Monday, May 16, 2011

5K Training Update (10K training coming soon)

I have completed 8 weeks of 5K training.  Today I ran 3.1 miles (w/2 dogs) in 35 minutes.  We only paused a couple of times for poopin' and scoopin' :-)

So this is week 9 of my new running adventure (week 4 of the current program I am using).  After next week and 10 weeks of training under my belt, I plan on using a 12-week 10K training program to continue the journey...

Spark Your Way to a 10K 10K Training Programs -- By Jen Mueller, Certified Personal Trainer & Marathon Runner

excerpt from article...
10K Jogging Program

This 12-week program is designed for those who can comfortably run 2 miles, but want to work up to a longer distance. It is a general guide and may need to be adjusted depending on your fitness level. Also adjust speed or distance as necessary. This program assumes you’ll be jogging a 10K race at the end of 12 weeks. The last week of the program decreases your workout time so that you can rest in preparation for the race.

 
Week Day 1 (miles) Day 2 (miles) Day 3 (miles) Total Weekly Miles
1 2 3 2 7
2 2 3 3 8
3 3 3 4 10
4 3 2 3 8
5 4 3 4 11
6 4 4 5 13
7 5 4 5 14
8 6 5 4 15
9 4 5 4 13
10 6 5 6 17
11 6 5 6 17
12 4 3 4 11

We recommended jogging 3 times per week (spread across the week and not 3 days in a row), and cross-training another 1-2 times per week. Cross-training includes other cardio activities besides running and walking, such as biking, swimming, elliptical, rollerblading and other sports.

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