I just want to do a quick check in today. Yesterday Robyn and I did our town's 5k. The Shamrock shuffle is a 5k Lebanon puts on to raise money for their rec programs. We walked most of it but were able to jog a little bit. I have been doing a couch to 5k program and we decided to just follow what the program for the run. Couch to 5k is an app I have on my phone that has you alternate between jogging and running until you can jog for about 30 minutes straight. If you want to run a 5k and don't know where to start I suggest getting that app and following it. While our time was in no way impressive it did feel good to finish my first official 5k. I am looking forward to finishing the couch to 5k and running another race.
My health thoughts for today:
1) Get a partner to work out with you. It's a lot more fun when you aren't dying alone. Also, a partner can push you when you want to give up.
2) Find a program that works for you. Start off slow and stick with it. If you don't enjoy the program don't be afraid to find another one.
Thanks for reading and if you have any thoughts, comments or questions let me know below.
Congrats on finishing the distance Mitch! Let's keep you going. And we are putting on a Couch to 5k program through Leb Rec this spring. 10 weeks to the 4th of July race in Leb. It's a great way to workout with others, and coaches. $40 gets you a tech-t shirt, race entry, coaching for $10 weeks, and UVRCmembership.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great! Thanks for the information.
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