Anyone else starting C25K Monday, 8/15?

tkopps

Congrats!!!! I am very impressed. I will have that experience next week and will be sure to share with you and everyone here! I just finished an hour run/walk *combo W4 plus W3. I am working on my stamina. I will move on to W5 on Sunday. I fully agree with you. This program really helps you get into running. I am enjoying it - I can't believe that I just wrote that! I also enjoy sharing the experience with all of you. I like to see that we are all making progress.

Have some good runs and a great weekend.

I have deserved a nice dinner with my husband!:happy:

sarahmaryfearnley

Back on track. Finished W4d2 today. It was hard but I made it. Feeling nervous about W5 but am encouraged by ooooooGravy. This program and Topic are really helping encourage me to keep going. Have a great Labour Day everyone!

littlehokie

did w5d1 today and the 5 min intervals were pretty easy. Day 2 and 3 scare me a little bit, day 3 more so than day 2. I can do it though (I think) but it might not be pretty. ;-)

walkdmc

Started week 3 tonight and did better than I thought. For whatever reason, I found this day easier than previous weeks. I was annoyed with my C25K app though. The GPS part was really messed up tonight. I find on cloudy nights it goes wonkers which I guess makes sense. It said I ran 6 min. miles (I barely do 14 min/mi) and ran a total of 6.2 miles (in 40 minutes, LOL). So, even though I felt full of energy during the jog, I have no idea how fast I was or how far I went.

sarahmaryfearnley

Finished W4D3 today and felt good. I even did an extra 3min set at the end. Feeling anxious about W5 and what I know is coming on w5d3 - the 20min interval!

Halothane

Started W5D1 today. I was a bit worried about it as I felt W4 was awful. W5D1 went fantastic though. All three of the runs were easy and were actually enjoyable. Looking forward to the rest of the program!

asm0118

Hi everyone! I am starting W4 either today or tomorrow! I actually started the program on 8/18, but did not join MFP until just last week and just found this thread last night. I've never been a runner, and I'm loving this program My husband has done several 5Ks and a 5mile race. He is training for a 1/2 Marathon on Oct.16th. I'm nowhere near that, but I'd like to do my first 5K on Oct.22nd, along with a friend who will be running her first one.

I have a question for you guys: What distance are/were you covering during W3? I guess I figured as the run times were increasing, distance would be also. But my best distance was 2.46 miles on W1D2, D3, and W2D1. Since then, I've been getting between 2.12 and 2.38 miles. My latest walk pace was 12:51 and run was 10:03. Is this average?

Thanks for any insight! Happy running

Amanda

tkopps

I hope that everyone is keeping us up-to-date with their progress on C25K. I just finished W5D1 today and it went better than expected. I managed all three of the 5 minute runs and was able to push myself to go a little faster for the last minute of the third one!!!! I could only walk afterwards while with W4 I could add a session of W3. Still moving along. I am little scared of D3 of W5 - 20 minutes straight. Could use some examples like ooooooGravy. Who else has done W5D3? What was your experience?

I will keep you posted. Have some good runs!

ooOOooGravy

W6D2 done! 2 10 minute runs today! because it was alot less than W5D3 i decided to pick up the pace alittle. i averaged, about 12.2 minute miles on W5D3, and today i kind of turned it into speed training and was running at about 10 to 11 minute miles, for 2 10 minute stints.

cant believe im thinking of speed training??? 5 weeks ago all i thought about was a lung transplant lol.

anyway, i felt like i could have gone on when the time finished, but i decided to save myself, as i have a 15 mile bike ride tomorrow lol

happy running peoples

sarahsmall

I just did wk3 d1. I have terrible lung capacity and the 3 mins were difficult, but I did it!! Hopefully d2 goes better!!!

KrisPage

So I did complete W3 on Friday morning then headed out of town for our hoilday weekend. And was only on long enough to post food each day. So good work everyone here comes week 4 and 5 min run good luck!!

pokyfamily

I'd love to start, but don't want to spend money on it. Can you tell me where to find information for free, or apps for free?

mrsmccullen07

I am a month behind but I started C25K last Friday (September 2nd) and then I did the second day on Sunday (Sept.4) and am going to do day 3 tomorrow its great to watch your progress

littlehokie

W6D2 done! 2 10 minute runs today! because it was alot less than W5D3 i decided to pick up the pace alittle. i averaged, about 12.2 minute miles on W5D3, and today i kind of turned it into speed training and was running at about 10 to 11 minute miles, for 2 10 minute stints.

cant believe im thinking of speed training??? 5 weeks ago all i thought about was a lung transplant lol.

anyway, i felt like i could have gone on when the time finished, but i decided to save myself, as i have a 15 mile bike ride tomorrow lol

happy running peoples

Great job! I have the big 20 minute run tomorrow. I did the 8 minute runs yesterday easily so I'm hoping I can swing the 20 minute run. I did the 8 minutes in a 10 mile pace but I don't think I can do that for the 20 minute one.

