Any c25k newbies?
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If you need physical therapy to run, I would do it, because there's nothing special about running. So if you need physical therapy to be able to do it, chances are you would benefit regardless.I only got through a week and a half of C25K before my knee gave out. I woke up 1 morning and could barely walk.
I have "weak knees" according to the orthopedic institute and if I want to be a runner - they said I need physical therapy. Not sure how much I believe of that but I haven't tried running again...kind of disappointing.0 -
OMG! Week 5 Day 3! Run for 20mins without a break .... YOU WANT ME TO DO WHAT???? I managed to do Day 2 which had a walk in the middle and found that fine but for 20mins without a break, now that's taking it to the next level ... think I'll do that one this afternoon and see how I get on.
IPOD fully charged and lots of healthy food before I try this one.
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I've just done Week 5 Run 2. Got the 20min run (Run 3) to look forward to (gulp!) on Monday. However, yesterday I did a 10.5 mile bike ride and doing the same tomorrow (Sun), so my C25K 'rest' days aren't exactly resting!
GOOD LUCK for this afternoon lubylu!!0 -
New to Myfitnesspal, just joined today but I'm doing Week 5 day 3 tomorrow! Slightly nervous to say the least
Cookiegy, how did you get one with Week 5 Day 3, I have it to do today and I'm a little worried to say the least at the thought of running/jogging for 20mins solid, I'm sure I can do it, but it's the thought of not having a walk. I know you can have a walk as there is nothing stopping me but I'd like to do what's asked of me lol.0 -
I've just done Week 5 Run 2. Got the 20min run (Run 3) to look forward to (gulp!) on Monday. Hpwever, yesterday I did a 10.5 mile bike ride and doing the same tomorrow (Sun), so my C25K 'rest' days aren't exactly resting!
GOOD LUCK for this afternoon lubylu!!
Cheers Snoringcat, I'm really not looking forward to it but will just get on with it and see how things go. I have a dog so my rest days aren't really resting too, but no point in worrying .... it ain't going to go away so tackle it head on and see what damage I can do to it (not me!)
Good luck to you on Monday and don't over do it this weekend, enjoy yourself :happy:0 -
I'm obviously not Cookiegy, but picture it like W5D2 plus the walk interval in between. Those few minutes aren't that many so you just run them instead of walk.New to Myfitnesspal, just joined today but I'm doing Week 5 day 3 tomorrow! Slightly nervous to say the least
Cookiegy, how did you get one with Week 5 Day 3, I have it to do today and I'm a little worried to say the least at the thought of running/jogging for 20mins solid, I'm sure I can do it, but it's the thought of not having a walk. I know you can have a walk as there is nothing stopping me but I'd like to do what's asked of me lol.
It's all in the head, if you've done successfully W5D2, your body is ready for W5D3 and the only thing between running it and not running it is your mind; whether you believe you can or not.0 -
Rest day means rest from running. You are actually encouraged to do something else on some of the "rest days". Running is very stressful compared to walking, biking, etc. so that's what the body needs rest from.I've just done Week 5 Run 2. Got the 20min run (Run 3) to look forward to (gulp!) on Monday. Hpwever, yesterday I did a 10.5 mile bike ride and doing the same tomorrow (Sun), so my C25K 'rest' days aren't exactly resting!
GOOD LUCK for this afternoon lubylu!!
Cheers Snoringcat, I'm really not looking forward to it but will just get on with it and see how things go. I have a dog so my rest days aren't really resting too, but no point in worrying .... it ain't going to go away so tackle it head on and see what damage I can do to it (not me!)
Good luck to you on Monday and don't over do it this weekend, enjoy yourself :happy:0 -
I'm here to offer encouragement!
I finished C25k in July.
I was never able to finish running a mile when tested in high school. I hated running with ever fiber of my being.
Now, I run for half an hour 3 to 4 times a week. I don't LOVE it but I like it and I'm getting better. It's much faster than walking for fitness and I can tell that my cardiovascular health is much improved. I don't get winded walking up stairs anymore.
