My girlfriend and I have started a simple beginner’s running program. She’s in shape. I’m not. We both suck at running. Excellent combination.
Hopefully we can get it going and work up to a speedy and healthy schedule. We actually started a couple weeks ago but due to travel conflicts and such, haven’t had a chance to keep it up. I know, excuses. It is on come Monday though, mark my words. We’re committed, damnit.
We’re already breaking the first rule, which is to actually sign up for a 5k run/walk. I think we’re just too lazy to find out. I believe she mentioned something about a potential event coming up that might make a good goal. Having a deadline is always good, I agree.
Here’s the training schedule we’re working with, care of Wade:
Week One:
- Monday: 5 min run with 5 min cool down
- Wednesday: 5 min run with 5 min cool down
- Friday: 10 min run, cool down
Week Two:
- M: 7 min run, cool down
- W: 7 min run, cool down
- F: 15 min run, cool down
Week Three
- M: 12 min run, cool down
- W: 15 min run, cool down
- F: 20 min run, cool down
Week Four
- M: 15 min run, cool down
- W: 18 min run, cool down
- F: 25 min run, cool down
Week Five
- M: 20 min run, cool down
- W: 25 minute run, cool down
- F: 30 min. run, cool down
Week Six
- M: 15 min run, cool down
- W:20 min run, cool down
- F: 10 min run, cool down
- Sat/Sun. Go race!
4 Responses to “Couch to 5k in Six Weeks”rss
Pete, on August 19th, 2006, said:
Best of luck to the both of you! I’m starting to get back into shape through running. I used to be an XC running years ago when I was in high school. My mom and I were going to train this summer together to run a 5k. But, instead, we picked up a hobby of cooking…that didn’t help our training at all. Again, best of luck to both of you!
Travis Vocino, on August 19th, 2006, said:
Thanks Pete!
David Seah and the Chick-Fil-A Conspiracy at Vocino.com, on August 19th, 2006, said:
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Wade, on August 20th, 2006, said:
I’m glad you guys are trying it out. It’s great to have a partner to help motivate you. I’d still be a tubby smoker if it wasn’t for my wife. She’s amazing.
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