C25K and ellipticals?

SunnyDuckz

I can run 3 miles in about 40 minutes on the elliptical on level 7 or 8. I want to run a 5 k later this year but running outside has given me knee and shin pains. I was wondering if I should do the C25K program from the beginning? I thought I'd be somewhat conditioned by running on the elliptical, but maybe thats not so... I am determined to be ale to actually run outside without pain, and of course the 5K is a goal of mine.
Advice??
Thank you!!

MayhemModels

Running outside is tough on the joints, I would make sure you have a very good pair of running shoes to cushion all the stress on your knees

hush7hush

For sure do it from the start.
Interval running burns more calories, anyway!

snobuny032

SHOES are the key! Go somewhere like roadrunner sports or another place where they can do an assessment on you while you are running.. I went to Fit Right Northwest Running & Walking Store.. They put me on a treadmill then had me run outside and watched my gait.. My new shoes are Perfect for me.

snobuny032

For sure do it from the start.
Interval running burns more calories, anyway!

FOR SURE!

bonjour24

i'd start at the beginning and see how you go.
i run on the elliptical when i can't get out for a run and it is a different exercise using different muscles, but i think that it's good to add strength.
you might find you can whizz through the first few weeks, but you'd want to assess how difficult it is on your legs. if day 1 week 1 is too easy, maybe you can jump to week 3 and start there.

SunnyDuckz

Thanks for the suggestions! New shoes are on the list, as money allows lol. I'm starting day one tomorrow. Wish me luck... ;D

rraallpphhccuurrtt

Keep doing the eliptical and start alternating brisk walks of 4 to 6 miles. The hillier the better! You will find the yrge to jog a bit on the walks as you get healthier and you will vè ready for the 5 k soon enough. But keep doing the ellipticals - cross trainer preferably. And keep that heart rate moving - 45 mins a session.

SunnyDuckz

Keep doing the eliptical and start alternating brisk walks of 4 to 6 miles. The hillier the better! You will find the yrge to jog a bit on the walks as you get healthier and you will vè ready for the 5 k soon enough. But keep doing the ellipticals - cross trainer preferably. And keep that heart rate moving - 45 mins a session.

Good idea! I do 50-60 minutes daily on the ellip. Once in a great while I'll do double that (I watch a show on the laptop and if it's a cliff-hanger I'll watch the next one too :laugh: )
I'll give it a try tomorrow, outside and see how I fare.