Race for the cure- actually have to run?

Mrs.SabrinaM

So DH signed us both up for race for the cure the other day through his work. Now we actually have to get in shape enough to jog 3 miles before then   I found this great training program which technically takes 8 weeks but we can shorten it the extra week so we can fit in before then.  It takes you from not running at all (describes DH and I perfectly) to running 3 miles (5K).  Here's hoping it works, and that DH sticks with it because I don't know if I have enough motivation to motivate him as well at the same time, it'll be hard enough keeping myself motivated.

buckeyechik

Best of luck! 

I've walked it plenty of times, but if it's the pressure you need to train, then I'll tell you that you MUST run!   

Mrs.SabrinaM

I had a feeling that they wouldn't kick us out if we actually walked instead of ran but it's a good excuse to get both myself and my DH moving.  Now I'm not sure if he realizes you don't have to run and I'm not telling him.

stacyinluv

I have done that running schedule and it works.  That was a tiresome 8 weeks (I was incredibly out of shape when I did it).  There is a walking 5k during the race as well.  I believe it starts a little after the runners start.

mbrooke1

You don't have to run (you can even do sleep in for the cure), but if that's the motivation you need then go for it! We do the race every year, I need to decide soon if I'm running this year or walking. You are grouped by running times (7 min. mile, etc.) then by walkers. Have fun training, the race day itself is so much fun!

Rooette

Yeah, you gotta run like your pants are on fire. ; )

cjn2007

Where can I find that training program, I need it bad!