Often when folks start a new training regimen they go all out and often go too far. In pain, wondering why they ever tried to exercise, they quickly abandon their wonderful resolution to workout regularly. This is the exact reason that Cool Running created The Couch to 5K running schedule.
The program eases you into running 3 miles by combining walking and running together. Over the course of 8 weeks you increase your running time and eventually run for 30 minutes straight - about the time it takes to run a 5K. It is a great way to start running and the schedule has you running only 3 times a week - so easy to fit into any busy life.
Check it out and try the program - chances are you will get hooked on running. My only caution is 5Ks are considered a "gateway" race to marathons and triathlons.
Rebecca Taylor
Miss Avant Premiere
Red Herring
I Looooooooove the articles on Cool Running. I have a girlfriend who used this 8week programme and she's now a dedicated 5-7km runner everyday!
1I'm doing this and I can't wait to get to the end...I think I will be really happy with myself!!!
2When I clicked on the "Couch to 5K" link, the page said file not found. Tried the Cool Running link - and didn't see the article listed anywhere.....Help!!!!
3If you are using a treadmill which speeds, miles per hour would you use?
4I did this and it's a great program. I was not working out at all when I started this so I took it a little slower repeating weeks if I didn't feel ready to go to the next level. I would say within 3 months I was there. Plus, I lost about 25 pounds in the proccess.
5Since getting my treadmill I've become an addict. I'm definitely going to try this regimen.
6This is great, I think I might try it!
7I exercise on the treadmill because it is dark when I get off work. I don't run fast so I stay right in the middle to bottom 1/4 of the fat burn speed for the running and in the very bottom of fat burn for the interval walking. My treadmill doesn't show the actual speed (it is a cheapo)!
8i always wanted to become an active runner.. i'm definately gonng try this out.. thanks
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9FitSugar, I think you are doing a wonderful job here, helping people to get their backsides off the couch. Your The Great Enlightener...
10i was just thinking about hwo i never work out anymore, but i reallllyyy didn't want to run. but this sounds really fun! i'm excited to try this out!
11I went to the Cool Runnings site from an article a little over 8 weeks ago. I just got home from running my first 5K ever, 32:45. I was not a runner before at all, in fact the thought made me sick. Through doing the program I am now a runner. I love it. If I can do it, anyone can do it.
12i might try it
13There is a podcast version of the couch to 5k plan. This one guy went and took the plan and added [techo] music to it and also cues on when to start and stop. You can find it in itunes under podcast for runners or also here: http://www.podfeed.net/podcast/Podcasts+for+Runners/8216 .
14Thanks Chameleon. I'll def. try it.
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