C25K

MattN1972

I finished week 1, day 1 today. Looking to see if anyone else started today.

MattN1972

Finished week 1, day 2.

Anyone else on their first week of the C25K?

Wolverine13ft

week 5 day 2

Nikipowpez

I just started. Yesterday was my week 1 day 1. Week 1 day 2 is in the morning.

rapat

Just did week 5, day 1.
I did make a change between weeks 3 and 4 -- Originally, weeks 1-3 I was trying to consistently go faster each workout as it was essentially interval training -- Then in week 4 (which had 3,5,3,5 min runs) I couldn't handle it so I slowed down and now think I'll just keep my pace the same for the remainder (5.5mph, 3% incline).

I'm also thinking of maybe dropping day 3 from every week and just doing the week 1 or 2 program instead that day -- focusing on increasing speed.
So 2 days of sustained medium intensity, 1 day of interval high/low intensity as I enjoy the intervals more and I think having both types of workouts would be a good thing for fat loss

mmddwechanged

I'm doing week 7

eudemonia

i'm restarting on week 1, hoping to do day 2 tmrw (or today i guess, since it's after midnight)

gnoccola

Week 5 day 2. I will have to repeat it tho. It was too intense. I might spend 2 weeks on week 5.

ThisChikNik

I just started today... Week 1 day 1... Is it best to run every other day with the couch25k?

Cassierocksalot

I have Week 2 Day 3 tomorrow.

I really recommend doing this every other day with strength training on the off days. Personally, it helps my hips and calves rest in between torture :laugh:

kblpn

I am on my first week as well, but I wanted to run 6 days a week so I do each day twice before moving on, and every day I go up in my run speed by .1. I am loving it so far. Today I will be doing week one day 2 for the second time. I started Monday.

sonamon

Week one, day two. So far so good Going to do a 5k foamfest in March. I have never been a runner but I am enjoying it so far!

Schmelvie

I'm doing week 7

Me too. It kinda feels strange to be able to run for 25 minutes straight now. Especially given the fact that week 1 was hard for me when I started. It really is a good program.

AllonsYtotheTardis

Doing week 5 for the second time (I repeat weeks).

AllonsYtotheTardis

I just started today... Week 1 day 1... Is it best to run every other day with the couch25k?

Yes - it really is best to have a non-running day in between C25K days, especially if you are completely new to running. I walk on my non-running days (some people swim, or bike, etc). Something that doesn't use the leg muscles in the same way as running. This will give your muscles some time to recover before the next run.

I also take one day complete rest each week. I run my strongest on the day after that full-rest day.

rose313

I just started today... Week 1 day 1... Is it best to run every other day with the couch25k?

Every other day or 3x/week, to give your body a rest between runs. I personally do other non-running exercises on my off days.

ChapinaGrande

I just finished a modified week 1. I've been briskly walking 3-4 minutes instead of 90 seconds between jogging. I hope next week I'll be up to a regular week 1.

pandoraw

I am doing week 1 day 2 in a few minutes. I hope it is easier than day 1 as it was very hard for me. I have never run in my life before so this should be interesting.

MattN1972

I finished week 2 day 3 today and felt good. Going to move onto week three. It feel good to be back.