Which of these running schedules is better for a beginner?

[speedy2007]

Hi

im starting a new jogging routine. My purpose is to get fit, lose a bit of weight (although not a drastic amount), tone up and feel more energetic.
Ive found a couple of beginner training routines, and im just looking for some opinions on which would be better. Im confused because one seem wayyy easier that the other...i was after starting with the harder routine until i saw the easier schedule and now im worried maybe im overdoing it.

this is the easier one : http://www.best-running-tips.com/beg...-program1.html just scroll down a bit on the page

And this is the harder one that ive already started, well ive only done day 1. Was pretty tough going, but i recovered quick enough.
http://books.google.ie/books?id=mv4g...20plan&f=false

appreciate some opinions on which is better, thanks a lot

[frag420]

suscribing to this post as also interested in this.....cheers

[Burkatron]

I only had a quick glance at the 1st 1.Im not even gonna attempt to have a look at the googles ebook thing tonight! Head is far too melted for that!

Anyway, the 1st 1 you posted up is grand BUT imo very very light.Its definitely achieveable but to be honest I think you'd be better off with the Couch to 5k programme.It's a great programme alot of people on here (allegedly) have used and it gets you running 5k in roughly 30 minutes in 9 weeks.Thats almost twice the results the 8 week programme is giving. I never used it from scratch but modified it for rehab purposes & found it great for avoiding injuries & have passed the original onto alot of people I know who found it great.
The main site is http://www.c25k.com/
The programme template is found here: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
Theres a whole load of apps you can use aswell for different formats.

[Procasinator]

Cater it to your fitness levels.

The first one seems a little too easy.

You say you done the harder one, and you completed it. If you think you can do it: do it! Don't push yourself too hard, and listen to your body: but do push yourself a little.

If you find the program progressing to fast, just repeat a session or two instead of progressing. These programs just provide a template, you'll know what levels you can handle.

[MoonDancer]

I've used the daniels plan, still doing it too. It might look hard at first with the 10 1 minute runs. but you have a whole minute to recover and catch your breath which will really be enough time. I started out and was only able to run for 30 seconds at first, and now a few months later I'm able to go 40 minutes non stop. The fitness level really builds and you only really notice it when you get near the end of the beginners plan and have to run the first 20 or 30 minutes & you are well able for it.
The couch to 5K is also supposed to be very good.
I have a running log over in the Athletics forum if you want to see how I started out.
Good luck with whichever one you choose

[billyhead]

Op,

Browse this website. Its got some handy beginners programs
http://www.halhigdon.com/

Originally Posted by speedy2007

Hi

im starting a new jogging routine. My purpose is to get fit, lose a bit of weight (although not a drastic amount), tone up and feel more energetic.
Ive found a couple of beginner training routines, and im just looking for some opinions on which would be better. Im confused because one seem wayyy easier that the other...i was after starting with the harder routine until i saw the easier schedule and now im worried maybe im overdoing it.

this is the easier one : http://www.best-running-tips.com/beg...-program1.html just scroll down a bit on the page

And this is the harder one that ive already started, well ive only done day 1. Was pretty tough going, but i recovered quick enough.
http://books.google.ie/books?id=mv4g...20plan&f=false

appreciate some opinions on which is better, thanks a lot