I decided to try and start a running program again. I like to get into the gym but lately I’ve been slacking off on weight lifting (which I like) because of a pesky shoulder. So I decided to give the aerobic running thing (which I don’t like so much) another shot. (Yeah, yeah, I know it’s good for me.)
One program which I used before with some success is the Couch to 3K program. This is a 3-time a week program which starts you off with intervals of walking and running. Over time you do more and more running and less and less walking.
There is actually a web site devoted to this, www.c25k.com. It gives you the schedule and lots of motivational articles as well as a forum where you can gripe along with other beginners about how much harder it is for you than everyone else.
The cool link of the site however is a link to Podrunner Intervals. Podrunner Intervals contains of MP3 music sets that includes audio cues to switch between running and walking. This solves one of my biggest problems, getting bored and staring at my watch saying, “How much longer?”
The only problem with the MP3 file is that I am certain they added at least two extra running segments…
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Robert Leroux 07.01.09 at 8:29 pm
As much as I say, “I HATE RUNNING”, which I’ve said since my time in the USMC, there is a certain tranquility to be had once you’ve achieved a certain level of fitness. Get on a nice, long run and the stress (not to mention the pounds) melt away.
Now to lose 30 lbs and take up running again.
BTW, How’s it going, Lynn? Long time no speakee
Greg 12.09.09 at 1:43 pm
Thanks for the links! I use to run 5-10 miles every other day. That was ten years and 50 pounds ago. It’s time for me to start moving more…again!
Greg Sebourn, PLS (Ca.)