C25K & C210K support group...

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  • paul_draper
    paul_draper Posts: 91 Member
    I'm just coming up to the end of week 2 of C25K. I get the impression there are different versions of C25K out there. I'm using the podcasts from NHS Direct which provide 'inspirational music' and an audio coach egging you on and giving tips. You get a days break between running day which means the weeks aren't in synch with the real world so I'm going to be running an extra day at weekends ie Saturday and Sunday. I'm using the runtastic app to check my calories, speed and distance but I'm not really concerned about the second two at this stage.
  • TS65
    TS65 Posts: 1,024 Member
    it is a little harder, physically...the treadmill offers a little more "bounce-back" then the road, so it's harder on your joints...just make sure you have good shoes and i try and stick to only doing it a few days a week outside so i have time to recover. i make sure to warm up my knee and ankle joints before i go and stretch good after. But it is soooo much more enjoyable outside! you have passing scenery and your music and time goes faster for me. plus, if you chart your miles, it gives you a much greater sense of satisfaction and success! i use this website, you can map out your route, plug in how long you went and it gives you your pace time!
    www.dailymile.com

    I'm on DM too (Tori B.) - you should add me as a friend there. Another good site is mapmyrun.com. You can figure out routes - it shows elevation, etc. (so you don't map something and end up running up some mountain! LOL!) I've been playing with it in hopes that I'll get out there some day!
  • TS65
    TS65 Posts: 1,024 Member
    Thanks for all your help everyone! I am going to stick with 3.9MPH for walking and 5.5 building up to 6.0 for running (so I can get in that 10 minute mile).

    Completed W1D2 and it was a breeze.

    Good Job! Enjoy that breezy feeling while it lasts. *insert evil laugh here!* :laugh:
  • TS65
    TS65 Posts: 1,024 Member
    so I'm going to be running an extra day at weekends ie Saturday and Sunday.

    Be careful with running on days you aren't supposed to. There are reasons for the rest days. Even if your heart/lungs can handle it, your bones, joints and ligaments need time to recover between runs (from the new pounding you are putting on them). Doing too much, too quickly can lead to injury that can sideline you for a LONG time.
  • Shawnalee0703
    Shawnalee0703 Posts: 1,093
    I use map my run too! It's neat for hiking too! :).
    it is a little harder, physically...the treadmill offers a little more "bounce-back" then the road, so it's harder on your joints...just make sure you have good shoes and i try and stick to only doing it a few days a week outside so i have time to recover. i make sure to warm up my knee and ankle joints before i go and stretch good after. But it is soooo much more enjoyable outside! you have passing scenery and your music and time goes faster for me. plus, if you chart your miles, it gives you a much greater sense of satisfaction and success! i use this website, you can map out your route, plug in how long you went and it gives you your pace time!
    www.dailymile.com

    I'm on DM too (Tori B.) - you should add me as a friend there. Another good site is mapmyrun.com. You can figure out routes - it shows elevation, etc. (so you don't map something and end up running up some mountain! LOL!) I've been playing with it in hopes that I'll get out there some day!
  • HeatherShrinking
    HeatherShrinking Posts: 776 Member
    Oh! I just found this group and I really need to join. :flowerforyou:

    I've been doing the C25K and I'm not that successful. I got to W3D1, then got sick and went back a week later and couldn't do W3D1, so the next time I tried doing a W2 a couple times but couldn't make it through there either. I can't believe one week off would push me back so far. So yesterday, I just sucked it up and restarted at the beginning. W1D1. .. I made it all the way through! Maybe I'll do it one more time and then switch to W2 again. Has anyone else had that problem?
  • TS65
    TS65 Posts: 1,024 Member
    Oh! I just found this group and I really need to join. :flowerforyou:

    I've been doing the C25K and I'm not that successful. I got to W3D1, then got sick and went back a week later and couldn't do W3D1, so the next time I tried doing a W2 a couple times but couldn't make it through there either. I can't believe one week off would push me back so far. So yesterday, I just sucked it up and restarted at the beginning. W1D1. .. I made it all the way through! Maybe I'll do it one more time and then switch to W2 again. Has anyone else had that problem?

    I wouldn't worry about it. Just consider it a practice run. :wink: You might have still been be a little compromised from being sick.
  • MooseWizard
    MooseWizard Posts: 295 Member
    I'm just coming up to the end of week 2 of C25K. I get the impression there are different versions of C25K out there.
    There are a couple of at least--one for treadmill (time-based) and one for distance. I used a podcast similar to what you use, with music and motivation, that was made for use on a treadmill. As such, I finished the program not quite able to do a full 5K distance (running), but able to run for 30 minutes. This week, I'll bridge that gap and actually run 3.1 miles.

