C25K 10-10-11/12-11-11

missysmission777

This is TOO funny... I just said today on my status that I was going to start to try to RUN... and I see this on one of my friends. I usually don't get on message boards.. But I am doing this starting tonight when I get home.

How are you all doing this?

jennysmission

I must Have missed the first post. What c25k app is everyone using? I started Monday and made it through. It was a true fight for sure!

I'm not sure which one they are using on their phones, but I downloaded a podcast and put it on my ipod!! let me know if you want the site there are a few diff ones!!

Great job..I agree it was a fight for me also...I can run for 30 sec on 30 secs off all day its stretching it to 60 secs that is hard for me!!

jennysmission

This is TOO funny... I just said today on my status that I was going to start to try to RUN... and I see this on one of my friends. I usually don't get on message boards.. But I am doing this starting tonight when I get home.

How are you all doing this?

You can go to cool runing .com or google C25K it will give you podcasts you can download to your ipod or some phones have some apps

but W1D1 (week 1 day 1) is warm up for 5 mins....then 60sec run/jog walk 90 secs I think there are 8 of these then your cool down!!! hope this helps!!

jennysmission

Hello everybody - - -

I also started C25K on Monday, 10/10, and was hoping to join the thread...

A little background on me... I finished my first round on Insanity about three months ago, tried to do some unguided working out for about a month after that... began P90X, but didn't really like it (way too boring!), and then after being inspired by my parents (50 years old, running up to 7 miles per run) decided to try running. And I absolutely LOVE it so far. I started C25K about a month ago, but then hurt my lower back after W3D1, so I've been letting that heal and restarted C25K this week!

I downloaded the C25K app for my iPod Touch (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/c25k-couch-to-5k/id301233668?mt=8). I decided to go with this one because you can use your iPod playlist in the app, and can post your achievments to Faceboot/Twitter from the app. I also went with this one because there's a Bridge-To-10K app that you can purchase that builds on this one once you complete it... nothing like optimism, right?

Anyway...

W1D1 - Felt great last night. Not sure how far I ran as I don't have an iPhone, so I don't have the GPS feature of the app, but I did feel really good. Lower back pain is minor - - - I'd say it's at about 85%, and I'm also working through spasms in my middle left (tingling feeling, not painful). I didn't really feel too winded, though I did get a decent sweat going. It was in the upper 60's for temp, so I ran in shorts and a long sleeve t-shirt. Did some good stretching after the run, and I don't really feel sore today! I feel like I could get back out there for D2 tonight, but I'm going to do the right thing and rest tonight!

I live in Iowa, so snow will be flying before too long, but I plan on running right through it! I'll have to play it by ear once we get to that point and see how well the roads get cleared off!

WOW adam thats is awesome your parents ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would say also don't rush especially with your back!! You are brave sole to run through the snow LOL!!! welcome!

jennysmission

Wow - that felt great! I don't think I could have done that a month ago! Looking forward to W1D2! : )

Great job!! Every week I do something that I couldn't do a month ago.....its awesome!!!!!!!

jennysmission

I just finished my first day of this 15 minutes ago. I used the app for ipod/iphone because like others I like that you can use your own music and I really like the interface. I struggled a bit a little over half way through but ended up finishing.

Way to push through!!

Faery7

Hi guys - I started W1D1 the other day so I'll be on to W1D2 tonight or tomorrow I'd like to join you all so we can support each other. Thanks!

Jaytee79

Hi all! I started C25K last week, so I just did my first run of week 2. I would really like to hang out in your forum for support and motivation from other new runners if that's okay with you all. Due to my work schedule I'm not sure that I will always fit in 3 runs per week- so I imagine I'll finish the same time as everyone else.

I am not a runner. I have never been a runner. But I am going to see all 9 weeks through if this kills me.

jennysmission

Hi guys - I started W1D1 the other day so I'll be on to W1D2 tonight or tomorrow I'd like to join you all so we can support each other. Thanks!

WELCOME!!!!!!! I have a feeling we are all going to the need all the help and support we can get I'm doing Day 2 tomorrow also!

jennysmission

Hi all! I started C25K last week, so I just did my first run of week 2. I would really like to hang out in your forum for support and motivation from other new runners if that's okay with you all. Due to my work schedule I'm not sure that I will always fit in 3 runs per week- so I imagine I'll finish the same time as everyone else.

I am not a runner. I have never been a runner. But I am going to see all 9 weeks through if this kills me.

The more the merrier!! Howas was week2?

shakemybooty

Hi guys! I started this last week. Tomorrow will be W2W1 for me. I thought week 1 went well but I'm definitely not a speed jogger by any means.

sherrirb

I must Have missed the first post. What c25k app is everyone using? I started Monday and made it through. It was a true fight for sure!

There is a C25K app from Active.com is from the original C25K designers at Coolrunning.com.

It is available for iPhone and Android

sherrirb

Hi guys - I started W1D1 the other day so I'll be on to W1D2 tonight or tomorrow I'd like to join you all so we can support each other. Thanks!

Welcome aboard Faery7!

sherrirb

Ok, so today was my W1D1 and it was AWESOME!!! I've had problems in the past with activity/exercise induced asthma but had NO difficulty today at all!
I took my dog with, she needs the exercise and could stand to lose a couple pounds, besides this might actually help her with her seperation anxiety by getting rid of some nervous energy.

I took the running nice and slow but it was still just a tad faster than my walking. At first I was thinking, Gosh, this is going to last forever! But after I hit the half way point and just listened to the music I was doing cooldown before I knew it!

I'm so excited that I DID IT!!!!! Yay Me!!!

Guys, if I can do this so can YOU!!

1960lisa

Jenny - thanks for starting this topic....