Stick with it, you can do it! I stared the program at around 250lbs and now I weight 217. It's great!0 -
I'm here to offer encouragement!
I finished C25k in July.
I was never able to finish running a mile when tested in high school. I hated running with ever fiber of my being.
Now, I run for half an hour 3 to 4 times a week. I don't LOVE it but I like it and I'm getting better. It's much faster than walking for fitness and I can tell that my cardiovascular health is much improved. I don't get winded walking up stairs anymore.
Stick with it, you can do it! I stared the program at around 250lbs and now I weight 217. It's great!
Well done!! Like you I HATED running at school and haven't done any since I left. Never saw myself as a runner. Started C25K, 51 yrs of age & I am really enjoying it. I'm going to enter a 5K in Autumn and am hoping to train on up to 10K.0 -
I just started the night before last. I got 1.8 miles in the 30 minutes. I'm assuming that isn't stellar, but I felt good. I like challenges not running. The running this time made me feel good though as if I had accomplished some self feat. I really like the pic of the map where it shows how far you jogged/walked. So far I'm loving it. Day two is tonight. I am eight lbs down from 26th of last month. I decreased my calories and cut out bad stuff such as breads. My fear of diabetes is helping. Good luck to everyone.0
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Thanks to all for your messages, I've been away for the day so didn't reply lubylu! I hope your run went well!
Mine was fantastic, I dropped the pace at the start and just kept going, listening to some good tunes and I was surprised how easy it was as I was very daunted when I saw this at the start.
My approach to it has been don't get disheartened, really struggled with week 4 kept repeating it over and over until I finished it three days in a row, but I didn't let it get me down as I was doing something, even if I stopped halfway through that last interval.
One thing being on here for a few days has taught me is to drop the pace. I was running at quite a high pace as it felt natural. Dropping the pace for week five day three made it a lot easier.
Thanks to all of you and good luck. Feel free to add me or message me if it gets tough, or celebrate when you've done a tough one!
They're all tough though at times :-)0 -
I DID IT .... I DID IT .... :laugh:
I was dreading the w5d3 20 min run but I plugged myself into some tunes and went for it, phone went in the back pocket to vibrate when I needed to start and stop, however towards the end of my run it buzzed, so I thought it was reminding me I was half way through, I kept going, then decided to look at the app and it said I was 2 mins into cooldown :grumble: so I actually ran for 22mins.
I was worried about this one but now I can look forward to week 6 and know that I can do it .... BRING IT ON!
I was so happy, I only started this as my asthma has come back after 25 years and I'm not happy about it, so anything I can do to make myself fitter I'm happy with, I'm really starting to enjoy running which I thought I would never say ...but it's true. Also half a stone off too, so I'm really chuffed!
Mind over matter.
Keep going C25k runners .... you can do it ... I'm living proof. :happy:0 -
Well done all those who have challenged and overcome your fears/ concerns.
Drop the pace and don't let your head mess with your progress. The aim at this stage is to keep going. Everyone who is up and about is doing better than everyone who cannot or will not try it. I wish you all success on your journeys.0 -
I start mine tomorrow actually and will give updates.0
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I start mine tomorrow actually and will give updates.
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Fantastic - it's a great achievement and I'm glad you're so pleased! I'm enjoying it too, words I never thought I would say, and I'm even looking forward to the next run! After W5 day 3, I'm not daunted by any of it and know I'm going to do it. I know you will too.I DID IT .... I DID IT .... :laugh:
I was dreading the w5d3 20 min run but I plugged myself into some tunes and went for it, phone went in the back pocket to vibrate when I needed to start and stop, however towards the end of my run it buzzed, so I thought it was reminding me I was half way through, I kept going, then decided to look at the app and it said I was 2 mins into cooldown :grumble: so I actually ran for 22mins.
I was worried about this one but now I can look forward to week 6 and know that I can do it .... BRING IT ON!
I was so happy, I only started this as my asthma has come back after 25 years and I'm not happy about it, so anything I can do to make myself fitter I'm happy with, I'm really starting to enjoy running which I thought I would never say ...but it's true. Also half a stone off too, so I'm really chuffed!
