C25K (Couch to 5 K) ~ Week 2

Atlantique

Did W2D3 today and everything went very well! :bigsmile:

Felt like I could have done some more, but I don't want to push it and get injured so early on.

So I think W2D2 was rough for me because I didn't give myself enough time to recover after the Pilates workout, as my calves were very cooperative today.

Steph_135

W2 D2 was good. I did it today, and it feels like forever ago! It was much much better than the last run!

Atlantique

W3D1 today.

Screaming calves again! :grumble: :mad:

For the life of me, I can't figure out why. :sad: I really thought that my breathing was thing that was going to be tough--not my calves. But I'm chugging along breathing just fine.

Maybe I need to warm up longer. Guess I'll try that on Tuesday and see if that helps.

Oh, AND, my C25K app decided to stop halfway through. So I restarted it and just ran intervals until it got through the warmup and then did the whole thing. So I did today's program 1 and a half times. :embarassed: Didn't really see any other option though.

christmasbow

My HR has always been around 170/180 when I run and I've never been able to figure out how bad that is. I can still breathe okay, though I probably wouldn't be able to have a conversation like they say you should be able to. I know it's close to if not a bit over my max HR, hmmmmm.

To get your maximum heart rate you should be able to subtract your age from 220. I'm 53 so my maximum heart rate is 167.

christmasbow

I did W2D2 today and it felt pretty bad. I don't really know why cause when I did W2D1, it felt fine. If W2D3 feels this bad, I'll repeat week 2. It felt like I had a bowling ball attached to my rear!

Atlantique

I did W2D2 today and it felt pretty bad. I don't really know why cause when I did W2D1, it felt fine. If W2D3 feels this bad, I'll repeat week 2. It felt like I had a bowling ball attached to my rear!

Sorry it was rough today, but good for you for sticking with it!

Sometimes it's something really simple, like being mildly dehydrated, or not having rested those muscles enough since the last workout, not enough warmup, etc.

If it's any consolation, mine was an absolute grind today as well. But we did it!

Nigel99

I'm doing runnersworld.com's beginner runner training program - similar to c25k, but 30 minutes each day.

I'll be starting week 3 Sunday morning, and giving my new Merrell Training Glove shoes (barefoot style running shoe) another go. Really loved them the first time I used them last week.

At this point, I have been working out for over two months, so the running doesn't seem to be overly taxing...but I'm still building up slowly as is recommended everywhere. My biggest problem is trying to keep my heart rate lower when I'm running. I slowed my pace quite a bit last time to make sure my heart rate didm't get too high. Worked fine, but the pace sure did seem slow. Ran on a treadmill last week (first time ever on a treadmill), and I ran/walked for a full 5k. I would have preferred to run more, but my heart rate kept hitting 160 when I ran, so I would go back to walking and take it easier.

I wish we had a track around here - the neighborhoods are ok, but the concrete/asphalt is tough, and the grassy areas are very uneven ground.

Steph_135

I ran W2 D3 today. D1 was the hardest, D2 was reasonably easier, and today was the best and fastest. Looking forward to W3, but also kind of (really) scared.

JenBrown0210

I am finishing week 1 tomorrow! Does anyone know good stretches to advoid that stitch in your side? I have such a hard time with it

Steph_135

I am finishing week 1 tomorrow! Does anyone know good stretches to advoid that stitch in your side? I have such a hard time with it

I've been getting that too. I'll let you know if I find anything. I know I have an old book that talks about what to do, but I haven't read it in so long. I'll share what it says when I get to it! One thing I read, was to "breathe on the opposite foot". When we run, we tend to inhale on the same foot, so the idea is that if you switch the foot that you inhale on, then that might relieve the pain. I'll get back to you.

BifDiehl

Saw this link about side stiches in another running thread:

http://running.about.com/od/runningforbeginners/f/sidestitch.htm

I restarted C25K this week and did day 1 on Thursday and the whole way through I felt like I was full of lead. It just took so much effort to MOVE. I really thought it would be easier since I now have an inhaler for exercise induced asthma. Using the inhaler is helping when I do 30 Day Shred so much that I thought running would be easier, too. Heck, it was way harder than it was the very first time I tried week 1 and that was a couple of weeks ago. Certainly I'm in better shape now than I was then... I'll be back at it today, though and I'm hoping it goes better...

BifDiehl

Well, I did W1D2 today and everything was soooo much better. Remembered to use the inhaler, ate half a banana and a cheese stick and two glasses of water 45 minutes before heading out and felt fantastic ! I actually ran an extra interval just because I felt like it. I'm going to try to make sure to eat something before hand every time. I generally run after work and before dinner, so I'll have a snack before leaving work...

I'm actually looking forward to the next run - and that's unbelievable ! :laugh:

kbg1

Stick with this program. I did and moved on to the Bridge210k program. They have a FB page and you can download their podcasts from there! Just finished that program and can now run 60 minutes straight!! Some runs are better than others! I am now looking into finding another program for a 10mile goal. If anyone has any suggestions I would love to hear about them. Good luck with c25k!

kbg1

I get that on occasion too. I read somewhere that it is your organs rubbing together. Not sure about that. But it did say to alter your breathing pattern to try and alleviate it and also to put pressure on the area. Hope it helps.

Steph_135

Heck, it was way harder than it was the very first time I tried week 1 and that was a couple of weeks ago. Certainly I'm in better shape now than I was then... I'll be back at it today, though and I'm hoping it goes better...

