So I am just now trying to get back to running regularly. I haven't done it much since I finished the Princess. I have gone for a run here or there but I have not stuck to a schedule like I should. I have decided to basically start over, haha. I am doing another 5K training program. I found a new one that I am trying so far but it starts off similarly to the Weight Watchers 5K plan that I ran in 2011. I am toying with which one I am going to stick with. My goal is not really to run a 5K any differently than I already do but I want to be able to work up to running 30 minutes straight. I think that will help me on the run intervals during races. I will be able to run those intervals at a better pace, recover quicker on my walk intervals and be able to stick with my interval plan for longer. As it is, After a few miles, I typically have to start walking more. I want to be able to keep my intervals steady for longer.
Once I can run 30 minutes straight, I will run the 30 minute short runs during the week on the Galloway training and then do my intervals for the long runs. I am one of those people that 30 minutes does NOT mean 3 miles for me. I am slow. If I am lucky, with straight running 30 minutes MAY mean 2 miles. But once I start doing intervals at races, my pace will be faster. I am currently planning on doing my first full 30 minute run on my 30th birthday. I thought it would be a fitting time to hit a few milestones together.
Anyway, I'll let you all know how it goes and which training plan I decide to use.
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I did Galloway. Im at 5min1min intervals. I'm going to do that for 1 more week, then do a 5K training plan. I want to be able to run a 5k once in my life.
I didn't know WW had a 5k training plan, and I just printed it out. Training starts Monday for my Coast-to-coast medal, and a secret dream I'm not sharing with anyone just yet. step 1 is the 5k in town on June 1
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