New Couch to 5k (C25K) thread - anyone out there in week 1?
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Today on my run, I had a cheering section. Homeless guy shouting out "You go girl!" Made me chuckle. I almost ran by twice but instead jogged by a pizzera twice. Didn't go in [patting myself on the shoulder].
~melanie
ha! that homeless guy was quite the motivation!0 -
I love it. Gotta love any motivation you can get!
Jeff and Ruby, that's a good idea. I think I might start doing each week twice because I found W2D1 a little taxing and don't quite feel ready to move on to week 3 (even though I would've had 2 more days to try). Do you think it's better to do Days 1-2-3 each week twice or Day 1, Day 1, Day 2, Day 2, Day 3, Day 3? Maybe I'm overthinking it again. Jeff, you make a good point about the weather, I don't particularly want to do long runs in my basement either. Ruby, what part of the world do you live?
Everyone else, you continue to amaze me. Great job and keep it up. I'm getting up early tomorrow to do my run, hopefully I'll have something encouraging to post in the morning.0 -
go for it everyone! I completed it last year and found it fantastic. Yes there are hard days, that's so you learn to push through your physical and mental barriers. Believe me - you can do it! Currently, we are taking a group of young kids (8yrs to 12yrs) through the program and have just finished week 6. The look on their faces when they realize what they have achieved on each day is priceless:happy: It isn't a competition, just do it for yourself. Find a friend to join you if you can, to push you through those 'don't wanna!' days...and choose some beautiful spots to run if possible.
Regards running out doors - I was very self conscious with all my 'wobbly' bits (lol) but realised that most people were to busy with their own stuff to watch me running and that those who did comment didn't matter - I was doing it for me! By the way, I run in all weather (except electrical storms!) as I find the challenge takes the boring out of some runs and what 'kid' doesn't love to play in the rain? :happy: Plus the look on some people's face is priceless when they wonder who on earth would choose to run in the rainLOL!0 -
Jeff and Ruby, that's a good idea. I think I might start doing each week twice because I found W2D1 a little taxing and don't quite feel ready to move on to week 3 (even though I would've had 2 more days to try). Do you think it's better to do Days 1-2-3 each week twice or Day 1, Day 1, Day 2, Day 2, Day 3, Day 3? Maybe I'm overthinking it again. Jeff, you make a good point about the weather, I don't particularly want to do long runs in my basement either. Ruby, what part of the world do you live?
In the first few weeks it doesn't matter because each day is the same anyway. I use the iPhone app so went through Week 1 - 1,2,3 then unmarked them and am working my way through again. I don't really want to look too far ahead as the running minutes scare me too much
so I'll work that one out later.
HM, I'm in Australia - luckily enough on the dry and sunny Western side, not the waterlogged and largely flooded East Coast.
It's mid summer here (40C/105F on Friday) so early morning is the only time cool enough to exercise outside.0 -
Going to do w2w2 again today, im begining to find it a tad easy...might increase my pace, and distance today...0
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Hello C25k friends... Mind if I join you for the ride (or should I say, run)?
Let's see... First, I will say that the program works. I'm living proof - not a runner, and I completed the program about 7 years ago, and continued on to run two 5 mile races that summer (8k). I ran 12 min miles (5.0 mph), so not overly speedy, but I did it. Then a major time warp happened (got married, had two babies), and last summer I dusted off the running shoes and got to the end of Week 6 before losing motivation (not sure what happened really, just stopped running...). Minor time warp later, and here I am!
I started looking for a goal to work towards, and am thinking of running a 5k (or maybe a 10k!) in May. On Sunday, I started with a Week 2, Day 1 workout. I felt really great for the run, and although I started my run intervals at 5mph, I increased my speed to 5.5mph for the second half of the intervals.
1. Week # 2
2. Day # 1
3. Walking 3.0 - 3.3 mph
4. Running 5.0 - 5.5 mph
Today is a run day for me, so I thought I'd better find a place to be accountable. So glad to have found this thread! Thanks HM!0 -
Last night was W2D1 for me and wow I thought it was a challenge, I had to walk the last 2 sets of the running portion but still managed to keep my heart rate up where I wanted it. When I started W1D1 I had to do the same thing so I am not overly concerned at all and we will see how D2 goes on Wednesday. :happy:0
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Jeff and Ruby, that's a good idea. I think I might start doing each week twice because I found W2D1 a little taxing and don't quite feel ready to move on to week 3 (even though I would've had 2 more days to try). Do you think it's better to do Days 1-2-3 each week twice or Day 1, Day 1, Day 2, Day 2, Day 3, Day 3? Maybe I'm overthinking it again. Jeff, you make a good point about the weather, I don't particularly want to do long runs in my basement either. Ruby, what part of the world do you live?
In the first few weeks it doesn't matter because each day is the same anyway. I use the iPhone app so went through Week 1 - 1,2,3 then unmarked them and am working my way through again. I don't really want to look too far ahead as the running minutes scare me too much so I'll work that one out later.
