Looking for c25k friends :)

mrshoneybear1014

Hi all - I started c25k about 4 weeks ago. This week I am about to redo week 3. I did week 1 twice, week 2 once and am on my second round of week 3. I am quite overweight (135lbs till goal) and would love to see others on my friends list giving this c25k thing a good try

sammywil

Ive just finiswhed week 3 - starting wk 4 tomorro.

This is my 2nd attempt! I gave up cos i freaked myself out looking forward last time (about 3 months ago). I am now another 20 lbs down from then & think I can crack it this time.

I think you jsut have to go at your own pace, if u need to do weeks again, then so be it.

Good luck! Im sure you will achieve your goal

rrrbecca11

I am doing the program. Did week 1, hurt my ankle on the 2d day, kept going through the middle of week 2...then had to take time off to try to heal it up...just tried today to restart week one and made it through the 1st jogging interval - could have made it the whole way, though there was pain, it was mild - but decided not to take the chance. So its back to walking while I finish healing. It's hardly even painful, doesn't bother me to walk at all, isn't swollen or anything. But I keep remembering my son last year; he thought he had shin splints and kept trying to run through them and turned out it was a stress fracture and he had to wear that boot for 6 weeks! So I'm trying to be patient.


Sorry to ramble on, but yeah. I love the program. I'm not overweight but haven't run in years. GOING TO run some 5 k's this summer!!

Becca

jrodx2

I'm starting this week and really looking forward to it! Running my first 5k in September so I want to give enough time to be ready Feel free to friend me and we can all motivate each other, We can do this!!!!


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princeza9

I'm dong Week 4 Day 3 today! I'm doing it because I like the feel of running, plus I want to play soccer again!

And the Zombie 5K does look really interesting...

jella74

I'm starting W2 D1 today! Yesterday I walked my 1st 5k! So now my new goal is to RUN my 1st 5k on July 4th! Good Luck!!

Claire594

Add me if u like.

I completed week one this week but it didn't get any easier by the third run so I'm a bit worried about starting week two next week as I don't think I could run for 90 secs yet. I'm toying with the idea of redoing week 1 before I move on but haven't decided.

Would love some fellow c25kers for motivation.

Nopedotjpeg

My friend and I are doing it together. I extended the program to 12 weeks though since we have that much time until the 5Ks we're thinking of doing. On week 5 right now.

jella74

Claire - You CAN repeat the weeks, there's no strict rule that you can't! I have stayed on week 1 for 2 or 3 weeks before moving on to week 2. And I plan on repeating a week if i need to before I move on to the next.

sexyminxinthemaking

ive started week 2 yesterday i find it quite a challenge but have been running it in my garden so far, im planning on moving outside with it on week 3
feel free to add me

KeriA

I did C25K this summer in terms of time but now I am working on distance and speed. Best wishes with the program. I had a great support group when I did it and many are still friends.

AmyRhubarb

I just finished week 8 and ran just over 3 miles yesterday! :bigsmile: This program is awesome!

I plan to keep running this distance and am entering a 5k fun run at the end of May (that's the soonest local 5k I could find!).

My advice - get good shoes, go slow, and keep at it. Don't let the next run or any of the future runs scare you or keep you from moving forward because you don't think you can do it yet. I was nervous too - I've never been a runner - but I gave each new week and new challenge a shot, knowing that if I really couldn't do it, I'd repeat a day or a week as needed - no shame in that. But I surprised myself and managed to complete each new challenge! Some days were better than others, some days were harder than others, I think that's just part of running or any exercise program - you have stronger days and weaker days. No big deal, just do your best.

I'm excited to have completed the program and feel very accomplished. Good luck - you can do it!

steph1278

I just finished week 2 yesterday and am loving it. Never thought that I would be able to run especially at my current weight, but have been pleasantly surprised at what I am capable of.

luvnthenewme

I will be starting the program in 2 or 3 weeks. My first 5k is on June 15!! It would be great to have more friends who are doing this too!

sullyboo

I've been thinking of trying it !! I say thinking as I did do a 5k a couple of years ago but find running Sooo tough - i would go do far as to say I hate running .... But on balance I think it's something I should re visit and try it again !! C25k sounds ideal ...... But the actual running bit gives me the shudders !!

summerlancaster

I just started yesterday! I figure I'll have to repeat some weeks, but I am determined. I have around 80 lbs yet to lose. Feel free to add me!

lizzardsm

I just finished week 4 yesterday! Week 5 is looking super daunting! I'm running the Rugged Maniac in June so I want to over train for it. The Zombie 5k looks insanely fun!!

wally1uk

Just starting Week 4 tomorrow!! Please feel free to add me

mrshoneybear1014

I just finished week 8 and ran just over 3 miles yesterday! :bigsmile: This program is awesome!

