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C25K... beginner with a question

mayberry310
mayberry310 Posts: 146 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Does anyone know if you are supposed to do the Couch to 5k program daily or if you are to have rest days? I downloaded the C25K on my iphone and I can't see days ahead, only the day I'm on. For example: Yesterday was day one so it said Week 1 Day 1 and today it says Week 1 Day 2. I'm curious if it goes through Week 1 Day 7 or if it'll only be 5 or heck 3 days even and I'm supposed to know which days to rest.

Any input would be greatly appreciated. I'd like to run a 5k in October for our Volunteer Firefighters Annual Fundraiser.

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  • vbmama2012
    vbmama2012 Posts: 60 Member
    I use a podcast, and the recommendation is 3 days per week. I do Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. That way, I have Saturday and Sunday off from the C25K.
    I'm also working on toning up the body, so I'm also incorporating Power 90 6 days a week. basically, I'm doing 6 days of cardio and 3 days of strengh training.
    How are you liking the C25K?
  • vbmama2012
    vbmama2012 Posts: 60 Member
    In addition, I'm also doing the C25K to get ready to run my first 5K (I've walked others). I'm going to do the Color Run in December.
  • Eerinelizz
    Eerinelizz Posts: 114 Member
    Hi there, I completed c25K about a year ago, and I believe you run 3 days per week (so it goes up to Day 3 each week). I would do strength training and yoga on my off days, I think your body needs the break from running! Good luck to you, it's such a great program.
  • omma_to_3
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
    Yes, only 3 days per week. Running every day will lead to injury (at least for new runners). I always ran a day, walked a day, rested a day. So, I didn't always get 3 runs in a week while doing the program.
  • mayberry310
    mayberry310 Posts: 146 Member
    Thanks for the quick response...that's good to know! I had googled, but seen varying answers and was sure someone here would know the answer.

    I will admit, I've never been a runner. I was a bit nauseous when I was done, but I think that was my fault for starting only 15 minutes after dinner. But honestly, for me, I think it's mind over matter. I want this, so when my app told me it was time to RUN on the last RUN cycle I wanted to just walk and breathe easier... BUT I didn't. I pushed myself through it knowing if I threw in the towel on the first day that I'd be mad at myself.
  • vbmama2012
    vbmama2012 Posts: 60 Member
    I agree, the first day is always the toughest. My first start on C25K, I made it through week 2, and then I gave up. I've started it up again, and I'm at week 3. I feel stronger than I did 2 weeks ago, that's for sure! Keep it up! The rewards will be worth it!
  • omma_to_3
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
    I was a bit nauseous when I was done, but I think that was my fault for starting only 15 minutes after dinner.

    Yep, that will do it. I try to not eat within 2 hours of running. The few times I ate dinner and then went running, I didn't feel well. So now I usually run right after work, before going home.
  • lissieinthesky
    lissieinthesky Posts: 6
    I will admit, I've never been a runner. I was a bit nauseous when I was done, but I think that was my fault for starting only 15 minutes after dinner. But honestly, for me, I think it's mind over matter. I want this, so when my app told me it was time to RUN on the last RUN cycle I wanted to just walk and breathe easier... BUT I didn't. I pushed myself through it knowing if I threw in the towel on the first day that I'd be mad at myself.

    Hey Mayberry, I just started with Day 1 myself, today! You're ahead of me now but I agree with what you said. I'm not a runner either and I'm trying to become one? I guess? Lol, but it felt good to actually do what the prompt told me and to run when I needed to run, etc. I think this will work a lot better for me than just going out "to run" and probably not doing as well as I hoped or thought I was. Anyway, just thought I'd share that I'm doing it too. Keep it up! How's it been going? :smile:
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