Running program easier than C25K?
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michelleepotter
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I spent the whole summer doing C25K, and I never got past week 2. It just moves too fast for me. I know you can repeat weeks, but doing it that way was very discouraging for me. I felt like I wasn't making any progress, and since every workout was so exhausting, I NEVER felt like I was ready to move on. Eventually I just gave up -- and immediately gained back ten pounds. ![:( :(](https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/resources/emoji/frowning.png)
I need a program that tells me exactly what to do every week, and keeps moving forward, but much slower and in much smaller jumps. Help?
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I need a program that tells me exactly what to do every week, and keeps moving forward, but much slower and in much smaller jumps. Help?
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Honestly I don't know of anything easier than C25K. Maybe you should go out and do a brisk walk 2-3 times a week to start building up your cardio capability. Maybe add in some indoor cardio workouts too. Sounds like your body is not quite ready for that kind of workout. I started C25K at the beginning of this month and found it pretty easy so far, but then I've been working out 6 days a week all year doing strength, cardio, and brisk walking. Just take it slow and jump into C25K when you think you are ready.0
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The thing is, I really don't think I'm in that bad of shape. I can easily walk several miles, I jump rope, and I was doing kettlebells before I switched to running. (I liked running because it gets me out of the house.) I was hoping someone here would have suggestions, because I have seen several posts on here from other people who found C25K moved too quickly for them, including people who were runners previously and were just trying to get back into the habit.0
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Are you doing C25K on a treadmill or outside? Maybe you are pushing yourself too hard on the run intervals.0
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Are you doing C25K on a treadmill or outside? Maybe you are pushing yourself too hard on the run intervals.
Good point, I forgot to ask about the pace. I started out running a bit too fast, about 5 min/km. I could sustain that on short runs but once I got to the longer runs I had to slow my overall pace. I am now at a 5:30/km pace most of the time which is something I think I can keep up with. Maybe you can try C25K again at a slower pace and see how it goes.0 -
Slow it down. C25k is about endurance, not speed.0
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I found I am stuck in week 4 but that is because I have lung issues from second hand smoke for 18 years... I am also getting annoyed because of having to stop so I agree with you.
Maybe draw out c25k into a work/excel doc and then make like week 1.5 week 2.5 ext... and find a medium between the pre done weeks and make it a 18-20 week program but in smaller sets?0 -
I am running as slow as I can and still be running (as opposed to walking).
In case anyone else is interested, I finally found a program that looks slower than C25K: http://www.runnersworld.com/beginners/running-101?page=single0 -
Congratulations on your progress this far and for not wanting to give up. C25K worked for me but I later found (as I was moving up to 10Ks and 1/2 marathon training) that Jeff Galloway's program worked best for me. You might want to check out his website. His philosophy is "injury free running" which is something that I could really embrace. Best wishes to you!
PS - I love Doctor Who too! And I checked out your website above - if that works for you, that's terrific!0 -
Check these training programs out. I've had great success following his 5K, 10K and half marathon schedules: http://www.halhigdon.com/training/50932/5K-Training-The-Most-Popular-Racing-Distance0
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Slow it down. C25k is about endurance, not speed.
This! And dont feel discouraged....I started the program in May, and have YET to finnish the whole "8 weeks" lol Ive gotten to Wk 7 Day 3, but that's it...and when I start hitting it again after the holidays, I'm almost certain I'll start back on Wk 6Day3 or Wk 7 Day10 -
The thing is, I really don't think I'm in that bad of shape. I can easily walk several miles, I jump rope, and I was doing kettlebells before I switched to running. (I liked running because it gets me out of the house.) I was hoping someone here would have suggestions, because I have seen several posts on here from other people who found C25K moved too quickly for them, including people who were runners previously and were just trying to get back into the habit.
I saw you found a different running program. That sounds great, it's definitely worth a try.
Once I get back into running, I will probably develop my own program to fit my personal needs, limitations and goals. Good luck!0 -
Congratulations on your progress this far and for not wanting to give up. C25K worked for me but I later found (as I was moving up to 10Ks and 1/2 marathon training) that Jeff Galloway's program worked best for me. You might want to check out his website. His philosophy is "injury free running" which is something that I could really embrace. Best wishes to you!
PS - I love Doctor Who too! And I checked out your website above - if that works for you, that's terrific!
"Injury Free," huh? I should look into that. I got hurt alot when I first started, and just kind of assumed it went with the territory.0 -
The hardest part of running is the mental part. If you think you can't do it, you won't. It sounds harsh, but it's true. It took me three attempts over two years to complete C25k. I didn't succeed until I got past that stupid voice hissing 'you can't do this' in my ear.
Last Sunday I ran my first 12k.
I hope you find a program that works for you, but honestly, you won't succeed until you decide you will.0 -
There is an app that goes from 1 mile to 10k called Learn2Run. There's also several programs for 1 mile, 5,k, 10k that you can just look up online.0
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maybe you were running too fast0
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I just completed the Ease into 5k app from bluefin. They also have an app for power walking which is incremental and tells you when to walk slow down and when to pick up the pace until you work yourself up to a 60 minute power walk.0
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Easy 5K0
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Easy 5K
This. Couch to 5K might be easier to start with.0 -
Honestly, I got stuck on like week 3 of C25K for the longest time. Every run was just as hard as the last and I couldn't progress. Then one day I say screw the program and just went for a run... I ran as hard and as fast as I could for as long as I could stand it, then I would walk. I pushed hard and did that for about 6 miles. I won't lie, it was REALLY hard, but then the next time I went out, I ran a full mile non-stop. I was shocked! Just 2 and 1/2 months later, 3 miles is super easy and I'm up to running 5 now. Maybe you are like me and C25K is holding you back? Are you running on hills? Do you smoke?0
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maybe you were running too fast
This too! My cousin (who is a tiny person) CANNOT run more than 30 seconds and it's because when she tries she goes so fast she tires quickly.0
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