What to do BEFORE you start!
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Fantastic advice! Thanks for taking the time to post these tips:)0
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Thanks for these reminders! I've started walking with a few minutes of jogging this week. I'm going to do C25k next week.
When I first started a year and a half ago, I tore my knees up because 1) I didn't have a good enough walking base, 2) I wasn't stretching enough, 3) I I tried to much too soon, 4) I tried to run everyday instead of giving myself a recovery day for my knees.0 -
Thanks for these reminders! I've started walking with a few minutes of jogging this week. I'm going to do C25k next week.
When I first started a year and a half ago, I tore my knees up because 1) I didn't have a good enough walking base, 2) I wasn't stretching enough, 3) I I tried to much too soon, 4) I tried to run everyday instead of giving myself a recovery day for my knees.
Thanks for sharing about your knees. My husband's suggestion was to run every day to "get ready quicker." I will not take that advice.0 -
Thank you for the great tips! I had started c25k around 2 years ago and made it through to about week 5. Then life got busy, I got unmotivated and everything went to crap.
I am back and ready to start over. I have gained about 50 pounds since then but have started walking again so I have somewhat of a walking base. I will be starting next week! :happy:0 -
Hi everyone! I am so happy I found this group, I am new to MFP and to this group. I actually started the C25K before joining and am really struggling with staying motivated. I just don't feel like I am moving forward....I am still just able to do the walk a minute run a minute. Run being a really slow jog for me and even at that my legs feel like they are going to fall off. :frown:
Hoping with everyone's help I can keep with it and be ready for my first 5k that's coming up in June.0 -
I'm new to this group and to running. I did W1 D1 this past Wednesday. I decided a few weeks ago (when I could do jumping jacks for a minute, several sets without puking) that I may be able to do this. Endurance wise, I think I'm ready. My body may not be.
So I did the first run and had no problem running (slow) for the entire one minute intervals, hardly winded. After my cool down and walk back home my hips were so sore I could hardly get up the 3 steps to the door. My hips were sore for 2 days, and my feet hurt. I need running shoes, but bought a foam roller to deal with my IT bands after runs from now on. I will also incorporate dynamic stretches before I run. (I've googled a lot of these things, and talked with my PT). I was definitely a bit anxious to get the program going without knowing what to do before and after.
I'm 213 lbs right now (down from 251 and aiming for 150-170) and hoping that this might kick my calorie burn into high gear.0 -
Great tips! I'm looking forward to starting this program!0
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Perfect advise!! Thank you.0
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Thanks for all the great advice! I completed the C25K program in 2008 and became a "runner"! I completed several 5k's and loved the shape I was in. Then in 2011 I injured my knee and lost my focus. I had lost about 50lbs before I started running and then lost another 60lbs over the running years. Since stopping, my weight has climbed back up to the same level I was in 2008 when I started runner. Now I feel like I'm right back at the starting line.
I started W1D1 this morning, and it felt great! My knees and hip screamed a bit at me, but I think if I take it slow and listen to my body I should be fine.
My goal is to complete W5 successfully inside 10 weeks! I know the math doesn't work, but last time I got stuck on the 20 min run for about 4-6 weeks. Once I finally passed that hurdle the rest came easy and I was running 45-60 min regularly. So now the goal is just to repeat that and stay motivated.0 -
Thanks for this, just started week 2 of c25k and just returned to MFP so thanks for the inspiration!0
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Just joined the group and reading this informative post from last year. Thank you! I just loaded the app onto my phone and am hoping to begin the program next week (my challenge - getting up EARLY). But I'm excited about the way the program gradually builds us up to running continuously. Thanks for all the great advice for starting out! - Karen
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Can anyone tell me how long it takes for gait analysis at a running shop in order to be fitted for shoes? And what exactly do they do? I found a local shop which said they would get you to run on a treadmill 'for a short time' but they also said it can take up to 30 minutes.
I really need someone to answer this before I am put off before I even start!0 -
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Can anyone tell me how long it takes for gait analysis at a running shop in order to be fitted for shoes? And what exactly do they do? I found a local shop which said they would get you to run on a treadmill 'for a short time' but they also said it can take up to 30 minutes.
I really need someone to answer this before I am put off before I even start!
Sorry I didn't see this sooner...
At my local running store, they have you run on the treadmill for about a minute. They video it and the analysis part takes about 5 minutes. The majority of the time is spent trying on the various shoes to decide which one you want.0 -
In week 3 and great information! Thanks0
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Thank you for posting these details-- as a non-runner I did not understand why there were 'break' days.
It also explains the aches and pains and why I need to give my body a rest.
I also did not understan dwh it is only 30 minutes-- the concept of the BASE explains it all.
Thanks!
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JUST starting C25K and am so grateful to have found this thread! I am NOT a runner (yet) but am hoping to learn to love it, as I know this is a great way to find some peaceful quiet time.
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Hi. I'm in the UK and I started the NHS version of C25K (Change4Life) 2 weeks ago. Im about to do W3 of the programme and have found it pretty good so far. I'm also just starting my weight loss journey and have set myself the target of losing 48lbs by Christmas. I'm a teacher and I'm trying to create the 3 times a week exercise habit whilst I'm on holiday so that by the time I go back to school and get really busy again I will be more used to fitting it into my day. Thanks for the information in this post because even though I have already started I found it useful. I never thought I'd say this but I actually look forward to each run. I have also found MapMyRun a very motivational tool as I can see where I have been and can look at the small improvements in pace as I progress.0
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Finished 3rd day of first week on Monday. Was having a difficult time making the full 60 seconds jogging consistantly. Decided to repeat the entire 1st week. Hope I can make this through the entire process0
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Finished 3rd day of first week on Monday. Was having a difficult time making the full 60 seconds jogging consistantly. Decided to repeat the entire 1st week. Hope I can make this through the entire process
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Awesome advice, thank you 0
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Thnks for this advice!! Its so great and I am looking forwrd to beginning this program today!!0
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I just did W1D1 yesterday. So proud of myself for starting. My daughter is a runner and I have lost 25 pounds so it's time to start. I have been doing Zumba for about 6 months. This is so very different! Great info - thanks for the post. I'm going to bump it. 0
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Bump. I'm one week 2 of 10k Trainer by Zen Labs. Love it!0
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Really useful. I also read somewhere that once you start walking to warm up for the program you should also get used to a breathing rhythm, like breath in for four steps and then breath out for four steps, something like that. Started using zen labs too, for the 5k. So far so good, it's really helpful since otherwise I used to count the minutes and I would look at my watch every ten seconds and give up in the middle, now I know I'm gonna hear "walk" sooner or later and just wait for it. I'm on week 4, hopefully I'll be able to get trough the whole thing. This stretching though... Lazy me, I always skip it xd Luck y'all0
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New here. Thanks for this! 0
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I'm just starting out my MFP journey again today - living in rural Maine we are already having flurries and mountains of snow are on the horizon. I am hoping C25K is something I can do on my treadmill to mix things up a couple days a week.
- Thank you for a great post! It was informative and helpful to a beginner! 0 -
Helped me... bumped..0
