c25k

lilgemforgets

Did my 1st 'run' of c25k today! Found it quite easy so ended up doing it for 1/2 hour instead of 20mins, hope thats ok!

nursenikki829

Great job! Do whatever feels right for you! I did a modified version of c25k and got the desired results anyway!

lilgemforgets

Thanks! Need all the advice i can get!

nickhuffman74

All that matters is you are doing it.

jenbehe

Great job!

melzenitram

awesome! i'm on week 2 day three tomorrow. can't wait C:
feel free to add me for motivation

jenlarz

I modify often on c25k. I have to do weeks over and sometimes i go longer than than plan. Other days I just jog til I can't anymore then walk then do some more jogging. Congrats on getting up and going on the plan!

purplegoboom

Sweet! My husband and I are starting week 5 today!

mbajrami

I'm on Week 6....Day 2 tomorrow. I've stuck to the program, except I run during part of the cool down just to push myself. I'm an overachiever.

Eleisabelle

The only reason I caution you not to continually exceed the goals is because they're set to help you avoid injury. When I first started C25K, I overdid it and ended up with a strained ankle that put me on the sidelines for a month. In the first two weeks or so it's probably not a problem, but after that be careful. Don't push just to push. The program is designed the way it is for a reason.

Typically, runners are encouraged to either increase speed or increase time in any given week, but not both, and not more than 10% compared to the previous week. This helps your muscles, tendons, and joints slowly get accustomed to their new activity.

And don't forget to take your rest days. They help ensure that your muscles have a chance to heal after a day of exertion beyond what you're used to.

Have fun with it--take your time and enjoy it!