Running

[SeriouslyChange 319]

So, I've always been the type that hates exercise, sweat, getting hot, etc.

Monday, I ran for the first time in... 6-7 years. I ran 1 mile, with breaks.

Today, I ran another mile. Without stopping. Clocked in at 12:41. It is slow, but I'm super proud

What is a realistic running regimen for me? My dream has always been to run a 5k. I just never thought Id last half lap around the track.

I plan to run a mile 3 times a week.

It's one of my biggest NSV: I can't believe I can run! Sure I'm slow, but wow... Running???

Do you think a 5k is something that I could shoot for and how would I go about training for this?

Any and all advice is much appreciated! I'm a fish out of Water when it comes to exercise.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Way to go!!!

A lot of VST folks work towards running a 5 k by using the c25k program. It is a progressive strategy that introduces distance slowly until you can run a 5 k at the end of the program. Check out the super long c25k thread in this forum (fitness) for anecdotes, strategies and encouragement.

As an aside, my wife is also interested in doing a 5 k. Perhaps you two could pair up. Her VST handle is phoenix79. She just started in the running process so is about where you are at.