Looking for C25K Buddies

shaneewilliams51

I'm currently doing c210k which is basically the same thing but more weeks. My C25k app stopped working for some reason. Right now I'm doing it on a treadmill because I absolutely hate running in the cold. I do it every other day because I'm afraid of hurting my knees.

kae_blah

I am using a treadmill and have the walking times written in a notebook.

I am on Week 5 now and am working to complete the programme as written rather than repeating weeks otherwise I know I will cheat myself rather than push myself.

romyhorse

I just started c25k on Sunday. I'm using the NHS podcasts on my MP3 player, first day was okay but today it's cold, snowy and frosty so will only be going out if the footpaths are clear. I take my dog with me and kill two birds with one stone. Feel free to add me.

Liss416

Just found this thread! Tomorrow I will do week 6 day 3. My goal is to run a half by June. I started P90X yesterday and plan to do both programs. Currently running on a treadmill due to weather, but definitely prefer running outdoors. I'm a former runner, but injuries and children (I have 4 boys) have prevented me from doing anything on a consistent basis the past couple of years.

slimdowntoneup

Took a few too many days rest, oops, but did W2D1 today, went surprisingly well, I'm really enjoying this so far, more than I thought I ever would

kae_blah

I have stumbled at week 5 day 3. I only ran for 15 minutes, then after a couple of minute break ran for another 2 minutes.

I will continue with week 6 next week and am trying not to be discouraged.

The distance moved and calories burned still show a lot of progress, and until today the longest I had run on a treadmill straight was 8 minutes so 15 minutes is still good.

Do I sound convinced yet?

kniga025

I just finished Week 3 Day 3. I'm probably going to repeat Week 3, since it was a crazy struggle for me.

howebrook

How is everyone doing? I have finished week 3 day 2. I skipped a few workouts for other things (like zumba etc) so I was behind. Some runs are definitely harder than others -- like the day I picked the wrong trail and ended up facing a very steep hill just as a jog interval hit. Yesterday was a great run though it really felt like it was really working and even added time because I wasn't ready to be done at the end of the 30 mins.

sclarktiw

Six months ago if you asked me to run a 5k I would still be laughing now.

After dropping about 45 lbs, I know think differently.

I recently downloaded My C25K to my Iphone and am now I week 2.

I am hoping to run this summer.

Please add me if you want...

reese3592

Hi. I started the C25K program last week. Start on week 2 tomorrow. It's definitely been a new experience because I've never been much of a runner. After experiencing this first week, I am anxious to see how I do with the rest of the program. Could use some encouragement as well. I'm looking forward to running my first ever 5K in the Torch Run in May. Add me if you like.

emzilee

I'll be doing week 3, day 1 tomorrow morning - even the idea of 3 minutes straight seems daunting to me!

AllonsYtotheTardis

I'm in week 8. I repeat weeks until i feel ready to move on, so it's taking me longer than the 9 weeks of the program. But I'm getting there!

Add me if you like.

CAS317

Funny you posted this...I was at the gym a few hours ago and downloaded the app AGAIN!!! For some reason life got in the way the last time I tried to do it. Anybody feel free to add me:)

marcykellar

I'm doing C2K. I do week 2 workout 3 tomorrow. Feel free to add me.

happyhubbard

I am on week 5 day 2. I am staying there for a few more days before I move up to the big jump that day 3 has in store. I might even close that time gap myself before moving on. I signed up for my first 5K which is in March. My New Year's resolution is to become a runner. So far, so good and I HATED running before this! 30 seconds and I was DONE. I am now running 8 minutes straight and very proud of myself! Go us!!

kmoore02

I've done the C25k and the C210k and currently working on a half marathon. I started running last April when I was around 315lbs! I ran my first 5k at 300lbs and finished in 41 minutes and I was on about week 5 of C25k.

I've learned a lot about running and how not to get injured or suffer shin splints, knee pain, dead legs etc. I don't mind sharing what I've learned and what not to do.

I will say, don't be so quick to buy "special" running shoes until you've learned a little about running. Most of what you experience running isn't the shoes but your technique, yes your technique. There is a right and wrong way to run and speed should not be your focus in the beginning.

There is also some things you need to know about running and weight loss. When building your leg muscles up for running or when running to fast (reaching maximum heart rate) you can stunt weight loss without proper nutrition. You don't want to run in at a aerobic heart rate but a fat burning heart rate. C25k is an excellent program to get you going and address these issues without giving you the details and the why's.

If you want to add me or pick my brain, go right ahead!

lynn_hickey

Hey all!! I just finished week 3 today, and last night I signed myself up for my first 5k in April which I am really looking forward to!! Feel free to add me too, it's nice to have people with the same goals for motivation

emzilee

W3D1 down It wasn't too much of a struggle either and I've sped up my running pace from when I started too.

I ran at 4.9-5mph and walked at 3.7-3.8mph and did an extra 90 second run before my cooldown walk.

vkmoorthy

Planning to start C25K tomorrow. I have never run in my life. I can walk but cannot run am hopping I will be able to transition to being a runner using this program. I am going to start on a treadmill.

Good luck to everyone.

ksuh999

Since there are alot of C25K veterans on the thread, which programs or apps do you recommend? I'm using one called The 5K Runner program. I used the C25K Free by Zen Labs, but there were so many ads, etc., I deleted it. Thanks!

One very nice thing about the Zen labs one: It gives you GC codes (amazon.ca for me) after you do some of the days. I've made $3 from it so far.

libertygirlfla

Yay, I'm doing a 5k at the end of March (24th?) as well. I've done c25k before so I'll join in with you. I'm up to 1.62 miles already...what week do you think I should skip to that will be at about that level?

ksuh999

Yay, I'm doing a 5k at the end of March (24th?) as well. I've done c25k before so I'll join in with you. I'm up to 1.62 miles already...what week do you think I should skip to that will be at about that level?

Somewhere in week 5. Day 2 is 1.5 miles and day 3 is 2 miles.

vkmoorthy

Started today W1D1.

Hjbaker

Today I will be doing W1D2... how awesome are we

Shweet_heart

Today I did Week 2, Day 3. Getting nervous about Week 3, though. 3 minutes sounds like A LONG time!

Edit: I'm always looking for friends, so if anyone wants to do this journey together, I'm happy to be part of it!

bostonwolf

Join the group....plenty of folks there doing it and in various states of completion (I finish week 4 next week)

chelseybennett1

I started week 2 on Monday. I had to repeat week 1till I could finish the workout. I had a hard time doing it outside for some reason so now I'm doing it on the treadmill. You can add me if you like.