Can I do C25K AND my normal treadmill workouts?

coolraul07

I'm thinking about starting C25K on treadmill next week. At 1st glance, I noticed that the total length of the workouts are relatively short, especially in the early week. My question is can I do the C25K workout and then follow-up with my standard t-mill workout, or will combining the two screw up my progression from a walker to a jogger/runner? I don't know if the following matters, but here's my t-mill workout parameters:
• All walk, no jog/run
• 60-100 min (900-1500 cals burned)
• Warm-up/down: 3-10m total, depending on specific routine
• Minimum speed 3.0mph @ 10% incline (15% incline intervals for 20-40% of workout time)
• Just recently added intervals of 3.5mph @ 8-10% incline and 4.0mph @ 6-8% incline
• Most of workout spent at 75-85% MHR
• Main motivation: cardio and max cal burn
• Exercise cal eaten back: 0-50%
• I plan to start "Beginning Strength" training in the next month or so

coolraul07

*bump*

bostonwolf

Raul,

When I first did C25K I did it mostly outside, but I'd walk for about a half hour before and after the C25K workout. I was unemployed, so time was not a factor and I wanted that extra hour of calorie burn.

So no, I don't think it will mess you up at all. And if you get into the program and feel like it is, you can always cut back for a week to let your body recover than pick it up again.

coolraul07

final *bump*... hoping to lure in some insomniacs like myself...

TighteningStrings

I don't think doing the C25K in conjunction with your usual walking routine will affect the results at all. I have started the program before and done it with a standard walking program and have progressed fine (I stopped due to illness). When I start back up I'll be doing it with a swimming program.

M_lifts

I dont think it will mess with your other workouts. It is recommended for a beginner doing c25k to not run for more than 3 times a week to prevent injury. You could mix it up a bit? maybe do some cycling? or rowing? c25k is a great programme, i started back in may 2011 and have not looked back! i run my first 10 mile in 2 weeks! good luck.

EvgeniZyntx

Yes, your current treadmill workout is walking. You can keep it as you start the c25k without an issue other than time.
Have fun.

coolraul07

Thanks all for your answers! :drinker:
This is the first post I've ever received unanimous feedback. Sounds like I've run out of excuses! j/k :laugh: