Here's the schedule for the second week of the running challenge. I have decided that I will repost week #1 as well for those of you that haven't started yet and still want to, or for whatever reason haven't finished the first week. I don't want to discourage anyone, so don't worry about it if you are not ready for week #2 yet.

And remember, there was a time that I could only run one or two minutes at a time too! You have to start somewhere. And if you are consistent, it will get better!


BEGINNERS:

Week #1 - The goal is to "run" at least 3 days this week. And the plan is this simple... Walk for 5 minutes, run for 2 minutes, walk for 5, run for 2, walk for 5, run for 2, walk for 5. That's it!

Week #2 - Walk 5 minutes, run 4 minutes, walk 5 minutes, run 4 minutes, walk 5 minutes, run 4 minutes, walk 5 minutes. Do this 3 days this week.


5K:

Week #1 - Walk 5 minutes, Run 1.5 miles, Walk 3 minutes, Run 5 minutes, cool down. Do this 3 times this week.

Week #2 - Walk 5 minutes, run 1.75 miles, walk 3 minutes, run 5 minutes, cool down. Do this 3 times this week.


Now.... it you have completed the first week and move on to the second week, only to find out with the first workout that it sucks and you aren't ready for Week #2, my suggestion would be to repeat Week #1 for an additional week and try to increase things next week. The point is to keep going!! No quitters!!!

Sunday: 10K (6.2 miles) - 59 minutes
Monday: "Rest" day - 35 min bike ride
Tuesday: 3 miles - 25 minutes
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:

Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday: Week 1 beginners
Thursday:
Friday:

I know I'm behind, but I'd rather work on it slowly than not at all (have had so many thunderstorms in the am's when I have time to do this...I don't relish the thought of being struck by lightening! I just decided I'd rather do what I can than nothing at all...and I still will be a runner in the end!!! (well, at least I hope so!)

I am moving this up for you. If you start this and need the info. for weeks 3 and on (it's an 8 week program), just let me know! I stopped posting it because no one really seemed interested. (except for Jayne! woo hoo!!)