HM, I'm in Australia - luckily enough on the dry and sunny Western side, not the waterlogged and largely flooded East Coast.
It's mid summer here (40C/105F on Friday) so early morning is the only time cool enough to exercise outside.
Haha, Ruby, I realized the stupidity of this questions hours later when I was doing my run and was sufficiently embarrassed. Duh. They're all the same until the end. I was overthinking things again...
Wow, Australia sounds nice right about now. We have a heatwave here today and it is 32 F (or was this morning).
dmgaloha, welcome. Thanks for joining us. We welcome your insight having done this before. Kudos to you for upping your pace. That's great work!
Kendra, W2D1 kicked my butt Sunday too. I thought it was pretty tough. But I did W2D2 this morning and it was MUCH easier. Maybe I had more energy or had some better songs playing, but the whole thing went pretty quickly. I was done before I really had a chance to lament the fact that I was working out.
It amazes me how much easier this gets every day. it's like magic. I can't believe I didn't stumble upon this program earlier.
So my diary entry for the day is this:
I couldn't fall asleep last night to save my life. So when I was still awake at 2am, I decided I could get my workout done and over with so I could sleep in a little later before going to work, as opposed to getting up extra early to make sure I left enough time for the workout. So yes, I was in the basement of my house at 2am blaring music and doing my C25K. It was much easier than I expected. I'm almost excited about the Day 3 run on Thursday.
1. Week 2
2. Day 2
3. Walking: 3.0-3.3mph
4. Jogging: 5.0 - 5.3 (I intervalled 5.0, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.2)
5. Pace: 16-somthing minute mile
6. Burned: 323 calories
My NSV with this run: Once I finished the run, I was still able to knock out 15 minutes on the elliptical (to meet my daily goal of losing 500 calories). Sunday, I could barely walk up the stairs out of my basement after my run. This morning, I ellipticalled (I know that's not a verb) AND walked up 2 flights of stairs to go to sleep.
Other NSV: Today was my 10th day in a row working out, which I'm not sure I've ever done before. I've always burned out or given up by Day 10 of a diet/workout regimen. Not this time!
Keep up the good work everyone. Let us know how you're doing and don't be afraid to ask questions or seek support. We're all here for each other!0 -
I made it through W2D1 last night & boy was it hard, but I pushed myself and I know if I can do it once then I can do it again! I'm actually starting to like doing it. 0
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Hi everyone! Did W2D2 last night. It was a little easier than last time. Although I had to talk myself into getting on the treadmill. I was able to do the running at 5.8 (tried upping it to 6.0 if a had a little energy for the last 15 seconds of the running portion) and walked at 4.0.
I'm planning to walk tonight on the treadmill while catching up on a couple of shows!
Have a great day!0 -
Hi everyone! Did W2D2 last night. It was a little easier than last time. Although I had to talk myself into getting on the treadmill. I was able to do the running at 5.8 (tried upping it to 6.0 if a had a little energy for the last 15 seconds of the running portion) and walked at 4.0.
I'm planning to walk tonight on the treadmill while catching up on a couple of shows!
Have a great day!0 -
Finished W1D3 last night! What a sense of accomplishment- for real I am way proud of myself. It was rough there for a minute, but I just had to take a sip of water and refocus on what I set out to do. I walk at 3.5 and run at 4.5 BUT THERE IS NO SHAME HERE. I am not strong enough in my heart/muscles/bones yet to increase my speed. But that's what this plan is supposed to do for all of us, ja?
Starting Week 2 on Wednesday. I am thinking it's going to be tough-- but I'm welcoming the challenge. I hope everyone is kicking Week 1's BUTT and I'll see ya in Week 2
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Aloa, great work!
Antoni, welcome! You've touched on one of the things I love most about this program is that it keeps you on your toes so you don't get bored, which for me, translates into a more focused form while I run (I tend to shuffle when I get bored, which taxes my body even more). Let us know how you progress!
Andrea, awesome work. You're blowing through this program, great job!
kknudson, there is NO SHAME in 4.5. That's a great pace. We're not here to compare ourselves to each other since we're all at different levels of fitness. You've got a great attitude and we're happy you're in this thread with us!0 -
I downloaded some free podcasts last night and i LOVE it!! I did week3 day1 yesterday and can't wait till tomorrow to do it again. I did have a podcast that had techno music and it was okay, but i found a few with 'real' music and that definatly keeps me motivated!!! Good job everyone!!0
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I completed week 2 day 2 today....
*walking @ 3.7
*jogging/running @ 5.0
*used my incline tody---set on 1
felt good so I did an extra 15 minutes0 -
Hello Everyone!
Week 2 Day 3 will be done tonight! Thank you for starting this thread. It's great to have a group of people who are at the same level as me!
Trying to lose 10 lbs. Disappointed that the scale hasn't moved since I started January 1. Going to the gym 3 times a week, using treadmill, doing C25K program (found an app for my Droid). Keeping track of my calories but was hoping to see a 1 lb drop per week, at least!
