Day 1 of couch-to-5K running plan
I just arrived from my first day of the couch-to-5k running plan and really, I feel good!
This plan is a beginner’s running schedule targeted for nine weeks available at coolrunning.com which Max Limpag referred to me last December:
…the beginners’ program we outline here is less of a running regimen than a walking and jogging program. The idea is to transform you from couch potato to runner, getting you running three miles (or 5K) on a regular basis in just two months.
I’m not really a novice runner, having made some sporadic jogs from time to time but failed to follow through and sometimes did it wrong. In my haste last year, I got left knee pain and had to stop. As I said in my previous post, I want to start from scratch. Start it right to prevent injuries and, perhaps, nay, do a marathon before the year ends. All these to really get fit again after stopping going to the gym a few years ago.
How was my run? Simple.
I woke up at around 0440H and got dressed then…
- warm-up walk to Legazpi Village in Makati City (because of the distance, around 15 minutes)
- stretched for 10 minutes
- 60 seconds of slow/moderate running interspersed with 90 second walks for 20 minutes
- walked back home
- stretched again
No strenuous run. Just slow/moderate jog that is enough to break into a sweat without catching my breath. I’m looking forward to run Thursday and, perhaps Friday.
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Estan Cabigas is a multiawarded blogger, freelance photographer and a newbie runner based in Makati City, the Philippines. A true blue Cebuano, he makes stunning images and meaningful photo stories. He has writtten for CNN Go and his photograph published in the May 2010 issue of the National Geographic Magazine. To know more about him and his photography, visit estancabigas.com.
I'm Estan Cabigas, a freelance photographer blogger and traveler. I just started to seriously run last 2 March 2010 and for the past few months, I've improved greatly in my running as well as lost pounds in the process. I'm gunning for a full marathon by 2011. I shoot races as well.
My flagellant image is Editor's Choice in the National Geographic Magazine May 2010 issue.
well done stan! continue your training and you will find yourself at the marathon start in no time. best regards,
thanx kaayo bai
im happy for you. i think i have to repeat my first week plan as i encountered foot pain at this early stage. bummer!
Hi ronnie, what happened to your foot? is it anything serious? it would be better to have it checked. thanx for the visit.
i dont think it’s that serious. kailangan lang siguro talaga ng practice. probably di sanay sa 1min run 1.5min walk kasi when i try to walk longer nawawala din naman.
That’s good to hear. just take it easy then