I have just got home from Week 1 Day 1 ..... can't ever imagine I will ever be able to run 5k.... I used to when I was a teenager but that was a looong time ago!

Looking forward to keeping up with everyone as I am reknown for never finishing anything I start.

Can anyone tell me how many calories you put in your exercise diary for this program?

Lisa

sherrirb

Ok, so today was my W1D1 and it was AWESOME!!! I've had problems in the past with activity/exercise induced asthma but had NO difficulty today at all!
I took my dog with, she needs the exercise and could stand to lose a couple pounds, besides this might actually help her with her seperation anxiety by getting rid of some nervous energy.

I took the running nice and slow but it was still just a tad faster than my walking. At first I was thinking, Gosh, this is going to last forever! But after I hit the half way point and just listened to the music I was doing cooldown before I knew it!

I'm so excited that I DID IT!!!!! Yay Me!!!

Guys, if I can do this so can YOU!!

Oh... One problem I did notice.. I live in a rural area and the road across from my driveway is exactly a mile long. I didnt want to finish up the workout at the other end and still have a mile to walk home so I turned around at the half-mile but still ended up going up a different road a bit as well. Well.. the GPS in the app didnt pick up on the fact that I was still moving and only measured half of my distance and pace: 0.59 at 50:35 per mile... so I actually did over a mile at about 20min per mile.

I will have to find a route that the gps will calculate the entire way, even if it means walking ALL the way back - perhaps I'll just count it as an extended cooldown.

anyways, thanks gusy and keep up the good work!

Troy67

Jenny - thanks for starting this topic....

I have just got home from Week 1 Day 1 ..... can't ever imagine I will ever be able to run 5k.... I used to when I was a teenager but that was a looong time ago!

Looking forward to keeping up with everyone as I am reknown for never finishing anything I start.

Can anyone tell me how many calories you put in your exercise diary for this program?

Lisa

If you are using a Hart Rate Monitor you can create a new exercise (call it whatever you want) and enter the calories. Or you can divide the walk and run minutes. I used the walk 4.0 mph for the walking minutes and used Run (jog) 5.2 for the running minutes. Those are the speeds I went. They have all different speeds listed just have to search exercise. I believe the first stage is 9 minutes of running and the rest were walking. Hope that helps.

mrsmorganray

I just finished week 1!! I feel great and ready for week 2! I downloaded the C25K app on my phone and it works wonders!! Good luck everyone!!

Troy67

Downloaded the app when I got home from work at midnight. Was too excited to wait until tomorrow so just did it at 1am. LOL I have never really ran or jogged except more than 25 years ago in PE. I have always had a problem with shin splints so I was a little apprehensive.
Only did 2.1 miles for W1D1, but no shin splints and my asthma only affected me for about the first 10 minutes. So considering I didn't have a heart attack, I am more than happy with the first effort. Have a great night/ morning!!

Troy

Troy, I saw your pictures and you are so inspiring!

Way to go on your W1D1! I'm glad to hear that your asthma wasnt a problem Keep it up! Keep moving!

Thanks, Sherri!

jennysmission

Jenny - thanks for starting this topic....

I have just got home from Week 1 Day 1 ..... can't ever imagine I will ever be able to run 5k.... I used to when I was a teenager but that was a looong time ago!

Looking forward to keeping up with everyone as I am reknown for never finishing anything I start.

Can anyone tell me how many calories you put in your exercise diary for this program?

Lisa

I use my HRM!!



Yall are inspiring me so much!!! So glad we have this group!!

kamoira23

tomorrow will be day two!! i'm excited that this group exists, and i'm excited about the prospect that i may one day be able to run for more than like 1 minute without wanting to stop!

ahsongbird

Can't wait for tomorrow , it will be W1 D3 for me , I'm going to try to push myself a little harder and go a bit faster in my walks and jogs but we'll see how that works with my lungs. I may have to repeat week 1 if my lungs are still not agreeing with this exercise tomorrow.

Smilee3233

Are you only suposed to do 3 per week? Can you do this every day and go up a level each day? How does this work?

ansonrinesmith

Did Week1 Day 1 Yesterday! Couldn't do all the "running" at the pace I wanted.
Day 2 tomorrow!!!
I'm wanting to get my 5K down to 30min (currently 43min) at the end of the program!

ansonrinesmith

Are you only suposed to do 3 per week? Can you do this every day and go up a level each day? How does this work?

You are suppose to do the 3 workouts per week. If you complete that week without issue, move to the next week.
Checkout c25k.com

1960lisa

If you are using a Hart Rate Monitor you can create a new exercise (call it whatever you want) and enter the calories. Or you can divide the walk and run minutes. I used the walk 4.0 mph for the walking minutes and used Run (jog) 5.2 for the running minutes. Those are the speeds I went. They have all different speeds listed just have to search exercise. I believe the first stage is 9 minutes of running and the rest were walking. Hope that helps.

Thanks Troy.... Hmmm ... I have a heart rate monitor sitting in a box.... have never got it out.... perhaps I need to try to figure it out.

PS - you have lost a very impressive amount of weight..... well done!

kstep88

Today was my first day. Hope it's okay to jump on in. I'm really excited to start running! Do we post daily, or when should we update our progress?

GoneBananas

I woke up at six to start W1D2 this morning, but it was too dark and rainy here in New York. Looks like day two is going to be pushed back til tomorrow, but I'll be cheering for everyone else who moves on today! Good Luck! I hope you're still not as achey as I am!

FAVOLOSOMII

YAY! I found it! I did well yesterday. Not perfect, but I'm glad I did it!

Faery7

Finished W1D2 last night and felt great. Did this after my 30 day shred. Hoping to see some great results!! This is my 2nd round of 30 day shred, but the first time doing C25K, I think coupling them together is going to be great!