Old fat runners unite! C25k

Hello. I just started the c25k program too. I have finished week 2 day 2 and am doing week 2 day 3 today. I would love to have someone to keep me accountable. I just got the runtastic app so i can track all my stats.

Hey, just wanted to pop in and say YOU CAN DO IT!!
We weigh about the same and I just finished c25k :happy: I won't lie- some bits were hard. But I was surprised at how well I progressed. Stick at it, repeat days if you have to but keep on going. You will get there.
I run very slow so I didn't actually run 5k by the end, but I can run for a solid half hour now and feel fine afterwards. Amazing!

Keep up the great work :drinker: :drinker:

Go for it! I started C25k at 300lbs, took my time and did the programme over about 22 weeks (with swimming, weigts & elliptical training in between run sessions). I now regularly run 5k in around 36mins, my longest run is 9k and I'm signed up for a 10k & half marathon in May & Oct respecitively next year! I now love running and would run every day if my knees allowed! Stick wit the programme as you will most likely find some sessions tough but at some point (for me it was the middle of wk5) you'll start getting a buzz from running I'm sure

I'm a big fella (270 lbs) and old (52) relatively healthy but dreadfully unfit and I started this 8 weeks ago with the aim of getting fit and losing a bit of pudding, I got as far as the middle of W4D2 before having to take a break due to a knee injury which is now almost healed and I'm really looking forward to getting back running (I never thought I would type that last sentence)

Some general comments

* I continue to surprise myself, the gradual build up of run/walk ratio really helps
* Beginning of week 4 was horrendous but I did it and the next one too
* I'm using the "Run 5K " ap which is tremendous and well worth the investment
* I know the ap tells me not to but if I'm feeling good at the end of a run I will do an extra set or two of run/walks
* I have taken to walking 5K on the day I don't run which really helps
* I seem to run very slowly (5.5 K/Hour) I feel at the end i will be able to run for 30 minutes rather than 5K
* My joints ache like buggery sometimes but I have a great feeling of self satisfaction
* I lost 21lb and 3" from my waist in 8 weeks, my clothes fit better and my skin has improved

Next steps

* Get back on the treadmill (hopefully next week)
* Start running outside (even if it is cold, wet and miserable)
* 75lb more to lose

Where do I join ? I've been doing it about 1 yr, steady, 3 times a week. I go about the same pace as you 3.8 mph

Hi!

Sign me up, sort of. LOL I started the C25k program a few months ago, but since I was only doing it once or twice a week, I was repeating week one over and over again. Then I did something to my hip. The doc didn't find anything wrong with it after x-rays, so I'm looking to start up again. I'm 55, and right now, I'm about 194 (after 140 days on MFP), and I still have pain in my hip and knees. I probably will start again in the next couple of weeks because this time I'm determined to have good running shoes first. However, it will be nice to know that there is a group here of similar age, and in similar circumstances.

I'm always open to new friends, so....

I'm 50 and I started this 2 weeks ago. I've never been a runner and also have a bad knee (i bought a brace and wear it). I haven't been able to run each full 60 sec for the entire 30 minutes. I can do the first 2 full 60 seconds, but can't keep that pace up for all of the 30 minutes. I've decided to continue to do Week 1 until I can accomplish each 60 seconds for the entire 30 minutes. I'm on my second Week 1. Wondering if I'll ever be able to accomplish this as I'm out of breath 1/2 way through the 30 min. I haven't smoked for over 10 years.

Do you mind me asking how fast are you running? Have you tried slowing your speed to see if you don't run out of the breathe? I made that mistake, going too fast on the jog intervals and failed. So I researched a little and lowered my speed, was still hard (pain wise) but I was able to breathe better.

Hey! I actually just downloaded the C25K app on my phone. I'm so nervous to start it! I used to say, I don't run because I jiggle. And its the truth! I'm also worried about being able to run without having to gasp for air. I know that I need to start slowly, but I'm still a bit nervous. Walking a 5k is no issue, but running? I'm not so sure...

I'm 44 and started C25K 4 weeks ago. I am repeating week 3. I will do w3d3 tonight and i'm running it on the treadmill. I look forward to moving outside in the spring. I know running outside and on the treadmill are 2 different animals. But late fall/winter in the midwest can be wicked sometimes...but I digress.

Sign me up!

I got up to Week 8 and actually did the 30minutes, but didn't get the 3.1 miles down. Then I slacked and didn't run for a month so I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to start from at least Week 4 again :laugh: I was going to start up this week, but found the cold air and I are having issues Just got in a couple scarves/balaclavas so we'll see how that goes. :bigsmile:

I completed the couch to 5K (age 44), and then moved on to the couch to 10 K --I very much enjoyed the walk/run ration on the couch to 5K--and I think I may go back to that to increase my mileage. WIth the 10K I'm running 45-50minutes-Love IT that I'm actually running that much for that long--but getting bored and not getting as far as i like. I run at 4.5mph.

I had started C25K and I am NOT a runner... I have severe hypermobility in my knees and my friends always make fun of it because its so bad, I also once had my physical therapist tell me that in the event of a zombie apocalypse I should have a car. My running is THAT bad. I really enjoyed C25K and it was so easy, I made it to week three but ended up with a lung infection that had me on bed rest for about two weeks. I am just finally getting over it and can now walk up and down stairs and do light cardio activities without getting faint or having difficulty breathing. I would love to start this program again!

@mamadubbs--when I was doing the C25k I was doing a combo of running out side and then treadmill on bad weather days. Now that the frigid cold has set in here in MN-I've reverted to treadmill only--I think that's half my problem of keeping up on it. After the C25K I picked up on the Couch to 10K on week 9 I think it was.

Being I'm on the treadmill--I find a show I can totally be engaged in watching otherwise I count how many more songs until my walk break. If I find I'm involved in a show I don't pay much attention to the music and how many songs have gone on. When I found that others do half marathons and full marathons doing a walk/run method - I thought about going back to that to get working on my distance. I'm such a SLOW runner. Last night I did 4minute runs and 1 minute walks for 30minutes (that's all the time I had) - and to be honest, I really enjoyed that-this weekend I'm going to try to go farther than what I did last night........I have to get it through my thick skull that the walk/run interval type running is still running-in my brain ' running has to be constant'...but after reading on here-I've learned otherwise. Hope that helps! :-)

37 years old....177 pounds....did c25k started in June ran my first 5k in Sept. Totally loving my new running ability! Feel free to friend me! At gym now but will definitely read this thread later.....time to run;)