C25k or Ease into 5k?

mwilke

I am doing C25K and liking it - up to week 5 - just finished day 2 of week 5 - but freaking out about day 3 where you have to run 20 minutes - so far the longest interval has been 8 minutes - it seems like a massive jump - any tips?

Just did that run yesterday... One foot in front of the other. Positive self talk. It's a mental thing more than physical. I have even completed the program already- but quit running for 6 months. Had to start all over from square one. It's not any easier the second time around. It's still mind over matter! If you don't mind- it doesn't matter

mwilke

Am I too old and overweight to start this? I'm 53 & 240 lbs?

No, you are not too old. Remember to listen to your body though. Follow the plan and take the rest days to avoid injury. In my opinion, you are never too old for anything!

nolongerXXL

I am doing C25K and liking it - up to week 5 - just finished day 2 of week 5 - but freaking out about day 3 where you have to run 20 minutes - so far the longest interval has been 8 minutes - it seems like a massive jump - any tips?

That one had me worried too! It does seem like a big jump, but it's not as scary as you think! In some ways it was almost easier because without the walking break in between runs, I didn't lose that rhythm, you know? Don't be afraid to go slow, or to slow down during the 20 minutes if you need to.

You can do it!

Absolutely ^^this. I always find the first 10 mins running the hardest (ok maybe the last 10 mins of a long run too!) but once your legs and muscles have got into a rhythym, it's actually pretty easy to keep the momentum going.

Legs and muscles are not the problem. It's the breathing. My lungs can't handle it!

Slow your pace! If you can't breathe/breathing hard during the run parts slow down. You are running too fast for your conditioning.

SaraBrown12

I have completed c25k. They all essentially do the same thing. Don't be afraid to repeat weeks when needed. If you dont master the current week your doing then try to move on you will put yourself off.

itsjustdawn

Yes it's the same thing. During an app update last year the name changed, as did the program itself... but slightly.

kaylurzz

C25K is the only thing I've used. It's me second time around using the program. I even moved onto 5k to 10k after finishing it the first time, but I hurt my knee and decided to start over when I was healed.

collinmacmillan1

get running is a fantastic application built off the couch to 5k principle. worked wonders for my girlfriend and i.

MzManiak

I am doing C25K and liking it - up to week 5 - just finished day 2 of week 5 - but freaking out about day 3 where you have to run 20 minutes - so far the longest interval has been 8 minutes - it seems like a massive jump - any tips?

All it's doing is taking out the short rest. If you can run 8 minutes twice... you can run 20, right? If not, run as long as you can, then walk. And repeat. Try running a little longer the next time. And keep in mind that week 6 goes back down to 5 and 8 minutes. You can do this!