We will see, I'm praying the rain holds out b/c I definitely don't want to do it on the treadmill. We've had rain all day here off and on, just hoping for a break tomorrow some time!

Oh and I ordered a garmin watch so I can track my pace, distance and time once the c25k is over. I'm finding the app is super inaccurate as far as distance and pace (the gps add on).

ooOOooGravy

W6D2 done! 2 10 minute runs today! because it was alot less than W5D3 i decided to pick up the pace alittle. i averaged, about 12.2 minute miles on W5D3, and today i kind of turned it into speed training and was running at about 10 to 11 minute miles, for 2 10 minute stints.

cant believe im thinking of speed training??? 5 weeks ago all i thought about was a lung transplant lol.

anyway, i felt like i could have gone on when the time finished, but i decided to save myself, as i have a 15 mile bike ride tomorrow lol

happy running peoples

Great job! I have the big 20 minute run tomorrow. I did the 8 minute runs yesterday easily so I'm hoping I can swing the 20 minute run. I did the 8 minutes in a 10 mile pace but I don't think I can do that for the 20 minute one.

We will see, I'm praying the rain holds out b/c I definitely don't want to do it on the treadmill. We've had rain all day here off and on, just hoping for a break tomorrow some time!

Oh and I ordered a garmin watch so I can track my pace, distance and time once the c25k is over. I'm finding the app is super inaccurate as far as distance and pace (the gps add on).

Great work! Let me know how you get on? Just remember if you start at a pace you can't sustain, just slow it down. Remember its about distance not speed:) if you can continue at 10 m/miles that fantastic, I can't yet though not a chance lol

Pokyfamily, if you got a smart phone there are lots of apps that are free for tracking your running, I use Endomondo, hope that helps

Hi sarahsmall, for some reason I found W3 a real jump compared to W2 and struggled, almost died at the end lol keep at it you will improve I promise

tkopps

I'd love to start, but don't want to spend money on it. Can you tell me where to find information for free, or apps for free?

Hi Pokyfamily,

Please check out coolrunning.com and it gives the basic information about how to do teh C25K. There are also free apps and podcasts to support you. I am using Cubby Jones´ podcast. She has dance music and tells you when to walk and run with some encouragement! Please be careful about the shoes in order to give you the necessary support and prevent injury.

Good luck and hope to see your results from W1D1!

littlehokie

Another great free running app is runkeeper. It tracks your speed, distance, etc. You can program in walk breaks too going from the C25K program that you can find also free online.

I highly recommend the c25k app though, it's $4 but well worth it.

tigeratty

Hi all! Tomorrow will be week 6 workout 2 for me.

I was apprehensive about the 20 min run at the end of week 5 but it went very smoothly.

I finally ran outside for week 6 workout 1 and it was glorious. We have a great gravel trail that was an old railroad, so it's flat and goes on for miles. These bones only run on concrete on race day. It's definitely harder outside than the treadmill (I knew this). However, I am more sore today than I would have expected.

My race is 9/17 so it's crunch time. I've given myself permission to run as long as I can and walk the rest.

Carry on!

Shari

KrisPage

W4D1 wow that was aweful but I made it with out stopping for a breather so D2 should be better right?

MamaBear05

I completed W5D2 today. I am very apprehensive about moving on to the 20 minute run. I completed W5D1 with no problems, but today was more difficult. I think it may have been because I ran shortly after getting up this morning and did not eat anything prior to running. About 4 minutes into my second run I felt like I hit a wall. I still completed the run but it was a struggle. I don't know if I should do D2 one more time before moving on or just go for it. I just don't want to move on to the 20 minutes and not be able to complete it.

ooOOooGravy

Hey people! Seems like we are all progrssing nicely! I was ment to go on a bike ride last night but it was super windy and a bit dangerous to ride so I did a 15 minute run instead! And wow! I covered just over 2km in 14:35. 11.4 min/mile. It was really difficult too when wind was blowing directly at me, but it was a great run never-the-less! Wasnts part of C25K, I. Can blieve I just went out and did a 15 min run (with out walking) just because I felt like it bring on W6D3!!!