I plan to keep running this distance and am entering a 5k fun run at the end of May (that's the soonest local 5k I could find!).

My advice - get good shoes, go slow, and keep at it. Don't let the next run or any of the future runs scare you or keep you from moving forward because you don't think you can do it yet. I was nervous too - I've never been a runner - but I gave each new week and new challenge a shot, knowing that if I really couldn't do it, I'd repeat a day or a week as needed - no shame in that. But I surprised myself and managed to complete each new challenge! Some days were better than others, some days were harder than others, I think that's just part of running or any exercise program - you have stronger days and weaker days. No big deal, just do your best.

I'm excited to have completed the program and feel very accomplished. Good luck - you can do it!

Thank you that is really inspiring I bought new shoes so I am good with that - I have never been a runner but I am scared but I am willing to repeat weeks until I have complete! Thanks for sharing

mrshoneybear1014

Thank you all for the motivation and support - and thanks to those that added me/added them - we can do this!!!!!!!!!!

hesn92

Hi! I'm supposed to be on week 2 but I haven't even started it yet. I was stupid and decided to do a jillian michaels workouts a couple days ago (No More Trouble Zones) and I can't even walk, bend over or sit down without pain so I definitely wasn't going to try jogging! lol. My legs are all better now and I want to head out for a run but it's sooo hot today... and my son isn't cooperating (I want to take him with me on his bike) so I think I'm going to attempt waking up early tomorrow morning before he wakes up and going then instead. I'm sooo excited to finish the program! I want to be a runner so bad!

sarscott

I just finished week 8 and ran just over 3 miles yesterday! :bigsmile: This program is awesome!

I plan to keep running this distance and am entering a 5k fun run at the end of May (that's the soonest local 5k I could find!).

My advice - get good shoes, go slow, and keep at it. Don't let the next run or any of the future runs scare you or keep you from moving forward because you don't think you can do it yet. I was nervous too - I've never been a runner - but I gave each new week and new challenge a shot, knowing that if I really couldn't do it, I'd repeat a day or a week as needed - no shame in that. But I surprised myself and managed to complete each new challenge! Some days were better than others, some days were harder than others, I think that's just part of running or any exercise program - you have stronger days and weaker days. No big deal, just do your best.

I'm excited to have completed the program and feel very accomplished. Good luck - you can do it!

^^Great advice & encouragement!

shesgotaplan

This is Week 1 for me (will be Day 2 tomorrow) as well, so fellow C25K'ers feel free to send me a friend request. :-) I'd like to be able to run a 5k this summer so I can use all the help I can get.

alliesun53

Feel free to add me!! Im up to week 6, day 1 tomorrow. Trust the program...IT WORKS!!! I started out barely making the 1 minute intervals...and Friday did the 20 minute run no problem!!

lifeisahighway

I did week 5 day 3 yesterday (yayyyyyy!) And now am moving on to week 6. I'm so excited because this program works so well. Feel freee to add me!

kiranicsmom

I completed the program 2 years ago and successfully ran eight 5Ks that year. I restarted last week and today did W4D1. I plan to get back to running and log some miles this year! I love and believe in the program! Feel free to friend me! I will be running at least twice a week from here on out!

ishallnotwant

Starting week 4 tomorrow and I love new friends! :flowerforyou:

darbylicious

I just signed up for a 5K on May 19th! Problem is, I'm only on Week 1 of C25K. I have never considered myself a runner, but I WANT to do this. Hope I can at least finish!

mlwood428

I just started the C25K today. I'm not really a runner, but I want to become one. I did my first day today and it went pretty well! Feel free to add me! We can do this

lenatuck

I'm in my 3rd week this week! (would be 4th but i got sick) i'm enjoying it heaps! Feel free to add me if you want!

jenniejoy07

I'm starting week 3 on Wednesday. Feel free to add me!