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[quote=Anonymous]Unless you are incredibly overscheduled, I don't think that 5K training should be really time-consuming.  And I say this as someone who has been racing for 20+ years, including marathoning at my peak.

Yes, running can be a good way to lose weight.  Some people do really well with a race as a motivator.  That said, some people lose less than they expect because running makes you hungry.  (I find myself very hungry the day after a long run.)  I lost weight during my first marathon, didn't lose weight during my second, despite running up to 56 miles per week.  It just depends.  (I started and ended at a normal weight; a person with actual weight to lose might have very different results.)

How much time can you set aside per day? If you can set aside 1 hour daily (which can include clothes change and shower), I'd run every other day and lift weights plus non-running cardio on the off days.  Lifting weights will boost your metabolism during and after the workout.  Build in a rest day on days when you just can't make the time, or take a weekly yoga class to stretch your muscles.

If the 5K goes well, consider training for a 10K.  It's not too much of a time commitment beyond the 5K once you're in the habit.[/quote]

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