When it comes to fitness, I love a good plan - many of which I’ve used. Some I found in books, others in magazines and of course, the internet. Having recently purchased an ipod, I was introduced to an entirely new method of working out -- the podcast.
Though I’m innovative when it comes to hobbies and life, I’m not very creative when it comes to working out. I prefer to be coached. For a nominal fee - and sometimes free - you can have a coach, one who is at your beck and call.
I recently hired Todd Lange (coach of 5k101 found on http://runningmatemedia.com) to guide me through a winter program. What I liked about this program is that it’s gym-friendly. There were no crazy speed intervals or long runs so I was able to use a treadmill without having to worry that I was monopolising one.
Coach Lange’s choice in upbeat music, in addition to his soothing voice and cheerful words, allows you to focus on your running and breathing. There were no complicated formulas to figure out, such as heart rate or trying to match bpm (beats per minute). Each week consisted of one workout, repeated three times a week in walk/jog intervals, with the jog intervals increasing gradually till Week 8, when you jog a full 30 minutes!
This may seem daunting, but it’s not. The program is not set in stone. If, perhaps, you aren’t ready to progress to the next week, you simply redo that week. No big deal. There are also supplementary podcasts to help you to bridge the weeks requiring a greater increase in the run intervals.
A 5k program podcast need not be for beginners only. Many running podcasts are close to an hour long - not exactly suitable for the gym or when running outdoors is not an option. The 5k program, on the other hand, can compliment your regular gym workout without leading to overtraining or boredom.
Running has always been my passion, so I seek out information pertaining to it, whether it be in written or audio form. Do you have a go-to site, podcast, or book for your workout ideas? Do you prefer to be coached or figure stuff out on your own?
Though I’m innovative when it comes to hobbies and life, I’m not very creative when it comes to working out. I prefer to be coached. For a nominal fee - and sometimes free - you can have a coach, one who is at your beck and call.
I recently hired Todd Lange (coach of 5k101 found on http://runningmatemedia.com) to guide me through a winter program. What I liked about this program is that it’s gym-friendly. There were no crazy speed intervals or long runs so I was able to use a treadmill without having to worry that I was monopolising one.
Coach Lange’s choice in upbeat music, in addition to his soothing voice and cheerful words, allows you to focus on your running and breathing. There were no complicated formulas to figure out, such as heart rate or trying to match bpm (beats per minute). Each week consisted of one workout, repeated three times a week in walk/jog intervals, with the jog intervals increasing gradually till Week 8, when you jog a full 30 minutes!
This may seem daunting, but it’s not. The program is not set in stone. If, perhaps, you aren’t ready to progress to the next week, you simply redo that week. No big deal. There are also supplementary podcasts to help you to bridge the weeks requiring a greater increase in the run intervals.
A 5k program podcast need not be for beginners only. Many running podcasts are close to an hour long - not exactly suitable for the gym or when running outdoors is not an option. The 5k program, on the other hand, can compliment your regular gym workout without leading to overtraining or boredom.
Running has always been my passion, so I seek out information pertaining to it, whether it be in written or audio form. Do you have a go-to site, podcast, or book for your workout ideas? Do you prefer to be coached or figure stuff out on your own?