How fat is TOO fat for C25K?

I don't think anyone is too large for C25K. Just run at your own speed and if you need to slow down then do it! It's a great program and helped to start my running addiction.

Good luck!

I agree that no size is too big to try C25K.

If you are already walking 4 miles, then you are probably ready to give C25K a try if you are interested.

C25K got me started and, along with MFP, has been instrumental in the positive changes in my body this year.

I'm now up to a 10 mile long run (and my first 10 mile race last week) while I have lost about 80 pounds since the first of the year.

My one piece of advice for ANYONE who starts C25K is... if it feels too tough, slow down! Especially at the beginning of the program, go slower!

Ted

If it takes you 10 times as longer then guess what??? You still ran a 5K! And that's amazing, You can do it! You just have to try!

Just do it! I thought I was too fat, but I am proving myself wrong on Labor day!

I think if you really work at it and work at your own pace that you will be able to do it. It may take you longer which is fine just keep at it. You can do it!! :bigsmile:

Like everyone else says, there is size limit. You may have to repeat a week so it make take a bit longer. I took eleven weeks instead of the recommended nine weeks, but I got through it eventually and I am much better off now.

I say go for it. The only failure is to never try. So what if it takes you longer to complete it. Who are you competing with? It will start you off with small amounts of running and who cares how fast you go. Who are you competing with?:happy: You will be doing more than those sitting on their butts. Get out there and move. You will see improvement if you stick with it.

NO one is too fat for C25k! That's the beauty of it, you go at your own pace. I started C25k at 285 having never run a day in my life. My "jogging" intervals were more like speed walking, but it still got my heart rate up and burnt a ton of calories.

As long as you're following the basic principle (warm up, increase heart rate, slow down and regroup, increase heart rate, repeat until cool down), you'll be doing good.

No such thing. As long as you can walk, you can do it.

I've done the first couple days of C25K recently, and having never run before (other than late ), I can say it will vary from day to day. it's not a sprint, it can be an easy jog to get your heart rate up more than a walk.

The first time I tried it last week, nothing really hurt me, but I couldn't do all of the middle run segments, so I walked them, but didn't stop moving. Then when I felt better I jogged the last couple of them. Last night I tried it again and this time my knees bothered me. I did about 2/3 of the whole circuit, mostly walking toward the end but I managed a couple jogs.

Week 1 of C25K is brisk warm-up walk for 5 minutes, then jog for 60 seconds and walk for 90 seconds, alternating until you get to 20 minutes total. But if you can't do the jog, maybe just do whatever you can do, but alternate with regular walking. You can go at your own pace until you're up to it.

If you have a running store, I would suggest getting a good pair of shoes. They can make a world of difference. I need to take mine back because I think I need either a wide or a 1/2 size up. They felt fine in the store but after a while my piggies feel squished and tingly. :grumble:

The great thing about C25K (I actually use the Ease into 5k app, myself) is that YOU set the pace. I actually look forward to my workouts on the program. I get excited to see if my pace was quicker (though I'm still running at a pace that many walkers - including my 11 year old niece - pass me by at) or when I actually start running for longer periods of time and CAN DO IT! It's a very motivational workout tool.

My app also allows you to do a session multiple times, so today (session 7) I ran for 3 minutes straight (Woo Hoo!), but if I couldn't quite make it, I could try session 7 again next workout.

My biggest worry is my joints, but I've been making sure to take care of them outside of the workout - stretching, icing, etc.

Try it out - see how it goes... If nothing else, use it as a marker for your pace progress.

Good luck!!!

There were a few weeks in my C25K that I had to repeat. Like people said, you set the pace. It's not a race (unless you have a race in mind) to finish. Just do what you can while still pushing yourself. You can do it!!!

C25K is great for everyone! But make sure you have a good pair of running shoes. Maybe go to a running store and have your stride/feet analyzed to make sure you won't cause yourself injury. When I started C25K, it was quite a change from the impact I was used to and I got stress fractures pretty quickly from not having proper insoles in my shoes. I haven't been able to run in over 2 months now because of them, so take safety into consideration too! And always remember that you don't have to advance to the next level every time. Repeat a level if you think you need to!

I don't want to be the only negative in this post of positives, but I have done a good bit of research on running. I have read where youare more injury prone if you start running when you are more than 30 pounds over your ideal body weight. I say go for it, but get professional advice. Nothing is worse than wanting to get fit, but being unable to because you are injured.

You can do it! Go at your own pace and dont stress if you feel you like you need to repeat a week once or twice. LOL. I'm a big girl and I do it. I never dreamed I would ever run, but I do thanks to C25K. Good luck!

The only way to know whether you can do it or not is to try. I thought that I could but I was way more out of shape than I thought and I couldn't do it. But I tried.. You may be "fat"(pardon that I don't mean it rude) But still be able too. I have a cousin who was seriously overweight but was able to do it and it worked great for her. She was already active where as I am not. So you never really know until you try.