Ok so its been about 2 years since I last ran at all so in a couple weeks I am going to start again and am using th C25k plan to get back into it. My daughter has decided to join me in this since she wants to get a faster mile time in gym class.

The basic layout is 9 weeks to a comfortable 5k run. There is an app for android or ipod/iphone that works very well.

So anyone else in for this? I figure start date will be in about 2weeks on the 16th of Jan (daughter picked the date).

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Oh yeah linkage

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

 

there a lot of hill's in this 5k?

 

Uhh wut?

5k is 5000 meters a distance which equals about 3.1 miles, a good beginners run.
I am starting with this and my goal is eventually a half marathon or 60 mile weeks

 

i might try that, just to get back into shape

 

in.

 

This program is a nice way to get into running. I didn't take this route but know a few people who've completed it with great success. When I first started getting serious about my running, I would attempt to do 5k per day 3-4x/week. I basically ran as long as I could without slowing down to a pace. It took me roughly a month until the day I completed the run without stopping. Now I run 4.0mi/day 3-4x a week averaging high 30-low 40 minute completion times. 5ks aren't far fetched at all, especially in our age bracket. I did my first 5k last April while being extremely hungover. I finished the race by zoning out and locking my eyes on the assorted female asses.

I love the benefits from running, these include:

-Higher energy
-Better sleep
-Helps me focus more
-Higher self-esteem
-Fat falls off of you in 2 months
-MAD fine ass bitches at races
-Last ALOT longer in bed

I plan on doing a half-marathon within 3 months and full one before the end of this year. I'm no authority in running, but I'd love to help anyone here and share my experiences!

 

I've run 3 half marathons and a handful of 5,9 and 15k's. Running is fantastic, but takes a toll on the body/joints. I am running the vegas half/full marathon in 2011. not sure if I'll do the full or just the half.

Chris is 100% right. You'll be running 5 k's for warmup runs soon enough. Sounds like a great plan John. :thumbup:

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BTW, I use the Hal Higdon training regiment to prepare for my races.

www.halhigdon.com

 

Totally in on this.

Make this the official thread, bold starting date, post run stats during, ftw.

 

we just got a puppy and she's my current motivation to get into shape... i track all my walks (and eventually runs/bikes) with http://www.endomondo.com/home .... it even plots out your route that you took using the phone/gps

 

I am in. My gf and I have been talking about how we need to exercise more. My problem is my work days are sometime 12-14 hours, so if I want to seriously get on a schedule, I have to wake up earlier.