Couch to 5K (C25K) Starting today. Anyone interested?
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Did W2D3 today and my week is definitely catching up with me i'm so tired and sore I had to push myself to keep going at the gym today but I did it and felt good that I had completed it. I'm gonna go buy some new running shoes next week because the ones I have now aren't proper running shoes and I don't want to stuff anything up in my feet or legs or anything. How has all of your weeks been? Hoping i'll be able to get up to the 3 min runs next week eep.
Well done on getting through those
I've decided I also need better shoes and I'm just waiting till the weather clears a bit so I can go and get some fitted properly.
Did W4D2 today and it went way better than W4D1. Not quite sure why that is but its very encouraging none the less. W5 now looming closer *gulp* :ohwell:
Hi and welcome to those just joined 0 -
W2D2 c25k 120@3.5mph 90@7mph 3.15 miles
Felt awesome until the very end, but I wanted to push it past 3 miles.0 -
I have been sick for the whole past week so i have missed my workouts
I still don't feel compl. recovered but i just can't wait anymore.. i'm scared i will fall off track so i just decided to give it a try today .. and it was actually good- considering that i'm a little bit congested and still coughing /pressure in the head- but it's not so bad.. i made it
here are my results
week 1 - day one : time : 29.30 - distance 1,708- kcl - 210
week 1 - day two : time 29.30 distance 1,801, kcl 225
week 1 day three : time 29:30 distance 1.721 284 kcl
today i got to try out my new HRM polar ft 7 - i think i love it and it shows about 60 kcls more than what my treadmill shows. 0 -
Just finished Wk2 Day1. It felt quite hard going today, i managed to complete it but it was harder than week 1, not sure if i needed to warm up more, fine once i got moving.
Well done everyone you are all doing great 0 -
Coiunt me in! I will kick off as soon as the sitter gets here and report back my progress!0
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Week 2 Day 3 Complete
30 mins~ 2.53 dist ~ 371 cals burned
Warm-Up, 2 min Intervals and Cool Down @ 4.0
90 sec intervals @ 7.0
OMG, I almost gave up trying to push myself and jog @ 7.0. That was a killer. I think I'll stay @ my 6.5 next week.
Week 3 here I come!
Congrats to everyone sticking with the program. Keep up the good work! :drinker: (water)0 -
Did W2D3 today and my week is definitely catching up with me i'm so tired and sore I had to push myself to keep going at the gym today but I did it and felt good that I had completed it. I'm gonna go buy some new running shoes next week because the ones I have now aren't proper running shoes and I don't want to stuff anything up in my feet or legs or anything. How has all of your weeks been? Hoping i'll be able to get up to the 3 min runs next week eep.
Well done on getting through those I've decided I also need better shoes and I'm just waiting till the weather clears a bit so I can go and get some fitted properly.
Did W4D2 today and it went way better than W4D1. Not quite sure why that is but its very encouraging none the less. W5 now looming closer *gulp* :ohwell:
Thanks Yeah i can't wait to go get some new shoes i'm actually really excited 
That's good to hear about it seeming easier, i always peek ahead at the weeks and think oh god i hope i'll be able to do that! Don't worry you can do week 5 you're already doing so well
Starting week three in two days, hope i can keep pushing myself to do it..it's definitely not easy when you're jogging but hopefully in time it'll get a bit easier:ohwell:0 -
Just finished Wk2 Day1. It felt quite hard going today, i managed to complete it but it was harder than week 1, not sure if i needed to warm up more, fine once i got moving.
Well done everyone you are all doing great
Don't worry i found stepping it up a bit harder than the previous week! You can do it though just keep pushing through 0 -
Has anyone noticed a change in apetite since doing the C25K? im so hungry these days im eating all of my calories plus exercise ones. Can't work out why im so hungry. Anyone else had this?0
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I think today I am going to delay doing day 3 and see how quickly I can run a mile. If you see a humorous video of a hawaiian smacking his head on a treadmill after passing out, THAT'S ME!
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Has anyone noticed a change in apetite since doing the C25K? im so hungry these days im eating all of my calories plus exercise ones. Can't work out why im so hungry. Anyone else had this?
I have been snacking more lately but I think its due to TOM more so than C25K. If the snacking urges continue after this week, I'll let you know because than it has to be C25K.
By the way, you're doing a good job with the program. Keep up the good work!I think today I am going to delay doing day 3 and see how quickly I can run a mile. If you see a humorous video of a hawaiian smacking his head on a treadmill after passing out, THAT'S ME!
