Who's Starting C25K With Me On Aug 23?!?!

Sweettart

I have decided since the humidity is getting a lot lower and so are the temps that Im doing to try and start c25k on monday and would LOVE some running buddies to join me for 9 weeks!!

Who's In?

sweetn3ss

I just started over this week, but I will support you!

goal30Lori

I'm just about done week 5 - just wanted to say you guys can do it, and it will feel great! Best thing I have ever done, hands down!

Amanda421

I WILL TRY TO DO THIS. I HAVE NEVER BEEN MUCH OF A RUNNER/JOGGER BUT WOULD LIKE TO TRY AND I NEED SOMETHING FRESH TO GET MY EXERCISE ROUTINE STARTED!

daniface

hey, ill do it with ya. could you send me the details??

kristinlough

I'm almost done with week 6 - and I'm with goal30Lori - it's great, and such a great way to get you running further!! Good luck all

MrsBrosco

I've been wanting to start this program as well, I'm in!!!

Valqis

I'll restart on Monday with ya!

Skinman

I second that. I totally support you. I started the C25K about four weeks ago, but I am taking it easy by repeating every week. I am trying to get ready for the Warrior Dash. Not to win, but to do better if I did not work out.

Here are two things I have done that seem to have really made it easier. 1) I went to a good shoe store (Shoe n Feet) that not only measured my feet but had a sensor pad to see where I place the most pressure. Then they watched me walk in shoes to see if I over pronate (which I did) and find the right running shoes for me. Biggest tip here, buy the most comfortable shoe you can when you first try them on.
2) I bought a Gym Boss (www.gymboss.com) for keeping track of my intervals. I carry it in my hand and have it set to vibrate because I listen to music. So for example, the first week I had it set to, first interval 60 seconds, second interval 90 seconds, for a total of 8 reps which covered the 20 minutes. After my 5 min warm up walk I would hit start and start running. Every time it buzzed I would switch from run to walk or walk to run. When it hits the end it lets you know. Very handy so I did not have to think about counting my intervals and could concentrate on my run/walk.

Hang in there, if you end up like me the pain will come but be manageable.

kangababy

I will!!! What you want us to do!

melbhall

I'm in too. But, I'm going on vacation next week so I can't technically start until the following Monday (and actually I've already completed week one, but I'm going to repeat it since I will have had a week off.) Are you going to post weekly threads to make sure everyone is doing the work?

JStarnes

I'm in!! :bigsmile:

forgiven4life

I've been looking into doing this program and I have hopes of doing a 5K in December, but I really don't have anywhere to run. I don't have a treadmill at home and I have 2 small kids at home so I can't really go out to do it either. Any suggestions? My mother-in-law does have a treadmill. Maybe I could do it there. It's only about 30 minutes right?

JStarnes

I get up before everybody else gets up in the house (like 5am) & go running - that way I don't have to get a ''sitter'' just to run for 30 minutes. I also have small children at home (5, 3, 1) so they're all asleep & DH is there in case any of them were to get up.

sophieg77

I'm in! My posts will be a bit early due to my Sydney location, but I'm def in! Have the app on my iphone but just a bit intimidated to give it a go.

BroadwayBabe

i'm in too! i've been sidelined from working out altogether for a couple of weeks from some minor surgery, but should be ready to start up again next week! I look forward to doing this with some new running buddies!

KimmyBee

Im in!

I started it a few months ago but had to give in due to being so exhausted from work. Id love to give it a go again.


and I give you all permission to kick my butt and force me to go for a jog even if I have just come home from work!

letsgetit

I'm in....I started doing this a few months ago and got up to week 6 but I had some health issues that took me out for awhile but im back now! I'm probably going to start all over and see how my body reacts since I havent been exercising in quite some time and i'm still not 100% yet.

kidakiwi04

Count me in. I wanted to do it before but wasn't motivated enough. But now I have a new frame of mind and would love some running buddies.

Sweettart

Thanks everyone for doing this with me!!! So much easier when you have the support and others doing it with you. I did buy asics running shoes just for running and love them so comfortable but been just sitting in my closet. Got them at Khols for $40 which was even better!!

Here is the link for c25k incase you dont have it. I have it printed out so once I have completed that day I cross it off!!

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

I was thinking that would could post after every walk/run and just tell everyone how the day went and if you wear a heart rate monitor how many calories you burned! And of course the weight loss you are experiencing!

kangababy

Let's get started! I am hoping to get a run in this afternoon!! I am battling a Sinus infection at the moment though!

Sweettart

Good Morning Everyone!

Well Day1W1 is complete!!!!

Wow I thought I was going to have a heart attack today lol It has never been this hard!!! Guess Im getting more out of shape then in shape. Oh well thats why I trying to change that!

I burned 355 calories in 30mins!

Well good luck everyone!
Jenn

kidakiwi04

I did my run this morning..well I tried. I knew I was out of shape but dang. It was bad Here's to hoping it gets better.

Amanda421

d1w1- my goal was 8 sets of alternating jogging 60 seconds followed by walking 90 seconds. i made it through 5 sets of jogging/ walking and then had to walk the rest of the time. i have a sinus infection right now too so hopefully by wed i will be able to do all 8 sets. none the less- i broke my lazy streak (about 3 months now!!!) and did some reasonable cardio
hope the rest of you made it!

Sweettart

KIdakiwi: I SO know that feeling!! I felt like I was going to have a heart attack out there lol BUT just think it WILL get easier!!

Amanda: 5 sets is better then 0! Sinus infections arent fun I had one this summer too Congrats on breaking your lazy streak!!

Chiny

Can I join in??!! I have the app downloaded on my Itouch and started W1D1 several times and can't seem to stay motivated to go past that. I suck!! LOL I'm all for trying again though!!

Sweettart

Chiny: Of course you can join!! I know the feeling about starting and staying motivated. Ive made it up to wk 3 and stopped.

peanut1967

I'm in! I just discovered this thread after doing the first workout 2 hours ago :-) I did it on the treadmill at a slow pace (6 km/h), I hope that counts.

Keemeri

I am starting on Week 3 Day 1 today. I am waiting until 7pm...too hot here in Louisiana!

My sister is running her first marathon in San Fransisco October 17th. She has been training for over a year. It's for the Leukemia and Lymphoma benefit.

Here is her link if anyone would like more information or would care to support the foundation.

http://pages.teamintraining.org/la/nikesf10/sarceneaux

I also opened a link as well for C25K under Fitness. Is there anyway to link these two?

I'm excited to have more go getters! Woohoo!

Keemeri

Here is a free website to download the Podcasts. The music he uses is from local bands I think. But the training is the same.

/www.ullreys.com/robert/Podcasts/page4/files/category-7.html

sophieg77

Hi Guys well I did mine and the majority of it - I walked. I might have to repeat week 1 I think, just to build up my confidence a bit. Very proud of everyone else who got out there and did it. Well done! we can all do it we just need to be properly motivated!!