil trainer. Just kidding there. She's one of the nicest people I've ever known.
Here's what we're doing:
(For each week, do the workout 3 to 4 times.)
Week 1: Walk 30 minutes
Week 2: Walk 4 minutes, Run 1 minute
Repeat 4x
Walk 4 minutes
Week 3: Walk 4 minutes, Run 2 minutes
Repeat 4x
Walk 3 minutes
Week 4: Walk 3 minutes, Run 3 minutes
Repeat 4x
Walk 3 minutes
Week 5: Walk 2 minutes 30 seconds, Run 5 minutes
Repeat 2x
Walk 3 minutes
Week 6: Walk 3 minutes, Run 7 minutes
Repeat 2x
Walk 3 minutes
Week 7: Walk 2 minutes, Run 8 minutes
Repeat 2x
Walk 3 minutes
Week 8: Walk 2 minutes, Run 9 minutes
Walk 2 minutes, Run 8 minutes
Walk 3 minutes
Week 9: Walk 1 minute, Run 9 minutes
Walk 1 minute, Run 9 minutes
Walk 3 minutes
Week 10: Walk 2 minutes, Run 13 minutes
Walk 2 minutes, Run 13 minutes
Walk 3 minutes
Week 11: Walk 2 minutes, Run 14 minutes
Walk 1 minute, Run 14 minutes
Walk 3 minutes
Week 12: Walk 3 minutes
Run 30 minutes
Walk 3 minutes
You're ready for a 5K!!!!!!!
I promise not to post too much about our training, but will occassionally share updates. Let me know if any of you decide to try it! And good luck!!
Thanks for stopping by!
I thought I would share our training program for anyone who's interested. I'm calling it "Beth's couch to 5K" since my friend Beth is our evil trainer. Just kidding there. She's one of the nicest people I've ever known.
Here's what we're doing:
Beth's "Couch to 5K" training schedule
(For each week, do the workout 3 to 4 times.)
Week 1: Walk 30 minutes
Week 2: Walk 4 minutes, Run 1 minute
Repeat 4x
Walk 4 minutes
Week 3: Walk 4 minutes, Run 2 minutes
Repeat 4x
Walk 3 minutes
Week 4: Walk 3 minutes, Run 3 minutes
Repeat 4x
Walk 3 minutes
Week 5: Walk 2 minutes 30 seconds, Run 5 minutes
Repeat 2x
Walk 3 minutes
Week 6: Walk 3 minutes, Run 7 minutes
Repeat 2x
Walk 3 minutes
Week 7: Walk 2 minutes, Run 8 minutes
Repeat 2x
Walk 3 minutes
Week 8: Walk 2 minutes, Run 9 minutes
Walk 2 minutes, Run 8 minutes
Walk 3 minutes
Week 9: Walk 1 minute, Run 9 minutes
Walk 1 minute, Run 9 minutes
Walk 3 minutes
Week 10: Walk 2 minutes, Run 13 minutes
Walk 2 minutes, Run 13 minutes
Walk 3 minutes
Week 11: Walk 2 minutes, Run 14 minutes
Walk 1 minute, Run 14 minutes
Walk 3 minutes
Week 12: Walk 3 minutes
Run 30 minutes
Walk 3 minutes
You're ready for a 5K!!!!!!!
I promise not to post too much about our training, but will occassionally share updates. Let me know if any of you decide to try it! And good luck!!
Thanks for stopping by!
XOXOX,
Angie
This looks like a very manageable training schedule and I am sure you will benefit greatly and even enjoy it! I ran a 5k with my daughter last year-Bold in The Cold-it was exciting for me!
ReplyDeleteGood luck and have fun!
Thank!1 So far it's been great. Thanks for stopping by! ~ Angie
DeleteThis is a great workout schedule! I like that walking and running is something that can be done anywhere. Just have to schedule it! Thanks for sharing this. Patti
ReplyDeleteYes. It's just a matter of making time for it. 30 minutes a day is very do-able. No gym membership necessary! ~ Angie
DeleteThis is a schedule I think I'm ready to tackle. What a great way to get started and how awesome it is that you have friends joining you!! I'm cheering for you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jen! It does make it easier having some friends to workout with. And so far it's been very do-able! Thanks for the support! ~ Angie
DeleteI need to do this!!! Why is it so hard to get started???? ahhhhh! Thanks for the inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to get started. I've been saying I was going to do this for over a year now. Peer pressure finally got to me! But now I'm just asking myself why I didn't start a long time ago. It's not that bad!! Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day! ~ Angie
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ReplyDeleteThanks so much for posting this Angie. :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great training regimen. I haven't run for years (and my big butt's the proof!), but back when I did, I found nothing else quite gave me as much stamina and strength as running. It was definitely worth it. You are inspiring! And that photo of you up at the top of your post is awesome! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm feeling energized so far and I'm only into the 2nd week. It's actually been fun (gasp!) so far! And that picture is my inspiration! Even though I don't think I'll ever look like her, it's motivation!
DeleteOh, and I love your new blog header!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I just changed it out today!
DeleteGood luck on your 5k!! You'll be so proud once you cross that finish line. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! I only began adding the running into the mix last week and it's already been invigorating. It's bringing out my long-lost competitive spirit! Good luck on your marathon. Maybe someday I'll do a 1/2 marathon at least! Thanks for stopping by. ~ Angie
DeleteWay to go!!! This is awesome!
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