Couch to 10K in 15 weeks?
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Today I did week 5 day 1 and ran for 5 minutes then walked for 3, repeat once with another 5 minute run to end... I was really impressed how well I did! I didn't want to die and I didn't really struggle!?
I hope that you all are doing your personal best and working hard!!! tell us your C25K victory so we can all share in your join! :bigsmile:0 -
Hey everyone! Glad I found this thread. I just started the c210k program but started in week 6 because I have done the c25k before. I did my first workout today:
5 min warm up, walk 2 mins, run 3 mins repeat 13 times. 5 min cool down
I definitely feel it in my legs! I know I am going to be so sore tomorrow...haha.
Keep up the good work everyone! Reading this thread makes me really motivated...hopefully I can stay motivated and keep at it, even with the pain haha.0 -
Hey everyone! Glad I found this thread. I just started the c210k program but started in week 6 because I have done the c25k before. I did my first workout today:
5 min warm up, walk 2 mins, run 3 mins repeat 13 times. 5 min cool down
I definitely feel it in my legs! I know I am going to be so sore tomorrow...haha.
Keep up the good work everyone! Reading this thread makes me really motivated...hopefully I can stay motivated and keep at it, even with the pain haha.
Excellent work on graduating C25K!!! We are almost there and then moving to the bridge to 10k (B210K) for the next 6 weeks. Feel free to use this thread for motivation and support. We welcome your updates as well
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Thanks carrriebear for the welcome! Going to to week 6 day 2 of c210k later after I get off work...I'll let y'all know how it goes.
How's everyone else been doing??0 -
Heyy! Welcome! Great work on completing c25k!...How many weeks does your 10k one go?
Im a couple wks behind the others on here, so im at wk3 day 2 today
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Heyy! Welcome! Great work on completing c25k!...How many weeks does your 10k one go?
Im a couple wks behind the others on here, so im at wk3 day 2 today
Thanks Kaylah! The c210k goes to 13 weeks. I just did the wk 6 day 2...it went okay. I was a bit tired today (not enough sleep last night!) And my legs started to hurt a little bit halfway through but it wasn't anything too serious. I'm considering taking two days off from these workouts instead of just one before the next one...how many days do you guys usually have between these workouts??0 -
Oh yep thats not too bad then!
Done day 2 today and man i was feeling it! Calf muscles especially! ouch!
I do Mon, Wed, Fri...Tho i had my day off yesterday (wed) cos we were away so done it today....Not sure if that made me feel it extra or not.
On th eoff days i do JM dvds...0 -
Thanks carrriebear for the welcome! Going to to week 6 day 2 of c210k later after I get off work...I'll let y'all know how it goes.
How's everyone else been doing??
:flowerforyou: That is what this site is about! I just did day 2 at week 5 and I did alright for the 8 minute runs.... next is suppose to be 20 minutes straight!? I'm a little worried about that but I will probably put a towel over the tread mill, look up at the tv, and listen to my ipod. I will let it tell me when I am done running and not even think about it!? :laugh:0 -
Heyy! Welcome! Great work on completing c25k!...How many weeks does your 10k one go?
Im a couple wks behind the others on here, so im at wk3 day 2 today
Thanks Kaylah! The c210k goes to 13 weeks. I just did the wk 6 day 2...it went okay. I was a bit tired today (not enough sleep last night!) And my legs started to hurt a little bit halfway through but it wasn't anything too serious. I'm considering taking two days off from these workouts instead of just one before the next one...how many days do you guys usually have between these workouts??
Tow days off seems like a good idea. Do you stretch really good before and after? That is important too.
I have a day between my work outs. I run Mon, Wed, and Fri. This way after the "hard" workout at the end of the week I get two days off :blushing:0 -
Thanks carrriebear for the welcome! Going to to week 6 day 2 of c210k later after I get off work...I'll let y'all know how it goes.
How's everyone else been doing??
:flowerforyou: That is what this site is about! I just did day 2 at week 5 and I did alright for the 8 minute runs.... next is suppose to be 20 minutes straight!? I'm a little worried about that but I will probably put a towel over the tread mill, look up at the tv, and listen to my ipod. I will let it tell me when I am done running and not even think about it!? :laugh:
I was worried about that too... but you will do it! I promise...
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Thanks Kaylah and carrriebear for your input on resting days in between! I think I will take an extra day off so that I can go harder on Saturday, since I will be well rested Kaylah I also just recently started JMs 30DS so I am on the same boat as you!
