Kat94 Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 I am forcing (and I truly am) myself to run a 5k. I am out of shape and obese. I was recently told that I have some health concerns which has scared the crap out of me. I have registered for a 5k in June and am looking for any and all tips on how often I should train. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torus_ot Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 Stick with the program: 3 days per week. In the "rest" days: walk, upper body strength exercise, stretching. universitycatlover 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat94 Posted February 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 That's what I am doing. I missed going out for a walk one day and felt guilty because of it lol. Thanks for the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob129 Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 Keep on moving, Kat. You are doing just fine. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat94 Posted February 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 Thanks for the vote of confidence and tips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catlynk Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Kat- I'm midway through week 5, I'm soon to be 54 years old and when I started this training I was 230# and am now 222# and the day before I started A brisk mile walk took me 19 min and I was also out of breath. I have Never follow through with any kind of exercise ever before until now. It's a challenge I have given myself, (to do a 5K) every day I get out there and do it, I am more surprised that I was able to actually complete the whole 30 minutes. Even as every week adds a little more jogging. The feeling of accomplishment is so motivating for the next day. I also am being motivated by two other gals on this app, we check in with each other every few days. If you would like to join us let me know. Good luck!! torus_ot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat94 Posted February 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 @Catlynk I would appreciate joining you and the other girls for motivation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catlynk Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Kat, Email me at catlynk@gmail.com and I'll give you instructions on what app to download so you can join our conversation. We have bonded so well and have been such great encouragement for each other that we have even decide that we must do a 5K together this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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