It's official. I'm registered. At 3pm on March 3rd I'll start running my very first actual 5k. To add to the excitement, there will be obstacles and a horde of zombies on my heels. We have the folks at runforyourlives.com to thank for this super awesome concept.
I do have a few concerns: I don't run. Ever. I can't imagine what obstacles might be in store for us. I really don't want to be a zombie.
Because this is more of a trail run, I found a lovely preserve near my home that will serve as my primary training grounds. My plan involves interval training- similar to the Couch-to-5k program, or the one that I am more familiar with, Pooch-to-5k. If I am able to stick with the schedule, I should be a mere twelve weeks from being 5k ready. That does not include the being chased, stalked, or ambushed part. It also doesn't include the obstacle readiness aspect.
I went on a trial visit to Hidden Waters Preserve earlier this week. It is a really intense network of trails with significant hills. My thighs and rump really felt it the following day.
The 12 week 5k readiness program calls for three days per week of training. I'm going to couple that with trips to the gym 4-5 days per week. I'm on the lookout for some basic exercises to incorporate into a routine. I'm pretty much an elliptical junkie; that's all I do at the gym. I have a feeling that will need to change.
I'll post again with some progress or training plans. I'm excited and can't wait to hear what Jen is doing to prepare for this experience!
The photo is used without permission from runforyoulives.com's facebook page.
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