Carrriebear good luck on your next run! Putting the towel over the treadmill is a fantastic idea...I would also make sure you have a ROCKIN' playlist for the week 0 -
Yeah im thinkin i'll get the prtable dvd player out soon see if that takes my mine off of the timer aswell! I've only got a brick wall in front of me lol!
I done 30 DS before this and seen great results in inches but not so much weight...Not sure if i can feel the difference so much now doing it only every second day but ohwell...every now and again on run days i might have to do it of a night or something for a bit extra0 -
Thanks Kaylah and carrriebear for your input on resting days in between! I think I will take an extra day off so that I can go harder on Saturday, since I will be well rested Kaylah I also just recently started JMs 30DS so I am on the same boat as you!
Carrriebear good luck on your next run! Putting the towel over the treadmill is a fantastic idea...I would also make sure you have a ROCKIN' playlist for the week
I am working on the ROCKIN' play list for the long runs coming!
Please use the towel on the treadmill trick... it really does work 0 -
Next week I am starting the 30DS also. I did it for the first level about two months ago, but then slacked off due to training for a race. I am going to count that as my strength training for my June Challenge (my blog if you are interested). I am just determined to get it done, all levels, even if I really do it over 60 days!? :ohwell:Yeah im thinkin i'll get the prtable dvd player out soon see if that takes my mine off of the timer aswell! I've only got a brick wall in front of me lol!
I done 30 DS before this and seen great results in inches but not so much weight...Not sure if i can feel the difference so much now doing it only every second day but ohwell...every now and again on run days i might have to do it of a night or something for a bit extra0 -
Thanks Kaylah! The c210k goes to 13 weeks. I just did the wk 6 day 2...it went okay. I was a bit tired today (not enough sleep last night!) And my legs started to hurt a little bit halfway through but it wasn't anything too serious. I'm considering taking two days off from these workouts instead of just one before the next one...how many days do you guys usually have between these workouts??
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When I trained for my first half marathon, I found that deeper into the training I ran better every third day. Don't forget to crosstrain in between, but running is rough on your body and you may need more rest. I know I did.0 -
I only have one day in between but once it gets more into running for longer i might have to re think that....
Done W3D3 today and was no better
I made sure i stretched for ten mins beforehand aswell....So dunno why my calfs are playing up...Today was the first time since starting that quitting came to mind
How many glasses of water do u guys drink like the day before?...I heard that that could help if you have more than usual the day before running?
5 min runs next week for me0 -
Thanks carrriebear for the welcome! Going to to week 6 day 2 of c210k later after I get off work...I'll let y'all know how it goes.
How's everyone else been doing??
:flowerforyou: That is what this site is about! I just did day 2 at week 5 and I did alright for the 8 minute runs.... next is suppose to be 20 minutes straight!? I'm a little worried about that but I will probably put a towel over the tread mill, look up at the tv, and listen to my ipod. I will let it tell me when I am done running and not even think about it!? :laugh:
I was worried about that too... but you will do it! I promise...
Good luck!
I did it just fine... didn't even think about the time till 5 minutes left. I think that I knew I was fine for the first 10 minutes then the chime came in for halfway done and I started thinkinng about it!? Lol0 -
Thanks Kaylah! The c210k goes to 13 weeks. I just did the wk 6 day 2...it went okay. I was a bit tired today (not enough sleep last night!) And my legs started to hurt a little bit halfway through but it wasn't anything too serious. I'm considering taking two days off from these workouts instead of just one before the next one...how many days do you guys usually have between these workouts??
When I trained for my first half marathon, I found that deeper into the training I ran better every third day. Don't forget to crosstrain in between, but running is rough on your body and you may need more rest. I know I did.
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Thanks rickyduece! Cross training is VERY important! 0 -
I only have one day in between but once it gets more into running for longer i might have to re think that....
Done W3D3 today and was no better I made sure i stretched for ten mins beforehand aswell....So dunno why my calfs are playing up...Today was the first time since starting that quitting came to mind
How many glasses of water do u guys drink like the day before?...I heard that that could help if you have more than usual the day before running?
5 min runs next week for me
I drink two liters while at work and through the workout (during walks) I normally drink a third. Then after I start drinking a 4th but that doesn't get finished.
Maybe you should try a lower speed for your runs, just a little bit. Also shoes are VERY important! Make sure you go to a specialty store so they can properly fit you for shoes. That can make a huge difference in how you feel 0 -
I only have one day in between but once it gets more into running for longer i might have to re think that....
Done W3D3 today and was no better I made sure i stretched for ten mins beforehand aswell....So dunno why my calfs are playing up...Today was the first time since starting that quitting came to mind
How many glasses of water do u guys drink like the day before?...I heard that that could help if you have more than usual the day before running?
