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199lb beginning runner needs advice!

RunningIndigo — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:19:01 GMT

Hello! I'm new to running and I'd like to know are there any tips out there for 199lb woman who wants to run for weightloss and eventually run a complete 5k (maybe a marathon one day) without my legs hurting and without my chest burning. I know it's gonna take time. I actually walk/ran my first 5k this past Sunday with a good friend of mine. I finished in 48mins. I've actually lost 10lbs while beginning to run/walk and that's really good for me. But any tips are greatly appreciated!!

Thanks

Training for first 5k - Anyone else? (Nov 13 - Run for "Autism Speaks")

YulyT — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:26:29 GMT

Yulyt and Jackiesa02. We are 2 friends who have started running, hoping to do our first 5k on Nov 13. Then, the sky's the limit! lol.

We've run before, but never for more than a mile, non-stop, and because of that, we've started somewhere in the middle of C25k.

Hopefully other active members will join us, & we can all motivate each other. It's nice to read everyone's stories & relate :-)

Good luck all!

Jackie n Yuly

Couch-to-5K training - Is it okay for me to do more cardio?

kimilou79 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:00:11 GMT

I enjoy running and haven't done it for a few years. I've packed on a lot of pounds over the last couple of years by being lazy and have recently changed my eating habits and worked physical activitiy into my daily routine. I'm starting back with the Couch-to-5K training program. My goal is to complete a 5K in the spring, but also to lose weight. The C25K workouts are an average of 20-30 minutes. I like to get in about 60 minutes of cardio per day. Do you think I'm okay to do the C25K workout and then hop on the elliptical or bike for 30 minutes?

Advice?!?!?

JBain513 — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 21:41:46 GMT

I am new to everything so I don't even know where to begin. I found out about this 5k right in my hometown and plan on doing it. It's a 5k walk/ run so it won't be all that difficult but I'm hoping t get some good training advice from anybody out there so that maybe the next one is a 10k and continually grows. Any advice is welcome.

Podcasts

luvmybeebees — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 01:07:30 GMT

I was referred to this site for Couch to 5K running. I am looking for the podcasts that go with the running program. Can anyone tell me where to find them? Thanks!

Starting over after 25 years

blueskydwg — Fri, 22 May 2009 16:53:27 GMT

I started running in the late 70's when I was in my late 20's and ran for about 5 years. (yes, that puts me in my late 50's now)

Times were respectable - 5K = 16:53, 10K = 35:23, 15K = 54:15, Marathon 3:01

I have now started back running after a 25 year layoff. I realize it will take me awhile to get back into peak form, but what kind of times can I reasonably expect to achieve?

I'm now starting my second season - last years best 5K was 23:15 - hope to get in the 21's this year. Just wondering if anyone else has been in my shoes and can give me an idea of what I can expect, and how long it should take. (My guess is that it will take 3 to 4 years to peak).

Thanks for any thoughts.

Are my training runs too fast?

scott3294 — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:48:40 GMT

Ok, a little background. I have been running for several years for fun and started competing last year. I primarily run 5ks and my best time was a year ago running 19:37. I am a 41 year old male and run about 22-25 miles per week. My running trailed off in the late August through November when I only ran about 20 miles a month, then picked back up in December and I am now back up to the 25 miles per week. I have not incorporated speed work yet this season as I am still tryin to get my miles back down.

My question is, when I run my standard 4 to 5 mile runs 5 days a week. I run these at a pace around 8 minutes to 8:15. My heart rate averages about 150 - 155 for these runs (my max HR that I have recorded is around 174 but even in a race I rarely hit above 171)...so, am I hurting my training efforts by running this hard? I have read plenty of places that you should train around the lactic acid threshold, which mine, for my age should be around hr 140, but I can't stand running slow enough to keep my hr this low.

Any advice??? I want to make sure I am getting the most bang for my training buck and I want to make sure my current pace is not hurting me.

Thanks

Summer/Base Training for Fall 09' Cross Country

Aerobic Boy — Sat, 16 May 2009 16:05:44 GMT

Stats

-age:17

-sex:male

-current times: 18's for 5k

-goal: 16's by fall

-Currently do about 40mpw, would like to bump it up to about 50-60mpw.

-1 long run per week, 1 day of hills or grass sprints, other five days just long steady state runs.

Anyone got a good sample week schedule for me, or just wanna add pointers/tips?

Thanks!

Running a faster 5K

flyfeet — Tue, 21 Jun 2005 14:04:01 GMT

I really want to redeam myself from a disappointing outdoor track season, I hope to become a 22 minute 5K runner for XC, my PR is a 24:11. My mileage over the summer will be about 42 miles for several weeks, 50 for 2 and then taper down back to 42. Will this help me become a faster 5K runner? Your advice would be greatly appreciated.

Katie

Run/walk training

Kaye12343 — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:27:55 GMT

As a beginner I have begun the 8 week training for a 5K. I walked yesterday and today was to walk 7 times for a minute with a 2 minute walk between each. I only attempted 5 run minutes with the walk time longer. Hills are a part of the route I do not want to change necessarily. Any suggestions?

Oak Island 5k, NC

RJohnson95 — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:44:41 GMT

Anyone with experience/information on running the Oak Island 5k? I am thinking of running with my 11y.o. daughter. Is this a good 5k?

Thanks!