I often write about my late grandparents because they were and will always be a source of my inspiration. They both taught me a lot, even when they didn’t know they were teaching me anything. Granny died from lung cancer (from smoking most of her life), and Pawpaw died from congestive heart failure (from not being as healthy as he should + high blood pressure, I’m sure). Both of my grandparents had high blood pressure, as does my dad (though he takes medication to control it). I believe, if I continue living the lazy lifestyle I live, I will have high blood pressure as well.
I don’t want that.
Right now, I’m at a very healthy weight, but I can see that it will rise as my metabolism slows down and as I age. That is, if I don’t do something about it now. I’ve had several family members pass away due to lung cancer, and while I know there are some cancers that cannot be prevented, I believe lung cancer CAN be prevented. I’ve never smoked a day in my life (nor do I plan to–that’s one of the many things my granny taught me), and I know I can prevent heart failure, too.
That’s why I’m thinking about running a 5k in honor of my Granny. A 5k that will take place on October 16th (less than SIX WEEKS away). A 5k called “Free to Breathe.” Here’s the problem: I don’t run. I haven’t ran in years. Is there a way I can do this? Can I train for this 5k in less than six weeks? (I’ve looked at the C25K program, and I saw that it’s a 9-week program.) I know that I can walk the 5k as well, if I just can’t run the three miles, but I really want to run it.
Any suggestions for training? Whether it’s a training program or running gear, I’m open for any suggestions at this point. What should I do so that I can run this 5k on October 16th?
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