C25K Beginners Running Group (Closed Grp)

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  • CoCoMa
    CoCoMa Posts: 904 Member
    Thanks guys!! Yes, tomorrow will be a rest day. The hub and I have music (recording) to catch up on. I haven't touched my keyboard in a week, which is rare!!
  • CoCoMa
    CoCoMa Posts: 904 Member
    End of the day progress Report (9/22/11)
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  • gayatrik
    gayatrik Posts: 173
    Hi.,

    I am new to Myfitnesspal.... with some serious weightloss goals.. I have started the gym since last week after a gap of 5 months... I attend Kickboxing, Zumba and other sessions for 1 hour.Also I do kettlebells swing for 10-12 min for 3 times a week.

    I want to lose my fat asap with right workout and healthy eating as I tried other diets which helpemd to lose weight fast but made me sick very quickly n ultimately ended up gaining 3X more weight.

    Please let me know whats this program and also the best workouts to lose.
  • CoCoMa
    CoCoMa Posts: 904 Member
    Hi.,
    I am new to Myfitnesspal.... with some serious weightloss goals.. I have started the gym since last week after a gap of 5 months... I attend Kickboxing, Zumba and other sessions for 1 hour.Also I do kettlebells swing for 10-12 min for 3 times a week.
    I want to lose my fat asap with right workout and healthy eating as I tried other diets which helpemd to lose weight fast but made me sick very quickly n ultimately ended up gaining 3X more weight.
    Please let me know whats this program and also the best workouts to lose.
    .

    Hi, and welcome to MFP!! It sounds like you're on the right track with your exercise, but as you realized, losing weight "asap" doesn't necessarily do the body good. Try posting on the main forum, I'm sure you will get plenty of feedback on various types of workouts. Best of luck to you!!

    Felicia
  • gayatrik
    gayatrik Posts: 173
    Thank you for your reply Felicia..... i want to lose in healthy manner and want to know whats C25K challenge. I want to incorporate that too into my workout schedule.

    Please let me know, whats this program.
  • hikingmonk
    hikingmonk Posts: 134 Member
    Thank you for your reply Felicia..... i want to lose in healthy manner and want to know whats C25K challenge. I want to incorporate that too into my workout schedule.

    Please let me know, whats this program.

    C25K stands for "Couch to 5K" and is a 9-week program for beginner runners. You alternate walking and running, each week increasing the amount of running and decreasing the walking so that by the end of the 9 week period you can reasonably run a 5k race.

    I would also agree with Felicia that losing weight ASAP rarely works and usually isn't healthy. You need to commit to the long haul and make life long changes to how you live. Certainly, do what you can to accelerate the process, but don't expect overnight success. One thing that has helped me recently is to focus on changing one habit at a time (and I mean ONE habit). For me the first habit change is snacking after dinner (a huge source of empty calories). It has really made a big difference. Good luck.
  • hikingmonk
    hikingmonk Posts: 134 Member
    a. W2D3 - Done (Friday) 3.5MPH Walking, 5.0MPH Running, Treadmill
    b. Best workout so far. A little slow on the first run, but then I just went for it.
    c. Did 5 minutes of additional warmup. Going to try 5.0mph next week, but will back off as needed.

    I feel like I'm cheating just doing 3 workouts a week, but also feel that it's really helping me recover and get through these running sessions. I might try adding some Bob Harper Pure Burn/Super Strength DVD into the mix next week.

    Have a great weekend everyone!
  • CoCoMa
    CoCoMa Posts: 904 Member
    Thanks Dave, I like the idea of changing one bad habit at a time. I better start making my list...
  • CoCoMa
    CoCoMa Posts: 904 Member
    a. W2D3 - Done (Friday) 3.5MPH Walking, 5.0MPH Running, Treadmill
    b. Best workout so far. A little slow on the first run, but then I just went for it.
    c. Did 5 minutes of additional warmup. Going to try 5.0mph next week, but will back off as needed.

    I feel like I'm cheating just doing 3 workouts a week, but also feel that it's really helping me recover and get through these running sessions. I might try adding some Bob Harper Pure Burn/Super Strength DVD into the mix next week.

