C25K everyone welcome, just starting or in the middle

mommared53

I'll join you. I completed the C25K once before but over the winter I kinda fell off the wagon and gained about 10 pounds back. I never did run any of the 5K's I had planned to run. Now there's one coming up in July and I'm determined to run that one. I ran on my own over a week ago and my legs were really sore for several days, so I decided to start the C25K again and do it right so I don't injure myself. I was going to run today during my lunch hour at work, but it was raining and I forgot to bring my running shoes. I'll see what tomorrow looks like.

Good luck everyone. We can do this. :flowerforyou:

laurajoyk

welcome mommared, were you on the same thread I was last fall?

angie thats great that you could start at week 2. I'm so out of shape since last time. I had graduated the c25k last fall and have to start at week 1 again. :grumble: But at least I'm doing it again. Keep up the good work.

I woke up extra early this morning and took the dogs for a short walk, and hopefully the sun stays out long enough for me to do w1d2 after work today! I did a arm and ab routine last night, that my trainer had given me last summer and I feel soooo good and energized today! More awake than I have been in a long time. I think its cause of working out and also not eating as much processed food YAY

Good luck to everyone.

brunsie

Well, I did D1W5 yesterday and it was amazing when I actually finished my three 5 minute runs. I can't wait to get out there again. I am so glad I found this thread because it will help me to stay motivated.

SammyLynn010

I finished the first three weeks then got sick. Excited to start over again.

This time I'm doing it right and already downloaded a podcast for the first week

What is this podcast business?? Where do I get them??

SammyLynn010

Oh, I forgot to mention that I started W1D1 yesterday! ... It wasn't bad for a first go. It was soo awesome to get off the treadmill (because it was raining here, yuck) and feel like I had accomplished alot! ... I am hoping that having a plan set out before me will help me along the journey...not to mention some good motivation from all of you!! =D

robin52077

http://www.djsteveboy.com/1day25k.html

go here
scroll down
right click each "week #" and "save as" and put it wherever you keep your music on your hard drive.

they're regular mp3's so you can use them on any mp3 player, not just ipod. I put them on my blackberry's memory card and use my phone as my mp3 player!

robin52077

oh and, I just finished doing week one for the 4th time. I think I might be ready to move on to week 2 soon...maybe one more week one....

rosaline1191

I got my podcasts from http://www.kissmyblackass.org/?page_id=86: the mp3 is made of hiphop music which is what I need for running.

Just finished up my first week, I honestly don't feel like moving on to the second week, I'm already dead and gone by the end of the workout, lol.

laurajoyk

oh and, I just finished doing week one for the 4th time. I think I might be ready to move on to week 2 soon...maybe one more week one....

Don't be afraid to move on to week two, you'll be suprised how easy it is after doing week 1. U should at least try it first and if you cant make it through the whole 90 seconds of jogging the first couple times go back to doing the 60 seconds. Its crazy how much we underestimate what our bodies can do. I know I did when I did this last summer.

Congrats on quitting smoking. I quit for like 8 months and just recently started smoking again since my boyfriend does. The good news is he wants to quit, but the bad news is even if he trys to quit he will smoke like 1 cigarette a day and it makes me want to smoke too lol I know running again will totally help me quit for sure.

Good luck you can totally do it

melaniese

Did W5D1 this morning and I survived, even though I was sore in my butt and sides/core from my workout yesterday. I've heard that running is 75% mental. You can do it, no matter what you might think you can't do. I'm trying to remember that when D3 rolls around on Sunday...
I quit smoking on March 4, just before I started this program. I wonder how different my breathing would be otherwise. My breathing does seem okay so far!

robin52077

I looked at the playlist for that hiphop podcast and I don't know those types of songs...I could not run to that, it annoys me when I have to hear it for 5 seconds while flipping stations...

What I REALLY need is something hard and angry, like a Disturbed/Rage Against the Machine/System of a Down mix...that would ROCK!

Angie1215

I looked at the playlist for that hiphop podcast and I don't know those types of songs...I could not run to that, it annoys me when I have to hear it for 5 seconds while flipping stations...

What I REALLY need is something hard and angry, like a Disturbed/Rage Against the Machine/System of a Down mix...that would ROCK!

I like all types of music but Robin i agree, i feel like when i exercise to rock music it gives me more energy and i'm able to get through the work out more easily. If you find a rock podcast for c25k let me know! and don't be scared to move on to week 2, this program is amazing at how it trains your body, believe me u can do it!!!!!!!

melaniese

I looked at the playlist for that hiphop podcast and I don't know those types of songs...I could not run to that, it annoys me when I have to hear it for 5 seconds while flipping stations...

What I REALLY need is something hard and angry, like a Disturbed/Rage Against the Machine/System of a Down mix...that would ROCK!

I believe if you have an iphone or itouch you can download a feature off of iTunes for $2.00 and then you can use your own music and works in the cues of when to run/walk

Angie1215

Podcast Websites:
(There are a few diff ones with different kinds of music, the one that i use is the first one)

http://gonicoleyourself.blogspot.com/2008/06/couch-to-5k-podcast-page.html

http://www.ullreys.com/robert/Podcasts/page4/files/category-7.html

http://www.kissmyblackass.org/?page_id=86

Cues only, no music:
http://www.sbellcheck.co.uk/couchto5k/Couch_to_5K/Podcast/Podcast.html

SammyLynn010

Thanks soo much for all the podcast ideas everyone!! I was really wondering how I would keep up with my times, this will help me out alot!

