Hello everyone,
I am contemplating signing up for the 6 week beginning training program. If you've done this training can you tell me your thoughts on it? I'd love to hear what folks think about the program. I am not an experienced runner but feel great when I do it.
thanks,
j.
Comments
Richard,
That's a great idea. Thanks!
Janey,
I did the 8 week program as a beginner and it did wonders for me then I went onto the 20 week marathon program, the 8 week program prepares you for it. Plus you can do 5ks, 10ks and half marathons while doing the 20 week program.
I'm just starting to run forefoot, plus I'm a beginner runner. I'd like to run a 5k by the end of the season. I want to do the 6 week beginning training program, then the 8 week strength endurance program, then a 12 week 5k training program, but by the time that all adds up it will be December! What training programs should I do or should I really take it that slow?
Hi,
I also am contemplating the 6-week program. Since I am presently finishing another program but still would like to take a look a Erik's beginner's program beforehand, I was wondering if you only have access to it for 6 weeks (starting at the moment of purchase) or if you have access to it forever .
Thanks for your help,
Bruno
I completed the 6-week Getting Started program. What surprised me the most was how slowly I had to run in order to stay within the prescribed heart rate zones. After six weeks of practicing the forefoot strike, I felt well adapted to this new technique. My only complaint about the program is that it's only available via the Training Peaks website. The workout gets pre-loaded into the Training Peaks calendar, which is great, but if you need to adjust the schedule, you can't edit the calendar unless you buy a Training Peaks premium upgrade for $20/month.
I did the 6 week program two years ago and loved it. It's a great introduction to running. It has a good variety of endurance, speed, and hill exercises that I've incorporated into my own "self directed" running. It's also a good introduction to the value of a heart rate monitor if that's new to you. Enjoy!
Tom