5K Training
I’ve made the decision to run a 5K. Guess that means I need to start training…
Actually, I did just that.
Starting this morning, I’m following the 5K Novice training program available on Hal Higdon’s website. Hal is a runner and been running for a lot of years. The site was referred to me by a runner I used to work with at Casual Male.
So, the training program is all set. Now all I need to do is find a race…
Oh, wait a sec! I’ve got one. The Fitchburg Police Relief Association Community Five. It’s a 5K and it’s on June 21st. So, I started the eight week training program at 5:30 this morning, and my goal is to get across the finish line in Fitchburg eight and a half weeks from now.
And, not to mention, at the same time, lose couple of extra pounds. Stepped on the scale this morning to get a baseline. 208.3. Ouch. (Actually, the scale read 211.3, but I know from good experience—not to mention Weight Watcher’s scales—that my scale is 3 pounds high.) So my target weight? If I can get down to 200, I’ll consider that a good start. All the body mass index crap suggests that I should get down to 184, and I suppose that’s doable, but I think I’ll start with getting to the Mendoza line and then seeing if I can get lower. If I get down to 195, I’ll be the weight I was when I entered college. Not to shabby, considering that 17 years removed.
Look for updates as to my progress here. Cheering is encouraged. Sneering is not. Snickering (just a little) is expeted.
