Motivation is the key ingredient to getting in shape. Then you need time, space, proper workout gear, and sometimes equipment, maybe even a gym. I recently purchased these new Adidas Boost running shoes from one of my favorite online shoe stores, Shoebacca.com. The beautiful pre-spring weather is motivating me some. Also, the fact that I can't fit into any of my clothes from last summer is a huge motivator. I have a treadmill, several workout DVDs, and a few handheld weights. I also have a gym nearby that I love to go to, but that's another 30 bucks a month. My huge problem right now is TIME. I've been fitting workouts into my schedule when I can, but that's only been about twice a week.
I decided that I needed something to work toward. Something to really push me. Something I'd MAKE time for. So, I've decided to participate in a 5k run, maybe even a 10k by September. I found a "Couch-to-5k" program online that I started yesterday. It's available on the Cool Running website. There are tons of them out there, but I really liked this one. It only takes about 20 to 30 minutes, three days a week.
I started my 5k training yesterday. It started with a 5 minute warmup walk, then 1 minute of running followed by 90 seconds of walking, which is repeated until the time reaches 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, I didn't want to stop, so I walked another 12 minutes for a total of 32 minutes and 2 miles of running/walking yesterday. I felt great! I plan to repeat this on Thursday and Saturday of this week.
Today I plan to do Power 90 Sculpt 3/4. I need to add some weight training when I can.
Is anyone else training for their first 5k? How are you fitting exercise into your schedule?
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