what does this mean?and suggestions are welcome

Hi, I'm trying to get back into running now that the weather here is starting to clear up (getting warmer, no more ice). I've been looking online for running schedules for beginners, as i'm not as fit as i used to be. i found this: http://www.runningtools.com/planbeginners.htm

and.. i'm curious about weeks 4 through 7. Does it mean I have to run twice a day? Or is it all in one go?

 

Or.. does anyone have a running schedule (that eases into it by combining running and walking) that they'd like to share?

Thanks :-)

It looks to me like it does mean twice a day. Who has time for that?!

I'm in the middle of the couch to 5k program (find it here: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.s html). It has you start slow and work your way up to jogging for 30 minutes or a 5k (you can choose to run for time or for distance). I'm a big fan and now (kind of) consider myself a runner. I look forward to each new week to move on to the next step. I never thought I would be like that!

Good luck!

That running schedule does look a bit confusing.  I don't think it means to run twice in one day, it's just a way for you to start increasing your time running but not all at once - ie - run for 5 mins, walk for 3 minutes, run 5 mins, walk 3, run 3, walk 2, run 3, walk 2 - for a total run/walk 26 minutes long.

As me234 pointed out, loads of people use the Couch to 5K program and seem to like it.

I personally love the book The Complete Book of Running for Women by Claire Kowalchik.  In it she outlines a schedule for beginner runners and she also has training schedules for training for 5Ks, 10Ks, Half Marathons & Marathons and loads of other info about training, nutrition, injuries, etc.  I highly recommend it.  Good luck!