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Forum: Fitness and Wellness

06-02-2008, 04:12 PM

Replies: 16

Getting back into 5k Shape.

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Posted By Archaea

You have enough to focus upon, just be consistent...

You have enough to focus upon, just be consistent and have fun. Glad some of my useless knowledge might actually help.

Forum: Fitness and Wellness

05-20-2008, 08:06 PM

Replies: 16

Getting back into 5k Shape.

Views: 2,129

Posted By Archaea

The whole key to running efficiently is...

The whole key to running efficiently is relaxation. It's a reason why stretching is important beforehand. The only part of the body that should work are legs, lungs and heart. Everything else...

Forum: Fitness and Wellness

05-20-2008, 08:00 PM

Replies: 16

Getting back into 5k Shape.

Views: 2,129

Posted By Archaea

This method is okay, but I would tend to use a...

This method is okay, but I would tend to use a heart rate monitor, and perhaps a Garmin. That way you can use a consistent effort rather than consistent time.

Forum: Fitness and Wellness

05-20-2008, 07:20 PM

Replies: 16

Getting back into 5k Shape.

Views: 2,129

Posted By Archaea

What sound do you hear as your foot plants? If...

What sound do you hear as your foot plants? If it's a gentle sound, then you're doing it correctly, if it's a thud, you're doing it incorrectly.

There are different theories whether you land...

Forum: Fitness and Wellness

05-20-2008, 07:16 PM

Replies: 16

Getting back into 5k Shape.

Views: 2,129

Posted By Archaea

My point is, if you can't hold an 8:30 beyond a...

My point is, if you can't hold an 8:30 beyond a half mile, then that speed is too fast. The first half mile should be a warm up and your fastest pace should be in the midst of your run or during the...

Forum: Fitness and Wellness

05-20-2008, 06:06 PM

Replies: 16

Getting back into 5k Shape.

Views: 2,129

Posted By Archaea

Try this, don't run the 8:30 pace, but start off...

Try this, don't run the 8:30 pace, but start off very slowly. In a race, it's okay to sprint then fade, but not for general training. That's counterproductive.

Start with three days and expand...

Forum: Fitness and Wellness

05-20-2008, 04:48 PM

Replies: 16

Getting back into 5k Shape.

Views: 2,129

Posted By Archaea

You're looking at this incorrectly. At the...

You're looking at this incorrectly.

At the speeds you're mentioning, you need to build endurance first. You have no foundation, and worrying about speed will only cause injuries and...

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