C25K everyone welcome, just starting or in the middle

justann

I'm doing W5D1 tomorrow and freaked out to do it! Actually more freaked for D3! I run on Tues, Fri, Sun and do all my running outside. I love this program...well so far anyways!

I was so nervous about Week 5 Day 3 too. I actually repeated Day 2 a couple times just so I wouldn't have to do the 20 min run. This morning I pushed myself to attempt it and just kept telling myself I will just keep going as long as I can but at least run for 10 full minutes. Guess what? I hit the 10 min mark and kept right on going. I completed all 20 minutes! I didn't make it the full 2 miles during that time but I am sure proud of the 1.75 miles I did run. :happy: You will be able to do it too!!!

robin52077

Oh No!!!!

I screwed up and didn't do any for 9 days. I was walking outside, using my elliptical and bike, and doing some Jillian Michaels DVDs, so I have exercised every day...but I haven't RAN in 9 days..

do I have to start from the beginning?!?!?!?

Try starting over with whatever week you were on and see how it goes. If it's absolutely impossible, back down 1 week. You should be o.k!

Thanks! I did week 3 real slow and easy. I was done with week 3 and did week 4 once, but today was like doing 3 for the first time again, so I took my time, but was successful in the end.

Positively_Me

Finished Week 2 Day 1... Wednesday I will be doing Day 2.

Have a great nite

ZulyC

I finished Week 1 yesterday. Looking forward to starting Week 2 tomorrow!

MTGirl

I ran yesterday afternoon - been doing the 30 minutes. I had decided to bump up to 33 minutes then 35 next week. While I was running yesterday, I decided to just do 5K. Then my 2 other runs this week I will go 33 minutes. 42:35 for the first time I ever ran 5K. I went slow and steady because I actually wanted to complete the distance and didn't want to crap out. The furthest I had run before was 2 1/4 miles. I was pretty happy with the results, though I realized that at the pace I run, if my knees could stand it I could probably run 5 or 6 miles. I won't run more than 3 - 4 until I drop 30+ lbs though because my knees are starting to bother me a little. Still - pretty stoked!

Iceprincessk25

Good job MTGirl!!! That's awesome!

My heel is feeling a little better so we'll see what happens this week.

MTGirl

Good job MTGirl!!! That's awesome!

My heel is feeling a little better so we'll see what happens this week.

Hope your foot is all healed up!

I got my official time for my 2 mile race on Sat - 25:27.86 - 12:44 pace. I've been at 13:45 - 14 pace so I was pretty impressed! I finished 814 out of 4418 in the 2 mile run/walk. Woohoo!! Totally amazed that there was an 89 year old woman who ran at a sub 12 minute/mile pace. Wow!

NancyMoedt

Did my first workout for C25K and my legs feel wobbly and on fire but I did it and it scared me to death. But I DID IT!:smooched:

Bleux

I got my official time for my 2 mile race on Sat - 25:27.86 - 12:44 pace. I've been at 13:45 - 14 pace so I was pretty impressed! I finished 814 out of 4418 in the 2 mile run/walk. Woohoo!! Totally amazed that there was an 89 year old woman who ran at a sub 12 minute/mile pace. Wow!

Good job MTGirl!! That is awesome to have run your first offical race. I was going to run one on Sunday, but didn't get signed up for it in time. I plan to in a couple weeks though. I am really excited. I expect my time to be a little quicker than when I run on my own. Competition is an awesome motivator without noticing!

Nancy - Good job on D1. Keep at it, it is such an amazing feeling when you realize what you are capable of doing!

corndog05

Finished W4D1 yesterday. I didn't think I could run for 5 minutes straight, but I just kept going. I'm starting to believe that I can acutally DO this.

Bleux

W6D1 completed!!! I hate taking 2 days off in between runs. Going to try and not do that any more unless I have to.

Time: 35:02
Distance: 6.08km
Av/KM: 5:46 min/km

Felt good during and after. A little nervous about D3, but I am sure it won't be as bad as I think :-)

Mom2Emery_Liam

Week 1 completed! I will probably do an extra day of week 1 on friday so I can be on week 2 on Monday.
A question to those who are farther in? Did you deal with a lot of knee, shin, hip or ankle pain early on? My first two days weren't bad but today my knees hurt so bad I had a hard time running. Now all my joints are just throbbing! I know it's going to take my body some getting used to the running...but I don't want to overdo it either and cause permenant damage. Maybe my break this weekend will help...

Bleux

Week 1 completed! I will probably do an extra day of week 1 on friday so I can be on week 2 on Monday.
A question to those who are farther in? Did you deal with a lot of knee, shin, hip or ankle pain early on? My first two days weren't bad but today my knees hurt so bad I had a hard time running. Now all my joints are just throbbing! I know it's going to take my body some getting used to the running...but I don't want to overdo it either and cause permenant damage. Maybe my break this weekend will help...

