| | | Margene’s 5K+ Training Plan | | |
| | Week | Workout 1 | Workout 2 | Workout 3 |
| April 25-29 | 1 | (45 Min) Run 1 min. / Walk 4 minutes. Do this 9X | (40 Min) Run 1 min. / Walk 4 minutes. Do this 8X | (40 Min) Run 1 min. / Walk 4 minutes. Do this 8X |
| May 2-6 | 2 | (55 min) Run 2.5 min. / Walk 2.5 min. Do this 11x | (45 min) Run 2.5 min. / Walk 2.5 min. Do this 9x | (50 min) Run 2.5 min. / Walk 2.5 min. Do this 10x |
| May 9-13 | 3 | (60 min) Run 4 min. / Walk 2 min. Do this 10x | (54 min) Run 4 min. / Walk 2 min. Do this 9x | (54 min) Run 4 min. / Walk 2 min. Do this 9x |
| May 16-20 | 4 | (63 min) Run 7 min. / Walk 2 min. Do this 7x | (54 min) Run 7 min. / Walk 2 min. Do this 6x | (50 min) Run 7 min. / Walk 2 min. Do this 5x |
| May 23-27 | 5 | (44 min) Run 10 min. / Walk 1 min. Do this 4x | (41 min) Run 20 min. / Walk 1 min. Run 20 Min. | (45 min) Run 22 min. / Walk 1 min. Run 22 Min. |
| May 30-June 4 | 6 | (51 min) Run 25 min. / Walk 1 min. Run 25 Min. | (56 min) Run 30 min. / Walk 1 min. Run 25 Min. | (51 min) Run 40 min. / Walk 1 min. Run 10 Min. OR -----Run 5K----- |
My goal is to be where I can run more than a 5K by the time I reach that date. I have no idea if this is feasible as far as my ability or being such a short time, but why can't it be? So far I've done workout 1 and 2 of week 1. It is still hard to run that 1 minute but it's not impossible. I am pushing myself more than I have in MANY years. But my body is certainly capable. I have to work on my breathing as sometimes I feel like I'm not getting enough oxygen.
SO... you experienced runners out there... I am open to suggestions, ideas and feedback. I'm a total new-be to all this.
I do have to say, that this will be a HUGE accomplishment for me. I have dreaded running since grade school and actually, other than being on my 9th grade basketball team, I've avoided ever having to run. This is a life change for me and something I really want to conquer. And to do this before I move would be INCREDIBLE to me. I really want to do this!!
