“Learn to Run” Programs
Below are some “Learn to Run” program outlines. All runners are different, so feel free to use these outlines as a starting point and modify them to suit your own time schedule. The programs are designed to slowly take “non-runners” to their first running event. Depending on your “starting” physical activity level, you made also need to modify how quickly you can proceed through these programs.
Learn to Run 5K (10 week program)
Learn to Run 10K (13 week program)
Learn to Run 10K (13 week program)
The Couch-to-5K ® Running Plan (The Plan, Supporting Podcasts, Apps, Forums etc)
Basics
- Benefits of Running – Physical, Psychological, and more…
- Motivation! – 14 Tips for Starting and Sticking With IT!
- Basic Running Mechanics
- Types of Running
- Running Lingo
- Stretching
- Breathing
- Getting Started Running
- 10 Common Running Mistakes to Avoid
- Common Treadmill Mistakes
- Running in Inclement Weather
- Training to Improve your Performance
- Why Hydrate?
- Hydration 101 – How to Stay Hydrated Before, During and After your Runs
- Eating Before Running
- 5 Common Nutrition Mistakes and How to Solve Them
- Online Tools – Pace Calculators, BMI, Injury ID etc
- Running Education – Download the PowerPoint File
Gear
- Finding Your Running Shoe – Matching Foot Type to Shoe Type
- How to Choose Walking Shoes
- When To Replace Your Shoes
- Socks
- How to Choose a Water Bottle
- How to Choose a Speed & Distance Monitor
- How to Choose a Jogging Stroller
- How to Choose a Sports Bra
Ask Questions/Seek Advice from our Membership!!
Join our Facebook GROUP
Like our Facebook PAGE
Our web site has a Message Board where you can post a question/seek advice from members of the Club. While it has been mostly replaced with Facebook & Twitter, it’s where you’ll find the Saturday morning Run & Coffee plans.