Im anxious to know how you did with your 1 mile run....I know you did Amazing!0 -
Today i did week 2 day one- 29:30 min- 1, 721 m- 300 kcl
it felt so good. i was focusing only on my breathing and did my best to stay focused - kept telling myself " you can do it " and since it was my first time going for the 90 sec- runs - i decided not to go to fast- just to see how long i can go etc.. so my speeds varied betw. 4 - 5 mph - but overall i just feel so hooked on this now- can't believe it - i used to hate running and now i just want to see how much more can i do.. can i go any faster... even if it's one foot more than last time it's a progress
Icing my legs/joints/knees -..0 -
Ok, I'm not keeping up with this thread but I am still doing c25k. Anyone using the DJ Steveboy podcasts for this? I am, and week 3 seems to have an extra run in it. After what should be the final walk, you get a down chime (the one you usually get when you are supposed to slow down, down chime when you need to walk, up chime when you need to jog) and then another set of music for 4 minutes. So, the chime goes down which means you should be cooling down, but you've already been walking, so I just started jogging, thinking it was time to jog again, but then the song ends and kind of leaves you hanging. Annoying. Anyone else noticed this?0
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Week 3 Day 1 Complete
30 mins~ 2.42 dist (dont remember exact dist) ~ 336 cals burned
Warm Up, 90 sec walks, 3 min walks and Cool down @ 4.0
90 sec jogs and 3 min jogs @ 6.5
Week 3 wasnt that bad....Im nervous about week 4 thoughToday i did week 2 day one- 29:30 min- 1, 721 m- 300 kcl
it felt so good. i was focusing only on my breathing and did my best to stay focused - kept telling myself " you can do it " and since it was my first time going for the 90 sec- runs - i decided not to go to fast- just to see how long i can go etc.. so my speeds varied betw. 4 - 5 mph - but overall i just feel so hooked on this now- can't believe it - i used to hate running and now i just want to see how much more can i do.. can i go any faster... even if it's one foot more than last time it's a progress
Icing my legs/joints/knees -..
You're doing great! Go at your own pace and you'll be fine and Yes YOU CAN DO IT!
P.S. Love you're profile pic. You are beautiful. Wow, you got to met Ali!0 -
Just finished Week 2, Day 2 and it felt great today. Much easier than Week 2 Day 1. It was cold and dark outside though and they icey air got to my chest but im feeling so proud of myself.
Also the extra appetite seems to be subsiding Feeling strong - keep it up guys 0 -
Wow like always everyone seems to be doing amazing, keep up the good work!!
Did W3D1 yesterday and found that I had to turn down the speed that I was doing my running, since week 1 i've been going at level 6 for walking and level 10 for running but for the 3 min runs i found it too fast so had to turn it down to 8 - 8.5 but like the lady on my iphone app says..as long as you run the distance it doesn't matter how fast you do it. Also side note yay getting my new nike running shoes on thursday 0 -
Wow like always everyone seems to be doing amazing, keep up the good work!!
Did W3D1 yesterday and found that I had to turn down the speed that I was doing my running, since week 1 i've been going at level 6 for walking and level 10 for running but for the 3 min runs i found it too fast so had to turn it down to 8 - 8.5 but like the lady on my iphone app says..as long as you run the distance it doesn't matter how fast you do it. Also side note yay getting my new nike running shoes on thursday
WOW! Running at level 10 is AMAZING! By the way, you're not walking at 6.0, you're jogging LOL.....Great job! Keep up the good work! Congrats on you're new running shoes!:drinker: (water)0 -
Week 3 Day 1 Complete
30 mins~ 2.42 dist (dont remember exact dist) ~ 336 cals burned
Warm Up, 90 sec walks, 3 min walks and Cool down @ 4.0
90 sec jogs and 3 min jogs @ 6.5
Week 3 wasnt that bad....Im nervous about week 4 thoughToday i did week 2 day one- 29:30 min- 1, 721 m- 300 kcl
it felt so good. i was focusing only on my breathing and did my best to stay focused - kept telling myself " you can do it " and since it was my first time going for the 90 sec- runs - i decided not to go to fast- just to see how long i can go etc.. so my speeds varied betw. 4 - 5 mph - but overall i just feel so hooked on this now- can't believe it - i used to hate running and now i just want to see how much more can i do.. can i go any faster... even if it's one foot more than last time it's a progress
Icing my legs/joints/knees -..
You're doing great! Go at your own pace and you'll be fine and Yes YOU CAN DO IT!
P.S. Love you're profile pic. You are beautiful. Wow, you got to met Ali!
Thank you - yes i got to meet her- she lives in my area- she is really awesome , very nice, friendly- i walked up to her and was nervous first, i was very shy approaching her- and she turned arround and just comes to me and gives me a big hug sooo cute and very " down to earth " - my kids love her since they saw her on big. loser- so she spent with them some time too and we took pictuers- it was a nice sunday afternoon with her 0 -
Wow like always everyone seems to be doing amazing, keep up the good work!!
Did W3D1 yesterday and found that I had to turn down the speed that I was doing my running, since week 1 i've been going at level 6 for walking and level 10 for running but for the 3 min runs i found it too fast so had to turn it down to 8 - 8.5 but like the lady on my iphone app says..as long as you run the distance it doesn't matter how fast you do it. Also side note yay getting my new nike running shoes on thursday
WOW! Running at level 10 is AMAZING! By the way, you're not walking at 6.0, you're jogging LOL.....Great job! Keep up the good work! Congrats on you're new running shoes!:drinker: (water)
OK.. so this is a little depressing - level 6 you call walking ??? dang.. i'm proud if i can " jog " at 5 /5.5 mph - i don't think i have ever put my treadmill any faster than 8/ 8.5- ever ..
