Starting C25K

Seokie

Hi

So I started the C25K program week one this week. I'm 25 but overweight by about 100 lbs So running for me is a BIG challenge, even just running for that minute in week 1 is hard for me.

I've started it before but given up before I really got anywhere. A friend of mine said she'd do it with me because one of my goals for this year is to run a 5K

Well...she's completely flaked out and I don't want to give up on myself.

Is anyone out there starting week 1 too? Hopefully someone is starting as well, I could use the motivation and support with it

jennc37

i just started week 2 today! We can work on it together and motivate each other!

FatToFit12

Hi

So I started the C25K program week one this week. I'm 25 but overweight by about 100 lbs So running for me is a BIG challenge, even just running for that minute in week 1 is hard for me.

I've started it before but given up before I really got anywhere. A friend of mine said she'd do it with me because one of my goals for this year is to run a 5K

Well...she's completely flaked out and I don't want to give up on myself.

Is anyone out there starting week 1 too? Hopefully someone is starting as well, I could use the motivation and support with it

I'm starting week 2 today. I am also 25, and I too had trouble running for even 1minute. In the morning I would walk a mile then run as long as I could. In the evening I would do the c25k workout. I can now run for 5 min straight. Still not a lot but I'm proud. I'm planning on doing the same this week but try to increase my walking/running distance in the a.m.

You can add me if u want.....and good luck.

t21972

Hi I did the c25k just after Christmas and still running 5k at least 3 times a week.. I remember week 1 and it was soooo soooo hard. I had a little set back but stuck with it and lost 2 stone in 2 month aswell as diet. I was getting on towards 17 stone and an ex smoker just turned 41 years of age when I ended up in hospital with breathing difficulties. That's what made me deside to get out there and get fit. I now have so much more energy. If I have to go to the local shop or postoffice I now walk and feel better for it So stick with it this time. If I can any one can so best of luck and come back and tell us all when you have reached the 5k.

Seokie

Thanks guys! I would go hardcore on the elliptical for an hour and be fine but starting this program has me out of breath - kind of discouraging :-/

Seokie

Anyone else?

bcampbell54

I've completed this program, and I can say enough good things about it. Good luck, and enjoy!

yallcallmedeb

I just completed week 1. I'm not feeling at all confident that I will be able to get through my next interval, starting week 2 but I will give it my best shot. Even if I have to repeat weeks, I am still making progress. I just have to remember to keep the jogs to a very slow pace every time that I level up. I am finding that I am increasing my speed with each workout. We can do this! As for the breathing, my husband advised me to try singing as I run, like the military chants because it will help you to breathe correctly. Well, since I am running outside, I am not going to sing but I am lip syncing to my music and it really does help! Try it!

stefanieceleste0530

Thanks guys! I would go hardcore on the elliptical for an hour and be fine but starting this program has me out of breath - kind of discouraging :-/

I had the same problem - I could do elliptical (yes, hot sweaty and breathing hard) for an hour....but 60 seconds of running nearly killed me!! Since I broke my toe two months ago, the elliptical now kills my foot/leg after about 15 minutes....while walking is much easier (weird, I know).

Maybe I'll try C2K5 again...I got to week 4 before and then quit....I did *participate* in a 5k a year ago (won't say run because I did a run/walk thing to finish it) and i enjoyed it. Ok...I'm in....I'll start again this week! :bigsmile:

jackieatx

I'm going to start after I get my running shoes on Wednesday, I hate running and am very slow but ill totally help support and motivate you!

momeb1974

I am on week 2. I did this back in 2009 and ran a 5k in 35 minutes. It can work and week 1 SUCKS!

leshana1

Ive started it as well. And I know what you mean about just starting it and already being out of breath. Its challenging but it feels pretty awesome afterwards. I get so much energy from it!

hesn92

Hey. I'm going to start week 6 tomorrow. I love it so far. I am so surprised by myself and what I can do... I never thought I'd be able to run for 20 minutes straight but I did last week. Felt amazing.

AngieBil

Hi There!
I'm starting weeks 6 tomorrow. I've always wanted to run, but I could barely run 30 seconds without feeling like I wanted to die instead of running another 30 seconds. I'm now up to 9 minutes straight, 1 minute walk and another 9 minute run. I'm SO proud of myself. There is no magic to it, I just told myself that the least I could do was give this a try and give it my 110%. I'm hoping to run my first 5k next month and I'm now really excited about it (as opposed to terrified).
Good luck!!

Ladyvirgosdj

Today was my first day doing it on a treadmill and I have never jogged before in my life. It was challenging I must say and I jogged on 4.0 but I will get my speed up no doubt.. I'm determined... Good luck add me if u want to.

Seokie

You guys are so great

Question for those of you who are further - do you only do it 3x a week?

lizzzylou

When I started week 1 sucked, so don't give up on it! If you feel like you're not ready to move on repeat a week. I did week 1 for 3 weeks. Best of Luck! I hated running before this program and it really changed my views.

lizzzylou

You guys are so great

Question for those of you who are further - do you only do it 3x a week?

Yup, but sometimes I would do up to 5x for fun or if I felt I needed more "practice"

artickb22

I had started this before and ended up giving up due to not being able to get past week one. But then I learned....I can repeat week 1 however many times I need to, to get adjusted. Then When week 1 becomes not so hard move on to week to to challange myself. Keep repeating that. Yes, it may take longer to complete but it's not giving up that matters most of all. I'm walking my first 5K this sat am and plan to start C25K again next monday with the method above. I don't care if it takes me three weeks to conquer week 1 or anohter other "week", so long as I'm still doing it, i'm a winner in my book.

hesn92

You guys are so great

Question for those of you who are further - do you only do it 3x a week?