Mind over matter.
Keep going C25k runners .... you can do it ... I'm living proof. :happy:0 -
I just finished w2d1. I really wasn't sure if I could do it the extra 30 seconds of running, but I did it no problem!! For me it was easier than w1d1, which took me a few tries to actually make it through.0
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Week 5, day 1 done. Using the nhs podcast, this one's not too hard (three five minute runs, two three minute walks sandwiched between.)
I signed up for a 5K at the beginning of September: if I don't screw up, I should be able to do it, right?0 -
And if you do screw up or can't finish today or tomorrow you'll do it the next week!
As long as you're doing some exercise you'll feel better, then you'll improve and then you'll complete it.
All the best to you!0 -
If I can do it, then I have confidence in the people posting here can do it.
C25k completed today, finished up with going longer today to get a 5km done in 32min24sec. Given that I started 8 weeks struggling to keep going for 5 mins, what a result. It truly is mind over matter!
Keep going people, you will succeed.0 -
Ok ... this is going to sounds really childish ... I know ... just let me be self indulgent in my wallowing ....
I've made the decision to become more healthy, eating and exercising and I feel I'm doing really well, I'm feeling great and losing weight to boot! Which is fab but I work EXTREMELY hard for every 1/2lb, 1/4lb loss. My husband has decided to do the same thing (which is fabulous!) but he loses weight so much easier than me and has lost 6lbs in a week and will continue to do the same every week (cos that's what happens to him) which really gets to me cos he only has to look and the treadmill and weight drops off him!! :mad: I'm only jealous ... I know everyone is different blah blah blah but this is one of the reasons why I gave up last time cos I could see the difference in him so quickly and couldn't see anything in myself grr. Hate feeling like this and need someone who I don't know to tell me how ridiculous I'm being!!!
I'M NOT GOING TO GIVE IN THIS TIME .... I'LL GET TO MY GOALS .... (ONCE i'VE PULLED MY HEAD OUTTA MY AR@E!)
Phew .... feeling better already
Week 6 Day 2 tomorrow ....0 -
Haha! Feel free to vent, that's what we're here for! And your husband is obviously a selfish person for losing weight quicker than you! What is he thinking?
Keep going, you'll do it :-)0 -
W4D2 tonight! I thought I was going to die doing the 3/5/3/5 running on W4D1 but I made it! I didn't stop during any of the running and even though I slowed down to a crawl by the end, I still did it. I couldn't stop smiling at the end. I know it's only going to get harder but I haven't run for 5 minutes straight since I was in high school, so it feels like a huge accomplishment. 0
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I'm on W3D3.
I completed the program in 2011, but life happened and working out stopped, so I'm back at it, for good! Any C25Kers, feel free to add me!0 -
I did W3D1 this morning and it seemed easier than week 2. Hope it stays like that. Anyone can feel free to add me as well.0
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WTG! Well done.
It's a great feeling when you accomplish something you were not looking forward to, believe me I've had a few of them recently.
Good luck everyone for the next one.
Feel free to add me too ... I might need it now I have competition in the house :laugh:0 -
Haha! Feel free to vent, that's what we're here for! And your husband is obviously a selfish person for losing weight quicker than you! What is he thinking?
Keep going, you'll do it :-)
Thank you!! That's exactly what I thought ...selfish
I know I'll do it, just didn't want or need any competition, it's only because I'm very competitive and like to win so doing it on my own is good, doing it with someone else who loses faster than me and can run further too (bearing in mind he only started running on Friday!) makes me gumpy :grumble:
Darn it! :ohwell:0 -
Starting my Journey... TODAY!!!! W1D1 completed. Wish me luck...0
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I started last week. Excited about my run tonight.0
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Starting my Journey... TODAY!!!! W1D1 completed. Wish me luck...
Good luck, the plan works if you follow it, don't miss things out, don't add things in and don't run too fast. Can you hold a conversation? If not you are going too fast!!.
More importantly than luck, have fun!! 0
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