How is doing c25k? Lets support each other

Melissaol

I'm in week3 Day 2. Some days I have a good day and others not do good. But I finish the run. I was thinking after your run enter how it went and we will be here to cheer each other on. I have my 5k run May 18th. And my next one June 14th.

paulajed

Congrats on your success and motivation!

I am not doing C25K specifically but am following my own plan exactly structured like it- I am at the beginning of week 4 and have found my running legs!! Yay! I am very slow (running a 15 minute mile) but sustaining a 4 mile jog every other day.

We have a 5K in my local area for April 20th that is right along my typical running trail that I am seriously considering! I know I can finish it- I just am still feeling a bit self-conscious b/c of my slooooownessss and the way I still really "Jiggle" when running. It is definitely not a sight anyone running/walking behind me should have to see!

Mezzie1024

I'm one run behind you and I have my 5K on May 4th (I'm just going to treat it like a training run/walk and sign up for another 5k for after I hit week 9).

C25K is almost identical to the program I made up for myself the first time I got into runnung. I eventually ran a half marathon, but then I got injured, had surgery, went through lots of physical therapy, and am now back, starting from scratch.

This time I'm being much more careful to not injure myself.

Melissaol

I'm wondering if I should run more than 3 times in a week . That way I can complete the c25k training before my 5k race .
Or should I just keep my pace that I'm at. Then only thing is that somedays I feel like I should run on my off days

Akdn

I'm wondering if I should run more than 3 times in a week . That way I can complete the c25k training before my 5k race .
Or should I just keep my pace that I'm at. Then only thing is that somedays I feel like I should run on my off days

Do whatever your body can handle. I just finished W6D1 of C25k this morning and I'm loving it. I'm currently running on M W F and walking T T S and resting on Sunday but since I felt so good after today's run I'm thinking of doing W6D2 tomorrow but i don't know yet lol.

kristafb

You're doing great! I'm just starting week 2 tomorrow and have never run in my life so its really exciting for me. I find it hard but so satisfying when I finish. Good luck with your 5ks!

Melissaol

Good job everyone on your runs. Keep up the good work. Keep running!,,

Mezzie1024

Personally, I'd stick to three days a week. Overdoing it is what led to my injury before, and that meant I couldn't run for *years*. It's not worth it. Besides, cross-training on off days is fun. I do upper body strength training on running days, but on my non-running days I get to do everything else (yoga, ballet, tap dance, elliptical, rowing, sailing, hiking, Pilates, martial arts, strength training, hopefully some rock climbing soon... The possibilities are endless).

Cardiovascularly, I'm ready to run more, but my joints and muscles need to build up to that, and I need to let them. Even when they're ready, I'll just be conservatively increasing speed and distance; my days of running more than three times a week have passed.

You aren't me, I know. Maybe you could handle it. But maybe you couldn't. EVERY book on running and preventing running injury I've read has said not to drastically increase running distance or time and has emphasized the importance of rest and cross-taining.

Melissaol

Ok maybe I will try a spin class. Or the elliptical

MissMormie

During the c25k you're not only building stamina, but also stronger bones and tendons. By doing more days a week your stamina will get better sooner, but your bones and tendons take a lot more time. So don't go to fast, don't do more than the three days a week. Really it's not worth it.

Melissaol

Ok I will stick to 3 days a week.mi don't want to hurt myself. I already have had 3 knee surgeries . So I will stick with it.

RunWinterGarden

I just finished week 6 day 2, going to attack day 3 either tonight or tomorrow, depending on how my shins feel. I find 3 days a week is probably the right amount but I'm training for some long races back to back so I'll probably move to a 4 day a week rotation at some point.

mygrl4meee

I just started week 8 of c25k. Its a challenge and one I am determined to see thru the end. Good luck.

lisa799

I'm on Week 7 Day 1. I'm excited to do my first (hopefully of many!) 5K on May 11! I agree with what others have said - if you feel like you can do more, crosstrain on your off days. Doing C25K 3 days/week doesn't mean you have to take the other 4 days off. Running more can lead to injury, so even if you feel like you could, it's probably a better idea to do some other activities on your "off" days.

