Couch to 5k

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

As is my nature, when I get interested in something, I research it exhaustively. Google has made me a happy man many times.

I started looking for some type of training program to give me some direction in my running. I knew that I needed to start slow at my age, because an injury would derail me completely. I also know I am very competitive. I saw an article on the coolrunning website on going from a couch potato to running a 5k.

I live in Virginia Beach, Tidewater, Hampton Roads. I soon found out that this area has an overabundance of races, so much so that you can choose from a couple of races practically every weekend from January to December. I set my eye on my first 5k in June, which gave me about 9 weeks to complete the program.

Next post I will tell you how I got there and how it was that first race but more importantly how my second (official chip timed) race was. Thanks for stopping in. :)