I started today, and it wasn't horrible!
amcook4
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2 months ago I tried to start c25k (at over 300 pounds). It did not go so well, at all, couldn't make it though a minute without gasping for air and horrid shin pains. I spent the last two months swimming to build up my endurance and overall health, and today I tried W1D1 again. I was expecting it to be a horrible experience, but it wasn't at all! I am so excited that I was able to start and actually do pretty good with it all. I'm signed up for a beer run 5k in November, and now I think I might be able to run (some, if not all of it). I actually did an extra 2 intervals because I was feeling really good, so 292 pound me, who hasn't ran since high school gym, was able to run 8 minutes. I'm ridiculously proud of myself right now!
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Well done you! I started 3 weeks ago. On the first day, I couldn't make it through 45 seconds of running, but today I ran 5 3-minute intervals (with 2 minutes walking between)!!! As someone who has never run before (my theory was if you saw me running, you should too because there were bears), I'm so excited to pick this up and feel successful so far!
Keep going! You can do it!0 -
Good job to both of you! I have started and stopped this program for months. Starting again today. Happy Running!0
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I started at teh beginning of this week. Can I ask, what are you setting your treadmill at, if you are using one? I'm using 4.8 for the speed but that's more of a slow jog. I may try boosting it to 5 but if I go too fast, I run out of breath too fast0
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I started at teh beginning of this week. Can I ask, what are you setting your treadmill at, if you are using one? I'm using 4.8 for the speed but that's more of a slow jog. I may try boosting it to 5 but if I go too fast, I run out of breath too fast
Slow is good. You should feel as if you are running a bit too slow. That's the pace that will get you through the sessions. You'll automatically speed up as you get stronger. When I noticed myself occasionally tripping over the belt, it was time to bump up the treadmill speed a bit.0 -
2 months ago I tried to start c25k (at over 300 pounds). It did not go so well, at all, couldn't make it though a minute without gasping for air and horrid shin pains. I spent the last two months swimming to build up my endurance and overall health, and today I tried W1D1 again. I was expecting it to be a horrible experience, but it wasn't at all! I am so excited that I was able to start and actually do pretty good with it all. I'm signed up for a beer run 5k in November, and now I think I might be able to run (some, if not all of it). I actually did an extra 2 intervals because I was feeling really good, so 292 pound me, who hasn't ran since high school gym, was able to run 8 minutes. I'm ridiculously proud of myself right now!
Well done! You should feel proud of yourself. You did great!0 -
Congrats! I had a similar experience; started C25K and could not do week 1. So I walked for 2 months and restarted it and like you was able to do it the second time. Im now up to running 20 minutes which seemed impossible when I started.
Take it slow and if you have to repeat a week; do it. The key is to progress slowly buy steady. Better to take a month longer to finish than to get hurt and not finish at all.0 -
I'm new to the MFP Community posts...but what better thread to be a part of than this!
Awesome posts here! I started C25K 3 weeks ago, for the 2nd time. The first time I did this program I didn't finish but ended up running a 5K in 28+ mins. I started again because I need to get healthy and build endurance, and a couple friends want me to run a couple different 5Ks with them in a little less than 2 months. The first week was simple and I almost thought I needed to start on week 2 instead of week 1. Glad I didn't do that! Now into day 3 of week 3, I'm having difficulty finishing the longer intervals of running. I'm doing it, but now have shin splints. Got new shoes last night so wish me luck!!0 -
Great job! I love doing c25k. I'm at week 7 day 2 and ran 25 minutes yesterday without stopping. For me it was slowing down that made me keep going and not quit. It's more of a jog than a run but I hope to increase speed slowly as I increase distance. Keep going!!
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Thanks everyone! I did day 2 today and running is still not terrible! Maybe I was wrong my whole life? lol0
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I started yesterday and survived it too !
Week1 Day 1 - done!0 -
I started Tuesday and I'm looking forward to my second walk / jog outing tonight. I'm excited to be out and moving and I'm happy that I'm making the committment to do this. I'm a little sore from Tuesday (muscles in legs); I guess I need to do a better job of stretching before and after.0
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I started yesterday and survived it too !
Week1 Day 1 - done!
Week1 Day 2 - done!0 -
I am on W6D2 tomorrow is jog x10 3 /1/2 min walk then jog 10 more. I am loving it:-) . I am going slow and steady to condition my body. I know you all will do great. Just enjoy it and don't worry about speed. Have a great time being active. Good Luck.0
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You're all doing wonderfully. I graduated a few weeks back and am now moving up to 10k.
It's probably one of the best decisions I ever made, I feel (and look -okay I'm vain) loads better.
That feeling when I realised I could actually do the Week Five Day3 was amazing.
I wish you all the best of luck - keep going you're doing great 0 -
Week1 Day 3 - done!
I started yesterday and survived it too !
Week1 Day 1 - done!
Week1 Day 2 - done!0 -
Welcome to all the new Starters! You can all do this and it'll feel great.
I graduated about 2 years ago and still enjoy it. It's not always easy but it's fun and has a great sense of accomplishment to it. Keep running and take it slow. Speed happens over time, with many miles on your shoes.0 -
Welcome from me, too! I finished in June and it felt unbelievable. I still remember the first two weeks (did them last year but had to stop due to a twisted ankle and badly bruised knee, then had a hard time getting back on track) very well, thought I'd never get through the whole programme. Just keep going and checking in here!0
