Couch to 5k Training - Updates

[Feb 4] Added the 2013 Schedule and Application!

[Jan 16] Our Spring 2013 Couch to 5K training will begin on February 25th. Stay tuned for more info.

[May 04] Congratulations to everyone that ran the Law Day 5K on Saturday! We are very proud of you and hope that you continue to run and train with us. If you stick with this running thing, you will not regret it! Please join our Yahoo Group if you would like to keep abreast of all goings on. We post times, dates, and locations of our group runs on the Yahoo Group. A Yahoo Group works essentially like a mailing list.

Additional Information

Tell me about this Beginner's Training Program

Hello. We're very excited about this year's Couch to 5K Training Program. This page will hopefully answer all of your questions and be your starting point should you need any additional information. If you haven't already seen it, the Couch to 5k Training Flyer also tells you a bit. Our program is based largely on Coolrunning.com's Couch to 5K Running Plan.

When do we start?
Our first run will be held on February 25th.

How much?
We are charging $10 again this year. For $10 you get a fantastic training program and a t-shirt!

How long is the program?
The goal of the program is to get you ready for a 5 kilometer (3.1 miles) race in 9 weeks.

How often do I need to run?
The program has you walking and running multiple times a week. We will only be meeting as a group on Monday evenings early on and then on a couple of Saturday mornings at the end of the program. So you will be on your one for many of your runs. It is very important that you try to stick to the schedule.

FAQ for Beginning Runners

What is body glide? Should I sretch before I run? Should I carb load right before I go for a run? We are certain that you have tons of questions about running. We were all in the same boat at one time. That is why we polled our group members and came up with the most frequently asked questions for beginner runners. Please refer to this document and please ask anything else that comes to mind.

Additional Resources

2013 Info
Couch to 5k Flyer
- Couch to 5k Application
- Couch to 5K Training Schedule
- FAQ for Beginning Runners
- Law Day Run website
- Get up N Go Website
- Chiro-Med
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Photos

The photos below are from our 2013 training.

The photos below are from our 2012 training.

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