C25K what was your starting weight? over 180?

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  • ThePhoenixRose
    ThePhoenixRose Posts: 1,978 Member
    My starting weight was 200+. I don't know exactly. It took me several months to accomplish it, as I'd had a stroke and been entirely paralyzed a few months before. But I did it. You can too. Promise.
  • KBrenOH
    KBrenOH Posts: 704 Member
    I started at around 220. I never did finish the program because I started jogging with a friend and just went with her from there on out.

    Just remember, you're out of shape, and you have to build your stamina up. When I first started, I was jogging at 4mph for the most part, and walking at 3.5mph.

    I was once told, if you can't carry on a conversation (or sing a song while your moving) then your pushing yourself too much.
  • aaeros
    aaeros Posts: 157
    Started at 275. I just finished week 3.
  • AliandTrev
    AliandTrev Posts: 194 Member
    When I tried it at first I was at 198 and I had a hard time making it through it. I did W1D1 3 times until I could make it all the way through the running segments. I stopped doing C25K and after losing 15 lbs and working out on the elliptical, zumba, biking when I started over it was much easier.

    Don't be afraid to do days over until you feel comfortable with it. The first day or two I ended up walking a couple of the running segments.
  • VenomousDuck
    VenomousDuck Posts: 206
    I was about 300 when I started. I can run a 5k now, not fast, but I can do it without stopping.
  • cleanandlean2012
    cleanandlean2012 Posts: 71 Member
    I have just started jogging (slowly!). Here's some stats:

    Start weight: 233lbs (5'3")
    Current weight: 211lbs

    I started running in May - 18 minutes per mile (pace)
    June (beginning) - 16:22 mins / mile
    June (end) - 15.24 mins / mile

    I then had a back problem (not caused by running)

    I went back to running on 12th Sept achieving 15:09 min/mile, finally my last job was on Monday and I ran 14:22 min/mile

    I run a 10k on Sunday 7th october.

    I jog/walk and still don't have huge stamina for running up hills. I started doing hill intervals for the first time last week - 30 seconds jog uphill and then slow jog back down - I repeated 15 times (I think) and was absolutely shattered!

    I think the aim is slow consistent jog/walk and you will find each day / week you improve. I used MapMyRun which has a GPS tracking so i know my pace, distance and time which is great for seeing those tiny improvements.

    Give it a go....it's awesome!
  • chunkiedunker
    chunkiedunker Posts: 144 Member
    I started at around 325. i set my pace slow. i have completed week 2 but have been on the sidelines due to a foot injury. i did run my very first 5k almost 2 weeks ago. finished 1st place male in my age range. all i did was set my c25k app up and ran that until it stopped, then recorded my time on my watch. finished in 40 minutes 6 seconds. i had scheduled what i thought was another 5k for the day after. it turned out to be a walk that was only a mile. i decided to run a 5k myself that day thru a beach sand track. it kicked my butt. i finished 10 minutes longer and walked away with a sore foot that hurts when i walk.

    cant wait for it to heal up so i can get back out there.
  • TammySchumacher
    TammySchumacher Posts: 12 Member
    I started C25K THE DAY I weighed in at 199 (I'll be damned if I'm going to weigh 200 I told myself!)... It took me 12 weeks to complete the 9 week program, during that time I cut out ALL pop, limited alcohol, watched my starches and sugar intake... but no calorie counting. When I finished I weighed in at 174. I continued running for 2 more months, and was down to 170 then plateaued... I also slacked of on what I ate, and my runs went down in frequency. I'm now back at it again and did the C25K program TWO more times and have more girlfriends to run with... I'm down to 162 and am 17lbs from my goal!
  • TammySchumacher
    TammySchumacher Posts: 12 Member
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  • TammySchumacher
    TammySchumacher Posts: 12 Member
    QUOTE:

    [How do you do the interval aspect of it? I always wanted to try it, but how am i to know when its been sixty second or a minute and a half?


    There are free apps that let you know when to run and when to walk ]

    if you have a smart phone or an ipod, you can install the app called "runfast" (there are several other app out there that do the audio cues for C25K)... and they are simply audio cues that will pause your music for just a few seconds, to tell you to run for one minute... then your music starts.. she'll let you know when you have 30 seconds left of running, or 10 seconds left in your walk break... I LOVE this app! Have done it 3 times. She's positive, and gives you the audio cues right when you need them (when things get tough) without being overly excited an annoying.
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  • elperrogigante
    elperrogigante Posts: 17
    I started it several years ago (before getting married, kids, and gaining it all back and starting all over again) at about 245. Started running again this year at about 240 but didn't follow C25K. I can now run a 5k at a 9.5 minute per mile pace. I rule.
  • iWaffle
    iWaffle Posts: 2,208 Member
    Started? I hope I never get down to 180. Weighing in at 210 and I can run 4 miles non-stop at a 9:30 pace. Going to try to do another 4 tomorrow morning closer to 9:00 pace. Wish me luck.
  • ipsamet
    ipsamet Posts: 436 Member
    I started at around 200 pounds. Since starting, I have done two 5ks, two triathlons and I have my first 10k in less than two weeks. I'm still 198 pounds now! My suggestion if you are having trouble breathing: slow down a bit. I got to a point where I felt like I wasn't going to run any further - it was around 10 minutes, and just slowing down my run a tad has mad a HUGE difference. I'm not a fast runner, but I have increased the distance that I can run by a large amount and that means a lot more to me. The speed can come later! Good luck and have fun :)

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