Comments on: THE N&G HEALTH CHALLENGE: Train for a 5K in 8 Weeks https://nowandgen.com/2019/02/18/health-challenge-5k-training-plan/ Tue, 13 Aug 2019 04:50:02 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.9 By: Jorge Berenguer https://nowandgen.com/2019/02/18/health-challenge-5k-training-plan/#comment-16633 Sat, 13 Apr 2019 23:52:55 +0000 https://nowandgen.com/?p=3586#comment-16633 Best of luck at the Boston Marathon, use to live in Boston Mass. and loved living their, but got sick of the snow every year seem to be more and more and fet up with it. Lived in Cambridge, Summervill, Waltham Mass. Now Living in The beautiful Island of Puerto Rico, in the Southwest coast of the Island. Hope you visit some day. Put I have done my 21km run here in Puerto RIco “Coamos Half Marathon” Called “San Blas” Well best of luck in the Boston marathon Race. I know you’ll come out STRONG..

]]> By: Jorge Berenguer https://nowandgen.com/2019/02/18/health-challenge-5k-training-plan/#comment-16630 Sat, 13 Apr 2019 23:39:29 +0000 https://nowandgen.com/?p=3586#comment-16630 Hi Gen, Saw the program and showed it to my wife since we both run everyday and she loved it so as of monday we are both doing the trainning. It’s more for her since she had to stop running do to her knee injury. but getting back and getting stronger. Thanks.

]]> By: Nick Shiach https://nowandgen.com/2019/02/18/health-challenge-5k-training-plan/#comment-16594 Fri, 12 Apr 2019 00:43:28 +0000 https://nowandgen.com/?p=3586#comment-16594 In reply to Priya.

It sounds like you might be pushing yourself harder than you need to on regular cardio days! About 80 percent of your mileage should be done at a comfortable, easy pace (not tears inducing!). Slowing down some of your runs and not caring about pace as much might not only make running more enjoyable, it will also make you faster for races by allowing for more complete recovery. You’re definitely a runner!

]]> By: Nick Shiach https://nowandgen.com/2019/02/18/health-challenge-5k-training-plan/#comment-16593 Fri, 12 Apr 2019 00:37:32 +0000 https://nowandgen.com/?p=3586#comment-16593 In reply to Antoinette.

How did your 5k go?

]]> By: Kendall Carpenter https://nowandgen.com/2019/02/18/health-challenge-5k-training-plan/#comment-14895 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 20:36:25 +0000 https://nowandgen.com/?p=3586#comment-14895 I just joined your 5K because my mom and I are trying to be more active! You have been a huge inspirtation for me to get out there, and get back in shape! College has made it hard for me to find time for myself, and I’m taking charge now! One questions though, any preferences on running shoes? Excited to see what’s to come! 🙂

]]> By: Jane Hightowee https://nowandgen.com/2019/02/18/health-challenge-5k-training-plan/#comment-14865 Sun, 24 Feb 2019 17:35:04 +0000 https://nowandgen.com/?p=3586#comment-14865 Wondering if this could be adapted to a marathon training plan. I have injured myself just trying to log distance which neglecting things like core strength and rest days. This plan looks very balanced and safe. Wonder how I could adapt it to a marathon plan.

]]> By: Jane Hightower https://nowandgen.com/2019/02/18/health-challenge-5k-training-plan/#comment-14864 Sun, 24 Feb 2019 17:29:17 +0000 https://nowandgen.com/?p=3586#comment-14864 Thanks for posting this. I’m wondering if it can be adapted to a marathon training plan? Or perhaps you could share more specifics from your training plan. I love the things your are posting about strength training/ core strength/other things than distance running. That’s what I need. I have killed/injured myself by just trying to log distance and have neglected the other areas of core strength and even rest days. I’d love to see this plan adapted for marathon training.

]]> By: Colleen S Cade https://nowandgen.com/2019/02/18/health-challenge-5k-training-plan/#comment-14829 Sat, 23 Feb 2019 15:52:39 +0000 https://nowandgen.com/?p=3586#comment-14829 I’m reading this and cried a little…I’m permanently disabled. I can barely walk let alone run. I miss my old life when I could run,climb , ride my bike from town to town ect… I’m 57 next month and tired of boredom . I’m in alot of pain due to neck n back injuries. Cadaver bone in neck , didnt fuse to 100& made it to 65/70% . Metal plate n screws holding compression fracture in place from top of neck to spine where fracture goes. Heart murder now worried bout that now. I’d love to be normal and healthy again so I could do this with you all. I’m young at heart . Congrats on cmg in 10th Gen that’s great.

]]> By: Nancy Morabito https://nowandgen.com/2019/02/18/health-challenge-5k-training-plan/#comment-14780 Fri, 22 Feb 2019 12:09:55 +0000 https://nowandgen.com/?p=3586#comment-14780 Today is my Day 1 and kicking it off with pilates. My journey of self love will be an exciting one. Thank you for the inspiration and motivation. #RunPadsRun #GoNanGo

]]> By: Amanda Schmidt https://nowandgen.com/2019/02/18/health-challenge-5k-training-plan/#comment-14775 Fri, 22 Feb 2019 06:38:29 +0000 https://nowandgen.com/?p=3586#comment-14775 I’m half marathon training right now for the Seattle in June. After taking over 4yrs off running it’s hard getting back into it, but this week I finally broke through that mental block that’s been holding me back. Started off the week with a 3 mile run, then 4 miles, then 5 miles. I completed 6 miles today and I’m pushing for 7 miles on Saturday. My brain isn’t constantly telling me “this hurts stop now” and man it feels GREAT. Next year a full marathon is on my radar. I love reading about other runners so please keep posting away!!

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