Thanks for the link! It's difficult to get into running if you haven't done it for a while (or ever!). W2 D1 was especially difficult for me, but I got through it, and so will you! See... You're already showing off with an extra interval! My lungs BURN when I run, and I am usually coughing, and it feels like a tickle in my throat for hours afterward, when I finish a run.

Jenyfur1

Hey there! I am doing the C25K and am starting Week 3 tomorrow. I got fitted for my first pair of official running shoes at the advice of this site. I am excited to get to try them out tomorrow. I walked around in them a lot today to get the feel for them.

BifDiehl

I got fitted for my first pair of official running shoes at the advice of this site. I am excited to get to try them out tomorrow. I walked around in them a lot today to get the feel for them.

Oohhhh... I want new shoes, too. I have a friend who's a serious runner and I think I'm going to ask her to take me shoe shopping!

Good luck with your new shoes and let us know how they felt!

meganmorrison25

I completed the C25K about a year ago! GREAT program!!! Once I join a gym again and have a running track, I might start it up again! Good luck to everyone!

Kath712

Week 3 Day 3 DONE!! :drinker: :bigsmile: :drinker: :bigsmile: I even ran an extra minute at the end. :bigsmile: Feeling great, ready for week 4!!

Atlantique

Week 3 Day 3 DONE!! :drinker: :bigsmile: :drinker: :bigsmile: I even ran an extra minute at the end. :bigsmile: Feeling great, ready for week 4!!

WOOHOO! :bigsmile:

Did W3D2 today and it went pretty well. My calves and I are still not friends, but we are at least on speaking terms now. :laugh: I was absolutely shocked when i got the cooldown chime, as I still felt pretty good!

lbfrueh

This sounds like something I'd enjoy. Can someone give me how it works or what consists of each week?

lbfrueh

Actually, I googled it and found the information. Glad I found this forum topic. This program and all of your success stories are a great motivation!

Jenyfur1

I got fitted for my first pair of official running shoes at the advice of this site. I am excited to get to try them out tomorrow. I walked around in them a lot today to get the feel for them.

Oohhhh... I want new shoes, too. I have a friend who's a serious runner and I think I'm going to ask her to take me shoe shopping!

Good luck with your new shoes and let us know how they felt!

Thanks! I actually tried them out today! I did W3D1. What a difference good shoes make... I hope that you get some too.. You will love them!

lisa_ace

Hi Everyone, I know these are mostly week 2 and week 3 posts, but I started Day 1 of Week 1 TODAY!! I can't believe how fast the time went by. I'm really excited about doing the program. I even want to do Day 2 tomorrow, but will take the advice of the program and put a day in between runs. I also downloaded the C25K app on my phone and I LOVE IT!! It makes it so easy to know when to switch from walking to jogging/running. I am completely out of shape, so i'm really hoping that this program will help me out.

Me and my friend also just joined this website today and so far i'm loving it. So many people with the same goals. Please feel free to add me as your friend, would love to hear about everyone's progress and success stories!

Steph_135

My W3 D1 run yesterday was good. No real issues, but my ankle was a little sore so I put ice on it. Then, when I woke up this morning, I was in total pain (I could walk and everything, but it was just annoying and really sore). I don't think I'm gonna run tomorrow (and I'm glad about that because it's gonna be 19 degrees F outside!!), and maybe even not the day after that... I think it was due to improper form (because I got sloppy from the tiring 3 min runs), and possibly because of Zumba on Monday, cause I remember my ankle hurting a little then too. Happy (pain-free) running everyone!! :drinker:

I also downloaded the C25K app on my phone and I LOVE IT!! It makes it so easy to know when to switch from walking to jogging/running. I am completely out of shape, so i'm really hoping that this program will help me out.

I KNOW! I love running while listening to an mp3 of the program! It's so convenient! I thought I was gonna have to make one myself until I found some great ones for my iPod!

Kath712

Week 4 Day 1 DONE!!! :drinker: :bigsmile: I can't believe I ran (well, jogged) 5 minute intervals!! My calves are hurting already. I'm probably gonna pay the next few days. Oh well, it was worth it. Next run for me will be Saturday afternoon, should be enough time to recover.

faithikins

How did your breathing and chest feel Kath? I just did wk4d1 and it was killer. I really had to mentally push myself. My legs hurt but more I felt so puffed and like I was going to have a heart attack. :laugh:

AniMarieSt

Awesome! I also started on week 2 just yesterday. I'm so excited!

Kath712

How did your breathing and chest feel Kath? I just did wk4d1 and it was killer. I really had to mentally push myself. My legs hurt but more I felt so puffed and like I was going to have a heart attack. :laugh:

My breathing and chest felt o.k. I'm really taking it very slow. My jog is just a 1/2 mph faster than my walk. I'd rather take it slow and be able to complete the intervals than to try to push the speed too soon. Everyone seems to say you can always increase your speed once you complete the intervals.

I did have a nasty cramp in my stomach, though. Not sure if it was dinner, or just a cramp. It eventually went away after the first couple of intervals.

Steph_135

I did have a nasty cramp in my stomach, though. Not sure if it was dinner, or just a cramp. It eventually went away after the first couple of intervals.

I get cramps whether I do or don't eat before I run. I think it has a lot more to do with my breathing.