I'm happy for you - sad for me - you know what i mean.. - thumbs up for you 0 -
so glad i found this site and this thread... i just started c25k today and have a feeling i'm going to need motivation! my coworkers and i are running a 5k in february... yikes! im just beginning my weight loss journey, and am hoping this program will help
just completed W1 D1 outside, in the cold....ready for day 2! congrats to all of you who are further along- you're great inspiration!0 -
so glad i found this site and this thread... i just started c25k today and have a feeling i'm going to need motivation! my coworkers and i are running a 5k in february... yikes! im just beginning my weight loss journey, and am hoping this program will help
just completed W1 D1 outside, in the cold....ready for day 2! congrats to all of you who are further along- you're great inspiration!
Welcome and Congrats to you for completing your 1st Day!0 -
Wow like always everyone seems to be doing amazing, keep up the good work!!
Did W3D1 yesterday and found that I had to turn down the speed that I was doing my running, since week 1 i've been going at level 6 for walking and level 10 for running but for the 3 min runs i found it too fast so had to turn it down to 8 - 8.5 but like the lady on my iphone app says..as long as you run the distance it doesn't matter how fast you do it. Also side note yay getting my new nike running shoes on thursday
WOW! Running at level 10 is AMAZING! By the way, you're not walking at 6.0, you're jogging LOL.....Great job! Keep up the good work! Congrats on you're new running shoes!:drinker: (water)
;o thanks!! I wonder if treadmill's in each country all have the same levels then?(I'm in Australia) Or maybe i'm a little bit more fit than i thought because level 6 is like a brisk walk for me.. but i could only do level 10 for the first two weeks, week three and i'm down to 8. I was so jealous of the guy next to me when i was at the gym, he was in his forties i'd say and he was on level 11.1 and ran for half and hour and when i left after the 30 mins he was STILL going i was like woah :noway:0 -
Wow like always everyone seems to be doing amazing, keep up the good work!!
Did W3D1 yesterday and found that I had to turn down the speed that I was doing my running, since week 1 i've been going at level 6 for walking and level 10 for running but for the 3 min runs i found it too fast so had to turn it down to 8 - 8.5 but like the lady on my iphone app says..as long as you run the distance it doesn't matter how fast you do it. Also side note yay getting my new nike running shoes on thursday
WOW! Running at level 10 is AMAZING! By the way, you're not walking at 6.0, you're jogging LOL.....Great job! Keep up the good work! Congrats on you're new running shoes!:drinker: (water)
OK.. so this is a little depressing - level 6 you call walking ??? dang.. i'm proud if i can " jog " at 5 /5.5 mph - i don't think i have ever put my treadmill any faster than 8/ 8.5- ever ..
I'm happy for you - sad for me - you know what i mean.. - thumbs up for you
I'm not sure if all treadmills have the same levels everywhere or not but certainly don't feel discouraged from your workout, it's not how fast you go it's more making sure that you can do the times that are set out! Like i said i had to take my running level down 2 levels because it was too much for me and thanks 0 -
so glad i found this site and this thread... i just started c25k today and have a feeling i'm going to need motivation! my coworkers and i are running a 5k in february... yikes! im just beginning my weight loss journey, and am hoping this program will help
just completed W1 D1 outside, in the cold....ready for day 2! congrats to all of you who are further along- you're great inspiration!
That's awesome that you have a 5k planned! You'll be able to show off to your coworkers by then just how good a runner you are Welcome to the thread!! 0 -
thanks for the welcomes everyone can't wait to track the rest of this adventure with you all! 0
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Alright, I can do this.
I've started the C25K before..and gotten through about 2 weeks before throwing in the towel. I'm not sure why I stopped, because I was so proud of myself when I did it. Whatever the reason, I think I should try again. Wish me luck
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Alright, I can do this.
I've started the C25K before..and gotten through about 2 weeks before throwing in the towel. I'm not sure why I stopped, because I was so proud of myself when I did it. Whatever the reason, I think I should try again. Wish me luck
Welcome to the thread Acria! Don't worry as long as you remember not to go too fast you can do it 0 -
Well done so far everyone :bigsmile:
I did W5 D1 yesterday, and it really wasnt as bad as I thought which I guess is proof that this works. It was a challenge, but not once did I think I wouldnt finish it
Cant wait for my next try tomorrow now as I'm getting well into this now.0 -
Just finished Week 2 Day 3 and im really feeling tired now. Anyone else felt this way on the programme? My legs are aching and im exhausted. I may feel better on the weekend when i can rest.
Im managing the programme ok i just feel im getting tired now. Hopefully Week 3 i will feel stronger. I start this on Friday.
Keep it up everyone
I have signed up for a 3k run on New years day but thats 3 weeks before i finish c25k - hope i will be able to do it.0 -
hopefully resting over the weekend will get you ready for week 3!
congrats on signing up for the 3k on new years- and good luck! keep us updated on how it goes!0
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