New to this group!

eblakes93

Hi fellow runners,

Just thought I'd introduce myself. My name is Emily and I just finished Week 2 Day 1 of C25k. So excited to have found this program and this group! I run on the treadmill for now, but when I go back to school where there is sidewalks I will be running outside. Anyone have any tips for making that transition? Also, I've been doing each the workouts every other day instead of three times a week and haven't had any problems. Do you think that will be okay in the long term? Once I'm able to run the 5k, I am going to work to decrease my mile time to a 9 min mile. Thanks and looking forward to getting to know everyone!

likitisplit

My name is Emily and I just finished Week 2 Day 1 of C25k. So excited to have found this program and this group!

Yay for starting! putting your shoes on the first time can be the biggest challenge.

I run on the treadmill for now, but when I go back to school where there is sidewalks I will be running outside. Anyone have any tips for making that transition?

A couple of people on here have done it. It can be harder than it looks, so don't get discouraged. The advice for that is like the advice for changing anything running-related: Go slow and allow your body the time to adapt.

Also, I've been doing each the workouts every other day instead of three times a week and haven't had any problems. Do you think that will be okay in the long term?

It's not how the program was written, but many people do it that way. I'd question the benefit of finishing early, but I'm sure you have a number of reasons for doing it that way.

Once I'm able to run the 5k, I am going to work to decrease my mile time to a 9 min mile. Thanks and looking forward to getting to know everyone!

I've been working on getting my time below 11 minutes for the past 6 months. I'd love to run a 7 minute mile someday (for a 5k). What I've learned is that you run what you run. You follow a sensible training plan that works for you and are grateful for any gains you make. Also, running is a process of build and recovery. You are going to be slower three months after a marathon than you were three months before (not that I've run a marathon, or even a half yet). But I'm not sure that my experience will make sense to you yet. Just: don't get too focused on a goal number.

PaytraB

Welcome, Emily!
I trained on the treadmill last winter and had a hard time transitioning to the outdoors in the spring. All I can say is hang in there and tough it out. Things pick up and it's much nicer running outdoors. Be prepared for a shock, though, in the time that you can run. There could be a drastic change. Some people, though, didn't notice a big difference and you may be one of the lucky ones who transition easier.
I stuck with the program and had rest days in between training days. It depends on how your body is feeling. Listen to your body.
I'm still working at decreasing my time. At the moment, I'm running approx. a 12-13 minute mile. I'm not too concerned about the time issue but would like to get it to about a 10 minute mile, if possible. It'll take me time but I'm going nowhere and enjoying every run.

230137isntmyweight

Welcome aboard Emily!! I do run every other day but I did that based on the fact that I've been doing a lot of walking including a half marthon. So I was used to being out and moving all the time I just wanted to pick up the pace. As far as pace goes I too dream of a much faster pace then I do now but I realize that I will only be able to improve so much before genetics and time constraints stall improvement. Which isn't to say you can't run a 9m/m but don't be disapointed if it doesn't happen.

yamsteroo

Hi Emily, welcome aboard!

There are loads of experienced people on here to help if you need advice (every day I read something else that helps me on my way).

My approach is to keep chipping away - eventually I'd like to run a sub-10min mile but its not a deal breaker; I'm happy just to be able to run