I have had knee problems for 10+ years. I wear supports any time I do any training, even if they don't hurt just for the extra support. I also ice them as soon as I feel any extra pain (they sort of constantly hurt, but I am at a point where I can tell if it is normal or more than). I suggest elevating and icing if they hurt. I would also say that if it continues, go see a doctor. Better safe than sorry. But, they are bound to be a little sore as you are starting out. This is new to your body and the pounding impact of running is new stress on your joints. Just be careful and don't hesitate to go see someone about it.

missouri_rain

Tomorrow will be day 5 for me, I'm doing week 1 over, so far it's going pretty good, I wouldn't say I'm one of those people who loves it, but at least I'm forcing myself to just do it.

robin52077

Did week 4 today.
Pushed a little harder at one point and actually did 10.5 minutes STRAIGHT!
This is like a miracle for me. My record was 6 minutes before today.

Did a total of 1.97 miles in 30 minutes, also a new record, before today the most I managed in 30 minutes was 1.86 miles!

robin52077

Tomorrow will be day 5 for me, I'm doing week 1 over, so far it's going pretty good, I wouldn't say I'm one of those people who loves it, but at least I'm forcing myself to just do it.

Don't get discouraged. I did each week for at least 2 weeks, I've been at this for 2 months and am only on week 4.
Some people take longer at things and I am definitely one of them!
2 months ago I couldn't walk around the block without wheezing, then I quit smoking and started this program.

Bleux

Did week 4 today.
Pushed a little harder at one point and actually did 10.5 minutes STRAIGHT!
This is like a miracle for me. My record was 6 minutes before today.

Did a total of 1.97 miles in 30 minutes, also a new record, before today the most I managed in 30 minutes was 1.86 miles!

This is awesome Robin. Good job pushing yourself. Keep it up!!!

robin52077

Thanks! I really want to do it again today but I know I need the day off to rest, luckily i have to work a ten hour day today so I won't have time even if I want to!

missouri_rain

Thanks Robin for the encouragement, I was trying to talk myself out of doing it tonight, that was until I read your reply, Thanks again

NancyMoedt

I think I'm going to start week one over again. It's been a tough start to the first week. (Had the wrong shoes, life got in the way and etc.) So I'm going to start today again and work on Week 1, Workout 1. That would only be fair. BUT I BELIEVE I CAN DO THIS! I KNOW I CAN! (or die trying, hence my quote below :happy:

Bleux

I think I'm going to start week one over again. It's been a tough start to the first week. (Had the wrong shoes, life got in the way and etc.) So I'm going to start today again and work on Week 1, Workout 1. That would only be fair. BUT I BELIEVE I CAN DO THIS! I KNOW I CAN! (or die trying, hence my quote below :happy:

Nancy, Taking it slow and working your way into it is the whole point of the program. Even if you have to redo a week two or three times it doesn't matter. What matters is that you stick with it, push yourself every time, and you WILL see improvement and you WILL finish it! Good luck and happy running

ccgisme

Week 4 Day 1 done!!! Phew - that was the biggest transition yet.

Nancy - you can do it! Be patient with yourself and remember it's not a race

missouri_rain

So I should start week 2 today, how much harder is than week one?

mommared53

I haven't posted for a little while but I'm still running. Friday I was off work so I didn't run my normal route. I ran on a treadmill instead. It was easier than running outside and I ran for 25 minutes. Actually about 26 or 27 minutes because I was really close to 2 miles and wanted to go ahead and run the whole 2 miles. Today I'm back at work and will be running outside. I think I will try the 20 minutes run and see how that goes. If it goes well, I'll finish the week with a couple 25 minutes runs.

Good luck everyone and keep up the good work. I'll have to go back and read the posts I missed. :bigsmile:

corndog05

Week 4 Day 1 done!!! Phew - that was the biggest transition yet.

Nancy - you can do it! Be patient with yourself and remember it's not a race

I started Week 4 last week. It did seem like a HUGE transition. Hence the reason I'm still on Week 4. The 3 minute runs seem a little easy now, so I'm gonna keep doing Week 4 until I feel the same way about the 5 minute runs. Hope your runs are going well.

ccgisme

Has anyone else been foolish enough to start another physical activity (in my case flag football) that involves running while doing C25K? :laugh: If so, how did that work out for you and did you modify your C25K timeline at all? I ran Wk 4 D1 on Monday. Football on Tuesday for an hour, aikido today, and football practice tomorrow. I'm really stiff and don't think I should run again until Friday or Saturday. I'm looking to stay healthy (particularly my knees) while not losing the progress I've made on my C25K goals.

mwilson1018

Ok so after I finished Day 1, Week 1 a few weeks ago (and really liked it) I never did Day 2....yes, I know, I'm ashamed, lol....BUT today is the last day of school and I plan to do the program over the summer. The last month of school has been so crazy! So my plan is to start Week 1 over again next week and keep going from there. I really want to take advantage of my time off for the summer instead of being lazy the whole time like last year :blushing: Here's to losing weight and getting toned! :laugh:

ltlemermaid

Just started the C25K yesturday on the tredmill. I used to run 5k's in HS but that was almost 11 years ago so I am happy how this program eases you back into running.

Question for those that do this on the tredmill...what speed/incline do you use for the walking and for running?

Yesturday I did an incline of 0.5 (too chicken to try higher but I think I will next time) walking speed was 3.4 and running was 4.2 (a little over 14min/mile) on the tredmill.

jmjc333

Hi everyone! I am new to the site, but I just finished w2d1. I was pretty excited b/c I found it easier than week 2. Any suggestions on breathing techniques? I feel like my breathing is all over the place.

seymone

I would like to join... I am on week 1 day 3...