    Have a great weekend everyone!

    Nice workout Dave!! I feel that way too, although I know recovery is important. I think it's fine to do more as long as your body allows for it, and it's enjoyable. A coworker runs every day as a stress reliever. I cannot see myself doing that, but I hope that running becomes enjoyable at some point.
  • ysamatar
    ysamatar Posts: 484 Member
    Dave thank you so much. Today isn't that good day for me. It is rainning, my bodyaches no incentive to run today. Craving for sweet but resisting the idea. I need to push myself to do the run.
  • TL136
    TL136 Posts: 86 Member
    w2d3: Wow that was a good work out. I upt'd the run to 5.5 and walk to 3.5. I took a sneak peak at next wks rotation.....getting tougher, but we can do it!
  • ysamatar
    ysamatar Posts: 484 Member
    a. W2d3 done:9/23 run at 4.5 walk at 3.
    b. Not so fun. A girl have to do what she has to do!
    my thighs and shins were very sore, I do not know if it is due to the fussion class or taking the day off. I
    I am going to soak myself with epsom salt and call it for the nighr.
  • pandabear_
    pandabear_ Posts: 487 Member
    a. W2D3 done - 24/9/11
    b. It was tiring but easier than the other runs this week. I had to fight to get out of bed though, I was meant to go running at 10am but didn't go until 12pm
  • CoCoMa
    CoCoMa Posts: 904 Member
    WTG everyone for completing week 2!! I think we lost some folks, so I'll be updating our list. I know as we progress it will get tougher, but I plan on sticking around this time!! Have a great weekend!!
  • ysamatar
    ysamatar Posts: 484 Member
    WTG everyone for completing week 2!! I think we lost some folks, so I'll be updating our list. I know as we progress it will get tougher, but I plan on sticking around this time!! Have a great weekend!!

    I will be sticking with you all the way thru' even if I have to repeat a week. Have a great weekend dear and here is your bonus run from me to you:love:
  • CoCoMa
    CoCoMa Posts: 904 Member
    I will be sticking with you all the way thru' even if I have to repeat a week. Have a great weekend dear and here is your bonus run from me to you:love:

    Thanks Yasmin!!
    I did complete the bonus run!! It wasn't as hard as I though. Instead of doing the C25K workout, I decided to push myself a bit to prepare for the upcoming week...so walked a quarter-mile, then jogged a quarter-mile, for a total of two miles. It took me 2 min, 10 secs to complete a quarter mile, so I know next week, my jogs will be a little further.
  • AngelOiCu812
    AngelOiCu812 Posts: 17 Member
    W1D3 on the 21st tough on ankles
    W2D3 on the 4th not so bad and I am dragging my hubby along
    sorry about the late posting my computer has been acting up
  • CoCoMa
    CoCoMa Posts: 904 Member
    W1D3 on the 21st tough on ankles
    W2D3 on the 4th not so bad and I am dragging my hubby along sorry about the late posting my computer has been acting up

    WTG Angel, glad you got through the week!!
  • CoCoMa
    CoCoMa Posts: 904 Member
    We have now moved to a new week. Please follow the link to log in your week 3 (and week 2) results:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/351905-c25k-beginners-running-group-week-3-closed-grp
  • AngelOiCu812
    AngelOiCu812 Posts: 17 Member
    W2D2 Completed Sunday 25th
    At the park on fairly flat track only one side has an incline getting better still having issues with keeping up with when to start and stop and I have no clue how fast or slow Im really going I do know Im getting faster I chech start / stop time with my cell
    I end up jogging more each time I guess thats ok tho.

    W2D3 Completed on Mon
    In my neighborhood with my hubby on this hilly walk /jog( he decided not to jog today ) so I was jogging 2 mins each time then walking back to him it turned out to be a 35 min outting but I felt great,,, although I glad it was done.
    I am feeling it today in my left shin and sone other mucles as well but as they say no pain no gain...

    Today :: Tuesday is gonna be a rest day for me as far as jogging goes !
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