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When i go out running i run for like 20mins not with a distance in mind just the time.. and i do walk some of the 20mins .. but im hoping to up my time starting today and distance but ive noticed no improvement oveer a couple of weeks...

Also when i train for the rest of the day i do nothing much apart from house work.. job hunting.. etc as im unemployed at the minute.. Will the make a difference on my training?

You could do with drawing up a weekly timetable so you know what you will be doing on specific days, and just make time to do it. It also means you can chart your progress better because you will notice improvements as you push youself harder each time.

With regards to running, I would recommend the jog/walk intervals (such as jog for 2 mins, walk for 1min, repeat etc) and just increase the amount you jog for without stopping each week. Eventually you will be able to jog the whole route without walking. Then its a matter of upping your speed gradually. But be careful not to over-do it to start with and end up injured.

If you have a running club near you, I would seriously recommend joining it. It will help your motivation, plus they usually have different ability groups and train accordingly, so you can progress with the help of qualified coaches and work up to a good standard. Plus, most running clubs run 2 evenings a week and 1 morning on a weekend, so it wont interfere with you looking for a job.

Is there anyone on here who could sort me a rough regime for a beginner?

Well Im certainly not qualified to draw up a routine for you, but you could definately trying searching on Google for something like "running training" as there are loads of websites out there with good training plans for different aims/goals, just have a read through some of them and look at ones relevant to your current abilities.

Alright there mate!

If you go to www.runnersworld.co.uk and look at the top of the page there is a part that says "training" click on that and go to "racing" not "beginners" then click on "5k" and there is a good 6week training guide that sounds perfect for you.

If you don't like the look of it, have a browse around the site. Theres loads of different training guides to follow.

Hope that helps.

Best of luck.

Matt.

mlewis123 wrote:Alright there mate!

If you go to www.runnersworld.co.uk and look at the top of the page there is a part that says "training" click on that and go to "racing" not "beginners" then click on "5k" and there is a good 6week training guide that sounds perfect for you.

If you don't like the look of it, have a browse around the site. Theres loads of different training guides to follow.

Hope that helps.

Best of luck.

Matt.

Good advice there Matt, I agree Runners world is a top site.

cheers for that mate.. will that really help me then?

Yeah runnersworld programs are good, the way they work each level builds you up to the next, so by the time you finish beginers 5K you'll eb able to start intermediate 5K etc. which is good. And they'll always get you to the level they say they will, sometimes higher, as long as you follow them exactly