I do it whenever I can. If that means doing it 5x I week I do, or if I can only do it once that week I do that. I just do each workout one time each. So my "weeks" aren't really weeks.

TamaraHaase

I just started week 2 today. During week 1, the third day was the hardest for me! I really couldn't believe it, it was a struggle to make it the whole sixty seconds for the last few rounds. Because of that, I was dreading today. To prepare for it, I jogged in place after working out yesterday for ten minutes. I noticed I could do it because I wasn't pushing myself so hard, and yet I was still jogging. So today, my first day of week two, and it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be! I made it the entire way and wasn't dying near the end of the ninety seconds like I was last week after just sixty. Also, last week my heart rate monitor would start beeping indicating I was above my upper limit about fifteen seconds before my minute was up. Today it would go off just a couple seconds before I was done with each ninety seconds. My only issue is that today my calves are SORE! After I was done with C25K, I walked for an additional 20 minutes, then I drove for about twenty minutes. When I got out of the van, wow, I was hurting and still am! I know this means I should take tomorrow off, but I feel like I'm addicted.

terraskye

Hi

So I started the C25K program week one this week. I'm 25 but overweight by about 100 lbs So running for me is a BIG challenge, even just running for that minute in week 1 is hard for me.

I've started it before but given up before I really got anywhere. A friend of mine said she'd do it with me because one of my goals for this year is to run a 5K

Well...she's completely flaked out and I don't want to give up on myself.

Is anyone out there starting week 1 too? Hopefully someone is starting as well, I could use the motivation and support with it

I'm restarting week 1 tomorrow I have a 100lbs approximately to lose. I first did week 1 last week but it was not as well as I hoped so I'm hoping restarting will work. Running for the full minute is hard for me also but I did what I could and then tried to tack on extra jogs when coming home.

Feel free to add me if you'd like:)

Seokie

If anyone wants extra support for this - feel free to add me

kayjay91

I started Week 1 today! I love it! I have a history of running, but since graduating high school I have totally stopped exercising.. I'm back and ready to start running again! I did a little extra walking this morning, and I feel great. Though I know it'll get harder before it gets better, I'm hoping I'll have this refreshed and accomplished feeling after most days! =D

yallcallmedeb

I had read (somewhere....can't find it now!) that you should follow the program exactly as designed for best results. Now, if you are already a runner, I would think that wouldn't necessarily apply to you but for those of us who are truly couch potatoes, or have never run a mile in our lives, I think that it is good advice. Our muscles need the day of rest in between sessions in order to repair themselves. If we do too much, we risk injury and set-back.

I am doing extra walking sessions but I have been doing those for quite some time now. I also do workout videos and sometimes elliptical. I do not do any jogging or running other than to cross a street with a car coming during my walks or to keep up with my daughter going downhill on her bike! Both of those are very short distances.

Seokie

Thanks guys

DLB13

I did c25k last year, I wanted to run the race for life. It was the best thing. Yes I repeated a week if I needed to. But I got there.
You will to. Keep going, you'll get hooked.

Seokie

As soon as I'm done with work, I'm heading to the gym to knock out day 3 of week 1

rbcca19

I love this app! I'm on week 8 currently and I am able to run for 45 minutes straight. Week 8 is actually running for 25 minutes, but because of this app, I am able to go for longer.

I have not ever been a runner and wasn't even exercising before starting this app, so I am totally grateful for this app.

My advice would be to make sure you have a good pair of running shoes so you don't get injured. Go into a store and get fitted correctly because it makes all the difference. They will most likely run you around $100, but if you're serious about running it's worth the investment and it also helps keep you from injuries. Also, I recommend wearing clothing that is cotton free. It helps wick away the sweat and keep you dry. That may be for later down the line when you're running more than walking, but it's good to keep in mind eventually.

Have good music or a good audiobook. Those can help keep you distracted. A lot of my problem is mental. I think I can't do it. Tell yourself that you can, because you can. You can do hard things. I thought I was going to die in week 1. I honestly thought there was no way I could do it, let alone run. You can do this. You set your own pace, so don't feel like you have to be faster than anyone else. It's about you and what you want and you can do it.

Last week I did a 4 mile run. I am shocked I can even do it, honestly. Good luck and stick with it! It's so worth it, I promise.

Seokie

I love this app! I'm on week 8 currently and I am able to run for 45 minutes straight. Week 8 is actually running for 25 minutes, but because of this app, I am able to go for longer.

I have not ever been a runner and wasn't even exercising before starting this app, so I am totally grateful for this app.

My advice would be to make sure you have a good pair of running shoes so you don't get injured. Go into a store and get fitted correctly because it makes all the difference. They will most likely run you around $100, but if you're serious about running it's worth the investment and it also helps keep you from injuries. Also, I recommend wearing clothing that is cotton free. It helps wick away the sweat and keep you dry. That may be for later down the line when you're running more than walking, but it's good to keep in mind eventually.

Have good music or a good audiobook. Those can help keep you distracted. A lot of my problem is mental. I think I can't do it. Tell yourself that you can, because you can. You can do hard things. I thought I was going to die in week 1. I honestly thought there was no way I could do it, let alone run. You can do this. You set your own pace, so don't feel like you have to be faster than anyone else. It's about you and what you want and you can do it.

Last week I did a 4 mile run. I am shocked I can even do it, honestly. Good luck and stick with it! It's so worth it, I promise.

That is AMAZING! Congrats on your run!!! I do have an awesome playlist - 10 gb of inspiration just for working out

I finished my 3 sessions of week 1 today and I plan on doing one or two more this week before starting week 2 next sunday

I should look into getting good shoes - right now to watch $ I just picked some up at payless but as I start to run more, I'll DEF look into getting fitted properly.