C25K for super overweight folks

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  • spikrgrl503
    spikrgrl503 Posts: 247 Member
    I was not terribly overweight but I couldn't even run for a minute without stopping. I finished the C25K and now I'm on week 10 of the C210K. My advice:

    -Get the free app that tells you when to start and when to stop. I find that looking at the time constantly makes it go by SO SLOW.
    -Do not skimp out on the 5 min walk before and after. I walk about 20 minutes after to prevent being sore. I also stretch after.
    -I prefer running outside (more distractions) but try to find somewhere flat haha.
    -Don't look ahead. I had one week where I totally freaked out and balked because I didn't think I could do it. I could do it, no problem. But I was SO psyched out.
    -Don't be afraid to repeat days that were hard.
    -I 1000% agree, go slow slow slow
    -Get a good pair of shoes. I felt bad not running because I spent money on these kickass shoes haha

    I believe in you! I never ever thought I could run.
  • QueenyLanae
    QueenyLanae Posts: 27 Member
    I just did week 1 day 1 of C25K today. I'm doing mine indoors but i do not owe a treadmill. I just walk/run in place.


    How's that working for you I want to give it a try too but have no gym access or treadmill and prefer something like this that I can do at home

    I built up a little bit of a sweat and I still feel it in my calves. So I'd say it worked pretty good. I did to upbeat music. It felt similar to Leslie Sansone's Walk Away the Pounds without the dvd.

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