Starting to run - C25k

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  • coryh00
    coryh00 Posts: 55 Member
    No shame in repeating a day/week if needed, your still lapping the people sitting on the couch watching tv. FWIW, the best advice I was ever given when going through the first time was to never look at the timer.
  • amysmartin
    amysmartin Posts: 84 Member
    I'm on day 3 of week 3, I'll add you!
  • Ladybird1103
    Ladybird1103 Posts: 36 Member
    I just finished week 1. I use the treadmill. For other treadmill users, what pace are you running/walking? I'm short and out of shape, using 5.1 for my jogging and 3.5 for walking. Curious what others do!
  • motivatedsister
    motivatedsister Posts: 544 Member
    I finished W2D1 yesterday.....it wasn't too bad, but I did have to skip one of the running segments since my calves were aching! Even though I skipped one segment I think I'll stick to week 2 versus going back to week 1. I'll see how the rest of week 2 goes, and if I have to I'll repeat it.

    I'm doing the treadmill and I'm also short...my walk is at 3.0 and run is at 4.5. For the past couple of runs I have been adding an incline for some segments anywhere between level 3-6 (relieves some pain in calves...seems counterintuitive but hey whatever works lol)
  • peachyfuzzle
    peachyfuzzle Posts: 1,122 Member
    Ladybird1103 wrote: »
    I just finished week 1. I use the treadmill. For other treadmill users, what pace are you running/walking? I'm short and out of shape, using 5.1 for my jogging and 3.5 for walking. Curious what others do!

    I'm tall, but I have short legs (6'1" with 30" inseam, lol). I walk at 3.5mph, and jog at 5.5mph currently.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    I plan to start C25K as soon as this cold leaves me. I had planned to start yesterday. I've never run before. You might think I'm an "old lady" at 60 so add me if you want to.
    SW 301
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    GW 150
    20 months
  • emilycat214
    emilycat214 Posts: 84 Member
    Ladybird1103 wrote: »
    I just finished week 1. I use the treadmill. For other treadmill users, what pace are you running/walking? I'm short and out of shape, using 5.1 for my jogging and 3.5 for walking. Curious what others do!

    I just started the Zombies Run 5K Training app, and did the first exercise yesterday. I have never run before. I walk on the treadmill at 3.0 mph (and it took a while to build up to that!) and run jog at 4.0.
  • motivatedsister
    motivatedsister Posts: 544 Member
    edited February 2016
    I finished week 2 day 2 today....I had to skip one of the running segments again. Same issues...calves hurt. I definitely think I'll be repeating week 2. But still sticking with it!
  • christyg74
    christyg74 Posts: 87 Member
    I just started C25k at the end of January. I am very slow still repeating week 3. But, have you tried compression leg sleeves? They have saved me, oh and really good running shoes- I got Hoka One One shoes. Awesome!
  • motivatedsister
    motivatedsister Posts: 544 Member
    No, never tried compression leg sleeves. Lol excuse my ignorance, but why might that help? I don't think it's the shoes as on my initial day 1 (or maybe day 2, can't remember) I ran and it was great. No pain! I've noticed that if I do some cardio that is heavy on calves (I.e. Like Zumba and being essentially on th balls of your feet the entire hour) that if I try to run the next day it's pretty painful. If I rest, like practically do nothing then I'm ok. It's a little frustrating because I want to add running into my routine not just solely run. That's why I've resulted to running probably max 2 times a week or maybe just once.

    I've been working on doing calf raises as someone suggested to strengthen my calf muscles, because I really think this might be a huge part of the problem. Also my calf muscles are super tight....any good stretches?

    But if I could figure out a way how I can run every other day for the 3 days c25k has I would be ecstatic!
  • peachyfuzzle
    peachyfuzzle Posts: 1,122 Member
    christyg74 wrote: »
    I just started C25k at the end of January. I am very slow still repeating week 3. But, have you tried compression leg sleeves? They have saved me, oh and really good running shoes- I got Hoka One One shoes. Awesome!

    How do you like them?

    I just bought a pair of Hoka One One's also. I know they say you shouldn't have to break running shoes in, but the first 25 miles I put into them were sort of painful/tight after they felt so good at the shop. I actually had to start wearing two pairs of socks because they were digging in across my toes.

    I have about 35 miles on them now though, and the last 5 miles especially have felt awesome.

    I definitely second the good pair of running shoes sentiment.
  • BethWilliams24
    BethWilliams24 Posts: 175 Member
    AmberNLettau wrote: »
    Just did W1R1! I am so excited. I thought for sure I would not be able to even run the 60 sec interval but BAM! I did it. FRIEND ME! I love to be motivated by others but also be a motivation to others. Here's to the first week. :wink:

    I started this last night! So sore afterwards!
  • RollTideTri
    RollTideTri Posts: 116 Member
    As a guy who did this a few years ago (and now loves running), and has a "coached" a few friends and family members through it, here are my top 5 pieces of advice:

    1. Run SLOW.
    2. Get fitted for real running shoes at a running store. Will be expensive but worth it.
    3. No, slower than that.
    4. Don't try to run fast or shoot for a certain pace. Endurance is what you need to make it to 30 minutes and beyond. Speed will increase naturally as you get fitter.
    5. Seriously, if you can run any slower, you're going too fast. Don't even think run. Think "slow jog"

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