Starting Week 1 4/21/13
pandabear7486
Posts: 92 Member
Hello everyone! I'm looking to start c25K (again) next week 4/21. If there's anyone else who cares to join in starting with me feel free to post here! I'll probably put the days up here weekly too for those joining in!
I also started a Skinnyo challenge here:
http://skinnyo.com/challenges/join/516b26cd5bafe/invited:5169be8e01408&utm_source=link
Hope to have some partners in this adventure!
I also started a Skinnyo challenge here:
http://skinnyo.com/challenges/join/516b26cd5bafe/invited:5169be8e01408&utm_source=link
Hope to have some partners in this adventure!
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Now is always a better time to start
Looking forward to hearing how Week 1, Day 1 goes for you!0 -
It's getting close! So here's Week 1. All 3 days are the same. Do them on whichever days work for you.
Warm-up 5 minutes. Alternate 60 seconds jogging/power-walking with 90 seconds walking. Repeat 8 times for a total of 20 minutes. Cool down 5 minutes.
Some wisdom I've read in many different places:
If you can run slower, you're running too fast.
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No matter how many times anyone restarts the C25K, it's always another step forward. I'd join you if I wasn't already doing it. W5D1 tomorrow.0
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I am going to do this with you guys! Been wanting to try the C25K for a while, so here it goes! Thanks for starting this!:flowerforyou:0
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Good luck to you all on this.
The hardest step is the first one out of your door.
so many people will give you advice and support when you need it.
Some runs may be tough and a lot of it is mental attitude also so be prepared for demons telling you that you can't do it.
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I'm starting this week too! First step to my marathon training. Boston 2014 here I come! Beyond excited!0
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I started Saturday. Nice run in the neighborhood for D1, and at a nature preserve for D2. Running with my second grader, and I'm having so much fun. Plus, my new shoes are awesome. Let's do it!0
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I'm starting this week too! First step to my marathon training. Boston 2014 here I come! Beyond excited!I started Saturday. Nice run in the neighborhood for D1, and at a nature preserve for D2. Running with my second grader, and I'm having so much fun. Plus, my new shoes are awesome. Let's do it!
Good luck to you both!!0 -
Im in! I I did the first session today
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I also started today! It was tough..I am SO not athletic and running for 3.5 seconds gets me winded LOL But I did it this morning and will be doing the other 2 sessions Wed and Fri. In between, I will do brisk walking on the treadmill. Let's do this!0
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great job to those who started as well! Pick the 3 days that work best for YOU! And remember:
If you can run slower, you're running too fast!
Pace yourself and do what you can. Can't jog? Power-walk! It's more effort than just plain walking but not as much as jogging!
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Planning W1D3 today, and so looking forward to it! I rested yesterday, but it was such a nice day out--I wanted to run! (Leisurely bike ride around the neighborhood instead).0
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Count me in too, I completed W1D1 yesterday and was pleasantly surprised that I didn't want to die before it was over.0
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I completed W1D1 yesterday and I'm planning on doing W1D2 today. I'm probably going to increase my speed. While I loved the workout and felt amazing during and after it also felt too easy. It didn't challenge me but I know that will catch up in the upcoming weeks! It felt so good to make that first start on the journey though!0
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So happy I seen this! I actually just started myself!
Happy Running!0 -
I have just finished week 1. wow, how out of shape I am. I have 2 months to be able to run 1.5 miles in 15 min. I know this doesn't sound hard to some but I have not run in over 20 years!! So glad that I found this board so maybe I can get and give encouragement because the hardest part for me is actually putting on my shoes and stepping out the door. After that, its all good. 0
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Two months is a while if you keep working at it I know you can do it! Just take care of yourself, make sure you're eating carbs the night before running and have rest days and don't push too hard.
Why do you need to run 1.5 in 15?
Yesterday I finished w1d2. I increased my running speed because the w1d1 speed I used made the workout almost too easy. It was nice but I was almost bored. Yesterday's workout was good. It was challenging but not hard and I really felt like I accomplished something afterwards. Today is a rest day. Friday will be w1d3. I'll use the same pace I used for w1d2.0 -
Awesome that you all start the program. Good luck for all of you, you have done the hardest step already: made the decision and went for the first or second run.
Keep it up, well done!0 -
I just finished week 3. It is an awesome program. I used to run ALOT, and I've been out of it for months, so for anyone who is wondering if this program works and if it can increase your endurance, the answer is YES!!! I really look forward to my runs every day. I think C25K is just what I needed!0
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Did week 1 day 2 yesterday, it was raining outside so I had to run in the gym on the track. I hate the track, but I perservered and it wasn't that bad. Am wondering how it would work on a treadmill?? Would like to try to do that on the yucky weather days instead of the track, just because I really hate running on it...:happy:0
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Yes to the treadmill. Many people on here did the whole program on the treadmill due to weather or other issues. I do about one to two runs a week using the treadmill due to time/weather constraints. If you both outside and on the treadmill regularly, it's pretty easy to switch between them. However, if you do one exclusively for awhile, you'll find that you need a period of adjustment when you go from one to the other.0
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A lot of treadmills also have a button or quick setting so you can toggle between speeds quickly. If you can't figure it out, ask someone working at the gym. They should hopefully be able to help.0
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Here's week 2:
Warmup
Jog 60s
Walk 90s
Repeat for 20 mins (6 times)
cool down.
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I started week 2 today. It was challenging but good. Thought about quitting but stuck with it and it felt great. Seems to keep happening to me haha. Anyways, I bought an app to tell me what to do while I'm working out. Like when to run and when to walk to follow the program. The app also lets me graph my progress but says I'm slower than the goal pace. I was wondering, what pace do you do when you run and what do you do when you walk?
I'm currently running all of mine on a treadmill but when school is out on May 10th I'm going to start running outside. I'll also probably increase to 4 times a week from 3 to speed the program along. Nervous about being ready for that marathon in April 2014. I'm nervous about running outside of the gym because there's a lot of traffic around me and no good areas for long runs that wouldn't just be a continuous loop. For those of you who run outside, where do you go/how did you find it/how do you cope with traffic and crossing busy streets?
Someone mentioned it but one thing I love about the treadmill is the accurate pacing, time, and distance intervals. How do you judge milage when you run outside? How do you pace yourself? I realize these are all things I'll need to deal with in running races so I want to get some input.0 -
When i was doing it on the treadmill I was running on average at like a 4.5 or 5, walking around a 3.5. Outdoors, I run at what I'm comfortable at. I would focus on the time periods, not so much the pace at first. When you have the endurance to last the length of time, I would look at pushing your speed. I use a free app on my phone, not as fancy, but guides the time intervals. One magazine/website you might like is Women's Running. I bought an issue a couple of weeks ago. I like them. Lots of different topics accessible on their website. Several training guides as well. http://womensrunning.competitor.com/ I'm looking at doing a marlborough splash of color run in early June (about 2 weeks before the program is over) and waiting to see the color run for boston date.
In terms of outdoors distance, a couple years ago I mapped out my block to figure out distance. I found an approximate 1 mile loop to do. Sites like MapMyWalk are useful for that and they also have an app. Since it was a relatively quiet area, even being close to a middle & high school, I just stuck to the sidewalks. Currently we have a local park that has a 1/2 mile track for people and use that.0 -
Whew. I am so tired today (I didn't sleep well last night). I am trying to start getting myself excited about W2D1 tonight. Last week felt great and reminded me how much I missed running in the first place. Any words of encouragement for getting my act together and running after work tonight?0
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W2D1: Best run yet! Feel great, good time, perfect weather, and Pandora chose perfect songs. 0
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great job waterfaeriegirl!!! I'm doing w2d2 tonight. hopefully less killer than w2d1 was!0
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Winding down week 2 here. How's everyone doing? Here's a look to what next week holds. Remember, even if you can't complete the whole length of time, shoot for a power walk or even just keep going! You're still doing more than nothing!
5 min Warm-up
Repeat 2x:
Jog 90 sec
Walk 90 sec
Jog 3 mins
Walk 3 mins
5 min Cool-down
Is anyone looking at a 5K to complete at the end of this? I may do a local Splash of Color the 2nd weekend of June, and eyeballing a Color Run when they have dates for my area.0
