Course Details
This Isn't Just a Running Plan
If you've tried running before and thought, “Why is this SO hard?” you're exactly who I built this for.
We're not going to send you outside and tell you to run until you can't anymore. You'll use walking and running intervals to gradually build your fitness, while learning how to make running feel better and how to keep your body ready for more.
The goal isn't only to get you to 5K. I want you to know what you're doing when you get there and enjoy the steps along the way. Get it?! ;)
We'll cover the things new runners actually need:
How hard should you be running?
Probably easier than you think. You'll learn how to choose an effort you can sustain instead of accidentally turning every run into a test.
How do you build without getting hurt?
We'll gradually increase what your body is being asked to handle, and I'll teach you how strength training, warm ups, recovery and good training decisions help keep you running.
What should you do when life gets in the way?
Missed a workout? Had a terrible week? Feeling more tired than usual? You'll learn how to adjust instead of deciding you've “fallen off” and quitting altogether.
What should you eat and drink?
We'll keep this practical. You'll learn the basics of fueling and hydration so you have energy to run and recover without turning your life into a nutrition project.
What about shoes?
Your shoes matter, especially when you're suddenly asking your feet and legs to handle hundreds or thousands of running steps. We'll talk about what to look for, when shoes need replacing and how to make changes without creating a whole new problem.
And yes, we'll talk about breathing.
If you're gasping for air every time you run, the answer might not be that you're terrible at running. You may simply be running too hard. We'll work on pacing, effort and breathing so running starts to feel sustainable.
You'll Learn This While You're Actually Running
This isn't six weeks of lectures about becoming a runner.
You'll walk. You'll run. You'll get stronger. You'll recover. Then we'll ask your body to do a little more.
By the end, the win isn't only that you've worked your way toward running 5K.
It's that you know how to keep going.
Equipment list:
- Lacrosse ball (careful, these can be a choking hazard for dogs so store away)
- Mini band set
- Aerobic step or similar
- Mat
Disclaimer:
Exercise carries an inherent risk of injury. By participating in this course, you agree to Liz's Indemnity Agreement (you can view it by CLICKING HERE). Upon enrolling, participants will also be required to sign a waiver form, which you can access HERE.
Instructor: Liz JoyceLiz Joyce has been at the forefront of the fitness industry since 2006, with a specialized focus on the unique needs of dog handlers ...((Click here for full bio and to view Liz's upcoming courses))
