Sunday, August 13, 2006

From the Couch to the 5K

In the worship guide this weekend we are providing two training programs for those of you who wish to participate in CrossPoint’s 5k on October 28.

One of CrossPoint’s seven core values includes that we appreciate the pursuit of physical health. That is one of the many reasons why we offer a 5K run each year.

Provided below is the CrossPoint training guide for those who wish to run or walk in this year’s 5K. Get busy. The training guide starts on Monday, August 14. What have you got to lose? Go for it. Who knows, you may lose a few pounds. Moreover, the next kind of race you may have your eyes fixed on is a marathon. Don’t laugh. You can do that as well. Let’s get in shape—together!

From the Couch to CrossPoint’s 5k
Beginning Runner Training Program



Objective: To run CrossPoint’s 5k on Saturday, October 28.

Week-----------------------Days-----Run------Walk-----Repeat
August 14 – 20------------5 days-----1 min-----5 min-----5 times
August 21 – 27------------5 days-----2 min-----4 min-----5 times
August 28 – Sept 3-------5 days-----3 min-----3 min-----5 times
September 4 – 10--------5 days-----5 min----2.5 min----4 times
September 11 – 17-------5 days-----7 min-----3 min-----3 times
September 18 – 24-------5 days-----8 min-----2 min-----3 times
September 25 – Oct 1---5 days-----9 min-----1 min-----3 times
October 2 – 8-------------4 days-----13 min----2 min-----2 times
October 9 – 15------------3 days-----14 min----1 min-----2 times
October 16 – 22----------3 days-----30 min----------------1 time
October 23 – 27----------1 day------30 min----------------1 time
October 28----------Race Day------Run 5K------Celebrate!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Rob and I started this regimen this morning.... we both discovered how out of shape we are! We are looking forward to the results of this new routine! Thanks for the little extra push!

Jen Carr

Anonymous said...

Wow!! I'm hurtin'!! Ambre and I started last night and goofy me forgot one minor detail: STRETCH!! My calves were on fire after the 1st run. It's all good though. We'll be back out at Hewitt track tonight around 7pm if anyone else wants to join in on the fun.