Calling all Beginners
Hey Austin! Are you hesitating to sign up for the Nike+ Human Race because you are not a runner and you’re thinking, “I’ve never run a 5K race? How can I run a 10K race?”
Well, we’ve got some tips for you from the running experts in town. Check out the 5K/10K training program from Austin’s own Paul Carrozza, co-founder of locally owned and operated, RunTex. You can walk your way to a fit 5K and once you’ve done that, you can up the ante to a 10K. You can get your body ready for a 5K or 10K with just a little determination, and incorporating fun activities into your trainings, like this weekend’s Keep Austin Weird 5k, is a good way to get motivated.
The Keep Austin Weird 5K is a run or walk and if you’re ready, it would be a great way to break into training mode. While you’re out there participating or if you’re just planning to attend the festival, make sure to keep your eyes out for the Nike+ Mobile Unit to get more information on the Human Race and the Nike+ system.
We know how intimidating starting a training program can be, especially when we are pushing triple digit heat here in Austin. But with the right training program, this is something you can do and you can feel great about doing it.
If you’re wondering where you can train, we’ve got a great suggestion for you. We are huge fans of Austin’s Lady Bird Lake Trail, as we used the trail to train together for Austin’s Capital 10K this year. Lady Bird Lake, also known as Town Lake, is a great place to get ready for any running event and it’s free. No expensive membership required and the trail presents several training options. There are perfect pieces of trail for your 5K training, which is a 3.1 mile run, or your 10K training, which is a 6.2 mile run. Shoot for the moon and defeat them both with the training tips we’ve included below.
Whether you want to walk, run or get a 5K under your belt, these tips will help you be ready to run with the world at the big race on 8.31.08.
• With your Nike+ system, SportBand or iPod Nano, Nike can guide you through a walk to run program geared especially towards those of us who are emerging runners.
• As mentioned above, RunTex also has a great ten week walking program to get you moving!
Or, if running is what you’re aiming for, Nike’s Coach Jay would be happy to provide you with your very own 10K training program – just ask him!
Okay, now you’ve got the recipe for running right in front of you, so there’s no more excuses – get out there and Just Do It!
-Megan & Katie, Austin Human Race Training Tour Guides
Well, we’ve got some tips for you from the running experts in town. Check out the 5K/10K training program from Austin’s own Paul Carrozza, co-founder of locally owned and operated, RunTex. You can walk your way to a fit 5K and once you’ve done that, you can up the ante to a 10K. You can get your body ready for a 5K or 10K with just a little determination, and incorporating fun activities into your trainings, like this weekend’s Keep Austin Weird 5k, is a good way to get motivated.
The Keep Austin Weird 5K is a run or walk and if you’re ready, it would be a great way to break into training mode. While you’re out there participating or if you’re just planning to attend the festival, make sure to keep your eyes out for the Nike+ Mobile Unit to get more information on the Human Race and the Nike+ system.
We know how intimidating starting a training program can be, especially when we are pushing triple digit heat here in Austin. But with the right training program, this is something you can do and you can feel great about doing it.
If you’re wondering where you can train, we’ve got a great suggestion for you. We are huge fans of Austin’s Lady Bird Lake Trail, as we used the trail to train together for Austin’s Capital 10K this year. Lady Bird Lake, also known as Town Lake, is a great place to get ready for any running event and it’s free. No expensive membership required and the trail presents several training options. There are perfect pieces of trail for your 5K training, which is a 3.1 mile run, or your 10K training, which is a 6.2 mile run. Shoot for the moon and defeat them both with the training tips we’ve included below.
Whether you want to walk, run or get a 5K under your belt, these tips will help you be ready to run with the world at the big race on 8.31.08.
• With your Nike+ system, SportBand or iPod Nano, Nike can guide you through a walk to run program geared especially towards those of us who are emerging runners.
• As mentioned above, RunTex also has a great ten week walking program to get you moving!
Or, if running is what you’re aiming for, Nike’s Coach Jay would be happy to provide you with your very own 10K training program – just ask him!
Okay, now you’ve got the recipe for running right in front of you, so there’s no more excuses – get out there and Just Do It!
-Megan & Katie, Austin Human Race Training Tour Guides
