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Fort 4 Fitness- 13 Week Run/Walk Program

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By: By Mary Collins

Story Updated: Nov 18, 2010

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Indiana's NewsCenter)--Here's your 13 run/walk program.
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Days 1-4 walk 20 minutes
Days 5-8 walk 30 minutes

Do program on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday (Days 2,4,6,7)
*Do not run on the off days.

Week 1 Run 1 minute, walk 5 minute. Repeat 5 times (30 minutes)
Week 2 Run 2 minutes, walk 4 minutes. Repeat 5 times (30 minutes)
Week 3 Run 3 minutes, walk 3 minutes. Repeat 5 times (30 minutes)
Week 4 Run 4 minute, walk 2 minutes. Repeat 5 times (30 minutes)
Week 5 Run 5 minutes, walk 2.5 minutes. Repeat 4 times (30 minutes)
Week 6 Run 6 minutes, walk 2 minutes. Repeat 3 times, then run 6 minutes (30 minutes)
Week 7 Run 7 minutes, walk 3 minutes. Repeat 3 times (30 minutes)
Week 8 Run 8 minutes, walk 2 minutes. Repeat 3 times (30 minutes).
Week 9 Run 9 minutes, walk 2 minutes. Repeat 2 times, then run 8 minutes (30 minutes)
Week 10 Run 9 minutes, walk 1 minute. Repeat 3 times (30 minutes)
Week 11 Run 13 minutes, walk 2 minutes. Repeat 2 times (30 minutes)
Week 12 Run 14 minutes, walk 1 minute. Repeat 2 times (30 minutes)
*If you feel tired, repeat Week 9 before moving to Week 10
Week 13 Run 30 minutes.

Begin with the week number that corresponds to your current tolerance.

Always conclude training session with static stretching of the calves, quads, hamstrings,
hip extensors, hip flexors, and lateral hip muscles.

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Diane said on Monday, May 18 at 10:28 AM

I am 64 (female). Will this program work for me? I know I need to be more active - but cannot run. Any advice/encouragement?

Jill said on Thursday, Apr 30 at 9:07 AM

What are the basic things to know about this walk/run? Is it - similar to what Indy has? Is it a 5k or 10k? Ten miles? A group of us from work are interested. Any info would be helpful - also date and time.

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