    You get a days break between running day which means the weeks aren't in synch with the real world so I'm going to be running an extra day at weekends ie Saturday and Sunday.
    I took the weekends off, and did not feel any decrease in readiness for my Monday runs. In fact, I felt refreshed and very ready for them. That being said, it might be better to use the weekends to do some cross training rather than squeeze in an extra run for which you will not have a recovery day after. The rest days are important!
  • Mommyof3texans
    Mommyof3texans Posts: 347
    Hi, I'm planning to start this in the next day or two and would love to join in here :)
  • TS65
    TS65 Posts: 1,024 Member
    We'd be glad to have you! Welcome!
  • KrisPage
    KrisPage Posts: 539 Member
    W1 D2 1.75 miles walk 3-3.5 mph run 5-6 mph it felt good and worked a hard sweat out of me really have gotten way out of shape. Finished total fo 2 miles in 34.5 mins
  • achbarrow
    achbarrow Posts: 325 Member
    I just Re-Started C25K today. I had started back in January but my knee started acting up. I'm starting again this week by completing W4D1. It wasn't too bad, 2.4 miles walking @3.5 Running @5.2-4 (started upping my speed towards the end to get some more distance :wink: )
  • achbarrow
    achbarrow Posts: 325 Member
    What does everyone do on the days between C25K to workout?
  • WildcatMom82
    WildcatMom82 Posts: 564 Member
    What does everyone do on the days between C25K to workout?
    I do Stroller Strides one day a week, which is basically a baby-friendly boot camp-style class, generally I consider that and the 3 days of running good. Sometimes I'll do a 5th day, either a dance game for the Wii or a boot camp (circuit training) DVD, but I don't stress about it.

    I finished W1D2 of the B210K and it was already easier than day 1! The only downside was I chose to nap with my daughter this morning so I didn't get to the treadmill until after 8 PM, but hey it's over and done with.
  • Shawnalee0703
    Shawnalee0703 Posts: 1,093
    What does everyone do on the days between C25K to workout?
    I am doing ChaLean Extreme along with C25K. So some of the c25k days are on the same day and some of them are on a separate day. :-D I also spin somedays-when I can make it Gold's :-D I always have at least one day of NOTHING though!
  • M_lifts
    M_lifts Posts: 2,218 Member
    Ok so im going to start next week.
    few questions,
    what app does everyone use? I just got the runkeeper on android. Any good? If not tell me what you use?


    My hubby thinks i'll wimp out so even more incentive to do it!
  • TS65
    TS65 Posts: 1,024 Member
    I use the c210k iphone app by Felt tip (brown icon with a 10 in the center). They also make a c25k app with a big 5 in the center. goth are good. Both start from the couch.
  • e1lindsay
    e1lindsay Posts: 230
    i just use a website to figure out what i'm doing each day and then use a watch to time myself...a lot of people use an app on their cell phone, but i prefer to run listening to my ipod...
    http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/index.shtml
  • labgirl3
    labgirl3 Posts: 171 Member
    I love the C25K app (iphone) - you can import a playlist or individual songs it and it will shuffle them while you run, and beep in to tell you when to walk / run. I tried the program years ago with a watch, but have had way more success this time around.

    Now that I'm up to the straight runs with no intervals, I use Runmeter (like Runkeeper) - and set it so that it notifies me of my time, distance, and pace every 5 minutes (you can do 10 minutes or whatever you like).
  • labgirl3
    labgirl3 Posts: 171 Member
    What does everyone do on the days between C25K to workout?

    I do Crossfit at least 3 days a week, and try to do an olympic lifting class 1 day a week. I only run twice a week since Crossfit usually includes several 400 m repeats in at least one workout a week...
  • MsP90X
    MsP90X Posts: 1,053 Member
    I am doing P90x as my main training program and doing C25K so that I can go for a run with a friend of mine this summer ;)
    What does everyone do on the days between C25K to workout?
  • Shawnalee0703
    Shawnalee0703 Posts: 1,093
    I love the C25K app (iphone) - you can import a playlist or individual songs it and it will shuffle them while you run, and beep in to tell you when to walk / run. I tried the program years ago with a watch, but have had way more success this time around.