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Hello Everyone!
Week 2 Day 3 will be done tonight! Thank you for starting this thread. It's great to have a group of people who are at the same level as me!
Trying to lose 10 lbs. Disappointed that the scale hasn't moved since I started January 1. Going to the gym 3 times a week, using treadmill, doing C25K program (found an app for my Droid). Keeping track of my calories but was hoping to see a 1 lb drop per week, at least!
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Welcome Lisa. have you been taking your measurements? If not, I'd suggest starting. That's the first thing I do when the scale frustrates me because losing inches is just as delicious as losing numbers on the scale. More so because it means there's a physical change in your shape that people will notice!0 -
*used my incline tody---set on 1
I feel weird calling you Mommy. hehe.
So did you notice a difference with the incline on 1? My treadmill won't go below 2.0 incline (which is less than fun but I guess I'm used to it). Do you think it was easier or more challenging running in a little bit of an incline?0 -
*used my incline tody---set on 1
I feel weird calling you Mommy. hehe.
So did you notice a difference with the incline on 1? My treadmill won't go below 2.0 incline (which is less than fun but I guess I'm used to it). Do you think it was easier or more challenging running in a little bit of an incline?
I set my incline on 1 last night as well for W2D1 which could possibly explain my difficulty last night, I didn't find too much of a difference from my first week but I am going to continue with it through the rest of this week and I will get back to you.0 -
This thread is inspiring. I started my weight loss challenge the last week of November and have lost 18 pounds so far. I am NOT a runner - just two days ago I did my first ever treadmill workout and did a mile in 14 minutes. Saw this thread, read through the whole thing, sent myself an email with the link to the podcast so I can download when I get home tonight, and will start W1D1 today!
I'm super excited! We're going on a cruise in a few weeks, but, at the very least I'm going to try and get the 3 days done while we're gone. Right now I'm working out 6-7 days a week for 30-60 minutes a workout.
I'm excited! Thanks everyone for the inspiration! I'm going to run a 5K too!!!0 -
This thread is inspiring. I started my weight loss challenge the last week of November and have lost 18 pounds so far. I am NOT a runner - just two days ago I did my first ever treadmill workout and did a mile in 14 minutes. Saw this thread, read through the whole thing, sent myself an email with the link to the podcast so I can download when I get home tonight, and will start W1D1 today!
I'm super excited! We're going on a cruise in a few weeks, but, at the very least I'm going to try and get the 3 days done while we're gone. Right now I'm working out 6-7 days a week for 30-60 minutes a workout.
I'm excited! Thanks everyone for the inspiration! I'm going to run a 5K too!!!
Welcome, We look forward to hearing about your ups, your downs, and your trip!0 -
I did not really notice any difference using the incline...I think as I go along I am going to try to switch the incline every so often since it is really easy to do on my treadmill.........0
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Well, I did Week 2, Day 2 today. I had to jog in the cold drizzle but that wasn't a big deal. The problem was that my shins (especially on my right leg) were KILLING me. I wanted to sit down and cry. I kept going. I figured my leg would start cramping if I stopped so I kept on going. I didn't jog near as fast as usual. Normally I burn 250+ cals, today I only burned 210.
Now, 2 1/2 hours later, my leg is securely wrapped and it feels much better. I take my wrap with me on Friday so I can jog while wearing it. Well...time is ticking and I've got a double dose of Insanity tonight :noway:
Happy running/jogging!0 -
I've just done Week 2 Day One.
I'm not actually doing it outside at the moment due to the weather. Instead I'm doing it on my exercise bike. By the time the weather gets better I should have completed it. So what I'm going to do is start the couch to 10k when that happens.0 -
This should prove how much of a non-runner I am.
So shin splints...is that when your shins feel like they're being electrocuted and get all stiff (hence the splints). I've had that happen to me a couple of times, but not since this program (probably b/c of the treadmill settings).
My question is, how do you treat those...or even prevent them? Does it have to do with water intake like a normal cramp? Is it a cramp? I've never really understood them despite always hearing about them.0 -
I am in i start tomorrow0
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Started by accident wk3 day 1, will not be making that mistake, plan to finish wk2 day 2 Thursday and now that I have gotten a taste of wk 3, I just may repeat wk2. Still running at 4.5, walking at at 3.5 also added .5 incline
Everyone looks like they are doing great, you all are awesome!!!0 -
I'm going to re-start this at the gym. It's just too damn cold to run outside right now and hopefully move outdoors when the night weather hits!0
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I downloaded some free podcasts last night and i LOVE it!! I did week3 day1 yesterday and can't wait till tomorrow to do it again. I did have a podcast that had techno music and it was okay, but i found a few with 'real' music and that definatly keeps me motivated!!! Good job everyone!!
Which one did you use? I wanted to get the Go Nicole yourself but with couldn't get it.0 -
I use Suz's podcasts when I do my run. I find the music she has is more my "type" of music then the other ones I have found. Here is the link for it. http://www.kissmyblackass.org/podcasts/0
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