Starting C25K on Monday (17th Oct)... want to join me?

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  • gentsevetzak
    gentsevetzak Posts: 147 Member
    Don't give up wibbly, it gets easier after a while, also strecthing is very very very important, you can find good strectching exercises on youtube.
  • jenniferhe
    jenniferhe Posts: 52 Member
    OK - so no C25K this week :-( Think I will have to start W2 on Monday so I will be a week behind where I wanted to be.

    Were you able to restart this week? How's it going? Mine have been ok. I'm switching from running out side to inside and repeating week 4. The reason being a treadmill helps me pace better than I can pace my self out side so I think I actually run faster or at least at a more consistent speed then when i am on the treadmill. Still learning how to do that on my own :)

    Other than that It's going pretty good. I start on the longer run's next week which should be interesting. As for tips, I would say don't be afraid to repeat a week if it was hard and you think you need to. I think the first time I did this program it took me 14 weeks instead of 9 because I did repeat a few. Make sure to listen to your body as you run so as not to over do it but push your self. Stretching afterwards is a must or muscles can cramp up really bad especially if they are not use to this kind of work. Stay hydrated be fore and after also helps. I think those are all the tips I can think of. Feel free to ask questions and I will help if I can. :) Hope all is going well for you!
  • Juliealittle
    Juliealittle Posts: 22 Member
    Well, did the 3rd day of W2 and actually ran/walked more than was called for. I don't run real fast, so I wanted to finish 3.1 miles and had to go a total of 43 minutes instead of just the 30 minute program. My running portions today were at 6.0 mph which is a lot faster than normal for me. It kicked my butt, but it felt good afterwards!
  • MrsWibbly
    MrsWibbly Posts: 415 Member
    Almost back at it...

    Did W2D1 on Tuesday and no shin splints at all so thats great. Supposed to be doing day 2 today but its raining and miserable outside and I am having trouble motivating myself. I ordered a new running jacket a couple of weeks ago and just found that the company 'lost' my order. So now I have to find it somewhere else. In the meantime that means if I run in my coat its like having a sauna!

    Going to give it an hour to see if the weather breaks - this is the UK afterall - the weather changes every hour!
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