New C25K for the New Year

My question is...When do you move to the next week's training ? I know that each week is a challenge but how have you determined if you should move forward or repeat a few days from the previous week?

For me, I moved on right on schedule for the first 3 weeks whether I felt "ready" or not. Now I've been stuck working on week 4 for about 3 weeks now. I tried 2 days, couldn't do it, moved back to week 3 for a week, then back to week 4, which I've successfully gotten through 3 times now. I think I'm going to stick with week 4 one more day and then attempt week 5.
I personally feel no shame in back tracking to the week before if I feel like I'm not accomplishing anything by moving forward.

So, anyway that's what's been working for me. When I first started, I wasn't even able to start week -- it nearly killed me to run 60 seconds. I had to build up to it for 2 weeks. And now I'm completing week 4 (2 3 minutes runs & 2 5 minute runs).

I work out on stationary bike 6 or 7 days a week. On the days I don't do C25K, I also occasionally throw in 30 Day Shred, walking, and some strength training exercises.

Thanks for the advice ladies - and welcome to the new ladies too - I usually do weight the same day as I run - so thinking I will stick with other cardio on my off days jsut to build my aerobic conditioning - it is slightly pitiful :S - I will check in with everyone tonight and see how ya'll did

DH wants me to repeat w1 with him this week since neither of us managed to find the time to finish it last week. I would probably be ok moving on to w2 since I've been past it before, but he really isn't ready. I'll probaby go ahead at repeat w1 for him. I really want him to follow through with this and I'd hate for him to use my moving on as an excuse. So, this week it will be w1 again. I will be moving on to w2 next week.

count me in, just started maybe being in a group will help me stay with it.

DONE-ZO with week 2!!!!!!! Starting week 3 on Wednesday!

I just started W1D1 today even though I did it a couple times last week. I am not good at running and I have always had trouble even when I was skinny. I guess it just takes practice. Anyway, I was tired after the workout but I think I did pretty good. I am planning on running M-F just so I can get ready for each of the following weeks. I don't know if this is too much but its all I'm doing for exercise along with weights alternating upper body and lower body each workout. I'd like to know what others think. Thanks!

I just started W1D1 today even though I did it a couple times last week. I am not good at running and I have always had trouble even when I was skinny. I guess it just takes practice. Anyway, I was tired after the workout but I think I did pretty good. I am planning on running M-F just so I can get ready for each of the following weeks. I don't know if this is too much but its all I'm doing for exercise along with weights alternating upper body and lower body each workout. I'd like to know what others think. Thanks!

Of course, this comes with the disclaimer that I'm definitely no expert; I can only tell you what I know from my personal experience. The only thing I would caution you about running M-F is be careful with your knees & shins. If they start to hurt continuously, lay off the running & other high impact exercise for a few days. Running is about building up not only your cardiovascular endurance but also your muscle and bone strength. When you're just starting out, your joints and bones aren't used to the high impact and that can pretty easily result in an injury so listen to what your body is telling you & rest if you need to no matter how much you want to run.

For example, I was supposed to run last night but my quads & hammies were sore from exercise the day before so I just rode my stationary bike for an hour instead. I pushed it and ran on a sore hamstring before and all that did was give me an excruciatingly sore hamstring the next day (which kept me from running for many days). Also, when I first started I wanted to run every day to progress faster & pushed through knee pain to the point I could hardly walk at all & had to take a week and a half off all running and walking for exercise. I don't have time in my work schedule (8.30am-9pm) today or tomorrow to run, so I'm going to pick up Thursday & try w5d1.

Found a Proform Wireless HRM for $65 and a Reebok Fitwatch 10S Strapless HRM Watch for $40. Votes?? Is the more expensive one better?? I know both have been mentioned in previous posts...
Melissa

Found a Proform Wireless HRM for $65 and a Reebok Fitwatch 10S Strapless HRM Watch for $40. Votes?? Is the more expensive one better?? I know both have been mentioned in previous posts...
Melissa

My understanding is that generally, HRMs with chest straps are more accurate.
I got my Proform (with chest strap) for $25. It retails for $90. If you keep looking I bet you'll find a great deal on one.

I have a job interview tomorrow and will (hopefully) have to factor work into my schedule again!:happy:

Wish me luck (and I'm going to work a week one interval in this afternoon):happy: !

Good luck!!!

I should be back on track next week also...

I have NO motivation today. I didn't yesterday either during my Shred and therefore didn't even count it. So... do I give myself a break today or push through?
Melissa

When was your last day off from exercise?

I started a few days ago and am still on week 1. I am hoping to do the Mother's Day 5k this year.

I'm finding I'm losing my motivation a little after being stuck on weeks 3 and 4 so long. I'm moving on to week 5 tonight because I just looked at it and I really think I can do it. W5D1 actually looks easier than week 4 to me.
I think (and HOPE - he's a couple days late & paranoia's starting to kick in :laugh:) TOM's planning a visit in the next few days and that has routinely slowed me down as well. I just can't run when I'm bloated & crampy. Stupid being a girl stuff. Sorry TMI.

Week 5 Day 1 done! :bigsmile: