My husband runs. He has not always been a runner, but started running in January 2015 and fell in love with it. In 2015 he started running races. It started with a 5K, then he progressed to running some 10Ks and then finally a half marathon in November.
Last night we went out to dinner with a big group of his running friends from work and we had a great time. They are a very inclusive group of people and very non-judgemental. All running abilities are captured within this group of runners – everything from 5Ks to ultra marathoners.
I have had a love-hate relationship with running over the past 4 years or so. I really really want to be a runner. Though I have had issues with plantar fasciitis that has interrupted progress in the past. Combine that with moderate asthma and my inconsistent nutrition has resulted in very little consistent progress.
Well, I bit the bullet about a week ago and signed up for a 5K in April. My husband will be running a half marathon that same day. I have a lot of work to do in my training over the next 2 1/2 months or so, but I am confident I will finish. I may be walking and running the 5k, but I will finish.
Today is January 23rd, 2016 and I have been binge free for two days. This morning I went to the gym and ran 3.1 miles on the treadmill in 55:00 minutes or so. My goal is to finish the 5k in about 45:00 minutes. So, I have a lot of work to do. I am very optimistic that I will make great progress between now and race day.
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Have you checked out the couch to 5k program? That might help you out
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Yes I have 🙂 I am working on getting some of my endurance back to where it was and plan on starting the couch to 5k training in about two weeks.
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You’ve got this!! Best wishes!
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Thank you!!
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If you can run 5k already I don’t think couch to 5k is the best plan for you. I’d follow a beginners 10k plan and I guarantee you will smash your 5k goal time
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I might need to look into that… I am not able to “run” a 5k yet. It is a combination of running/walking. Usually 1:00 of running followed by 2:00 of walking. Once I get a couple of 5Ks under my belt, I would love to attempt a 10K!!
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Good for you! The couch to 5k is aimed at people who have never ran before. You sound to be much to fit – at least for the first few weeks. You could still do it but maybe start at like week 4 or something and see how that works for you. Don’t forget you an always do the same week again (if you have the time!!)
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Thank you very much for the encouragement and insight!
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No problem – good luck!
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