c25k

melaniese

W4D1 is 2 X 3min intervals of running & 2 X5min intervals of running. I was a little scared with the 5 min runs, but I did ok.

kesseret

I am doing this again. Before I got sick in november I got to week 6 (it took me a few months, I was doing it outside). But I started again earlier this month and am on week 4 for the second week in a row. I redid week 4 because I am breaking in new shoes.

Fancy_Nancy2

Wasn't able to run today got a sick little girl to take care of hopeful i can run tomorrow but we will see.

melaniese

Morning! Just did W4D3. Added in 2 extra minutes of jogging. Went for 18 mins jog / 7 mins walk for 2.0 miles. I'm okay with 12.5min/mile for now.

kwardklinck

When I started C25K I was trying to do aerobics on the days I wasn't running but it made my knees hurt. Now I'm running 3 days a week and doing yoga after my run. Then I'm doing pilates and strength training for my arms 2 days a week. I just did my 1st day of week 3 yesterday and I was able to do it (2 times running 3 minutes straight). I was huffing and puffing by the end and felt like I needed a nap but I felt better after a hot bath and lunch. I'm hoping week 3 gets easier for me because week 4 is going to be tough. I'm just going to see how I do with this and do an extra day if I feel like I need it.

Fancy_Nancy2

way to go keep up the good work

Fancy_Nancy2

Yesterday i did week 3 day one didn't get thur the first 3 min. run but made it thur the 2nd one. Made it thur both 90 sec to. so i would say that is a good run. I was also my first time running on a treadmill and find it kinda wider to run on it even to walk on it.

Fancy_Nancy2

did week 3 day 2 I was able to run both 90 sec and both 3 min. and I feel wonderful about it. we will see how day 3 goes.
Nancy

kwardklinck

Starting week 4 today. A little nervous about it because it's the first time running more than walking. I did pretty well on week 3 the other day. I was able to run 3 minutes with no problem so I hope I can do this. More worried about week 5 to be honest. I couldn't do the work out dvds (aerobics) on my off days because my calves got really swollen and miserable. So now I do the c25k monday, wed, and friday. I do a yoga dvd the same day I run. Then on Tuesday and Thursday I do Pilates, pushups, and weights for my arms.

melaniese

Did W5D2 yesterday and added in another minute of jogging. So did 17 mins jogging & 8 mins walking for 2.0 miles. Tomorrow is D3....hopefully I do the full 20 mins running!

Noelle11hf

I ran for 20 whole minutes yesterday for the end of week 5! I'm not going to say I loved it, but I did it haha. How's everyone else doing?

Fancy_Nancy2

Noelle wow that is wonderful 20 mints to me that sound like ruining a small marathon even tho it isn't. I am starting week four and I am so nervous about it. week 2 and 3 has taken me longer then the 3 days they say it should. But I will not quite I am going to run my 5k in July somehow.

Noelle11hf

Good job, Nancy! You can totally do it by your July 5k. Keep it up!

Fancy_Nancy2

Well did my c25k today 1st time in a week due to being sick. Before I got sick I was going to start week 4 but today I did week 2. It went gr8 tuesday will do week 3 and see how that gose. Want to get back to week 4 A.S.A.P. My legs are just killing me tonight. Hope every one is doing in there c25k plase do tell.

Fancy_Nancy2

I did day one week 4 today and I made it thur all 4 runs I am a slow runner I usely fun at 3.5 but to day I did 3.1 but I care as long as I made it thur I can work on speed latter on.

How is every one doing let me know.

pixiestick

Just noticed this thread and wanted to add my encouragement: well done all of you! I started two years ago this July with the C25K program. It kicked my bum, but I stuck to it! Now I've done three half marathons and am training for my first marathon this July. Stick with the plan because it works!

Run on!

kwardklinck

Be careful not to work your legs too hard in addition to the running. I was getting some killer leg cramps when trying to do aerobics on my off days from running. My calves were rock hard and swollen. I work other muscle groups on the days I don't run.

Fancy_Nancy2

I usely do elliptical on my off days of running and yoga one day a week I also work my abs every other day to. Like I said before I don't care how slow I run I can work on speed latter or if a week takes longer I just want to run my first 5 k. As far as more well see about that after I get done with my 1 st one.

Noelle11hf

I ran my 5k on Saturday, and I was not dead at the end of it! It was really fun, and I already signed up for another one. The program definitely works. Anyone else getting close?

Fancy_Nancy2

Noelle way to go on your 5k was it easier then the last time you ran a 5k? When is your next 5k? Today I did week 4 day one and it went good made it threw all 3 5 mint runs Wednesday will be my 2 8 mint runs and we will see how it goes I am a little nervous.
How is every one doing?

Fancy_Nancy2

Okay I am nervous about today work out I have been doing the c25k program and well tomorrow is my first 20 min run and my first run where I don't have walking time during the run. Maybe I am making it out to be a much bigger deal in my
mind then it is. I just can't believe I am running for any amount of time never would have image that I could do this at all. Well talk with you all latter.

Fancy_Nancy2

I did it ran 20 min stright not the fastest started out with an incline but that didn't last and like I said it was slow only a 3.3 at the end. But I ran it.