Ellyn Ritterskamp
I had heard about this Couch to 5K program before, but just recently ran across it again. It is meant to be, for me to start it. After next weekend's half-marathon.
The goal is to turn non-runners into 5K runners in about nine weeks. They are very insistent on not getting ahead of the program, and letting your body ease into running. If you aren't ready to move on, you just repeat that week.
I read about one woman who weighed over 300 lbs., and she started the program, and just stuck with it, repeating weeks until she could do the goals, and then moving on.
It's 20-30 minutes, 3 times a week, a very reasonable goal.
I have in the past few long walks, felt like I was getting into an actual running rhythm, not fast at all, but it was running. I will need to do this for hours next Saturday, to finish anywhere near the time limit on the race.
But then after this event, the only next event is next summer's triathlon with Mom. I did 2 miles in 37 minutes our first time, and I want to get that down to 30 minutes, anyway. Learning how to run/jog efficiently should shave some time off that.
Really, the most inspiring thing about this is the vision of the 300-lb. lady (not so much larger than me at my most) chipping away at it and succeeding. Good for her, and good for all of us for trying.
Onward.
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3 comments:
It's a good program. And there is an iPhone/Android app that will guide you through it - it will play your music and break in to tell you when to walk or run, then post your completed workout to facebook or twitter.
Might be time to break down and get an iPhone...
Ellyn
How have you progressed? I have just started too and would love to read some more of your journey!
I use an iPhone app and it is fantastic. The voice motivates you along. I could never have done the timing myself.
I am doing a blog too to track my running!
http://ausgirlscouchto5ks.blogspot.com/
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