Starting tomorrow...
freew67
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Title pretty much says it all. I've been walking 7-8 months and now just getting into jogging. Ive been told even though I have jogged on and off for the past month I still should do C25K to get my body warmed up to the idea of jogging. Any advice or suggestions before I start?
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Make sure you've been fitted for good running shoes, it will make a big difference. I agree that C25K is a great program to transition from walking into jogging. You will do great!0
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Last week new pair of NB purchased and few miles already on them from walking. Will report back in if Im still alive afterwards.0
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C25K week 1 day 1 fairly easy. I even did it on a rolling hill area in a local park. Should I finish week 1 off or just skip to week 2?0
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Week 1, for most people, is not ultra-challenging... If you follow the program exactly as laid out, you will get the best results. If you are impatient because it's too easy for you, then sure skip ahead a week but don't be afraid to extend a week if you suddenly find it challenging.0
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Gotcha, thanks.0
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C25K Week 1 Day 2 done! Still fairly easy but now a blister on my left heel. BOOO!!!0
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C25K Week 1 Day 3 done. Still easy... on to Week 2 if it doesnt rain on Wed.0
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C25K Week 2 Day 1, still on the easy side. Had strong winds trying to know me over when jogging north. Joggins south was on record pace!0
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I'm right on your heels (W1D2)... really good to read your posts to know what I've got in store!0
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As long as I remember I plan on posting. My goal for each week is to do each session a different place. That way while the sessions are the same, at least the terrain wont be. Mon I did my neighborhood and today I went to a local high school track. Fri it might rain here so no idea. Might have to do C25K stationary bike edition.
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W2D2 still easy. What made it that much easier was that it was only 63 deg with a nice breeze. I also can tell its getting a tic easier because my cals burned during these sessions are getting a little bit less each time. Granted it could be a number of other things, but thats the story Im sticking with. Couldnt believe when it chimed I was finished. Which tbh, is a great feeling.
The other bonus, its nice to see the scale keep going in the right direction.0 -
Glad you're enjoying C25K - I did it last summer and it is ACE - it has literally changed my life!0
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W2D3 while pushing my 2 kids in a double stroller, still easy. See how next week goes. Should hopefully get my new stability shoes tomorrow. If shoes feel fine, Im thinking of doing a 5k on July 4th.
Side bonus, scored an elliptical for $10 at a garage sale.... $10!!! Works... all I care.0 -
W3D1 while pushing my kids, still easy. Almost seemed like it was less running then W2D3. Still waiting on my shoes but love my new $10 elliptical.0
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W3D2 done while pushing my 2 boys. Wait and see what week 4 brings next week.0
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W3D3 done. TBH I heard ding, and just started to jog. 3.1 miles and about 48 mins later I stopped. When I started I could have done the last week without any issues. Im 3 weeks in and Im only a little bit sore when I add more miles to the session. I think I just had a head start with the amount of walking I was doing. I would love to start and finish this, but I dont see me gaining anything from it if I want to improve.0
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Today I set a new PR with 2 miles in 29:14. I think it might have been in the high 28's but Map My Run messed up the start of my first mile. I feel I had an early graduation from C25K due to prior credits from another school. 0
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