Newbie- Couch to 5k plus NROLFW?

emilyd22222 · 10-10-2008, 08:13 PM

Hi All!
I just did my first workout today. I LOVED it- it hurt so good! I am debating also starting the Couch-to-5k program. I know that this is really individual, but is this an acceptable thing to do on my rest days, if I alternate walking with very mild jogging? Or should I do the C25k workouts on the same day as my NROLFW workouts? I don't want to overtrain.
Any thoughts?

tonic588 · 10-10-2008, 08:56 PM

I don't have the answer to this, but I have the same question. I did the couch to 5-K once before and really loved it. I want to get back into doing it but not if it is going to interfere with weightlifting...

my4misfitz · 10-11-2008, 12:23 AM

I'd be interested in opinions on this as well. Next week I'll finish Stage 1. I've been doing C25k after my workouts MWF. But I hit the wall at week 5. Monday I did 5.3.5.3.5 run/walk. And Wed did the 8min jog but didn't have the stamina to finish the workout. Today I was too sore to try to tackle it again. Did weights and walked on the TM for about 20mins. I think I over did it, I'm signed up for a Triathlon in June and I'd like to do it!

CarolG · 10-11-2008, 04:55 PM

Hi,
As a non-runner, I trained from couch to 10k for a run here in Brisbane (I think the training program was about 10 weeks). I kept doing the NROL4W, but ended up dropping down to one lifting session a week after about the 5week mark, mainly due to having to run three times a week and walk once. I just couldn't fit it all in.

outofcontrol · 10-13-2008, 10:56 AM

If you're already in decent shape I think you could do both programs at the same time.