C25K started January 10th

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  • littlemzkitty
    littlemzkitty Posts: 137 Member
    It took me a while, but I did week 2, day 1 tonight.

    30 mins
    Just over 2 miles

    It feels good to get running again after being sick last week.
  • umer76
    umer76 Posts: 1,272 Member
    Week 6 Day 3 Repeated

    Time - 33 mins
    Distance - 3.3Km
    Jogging - 18 min
    Jog distance - 2Km
  • GSAllumbaugh
    GSAllumbaugh Posts: 70 Member
    Week 3 - Day 1 - I actually 'ran' for 3 minutes, 2 times and 1 1/2 minutes, 2 times. I'm only going 3.7 on the treadmill - but this is the most I have run EVER! I'm slowing increasing my speed. I'm going to get there!!
  • littlemzkitty
    littlemzkitty Posts: 137 Member
    Way to go everyone!

    Week 2 day 2 yesterday - added and extra 10 minutes because of extra stress at work. It felt good to run it out rather than eat it like I normally would.

    40 minutes
    Alternated running 2 mins, walking 2 minutes
  • umer76
    umer76 Posts: 1,272 Member
    Week 3 - Day 1 - I actually 'ran' for 3 minutes, 2 times and 1 1/2 minutes, 2 times. I'm only going 3.7 on the treadmill - but this is the most I have run EVER! I'm slowing increasing my speed. I'm going to get there!!
    Great effort! This is what C25K is for. Keep doing it and in matter of days you will see you can actually RUN! I fel the same thing. I only started on 10th of Jan and doing 3 km jog. No matter how much I have to drag myself but I am doing it:happy:
  • umer76
    umer76 Posts: 1,272 Member
    Way to go everyone!

    Week 2 day 2 yesterday - added and extra 10 minutes because of extra stress at work. It felt good to run it out rather than eat it like I normally would.

    40 minutes
    Alternated running 2 mins, walking 2 minutes

    Running really refreshes you. Isnt it great feeling to run out the work stress!
  • umer76
    umer76 Posts: 1,272 Member
    Week 6 Day 3 Repeated

    Time - 33 mins
    Distance - 3.1Km
    Jogging - 15 min
    Jog distance - 1.75Km

    For some reason my graph is going down, not able to jog the distance that I wanted.
  • cubbie_girl
    cubbie_girl Posts: 99 Member
    Week 6 Day 3 Repeated

    Time - 33 mins
    Distance - 3.1Km
    Jogging - 15 min
    Jog distance - 1.75Km

    For some reason my graph is going down, not able to jog the distance that I wanted.

    I have those days too - sometimes I think it's due to not drinking enough water the day before, sometimes I just feel sluggish (probably from eating crappy that day or the day before) and sometimes I think my body is just telling me to do something else and take a break from running for a day or two. And sometimes I just slow my pace a smidge and make myself go longer not faster.

    Whatever the reason, I'm sure you'll overcome it and keep making awesome progress. You're doing great and I am inspired by your dedication.
  • umer76
    umer76 Posts: 1,272 Member
    Yesterday it was snowing and slippery. I have pain in both my knees due to that. I guess I will atleast not do jogging for next 3 days. This will allow some rest to my knees and plus the snowy weather will hopefully be over by then. It was quite difficult and I think breathing is also not easy in damp conditions. Too many issues:sad:
  • GSAllumbaugh
    GSAllumbaugh Posts: 70 Member
    I just signed up for my first 5k. It is April 7th - I have 69 days to get ready! I'm excited and scared to death!!
  • littlemzkitty
    littlemzkitty Posts: 137 Member
    I have a 5K on April 6th!

    I went for a 2 mile walk/run today. It wasn't an official C25K training, but I did alternate walking and running (as much as my puppy would allow). School started today, which means I get to work at 8 and get home from school at 10 pm, twice a week. The next 16 weeks are going to be rough.
  • GSAllumbaugh
    GSAllumbaugh Posts: 70 Member
    Week 4, Day 1 this morning. I'm only covering about 1.5 miles, but I know I'll get there as time goes on. "Running" for 5 minutes, 2 times is my all-time record! I think I can, I think I can, I think I can....
  • umer76
    umer76 Posts: 1,272 Member
    Week 6 Day 1

    Time - 33 mins
    Distance - 3.1Km
    Jogging - 12 min
    Jog distance - 1.4Km

