training for 5K

KK2 · #1 Jul 13, 2006, 10:02 PM

I've reluctantly agreed to do a 5K one month from today- I'm overweight (5' 5" and 170lbs

) and very out of shape so I need to start training. Any suggestions on how to start? Currently the only exercise I get outside of normal daily activities of caring for a home and 2 small children is walking approximately 1-2 miles two times per week.

RickJ · Jul 14, 2006, 07:44 AM

No rocket science there: Run every other day starting now...adding a bit each time - to work yourself up to the 5k - and run 5k several times before the event.

Of course this is not advice on how to win it...but should get you to at least be able to finish it with your chin high.



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