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10/11/12 3:38 P

I have to say I´m not keeping with the plan as well because right now, being at a bookfair, I´m walking 10+ kilometres a day:-) And next week it will be shorter walks again following the plan. Just don´t stop and wait for the "right" week to come, keep walking!

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10/4/12 8:35 P

If you are up to it, then I say go for it! You can include things like stairs, wall push-ups, hand weights and ankle weights. Be creative and make it fun.

Janet

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10/4/12 2:13 P

Unfortunately cycling isn’t an option during my lunch hour especially in our downtown. I had another thought to vary my walk up a bit. What if I was to wear a backpack with some weight in it say 5 lbs to start and switch the days I use the backpack?
Perhaps increasing the weight by a pound or two each week? The maximum weight I would carry would no more than 10% of my body weight.

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10/3/12 11:21 P

I would suggest cycling between 2.5 up to 3.5, maybe even upping it to 4 miles after a while. It sounds like you are ready for the challenge of more distance. Do the shorter distance after doing the longest one of your week.

When I train for endurance distances like a half marathon, a week might go like this... Monday 3 miles, Tuesday cross-train, Wednesday 4 miles, Thursday 3 miles, Friday rest or easy cross-train, Saturday 5 miles, Sunday rest. So you can see how I cycle through shorter, medium and longer distances. As I increase in mileage, about every other week or so, instead of adding distance, I actually drop back and then bump it back up.

You can always do repeats of week 4 & week 5 of the training program if that would be easier.

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10/3/12 8:45 P

So I should go back to the same 2.7 miles I've been walking for the past 3 weeks? (Instead of adding .4 miles to make it a 5K.)

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10/3/12 8:08 P

So I should go back to the same 2.7 miles I've been walking for the past 3 weeks? (Instead of adding .4 miles to make it a 5K.)

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10/3/12 5:22 P

GRUEINTHEDARK ~ instead of doing only the 5K distance you'll want to cycle through shorter distances with the 5K and maybe even add a little distance every other week. 10% of your weekly total is a good distance to add. You want to do shorter distances to allow your body to recover, and increasing distance very gradually allows your 5Ks to be easier. Also take this time to increase your speed and endurance by doing intervals and fartleks.

Janet

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10/3/12 5:16 P

I am doing acording to the training, I did the summer SP 5K, but I am still doing it this way. I like the exercising patterens. I guess you can see what everyone else says

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10/3/12 1:53 P

OK, I'm new to the forum and I think I understand what to do but let me see if I understand this correctly.

I've been walking 2.7 miles 4 to 5 days a week, before I found this forum, for the past few weeks now. I done my first 5K today (44 min) and I should keep going at 5K for the next few weeks trying to increase my pace. (I walk during lunch and it is mostly flat.)

Is this correct?

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8/13/12 3:10 P

Hi RELLIMTENAJ, glad that you came by, I wasn't sure of the answer. I did the SP 5K (walk/run) I did the walk, but she sounded more advanced so i'm glad that you had an answer. I saw on your page about the 5K I did my first 58min. I was so happy, but I saw your time too congrads! And thanks again

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8/13/12 2:44 P

@ WOMANATWORK1 ~ WALKINGGRANDMA is on point. You don't need to backup, but instead use the time/distance listed on the first weeks to work on form, do hills or intervals to increase your cardio capacity and speed. If you are tired after the amount of time/distance planned for the day then be done, if not then slow down and/or go to flat land to complete your desired workout.

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8/13/12 1:45 P

Wow does sound like your moving up fast. But i'm not really sure on skipping weeks? I think the amount of time that is on the program is so you can work your way up slowly not to hurt yourself and get used to the walking, or running (5K) But i'm sure that some people are already paced this, so i'm not really sure. I guess you could ask? Good luck on your challenge and enjoy your walk. Hope to see you around

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8/13/12 10:36 A

You could walk the 15 and focus on technique then finish the walk. Or you could do the weeks that have the 35 minute walks and move on from there. I would probably practice "sprints" which are faster paced walking steps for 30-60 seconds during the 15 minutes, keeping the arms bent at the elbow, using good form, and good heel/toe technique. It helps you get faster to spend some time working on form and positioning.

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8/13/12 6:59 A

I've been walking with Spark (no program, just Forrest Gumpin it -- walk until I get far enough, then stop!) ... Should I start all over with the 5K? It doesn't seem like enough cardio to stop walking after 15 minutes when I can already walk for 35... What to do?

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