One of the best ways to ensure you stick with this is to set a goal of running in a 5K race. (3.2 miles) Trust me, you don't have to be a fantastic athlete to participate in a 5K. Many people participate in them and walk the course, but since we're working on overall fitness and weight loss, setting a goal of running a 5K is not only achievable for each participant, but I highly suggest it!
There are some good programs out there, you need to find one that fits your schedule and abilities.
Couch to 5K: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
Couch to 5K, treadmill version: http://www.c25k.com/c25k_treadmill.html
A different Couch to 5K: http://www.fromcouchto5k.com/articles/training/the-couch-to-5k-training-plan/
If you alternate the workouts listed in those links with some good cross-training or weight lifting workouts on off days, you'll feel a dramatic difference in just a few weeks! All for around 30 minutes a day of working out. If you feel that you just can't find the 30 minutes, think of it from the other point of view: can you limit your other activities to 23 1/2 hours a day?
Sign up for an upcoming race! Like this or this! If you let me know about it, I'll sign up too and join you!
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Thank you so much for the links! I am excited to start the couch to 5k!!
ReplyDeleteThese are great races. Thanks for the links. I also like and have done a few 5k's with Running With Angels. The course is through the gardens at Thanksgiving Point. Yes, there is a killer hill involved. My daughter and I did this one last year--her first time--and are doing it again this year. Date has not been announced yet, but will most likely be in May.
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