1258936

I am just starting week 3 this week (w3d1 today!) . My 5K is 5/25 So I've got an extra week of training before my race. My goal is to run without stopping, the entire race. I did a 5K in 2009, but didn't fully commit to the training. On race day I finished with a time somewhere around 40 mins, so not awful, but I'd really like to push myself to see what I can do!
I'd love to keep in touch with others doing the same training, it seems we are very close on training days, my IRL partner isn't following through well, (dissapointing!) so I'd love a virtual buddy!

Melissaol

Lets comment after each run. We can talk about how it went or what ever. Support each other through these next weeks that will be easy at time and really hard at time. But we always know that we are here for each other.

patinaragazza

I did c25k and then went on to train independently for a 10k that I completed last weekend! I would suggest adding yoga or pilates to your routine instead of more running. It kept me injury free and built up my stamina quickly. I never had any problems. I did bikram yoga 2x a week with the running.

Melissaol

I was thinking of doing spin class on one of my off days and Zumba on the other.

patinaragazza

Perfect...low impact. One of my close girlfriends did the spin class with running and loved it. she ended up doing a dual-atholon! Congrats! You are going to do great!

Akdn

Well I ran 2 days in a row for the first time this morning. The second half was slower then the first half, according to the Runtastic stats. I didn't feel as tired running as I thought I would have but now that I've been home for an hour my knees and calf's are feeling it. Anyway W6D2 is now in the books

mycrobemini

I just finished week 2, and am thoroughly amazed at myself. :-) I leave more days between my runs than it suggests because I have knee and foot injuries that I have to listen to, but I will make it to the end of the program eventually!

Melissaol

That's ok. You have to listen to your body.

Melissaol

Well tonight I have a meeting and then I'm off for a run

Mezzie1024

Yesterday's run was beautiful -- I'm loving week three.

bryionak

Finished Week 3 Day 1 last night. My left calf had bothered me on some of my previous runs so I stretched it out real good, but I think at the expense of my right calf. The last 3 minute run and last 3 minute walk were hurting. 2 minutes into the cool down though it felt fine. Still was a little harder than I expected. Trying not to already psych myself out for weeks 4 and 5.

By the way I am on my 5th week of my fitness plan. Started exercising March 4 and logging food March 8, started C25K on March 19.

Using P90X for my daily workouts (modified, doing what I can as I am pretty out of shape)
Monday - Core Synergistics
Tuesday - Shoulders & Arms, C25K
Wednesday - Kenpo X
Thursday - Core Synergisitcs
Friday - Legs & back, C25K
Saturday - Cardio X
Sunday - C25K

Lost 6 pounds so far

Randyamc

Awesome post. I'm on W2D2 today. Going to incorporate some strength training on a couple of my days off starting Thursday. Nice to see so many people kicking butt!

Melissaol

On my days that I run, I don't do anything else. What do you guys do on your days you run?

1258936

Today I finished W3D1, feeling great! I live in fear of shin splints as I was plagued by them the last time I did a 5K ('09). I am free from them as yet.
On my running days I like to swim laps afterwards. This week things are all messed up due to a closed pool and a skipped work out day. Not going to do that again. Messed me all up. .

highervibes

I"m on W4D1 but I think I'm going to make a W3D4 with an extra interval because I'm not sure I'm ready to advance just yet. I'm finding it very rewarding and I'm much more active now that I started C25K (walking to grocery store, walking to pick up my son at school etc) My legs really feel it the next day, but I'm hoping I can make this a daily thing when my body gets into a little bit better shape. Right now I'm doing every other to give my legs a break lol

jennmariepantoja

Good job everyone!
I was doing C25K and was on week 5. I couldn't do it!
I started using MapMyRun instead to just free-run and now I can do 1 mile nonstop and feel great!

No big woop for some, but I was huffing and puffing on Week 4 of C25K!

Keep up the great work!

kellyjkaylor

I finished week 2 day 2 today. I never thought I could do this but im loving the challenge!! looks like my first 5k will be June 1st, its a glow in the dark one at soldier field in Chicago!!! Sounds sooooo fun to us girls taking this challenge!! THEY SAID DANCE PARTY ON THE FIELD AFTER! Fun, right?! This is a fun board, hope I can remember to post in here as I progress!!