    Now that I'm up to the straight runs with no intervals, I use Runmeter (like Runkeeper) - and set it so that it notifies me of my time, distance, and pace every 5 minutes (you can do 10 minutes or whatever you like).
    Similar for me, I can run multiple things at a time on my droid. So I have my workout play list shuffling while c25k is running, I also use wireless headphones now....so wonderful! No need to even mess with the phone or anything, out notifies me when to run and when to walk and I click a button on my headphones to skip a song or change the volume-with no cords!! :)
  • MooseWizard
    MooseWizard Posts: 295 Member
    what app does everyone use? I just got the runkeeper on android. Any good? If not tell me what you use?
    I use RunKeeper to keep a log of my runs. For the actually timing of intervals, I downloaded and listened to music podcasts (free) from http://runningintoshape.com

    My hubby thinks i'll wimp out so even more incentive to do it!
    Us guys are used to being wrong. Don't let this be an exception!
  • artvandalay
    artvandalay Posts: 71
    What does everyone do on the days between C25K to workout?
    I am doing ChaLean Extreme along with C25K. So some of the c25k days are on the same day and some of them are on a separate day. :-D I also spin somedays-when I can make it Gold's :-D I always have at least one day of NOTHING though!

    I have been trying to do 30 Day Shred. I want to do some sort of weight training on days inbetween C25K.

    I didn't even realize there was a Bridge to 10K... now I'm intrigued!

    I just finished Week 3 and will start Week 4 this weekend.

    If any other c25K'ers want to add me as a friend, I can use the support!
  • TS65
    TS65 Posts: 1,024 Member
    W5/D3 of c210k (running portion) 1.46 mi 23 minutes 15:45 pace
    W5/D3 of c210k (walking portion) 1.75 mi 35 minutes 20:00 pace

    It still amazes me how much of running is a complete and utter mind game! The last 2 (running) days have been a psychological battle during the first few intervals. Once I get going, I'm good, but man those first few minutes are rough! On a good note, I was able to pull out my fastest time yet on the last interval (slow for most, but fast for me!!) YAY ME!


    Make sure to log in your runs so we can cheer you on! *where's the cheerleader smiley?*
  • jilld76
    jilld76 Posts: 324
    Hey all...I am looking to start the C25k and I live in Florida...it's really too hot right now (and would kill my knees) to go running outside, so I am wondering how many of you do this on the treadmill?

    I just feel like on a treadmill you will constantly be adjusting your speed, especially starting out. Is it possible? Or is it just really annoying?

    I did the whole program on the treadmill and it's just now getting nice out so I'm working on getting outside to run a couple of times a week too.
  • jilld76
    jilld76 Posts: 324
    Ok so im going to start next week.
    few questions,
    what app does everyone use? I just got the runkeeper on android. Any good? If not tell me what you use?


    My hubby thinks i'll wimp out so even more incentive to do it!

    I downloaded podcasts with music and they tell you when to walk and run. If you google C25K podcasts some should come up. I have them from a few different people, some of them I don't really love the music, because it's not my kind of stuff, so some weeks I would just use my own music and keep track of when to switch (I was on a treadmill so it was pretty easy)

    But I also downloaded runkeeper to start using on my outside runs and I love it! I'm all done with the program, so I don't need to know when to run & walk, but I think there is a way to set that up. I love how it tells you your distance and pace periodically.
  • Flocker1979
    Flocker1979 Posts: 96
    Hey, everyone!
    I am on week 2 day 2 of my C25K.
    Last night I did day 1 week 2 after a binge on Tuesday and feeling horrible all yesterday.
    I really had to push myself to do it, but I not only got through it, but realized I did a bit more than I was supposed to according to the printout I had failed to read before going to the gym.
    That made me feel great!
    Anyone have problems with shin-splints? I've been lucky this time, but doing a lot of exercises trying to stave them off.
  • KrisPage
    KrisPage Posts: 539 Member
    C25K W1 D3 1.75 miles walk 3-3.5 mph run 5-6 mph worked a hard sweat out of me. Finished total fo 2 miles.
  • e1lindsay
    e1lindsay Posts: 230
    i went for a "fun run" today, on an off-day for C25k...i know i should have probably rested but it was soooo nice out! i ended up doing 1.35 miles in 14.45...for a run pace of 11 minutes a mile! I felt so proud of myself! i know i won't win any trophies with an 11 minute mile, but for me that's progress!!
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