Submitted by LurkingOakleaf t3_zx1zjr in springfieldMO
I’m looking at the 14 week 5k group hosted by fleet fee but have no running experience/stamina and am worried about not having the baseline fitness needed for the group.
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LurkingOakleaf OP t1_j1y22v8 wrote
Maybe I’ll see you there on January 10th!
BroGoldhardt t1_j1y8pcr wrote
I’d be interested too
OzarkFarmer t1_j1y8ruf wrote
This sounds cool.
Flat-Sun-5134 t1_j1ysr1z wrote
bradpmo t1_j1zfqvr wrote
I’ve never done a Fleet Feet training, but 14 weeks for couch to 5k will almost certainly accommodate all levels. I know lots of people who have done their trainings and they speak very highly of them.
When I got into running about 6 years ago I used the LOLO 5k training app.
cpmart t1_j1zqzhe wrote
I have some friends that have done that running group. They never had running experience and really enjoy it. They’ve done several 5K’s now.
LurkingOakleaf OP t1_j1zr6b0 wrote
Thank you, this is the kind of experience info I was looking for :)
trashchan333 t1_j1zs7xl wrote
Hi y’all! I actually used to work at Fleet Feet and I’d like to say go ahead and give the group a try! Everybody in the running community and at Fleet Feet is super nice and will help you if you run into any difficulty! I did the couch to 5k group when I was first hired and I have never been a runner but I’m very happy I did it!
LurkingOakleaf OP t1_j1zseph wrote
Thank you so much for the input! That’s really encouraging
taitasue t1_j207xlw wrote
Does this group cost money? I was originally just planning to train on my own
LurkingOakleaf OP t1_j208gcz wrote
$100 for the full course, but that includes seminars on correct running technique to avoid injury and a discount at the store and for their running events. I get my shoes there and want to learn correct gait so it’s worth it for me at this time. At this point the question is if I want to start in January or wait for the summer course when it’s warmer.
The Saturday runs are at different locations so I’m hopeful it’s a good group event to meet people and see more of the city/learn some new park trails as well.
trailtotrial t1_j20fjem wrote
I did a marathon training program with Fleet Feet in the past. The groups for 5k, half marathon, and marathon all met at same time for many of the runs. Of course the distances being run were different for each group. But it seemed many if not most of the 5k group were new runners. They all seemed to be enjoying themselves and getting something out of it. I don’t think it’s expected that 5k group comes to it with high baseline fitness.
Part of being a runner is the great camaraderie of the running community! The Fleet Feet group will have great mentor/other runners that you will meet.
I highly recommend you give it a shot.
LurkingOakleaf OP t1_j20ftys wrote
That’s really good to know, thank you!
Flat-Sun-5134 t1_j1y1zfv wrote
I’m also looking at doing Fleet Feet’s program! I was hoping they would accommodate all levels. I plan on reaching out and asking them this week!