C25K

week 5 day 2

Just did week 5, day 1.
I did make a change between weeks 3 and 4 -- Originally, weeks 1-3 I was trying to consistently go faster each workout as it was essentially interval training -- Then in week 4 (which had 3,5,3,5 min runs) I couldn't handle it so I slowed down and now think I'll just keep my pace the same for the remainder (5.5mph, 3% incline).

I'm also thinking of maybe dropping day 3 from every week and just doing the week 1 or 2 program instead that day -- focusing on increasing speed.
So 2 days of sustained medium intensity, 1 day of interval high/low intensity as I enjoy the intervals more and I think having both types of workouts would be a good thing for fat loss

i'm restarting on week 1, hoping to do day 2 tmrw (or today i guess, since it's after midnight)

I just started today... Week 1 day 1... Is it best to run every other day with the couch25k?

I am on my first week as well, but I wanted to run 6 days a week so I do each day twice before moving on, and every day I go up in my run speed by .1. I am loving it so far. Today I will be doing week one day 2 for the second time. I started Monday.

I'm doing week 7

Me too. It kinda feels strange to be able to run for 25 minutes straight now. Especially given the fact that week 1 was hard for me when I started. It really is a good program.

I just started today... Week 1 day 1... Is it best to run every other day with the couch25k?

Yes - it really is best to have a non-running day in between C25K days, especially if you are completely new to running. I walk on my non-running days (some people swim, or bike, etc). Something that doesn't use the leg muscles in the same way as running. This will give your muscles some time to recover before the next run.

I also take one day complete rest each week. I run my strongest on the day after that full-rest day.

I just finished a modified week 1. I've been briskly walking 3-4 minutes instead of 90 seconds between jogging. I hope next week I'll be up to a regular week 1.