"Work to become, not to acquire."- Confucius
To start this program
you should be able to walk 30 minutes without stopping.
Before you start;
- Talk with your doctor to make sure you are healthy to run.
- Consistency is the key, make sure you are exercising most days.
- Don’t get discouraged, if you miss a day or two, get back at it.
- The plan is only a guideline, adjust to add or take away workouts depending on how you feel. It is important to listen to your body. You are an athlete now!
- Re-evaluate once you reach your goal of doing a 5K. Do you want to get faster? Adding speed work and tempo runs will lower your race times. Want to go longer, sign up for a longer race and get a plan for that distance. There are lots out there on the web.
- Team up with a friend or join a local running club. It is so much more fun to have company when running.
Six Week Running Plan*
*Adapted from “The Runners’ Diet” by Madelyn H. Fernstrom,
PhD, CNS
Chris Wodke
Founder & Manager Team CMT
Chris Wodke
Founder & Manager Team CMT
Team CMT is a group of athletes and supporters working to raise
awareness and to find a cure for CMT. We have almost 100 members in 17 states.
If you wish to join us visit our web site.
CMT or Charcot-Marie-Tooth is the most commonly inherited
peripheral neuropathy. It affects over 155,000 Americans (as many as MS).
It is a disease of the nerves that control the muscles. It is slowly
progressive, causing loss of normal function and or sensation in the lower
legs/feet and arms/hands.
Symptoms include; muscle wasting in the lower legs and feet
leading to foot drop, poor balance and gait problems Atrophy in the hands
causes difficulty with manual dexterity.
Structural foot deformities such as high arches and hammer toes
are common.
Poor tolerance for cool or cold temperatures and many people have
chronically cold hands and feet.
Additional symptoms may include fatigue, sleep apnea, breathing
difficulties and hearing loss.