Training question

[emeryhns 30]

I see a lot of you doing your first 5k and that is my goal. My question is for those of you that have done this what are the best training tips? I have never ran really at all except chasing my kids... I can walk for long distances at a good pace without getting winded or tired but I really want to prepare for a 5k (running) or more.

[katiemac317 2]

I see a lot of you doing your first 5k and that is my goal. My question is for those of you that have done this what are the best training tips? I have never ran really at all except chasing my kids... I can walk for long distances at a good pace without getting winded or tired but I really want to prepare for a 5k (running) or more.

I have yet to run a 5K but I have the couch to 5K podcast on my iPod. You can also get apps or plan old fashioned print outs. Google it. Good luck!

[deleteme 176]

I agree that couch25k (couch to 5k) is a great way to start. I have the app on my iPhone. It starts out slow and progresses you to run a full 5k over several weeks.

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[trisket 46]

I did C25k to get started. I also increased my cardio workouts such as the elliptical and zumba when I was first starting. It helped build my endurance

[emeryhns 30]

Thank u everyone