What to do BEFORE you start!
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Bumping for the newbies like me!3
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Hey all, I was looking this over and realized that I have several more before you starts to add. So here we go....
Crosstrain Along Side
There are a lot of people who do the C25K but stop there. Which honestly, is fine. But, whether you are like me and started this as a weight loss suppliment and became addicted to running, or if you are just starting out because your friend talked you into doing a marathon next year, you really should bring in some other form of exercise. Cross training helps to supplement the running with different aspects. You can ride a bike (helps to increase speed), weight lift (helps define your core and make you a more efficient runner), walk (builds endurance), swimming, ellipticals, I can keep going and going. Bringing in two days of cross training will greatly benefit your training.
Get proper gear for where you will run
This is more about safety. If you run outside and are on the streets then invest in some shoe blinkers or some reflective clothing so that you are seen.
Don't be embarrassed/
At one point in time, every single one of those runners you see on the roads were beginners like you. Maybe they began in high school, or maybe they are the poster of what you are trying to do for yourself. Someone who started out running 20 minutes miles, but now....5 years later...are coming in second place in 5Ks. More often than not, the runners on the roads are happy to see you out. Ignore the people in cars who drive by and shout at you. They aren't runners, they are haters. They are jealous because you have more courage in that one moment than they will ever have in a life time. Keep your head high.8 -
Oh...one more thing...
Join your city's running club. Believe me...it is totally worth it!5 -
Bumping for the awesome information. c:0
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Great advice for us C25K beginners (bump!)0
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Great info. I just finished week 1 day 2 for the second time. I got injured 1st time I tried it because I was running too fast. I've now found some music that helps me set a gentler pace and it's working a lot better this time.0
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I've just started the C25K (literally, I did W1D1 yesterday and will be doing W1D2 tomorrow). This is a great post for people like me, thank you for posting!0
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Congratulations on starting, Rosalind! W1D1 is a major achievement.0
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Bumping to the top! Awesome workout info.0
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I'm starting C25k tomorrow and I am excited. My goal is the Casper Zombie 5k. As long as I finish and don't get eatten by zombies I'll count that as a success.
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great information. thanks!0
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I'm starting C25k tomorrow and I am excited. My goal is the Casper Zombie 5k. As long as I finish and don't get eatten by zombies I'll count that as a success.
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Congratulations on starting! That's a major milestone. Let us know how it goes!0 -
I just found your group. My husband and I just completed week 1 with our son along for the ride in a stroller. Loving it so far! My goal is for us to get out and do a color run together at the end of September.
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Thanks for posting this info. I have started this program so many times to just give up because I get inpatient I want to RUN now. However being overweight and not fit makes it hard.. I just have to stick with it and not overdue it since I always get hurt2
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so glad i found this information... I am starting W1D1 tonight with my 15 yr old daughter! always been a dream to run a 5k but with the extra weight it killed my knees. So know that i am down the 80 lbs i feel like this is the time ;-)1
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I was the occasional walker last fall and joined a C25K Program called No Boundaries through Fleet Feet Sports (most of them have running and walking programs for 5ks 10ks and walking) They have beginner and intermediate, so I joined the beginner. You start running for 30 seconds then walk 2 minutes for 1 mile. I had to quit at running 2 minutes, walking 2 minutes for 2 miles. My lower legs just above my ankle ....kind of on the said would hurt almost every time I ran, but finally around Week 6 it got better, as did my breathing, but then about midway through on Week 8, I got a stress fracture to my ankle. So even though this was the beginner program, obviously it was still too much for my body to take. I don't understand it, as I took a 5 minute walk and did dynamic stretching before I ran. And stretched a lot afterwards, but still it happened. I'm about 40 pounds overweight...weight 183, but I see people who weigh 250 pounds and in worse shape than me doing it with no problems, so I don't get it. So now, after being out of total commission for about 6 months, I am back to walking. I walk 3/4 to 1 mile 5 days a week for 25-30 minutes, then in addition I walk two days for 1 3/4 mile to 2 miles for 40 to 50 minutes. I even walked the mmmovement 5k June 1st and finished in 51 minutes. I've been walking since April, so I'm now starting to try adding some running back in. This time, I'm not doing a traditional C25K, I am just adding a little running here and there so as to SLOWLY ease back into it. So it's not exactly a C25K, but similar, just at my own pace.0
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Bump! Hoping to restart Couch to 5K this month!0
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Hi, I'm Jennifer from Culpeper, VA. The information in this group has been terrific! I'm planning to start the program in a week or two. Right now, I'm doing low-impact workouts like swimming and biking indoors. I used to run about 2-4 miles regularly over 10 yrs ago, but struggled with shin splints, sprained ankles and possible stress fractures in my feet. So, I'm thankful for the tips on preventing injuries and how to get started on C25K.0
