W4D2--WooHoo

How did you get that? Is that from the website?

ETA: Oh, okay, you got it from the site. I never knew that they had such detailed stats and maps. Good job on your run, by the way.

W4D2--WooHoo

How did you get that? Is that from the website?

Yes it is I used skitch to capture an image.......from the website you can download a GPX file and upload that to either runtastic or endomondo and those 2 programs connect to myfitnesspal which automatically adds your exercise ....i usually use runtastic but thinking about switching to endomondo as I use those for walks, cycling, or anything else really....but I really like rundouble for C25K

BTW..if anyone is interested in adding as friends, please do so...I log regularly. I'm looking to find some running friends as we don't have much in way of running groups around here.

I have a samsung galaxy what is the best app for C25K ?
I use a paper copy and watch my time. I do this on a treadmill while watching tv.
Would love to get outside now that it is cooler. I am W5D2.

I am not very tecky so I need help.
Would I have to buy the app? I see so many different ones.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
PS I am always lapping those on the couch !

Personally, I don't see the point in paying for one when there's plenty of free ones that are just as good (IMO). I used the free Zen Labs c210k app. The first 8 weeks are the c25k program, then the remainder of it is basically 5k to 10k. To track my pace, distance, maps, etc. I use the MapMyRun app, but I've heard great things about RunKeeper too.

I agree with Crista...basically with RunKeeper or runtastic you can build your own interval workouts for the walk/run cues...I started with RunDouble and somehow I ended up with the option of adding (1) program for free...looking back I should have chosen the couch to 10K, but once C25K is over, I will just build the workout intervals in the tracking apps off of a website or advice of others

I finished C25K this morning!! I'm going to run the full 3.1 miles on Saturday to get a feel for the distance and then on to B210K.

W9D3
2.40 miles, 30 min, 12:28 min/mile 4.81 mph

Including warm up and cool down
2.97 miles, 40 min, 13:27 min/mile

That's awesome! You're an inspiration, I hope to be on your level soon. Great job! :drinker:

Congrats to you all!

Week 5, day 2 for me. Just looking at the 8 minutes runs makes me very scared.
And I don't feel I will be able to complete de 20 minutes run without walking on Friday...I'll try and I might get surprised...but I found it quite hard running for 5 minutes on Week 5, day 1...can't imagine what tonight will look like and can't even think about Friday.

You can do it! Just remember to go slow, and there's nothing wrong with repeating some days if you have to.

Okay so it is Run Double that I have on my phone at the moment.
I have tried to sink my HRM to it but no luck.

Just need to figure out how to add music. Where are my kids when I need them :grumble:

I am so proud! There's absolutely no words to describe how I feel at this time! I was scared of the 8 minutes run..remember?

I did it! Same speed (5.0 mph on treadmill but my Garmin watch says 5.3) same treadmill evelation (1.0) as usual...And it was quite easy too! Monday, my heart rate went up to 180. Today, the higher it went was 176!

I could barely run 1 minute 5 weeks ago and here I am, 5 weeks later, running 8 minutes! That's something else for me let me tell ya! I hadtears of joy, looking at my boyfriend besides me, big smile on my face saying "Have you seen what I've accomplished? I just did it!"

If you told me 5 weeks ago that I would run for 8 whole minutes on September 11 2013, I would of laugh in your face, telling you "you're one crazy thing".

Friday is week 5, day 3 day. I'm scared, but I'm more and more confident that i can do it!

If I can, you can too!!! From time to time it was very very hard, but just keep going, talk to yourself and you'll be there in no time! Trust me!

Congrats Mel :happy:

A year ago I remember that feeling. We really need to believe in ourselves.

Unfortunately I stopped running and didn't finish the C25K. Big mistake.

But I am back... strangely enough I thought I would have to start at the beginning but after a year of getting myself in shape I was able to come back at week 5. I was hoping I could do it and I did. It wasn't easy and I had to talk myself into it.
If we could just shut off the brain.

Anyways just wanted to say Congratulations and be proud of yourself.. most of all keep going and don't quit.

fellow runner

I finished C25K this morning!! I'm going to run the full 3.1 miles on Saturday to get a feel for the distance and then on to B210K.

W9D3
2.40 miles, 30 min, 12:28 min/mile 4.81 mph

Including warm up and cool down
2.97 miles, 40 min, 13:27 min/mile

Congrats!

I was hoping to check in today and say that I finished Week 5, Day 3. I started it, but definitely didn't finish. The heat killed me. I didn't want to chance waiting to run this afternoon/evening because we are expecting storms.

But, in keeping a positive attitude, I did not start walking until after I hit the halfway point. That means I ran more than 10 minutes without stopping. That's a big accomplishment for me!

This is the first workout that I will have to re-do. I'll do it this weekend and go out nice and early and I will rock it!

Bummed. Woke up this morning to a severe thunderstorm and down pour. Today's run will have to be postponed until tomorrow. Safety first I guess.
W3D3 tomorrow.

That just means that you have an extra rest day, which means that you'll kick butt on your next run.

I was hoping to check in today and say that I finished Week 5, Day 3. I started it, but definitely didn't finish. The heat killed me. I didn't want to chance waiting to run this afternoon/evening because we are expecting storms.

But, in keeping a positive attitude, I did not start walking until after I hit the halfway point. That means I ran more than 10 minutes without stopping. That's a big accomplishment for me!

This is the first workout that I will have to re-do. I'll do it this weekend and go out nice and early and I will rock it!

I wouldn't consider it a re-do in a bad way. You couldn't finish bc of the heat, and you were halfway there. Just consider it practice.

w8, d2. so hot in the gym. such a horrible time running. I wanted to quit literally in minute 2 of my 28 I pushed ALL the way through it, sweating like crazy and feeling sick to my stomach. I hope it cools down a bit and/or I can convince complex owners to put fans in the small gym, sheesh.

2 "official" runs left until I complete the program. still not running a full 3.1 miles but will start doing the c2-10k app and lengthen my running times until I feel comfortable going my pace

"At first an ordeal and then accomplishment, the daily run becomes a staple, like break, or wine...or air."
-- Benjamin Cheever, author and Runner's World contributor

Yes, exactly (except the wine part. :laugh: ). I should take a rest day, but I haven't. I caught the running bug. :bigsmile:

Last day of W3 today! Wow! Wasn't sure I would make it out the door, but once I got going it was no problem. I started a new workout using Slim in 6 and am feeling achey and sore all over. So running was a little scary at first. Once I stretched out my muscles, it was no problem. I was going to do W3 over again, I think because I'm not mentally ready to move to 5 mins. But, I think I will. I need to push myself out of the comfort zone to succeed.

W6D2 completed this morning before 6am. I am NOT a morning person. I had to get up an hour early.... could not fit in 30 minutes any other time today. But I enjoyed this run best so far. The sky was twinkling with the most stars I have ever seen, no cars, only a couple neighbors on their porches having morning java and weren't awake enough to pay any attention to me. The chill on my bare arms was energizing!
NSV - prioritized my health and fitness ahead of sleeping in and ahead of cleaning the kitchen. WIN!