Couch to 5K Running Program (C25K)

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Just starting week 1. HELP!

khol1
khol1 Posts: 100 Member
edited November 2024 in Social Groups
Hey, so I've eventually decided to download week 1 of C25K. How many times are you supposed to be running in the first week?!

I cant run for long without getting out of breath, so its going to be a slow process.

Thanks

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  • Just_Ceci
    Just_Ceci Posts: 5,926 Member
    You should run every other day.

    Remember to slow down. You should be able to hold a conversation while you are running. If you can't, you are probably trying to go too fast.

    Good luck and have fun!
  • madmags
    madmags Posts: 1,340 Member
    It is 3 times a week and it is short intervals to start. I also recently started and week 1 is a 5 minute warm up walk, eight 60 second runs with 90 second walking in between, followed by 5 min cool down walk.
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