Today during lunch break at work I googled how to train for a 8k. Though I have successfully mastered running a 5k without dying, I am still by no means a runner. Even though an 8k isn't much further then a 5k I am going to have to prepare for it if I want to be able to do it. Imagine my surprise when the first suggestion that pops up suggests trying to run a total of 15-25miles total a week. I about choked on my diet coke. A 8k equals about 5 miles, so if I were to run just three days a week I would need to run 5 miles each time. That's not happening right now. I know I need to build up slowly, but I am going to research some different training programs. I first need to buy some some new running shoes, I am still rocking my old Reebok Easy Tones or a pair of Nikes that are not really ideal for running. I plan on attempting my first run Friday some time at the gym. Tomorrow night I am going to do a kick boxing class to shake things up a bit before starting this adventure. The 8k isn't until April so I have plenty of time to get ready or die trying. I am sad to say goodbye to my favorite cardio machine at the gym though while I attempt this, I hate treadmills.
I finished the first book of the Hunger Games series Tuesday night. OMG, so good! I started reading the next one Catching Fire, and I am already sucked in...
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Check out Hal Higdon. He's got super reasonable running plans and he also has levels, too.
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