Tomorrow is W1D2 ... hope it goes okay!

Hope all of you are succeeding and doing well!

laurajoyk

So I did w1d2 tonight after work with one of the dogs, and it was awesome The app for my itouch adds a minute of walking right before the cool down so instead of stopping to walk for 6 minutes I ran the last minute instead. I had been running really slow, but that last minute I pushed myself to go as fast as I could and I made it the whole minute YAY it felt sooooo good. It was so gorgeous out and it just felt great to be outside being active again. I love this program. Anyone who never thought you would like running or just dread it completely, this is for you! I'm going to do some leg workouts and abs again tomorrow and walk the dogs a couple times.Hopefully we don't get hit by that big snow storm thats supposed to be coming. I just want winter to be over.

The iphone, itouch app is awesome. You can listen to your own playlist and use the app and it just gives you the cues to walk or run on top of your music. I bought my itouch just so I could use the app and its worth it, cause I didn't like any of the other podcasts.

JennMarieD

I think it would be fun to have a group to check in with. That's the part I don't know about. Do you (the leader) start a new thread each week for check ins and encouragement / questions?

A friend and I just completed Week 5, Day One. I know exactly how you feel "melaniese", but you can do it!!

It has really been great to do it with a friend because it keeps us motivated and neither of us wants to convince ourselves we can slack off because then we let the other person down.

One idea...we are going to do Day One of this week (5) for a whole week. Then, I plan to do Day 2 for a whole week and then one workout on Day 3 before heading into what is officially called Week 6. As we stretch these days into weeks we intend to increase our speed. We need to get ready to do 2 miles in 20 minutes coming up here soon...6 miles per hour!! We're not quite there yet.

I will say...we are still totally treadmill based. I'm a little nervous to take it out on the road, but once the weather gets better I hope to give it a shot!

boniekatie

Thanks for the information. This looks like a great program, but I will have to wait untill my knee heals before I can run on it.

amesnc

Just finished W1D1! I had to walk about 6 of the 60 second jogs but I am ready to go again for D2 on Friday! :happy:

mommared53

Hi Laura. Yes I was on the thread last summer. I finally got back on track today. It was so exciting and not nearly as hard as the first time I started the program. :laugh: Today during my lunch hour I did week 1 day 1. It felt great. Good luck to everyone. Keep going. You can do it. To those who haven't been able to start yet, looking forward to your posts when you are able to start. It's a great program. :flowerforyou:

brunsie

Well, I did W5D2 yesterday and I have to admit, I didn't make it. On the first 8 minute run I had to stop running at about 6.5 minutes. I was going uphill and about keeled over right there. However, on the second 8 minute run I was able to complete it and feel great. I will be doing that day over again before I move on to day 3. That 20 minute run scares the crap out of me.

SammyLynn010

Well, W1D2 is complete and I must say that the podcast REALLY helped the time pass. It was great not having to keep up with how many seconds I was doing what.

Day 2 wasn't soo bad... I don't know how I will do running outside though. I could have today but with Church and being soo busy with that I didn't have a change to run until after dark. I am wondering if I'll be more sore tomorrow, yesterday wasn't too bad.

Maybe I'll start enjoying running...maybe! lol

Hope all of you are well and having success!

robin52077

I took yesterday off, my knee was all achy and twinged every time I stepped on it.
It always does that when it rains, it just never affected me and prevented my from doing anything before (because I spend most of my time on the couch anyways!)

I hope to go for week 2 today.

kwardklinck

Finished Week 3 yesterday. I'm a little scared about starting week 4 but I'm getting so much better with my breathing so I think I can do it.

jamielbeck

Hello
I'd like to join in. I started the C25K last summer and injured my foot in the 3rd week and kept trying to run. After going to the doctor's I was told to stop running to allow my foot to heal. Since then I've made excuses as to why not to start again. This group is a great idea! Starting W1D1 this weekend.
I read through your posts about the podcasts and I use Suz's and Nicole's podcasts. I really like the upbeat music! :happy:

Iceprincessk25

Alright.....I finally was able to get back out and run after this stupid never ending cold! I had to repeat Week 6 Day 1 just to get back in the swing of things. Ugh! IT WAS TOUGH! Friday will be day 2 which is two 10 min runs with a 3 min walk inbetween. I'm a little scared.

mommared53

I'm so excited for you that are up to the 8 minutes and 20 minutes runs. I remember the first time I did the C25K and got to those points and thinking there was no way I would be able to do it. But I did. Believe me, you will be able to do it and you'll be so proud of yourselves. I can't wait til I get there again. Good luck to you all. :flowerforyou:

robin52077

I did it! I dared to try week two and DID IT!!!!
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rjadams

I did it! I dared to try week two and DID IT!!!!
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You go girl. :drinker:

mommared53

Congratulations Robin! :happy: :flowerforyou: