Couch to 5K Programs

[Anonymous]

After several years of illness, I'm ready to start getting my life back. I've been very sedentary (of necessity) but there are now no health reasons to hold me back. The distance between where I am and fitness is probably pretty big though. Can anyone recommend any Couch to 5k programs for someone like me?

[Anonymous]

I like the "Get Running" app. She has a lovely British accent.

I'm as lazy and out of shape as they come and have used it to train for 2 5ks successfully.

[Anonymous]

Couch to 5k programs

Mayo Clinic plan
http://www.mayoclinic.org/5k-run/art-20050962?pg=2

NHS plan
http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/get-running-with-couch-to-5k.aspx

Cool Running plan
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml


After that, I like Jeff Galloway's program(s). He is the training consultant for the Run Disney events.

5k training
http://www.jeffgalloway.com/training/5k10kschedules/

After you've been running for some time, here are some beginner training programs for longer distances:
http://www.rundisney.com/training/

[Anonymous]

You could start with the Hal Higdon walking program.

http://www.halhigdon.com/training/50936/Walking-5K-Training

You can then go to the Hal Higdon Beginner 5k program.

http://www.halhigdon.com/training/50933/Novice-Training-for-your-first-5K

[Anonymous]

Thanks, pps. Will check these out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Couch to 5k programs

Mayo Clinic plan
http://www.mayoclinic.org/5k-run/art-20050962?pg=2

NHS plan
http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/get-running-with-couch-to-5k.aspx

Cool Running plan
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml


After that, I like Jeff Galloway's program(s). He is the training consultant for the Run Disney events.

5k training
http://www.jeffgalloway.com/training/5k10kschedules/

After you've been running for some time, here are some beginner training programs for longer distances:
http://www.rundisney.com/training/

I did that Cool Running plan and it worked for me.

[Anonymous]

Good luck OP. Running can change your life. Just take it easy! Start slowly, build out slowly... no need to rush.