And yes the week gets easier as it progresses, but then a new week starts and its difficult again! But thats, what I find all part of the challege and enjoyable!

:appy running peoples!

littlehokie

Woot! Did W5D3 today and ran 2 miles in those 20 minutes! My pace varied but towards the end I was going fast b/c I saw the 2 mile marker and wanted to make it. The first half mile was a little rough and I didn't think I could keep going but I got into my groove by mile 1 and felt great. I let 2 days go between runs and I think I prefer 1 day.

Going on a little 4 day vacation to the beach tomorrow but plan on keeping up with my runs while there.

Keep it up friends!

littlehokie

Hi all! Tomorrow will be week 6 workout 2 for me.

I was apprehensive about the 20 min run at the end of week 5 but it went very smoothly.

I finally ran outside for week 6 workout 1 and it was glorious. We have a great gravel trail that was an old railroad, so it's flat and goes on for miles. These bones only run on concrete on race day. It's definitely harder outside than the treadmill (I knew this). However, I am more sore today than I would have expected.

My race is 9/17 so it's crunch time. I've given myself permission to run as long as I can and walk the rest.

Carry on!

Shari

Great job! You will do great in your race with that attitude. You also have to remember that there will be people cheering and lots of people around you for encouragement so I bet you'll be able to run the whole thing.

I go through phases of where I like doing my runs on a treadmill or outside. right now I'm on an outside kick and loving it.

shydaisi

I was only able to complete 2 days of week 3 last week (I have bunches of "excuses", but none good enough: worked 12 hours overtime last week, gym closed during holiday weekend, and by the time I had someone to watch my son while I ran, it was pouring down rain and flooding everywhere)... Do I do W3D3 today and then move on to W4D1 on Friday, doing a day every other day until I get back on track? Or, do I repeat week 3 so I get all of my days in a one week span? Or, do I just skip W3D3 and move to W4D1 if I can complete it?

I was able to complete W3D1 and W3D2 with no problems. I even almost forgot to stop running at the 90 second mark when the interval was over on W3D2!

Advice?

littlehokie

I was only able to complete 2 days of week 3 last week (I have bunches of "excuses", but none good enough: worked 12 hours overtime last week, gym closed during holiday weekend, and by the time I had someone to watch my son while I ran, it was pouring down rain and flooding everywhere)... Do I do W3D3 today and then move on to W4D1 on Friday, doing a day every other day until I get back on track? Or, do I repeat week 3 so I get all of my days in a one week span? Or, do I just skip W3D3 and move to W4D1 if I can complete it?

I was able to complete W3D1 and W3D2 with no problems. I even almost forgot to stop running at the 90 second mark when the interval was over on W3D2!

Advice?

If you haven't done w3d3 I'd go ahead and do that to get you back on track.

ooOOooGravy

I was only able to complete 2 days of week 3 last week (I have bunches of "excuses", but none good enough: worked 12 hours overtime last week, gym closed during holiday weekend, and by the time I had someone to watch my son while I ran, it was pouring down rain and flooding everywhere)... Do I do W3D3 today and then move on to W4D1 on Friday, doing a day every other day until I get back on track? Or, do I repeat week 3 so I get all of my days in a one week span? Or, do I just skip W3D3 and move to W4D1 if I can complete it?

I was able to complete W3D1 and W3D2 with no problems. I even almost forgot to stop running at the 90 second mark when the interval was over on W3D2!

Advice?

If you haven't done w3d3 I'd go ahead and do that to get you back on track.

yup! do W3D3 and see how you fair, if you think you are struggling alittle then make the decision to re-do W3

shydaisi

Thank you! I will let you all know how it goes tonight!

sangelic

W4D1 wow that was aweful but I made it with out stopping for a breather so D2 should be better right?

I hope it's better for you! I just attempted W4D2 and it was awful, I did better on D1. Will definitely be doing W4 a 2nd time!

sarahmaryfearnley

@MamaBear - I am on schedule for the 20min run this week too and feeling a combination of scared and excited. One of my MFP friends commented about how running is such a head game and I totally agree. When I went form W3 to W4, I thought 5min? No way I can do that but W4D3, I ran an 8min interval at the end.

My advice is don't think about it. You can do it! Let us know how it goes.

tkopps

I just finished W5D2 this evening. It went well. I thought that I had to run 8, walk 3, run 5, walk 3, run . To my surprise, there were no 3 minute walks and the 5 was a walk. Since I was mentally preparing myself for more, it was fine. Let's see for W5D3 - 20 minutes. :huh: Maybe I should think that I have to do 30 mintues!

Have some good runs everyone!