    For some reason my graph is going down, not able to jog the distance that I wanted.
  • gnoccola
    gnoccola Posts: 186 Member
    Finally back to running.
    Week 3 day 2 repeated after a failed week 5 day 3. I just decided to go back since I haven't run in almost 2 months. Felt easy, but better start slow and move forward.
  • GSAllumbaugh
    GSAllumbaugh Posts: 70 Member
    Just finished week 4, day 3...I look ahead to week 5 and I'll be honest, it scares the hell out of me! I'm going to stick with it and if I have to repeat a week, that's okay! I still have my focus of my 5K on April 7th!
  • littlemzkitty
    littlemzkitty Posts: 137 Member
    I was able to squeeze in 30 minutes today. I think technically I'm on week 2 day 3. So .... slow and steady.
  • gnoccola
    gnoccola Posts: 186 Member
    Week 3 completef. I also threw in an extra run at the end.
    Ready for week 4.
  • umer76
    umer76 Posts: 1,272 Member
    Keep going you guys. I have to take rest from running as I am having pain in my knees. Advise from everyone is resting is the best policy. Otherwise I would love continue my running:ohwell:
  • gnoccola
    gnoccola Posts: 186 Member
    Week 4 day 1 done. Kind of hard doing the 6 minuts given that the longest in week 3 was only 2 minutes.
    But it is doable. Trying to do day 2 tomorrow.
  • GSAllumbaugh
    GSAllumbaugh Posts: 70 Member
    Today I 'ran' for 20 minutes. I never thought I would be able to do this. I know it's going to be different once I am able to get outside. We will see how week 6 goes....
  • littlemzkitty
    littlemzkitty Posts: 137 Member
    I'm not doing so well with my training. I've mostly been walking my dog, and he doesn't like to run, he wants to sniff trees. But I am determined to get to the gym at least three times this week to complete week 3.

    Thanks for this thread, because its giving me the motivation to keep going. And even if I have a bad week, I know I can get back up and start again.
  • umer76
    umer76 Posts: 1,272 Member
    Today I 'ran' for 20 minutes. I never thought I would be able to do this. I know it's going to be different once I am able to get outside. We will see how week 6 goes....

    It feels great to run longer than expected. I was the doing the same but now I have knee pain in both knees. I have been resting for 2 weeks now. I only went to the gym yesterday and used elliptical and it was not that bad. For now I will do C25k on the elliptical. I think it should be okay. If I run I will hurt the knees again.

    From my experience I would advise you, not to run more than 20 minutes. Keep it between 10-20 minutes atleast in this month. So when your legs get used to this much running then you can increase. What I did wrong was to starting running for 36 minutes and now facing the consequences.
  • umer76
    umer76 Posts: 1,272 Member
    I'm not doing so well with my training. I've mostly been walking my dog, and he doesn't like to run, he wants to sniff trees. But I am determined to get to the gym at least three times this week to complete week 3.

    Thanks for this thread, because its giving me the motivation to keep going. And even if I have a bad week, I know I can get back up and start again.

    Good, I will do the same and use elliptical in the gym. Keep trying and you will see how quickly you can jump from week 3 to week 6:)
  • littlemzkitty
    littlemzkitty Posts: 137 Member
    I made it!! Today I did week 4 day 1. I am technically only on week 3, but decided (thanks to encouragement) to bump it up a week and see if I can handle it - turns out, I could!!

    My goal is to get two more days of running in: Wednesday and Thursday
  • GSAllumbaugh
    GSAllumbaugh Posts: 70 Member
    Thanks for the advice!! I'll keep you all posted! The encouragement helps more than you know!!

    Today I 'ran' for 20 minutes. I never thought I would be able to do this. I know it's going to be different once I am able to get outside. We will see how week 6 goes....

    It feels great to run longer than expected. I was the doing the same but now I have knee pain in both knees. I have been resting for 2 weeks now. I only went to the gym yesterday and used elliptical and it was not that bad. For now I will do C25k on the elliptical. I think it should be okay. If I run I will hurt the knees again.

    From my experience I would advise you, not to run more than 20 minutes. Keep it between 10-20 minutes atleast in this month. So when your legs get used to this much running then you can increase. What I did wrong was to starting running for 36 minutes and now facing the consequences.
  • gnoccola
    gnoccola Posts: 186 Member
    Week 4 day 2 done.
  • umer76
    umer76 Posts: 1,272 Member
    Well done both of you! Looks like momentum is going your way, keep it up:)
  • Jamiew3kids
    Jamiew3kids Posts: 101 Member
    Hi I am new to the group and I am on week 5 day 2 today! It feels great to be running again. Feel free to add me for more support!
  • littlemzkitty
    littlemzkitty Posts: 137 Member
    Got in another day! Week 4, day 2. Might need new shoes, I had a bit of pain in my shins while running today.
  • gnoccola
    gnoccola Posts: 186 Member
    Week 5 day 1 completed. Walked 15 miles the same day. Today I gave it a rest, my legs are in pain. :)