5 min runs next week for me
I drink two liters while at work and through the workout (during walks) I normally drink a third. Then after I start drinking a 4th but that doesn't get finished.
Maybe you should try a lower speed for your runs, just a little bit. Also shoes are VERY important! Make sure you go to a specialty store so they can properly fit you for shoes. That can make a huge difference in how you feel
Wow maybe i am going under in my water then...And u drink nearly a litre during your workout?...I only take little sips lol...I'd be forever stopping to go to the toilet haha
Yeah i did try a couple lower towards the end but i think i was already stuffed!
Hmm i dont even think our shops here even help u out with your shoes like that lol
Do u know if there is a podcast to download to tell you when to start/stop or watever...Didnt think that if i put a towel over the screen that i wouldnt know what to do....I suppose tho when i get to the longer runs i wont have to do that anyway0 -
rickydeuce - yes THANK YOU so much for your input on cross training. I sometimes get so caught up with the running that I forget to do other things haha
kaylah - I use an application for my Iphone (well, my Itouch, not Iphone haha) from Felt tip that I LOVE because it tells me when to run and walk so I don't have to think about it or keep track of the time. It also works with my playlists so all I need to do is pop in my earphones and I'm ready to run! Check it out, this is the one I use for c210k but I am pretty sure they have one for c25k as well. http://www.felttip.com/c10k/0 -
Thanks Kaylah! The c210k goes to 13 weeks. I just did the wk 6 day 2...it went okay. I was a bit tired today (not enough sleep last night!) And my legs started to hurt a little bit halfway through but it wasn't anything too serious. I'm considering taking two days off from these workouts instead of just one before the next one...how many days do you guys usually have between these workouts??
i run c210k every other day... BUT take a 2 day break between weeks (if that makes sense). For example, if you run MWF - there's a built in 2 day break at the end of the week (Sat, Sun). I always try to take 2 days once a week - otherwise I notice that my runs suffer.0 -
Thanks Kaylah! The c210k goes to 13 weeks. I just did the wk 6 day 2...it went okay. I was a bit tired today (not enough sleep last night!) And my legs started to hurt a little bit halfway through but it wasn't anything too serious. I'm considering taking two days off from these workouts instead of just one before the next one...how many days do you guys usually have between these workouts??
i run c210k every other day... BUT take a 2 day break between weeks (if that makes sense). For example, if you run MWF - there's a built in 2 day break at the end of the week (Sat, Sun). I always try to take 2 days once a week - otherwise I notice that my runs suffer.
Hmmm...that's a really good idea. I might start leaving the two days between weeks as well. This makes a lot of sense since the first workout of the week usually is the longest/hardest. Thanks TS65!
I just finished my wk 6 day 3 run! I did more stretching afterwards this time because I am super sore...doing c210k and JM's 30 day shred at the same time is really starting to get painful!
4 min runs next week, hope I don't die!0 -
Thanks Kaylah! The c210k goes to 13 weeks. I just did the wk 6 day 2...it went okay. I was a bit tired today (not enough sleep last night!) And my legs started to hurt a little bit halfway through but it wasn't anything too serious. I'm considering taking two days off from these workouts instead of just one before the next one...how many days do you guys usually have between these workouts??
i run c210k every other day... BUT take a 2 day break between weeks (if that makes sense). For example, if you run MWF - there's a built in 2 day break at the end of the week (Sat, Sun). I always try to take 2 days once a week - otherwise I notice that my runs suffer.
Hmmm...that's a really good idea. I might start leaving the two days between weeks as well. This makes a lot of sense since the first workout of the week usually is the longest/hardest. Thanks TS65!
I just finished my wk 6 day 3 run! I did more stretching afterwards this time because I am super sore...doing c210k and JM's 30 day shred at the same time is really starting to get painful!
4 min runs next week, hope I don't die!
I tried 30DS (for about 2 days) and gave up. I'd rather focus on c210k right now. I'll do that once I'm "just running" - not when I'm on some program.0 -
TS65 - Yea it's definitely tough doing the Shred and working on a running program at the same time! It's like constant soreness that never goes away haha. So yea, its probably a good idea if you'd rather just focus on c210k and just get back on the 30 day shred after you're done with that.0
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Thanks Kaylah! The c210k goes to 13 weeks. I just did the wk 6 day 2...it went okay. I was a bit tired today (not enough sleep last night!) And my legs started to hurt a little bit halfway through but it wasn't anything too serious. I'm considering taking two days off from these workouts instead of just one before the next one...how many days do you guys usually have between these workouts??
i run c210k every other day... BUT take a 2 day break between weeks (if that makes sense). For example, if you run MWF - there's a built in 2 day break at the end of the week (Sat, Sun). I always try to take 2 days once a week - otherwise I notice that my runs suffer.
Hmmm...that's a really good idea. I might start leaving the two days between weeks as well. This makes a lot of sense since the first workout of the week usually is the longest/hardest. Thanks TS65!
I just finished my wk 6 day 3 run! I did more stretching afterwards this time because I am super sore...doing c210k and JM's 30 day shred at the same time is really starting to get painful!
4 min runs next week, hope I don't die!
You can do it!!!! You won't even know that you have gone a minute when it will be time to start walking :laugh:0 -
I only have one day in between but once it gets more into running for longer i might have to re think that....
Done W3D3 today and was no better I made sure i stretched for ten mins beforehand aswell....So dunno why my calfs are playing up...Today was the first time since starting that quitting came to mind
How many glasses of water do u guys drink like the day before?...I heard that that could help if you have more than usual the day before running?
5 min runs next week for me
I drink two liters while at work and through the workout (during walks) I normally drink a third. Then after I start drinking a 4th but that doesn't get finished.
Maybe you should try a lower speed for your runs, just a little bit. Also shoes are VERY important! Make sure you go to a specialty store so they can properly fit you for shoes. That can make a huge difference in how you feel
Wow maybe i am going under in my water then...And u drink nearly a litre during your workout?...I only take little sips lol...I'd be forever stopping to go to the toilet haha
Yeah i did try a couple lower towards the end but i think i was already stuffed!
Hmm i dont even think our shops here even help u out with your shoes like that lol
Do u know if there is a podcast to download to tell you when to start/stop or watever...Didnt think that if i put a towel over the screen that i wouldnt know what to do....I suppose tho when i get to the longer runs i wont have to do that anyway
Yes shoes can be/are THAT important!!!!! You can use Nike.com and do there "shoe finder" (if that is what it is called)
For water I have a bottle that I can just squirt in my month by squeezing.... no cap or anything tricky like that. I will make sure that I drink during my walks since that is easier.
I have heard of a pod cast or two but I don't remember the names. I will look in to those for you. I use an app on my ipod touch. If you use google and search couch to 5k podcast that should find you some options.0 -
C25K is only 9 weeks long and we are on week SIX!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There are THREE DIFFERENT workouts in week six.
Week 6
Workout 1
5 minute brisk walk to warm up
5 minute jog
3 minute walk
8 minute jog
3 minute walk
5 minute jog
5 minute brisk walk to cool down.
Workout 2
5 minute brisk walk to warm up
10 minute jog
3 minute walk
10 minute jog
5 minute brisk walk to cool down.
Workout 3
5 minute brisk walk to warm up
25 minute jog
5 minute brisk walk to cool down.
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This week has three different workouts. :noway:
Make sure you are not going too fast. Walk at your speed and jog at your speed which means if your jog is at 3.0 on the treadmill that is great!! Do what you can and don't think you have to start at a run if you aren't ready. Just doing the workout is success
:drinker: Drink plenty of water during the day of your run and drink while you "recover" walking during the workout. Additionally drink water after your workout will help.
Stretching your legs after the run is key to staying loose, you don't want to be too sore :grumble:
Yoga is a nice way to relax and get a good stretch! I will actually stay on the treadmill an extra 5 minutes to continue cooling down. I decrease the speed by 0.5 every minute. Minute 30 (after the workout) I go to 3.0, at minute 31 I go to 2.5, at minute 32 I go to 2.0 and so on.
Core strength is a big deal for running. if you can work in some core strengthening moves such as planks, crunches, reverse crunches, or bicycle crunches :bigsmile:0 -
I thought some motivation would be helpful :flowerforyou:
Yet you can
You cannot succeed in fighting against the wind. Yet you can harness its power and do great things with it.
You cannot now be anywhere other than in this moment. Yet you can transform this very moment into whatever kind of experience you wish to live.
You cannot stop the sun from setting. Yet you can prepare yourself to make the very most of the new day that comes when the sun surely rises again.
You cannot stop the years from passing. Yet you can fill each one of those years with a life that’s rich in meaning.
There are many things beyond your control. Yet you can live true to your most authentic purpose no matter what may come.
You cannot be sure of what the future will bring. Yet you can choose right now, and always, to continue bringing your own unique beauty to life.
— Ralph Marston
Read more: http://greatday.com/nmot/index.html#ixzz1OR9xlmQu0 -
Thanks for the motivation carrriebear! LOVE your profile pic by the way 0
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