I have a co-worker and good friend [both in their late 40s] who told me they wanted to start running and asked if I would help them. ABSOLUTELY! This is something that I LOVE to do. It’s no secret that I love to run…I get such an enjoyment from it…a peace, relaxation…
I used to be big runner in college, especially my sophomore year until I started having major knee problems. I had surgery almost 2 years ago and I feel like I have a brand new knee! It’s been incredible!
BUT anyway, so for the past 2 weeks [3 days a week-ALTHOUGH we are only on day 4] we are doing a running plan. I actually created one in my head wrote it all out and then found a beginner plan online. Let’s just say mine is a “little bit” easier. Not by much though….
So here it is, starting out for a brand new runner. If you’ve never ran before and want to, try it. These 2 ladies really didn’t think they could run. This week they ran a total of 32 minutes. Pretty good for only being on day 4!
Week 1:
3 days a week
Run 1 min
Walk 2 min
Repeat 10xs
Week 2:
2 days a week
Run 2 min
Walk 1 min
Repeat 10xs
1 day
Run 3 min
Walk 1 min
Repeat 7xs
Week 3:
2 days a week
Run 4 min
Walk 1 min
Repeat 5x
1 day
Run 5 min
Walk 1 min
Repeat 4xs
We have started meeting at work 30 minutes earlier than normal to run. It really has been a great start to the day. Try it out! If you work outside of the home, ask a co-worker to start exercising with you. The weather in SC right now is beautiful! Not too hot, not cold! You can also do this plan at the gym!
4 comments:
I love it that you enjoy running. I on the other hand love to walk, but would love to run. I dream that I can run and run..like Forrest Gump. Ha..but then I wake up and know it was just a dream
I have a crazy dream of running in a half marathon one day. It is crazy though! I have arthritis in both knees so it isn't that easy, but I do want to do it! You inspire me to go for it!
I just started running for the first time this summer and loved it. Then got a new job and got side tracked! I've got to get back with it.
Any way, I did the C25k plan and it totally works. I made it to W5D3 which is running 20 minutes straight before I stopped. I could barely make the 1 minute runs in the beginning. I highly recommend this program!
Hi! I just found your blog through Jemsmom and was immediately drawn to it because of the adoption connection. We have adopted twice and I just started sharing some of our journey on my blog. Stop by sometime if you get a chance! You can go into the category section and look for Adoption or Labor of the Heart to learn more about our story! :-)
Blessings to you on this amazing roller-coaster of a journey!
Vanessa
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