Couch to 5k

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  • VioletRojo
    VioletRojo Posts: 597 Member
    Nasthaa wrote: »
    I did my week 2 run 1 this morning. I am NOT a natural runner at all, and I currently hate it. But I hate my reflection even more!

    There are many very effective forms of exercise that don't involve running. Why not try something you'll enjoy instead of torturing yourself with a form of exercise you don't like?
  • emmamcgarity
    emmamcgarity Posts: 1,594 Member
    Nasthaa wrote: »
    I did my week 2 run 1 this morning. I am NOT a natural runner at all, and I currently hate it. But I hate my reflection even more!

    I’ll admit I was not a fan of running when I first started c25k. My whole body hurt and I procrastinated each run. But after a several weeks I began to feel empowered. I began to really enjoy it. I really had no idea I would like it. My goal was to see if I could do it at my age. The game changer for me came after I had conquered the 20 minute run in week 5. A few short months ago I would have considered this impossible. Go slowly. You might feel differently in a few weeks. But if you’re truly miserable running there are lots of other ways to stay active that you may enjoy more.

  • jcraig10
    jcraig10 Posts: 477 Member
    There is a C25K group on here. Check it out. There are a few active members. I am currently on W3D2.
  • Jamie2663
    Jamie2663 Posts: 779 Member
    Restarted today!
  • melm1903
    melm1903 Posts: 29 Member
    great to see so many people doing it and so many different stories!!

    I'm not the greatest running fan but i think it's because i've always found it too hard and i must admit it's SLOWLY getting easier. I am due to start week 4 on Saturday and am nervous about the 5 minute run but i am loosing weight and i feel a sense of accomplishment with every run i finish!!!
  • SchweddyGirl
    SchweddyGirl Posts: 244 Member
    So I completed the C25K program six years ago, and have continued with the running. I ended up taking a long break over the past year and am back into my base building, but not using C25K for that. I maintained running long enough to not really need the program. The best tips I can give are:

    ~Trust the program, but repeat weeks if you feel you need to. Each week is going to push you past your comfort zone. That is the whole point. There is a lot going on in your body when you start running. And just like every other sport out there, you need to push your muscle fibers and body past comfort zones so that it can repair stronger.

    ~Invest in good quality running shoes. Go to a running store and get fitted. No shoe fits all. A running store will watch you walk and run to see how you land on your foot. That will determine the type of shoe you should be using.

    ~Find a running group to go with. Look around your community for group runs. Making friends in the sport will help you maintain the lifestyle. The running community is, for the most part, a very open community and we welcome new people with open arms.

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