4 Training Plans That Will Turn You into a Running Pro
Feb 01, 2016
There’s no doubt that pounding the pavement is a good-for-you-activity. Running boosts brain power, strengthens the heart, reduces stress and can even lower your blood pressure. And signing up for a race in 2016 — from a virtual 5K to a marathon and everything in between — is a great way to stay focused, commit to regular exercise and boost your endorphins. Plus, with most races, there’s usually beer at the finish line. But now that you’ve committed, what does it take to get to the start line? Explore the four methods below, choose your plan, lace up and hit the pavement.
Couch to 5K
More of a casual-walk-in-the-park kind of girl than a let’s get in a few miles before brunch girl? Then this plan is for you. This beginner’s guide to running is exactly what it sounds like. It will take you from binge-watching Netflix on Saturdays to crossing the finish line after your first 3.1. The nine-week program has you running three times a week, starting slow and gradually building up to a week full of continuous jogging.
