C25K
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Downloaded the app last Friday - RunDouble C25K Pro
It is still a cold here in the East, snow is expected this week. I am looking forward to starting April 1 and hopefully keep going until I complete the program.
It is still a cold here in the East, snow is expected this week. I am looking forward to starting April 1 and hopefully keep going until I complete the program.
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I downloaded the app yesterday and plan on starting tomorrow on my lunch on a treadmill at work if one is available.0
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I am on week 3...it is usually where I quit so I'm going to try to keep going!!!0
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I have the C25K app on my phone and have used it in the past for a workout reference, but have never committed to the full training. I am starting tomorrow. I am probably going to need some encouragement to keep going strong, and I'm here to encourage you all as well! Are there certain days any of you prefer to run? EX: Monday, Wednesday, Friday?0
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I'm on Week 3 Day 1! this is a great training app! I'm able to run a lot longer now!
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I have the C25K app on my phone and have used it in the past for a workout reference, but have never committed to the full training. I am starting tomorrow. I am probably going to need some encouragement to keep going strong, and I'm here to encourage you all as well! Are there certain days any of you prefer to run? EX: Monday, Wednesday, Friday?
That was my plan. However knowing my life that will rarely actually happen 0 -
I started on Thursday doing week 2. I think I'm going to repeat week 2 this week and will also aim for a Monday-Wednesday-Friday schedule. Please post updates as you go along, so we can support each other and give advice where we can! Thank you all for joining 0
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Hi everyone! I'm starting week 4 tomorrow and I run Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.0
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I am on week 3...it is usually where I quit so I'm going to try to keep going!!!
:happy: Me too - but this time I am signing up for a 10K in October, planning on training 4-6 miles per week for the first three months. Treadmill on work days, outside and hills on non-work days. So far knees are O.K.
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Hello Everyone!
I've done C25K before and it is time to do it again.
I will be starting Mon, 3/31. There might be some cold days still this Spring, but here in Denver, there almost done.
I'm looking forward to reading everyone's progress!
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Hello! I am starting this week. I'm planning to do Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings because it works in my schedule better.
Does anyone have experience running in the cold? They're predicting a high of 32 tomorrow and I'm a bit concerned. Don't have access to an indoor treadmill.
By the way, the app I'm using is called 5K Runner but it seems to be basically the same as what everyone is describing as C25K.0 -
I'm on week 5 day 2. I cannot get past it. My current plan is to continue repeating day 2 until my heart rate stays below 180. 0
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Hi all! I made it to week 4 this winter before i developed a really terrible case of plantar faciitis. I'm hoping I've rested enough weeks to let me start over. We're expecting a little more snow in the VA/DC area tomorrow, so I'll plan on starting again either today or Friday. I'm looking forward to progressing with you all!0
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Layers are your best friend when running in the cold. I if it's really cold i like a hoodie over a hat and gloves. Usually i ditch the hood and possibly even the gloves, but you may need them at first.
Also, does anyone use the Run Double app? I was using the C25k app but it was glitchy. The Run Double app is excellent!0 -
Layers are your best friend when running in the cold. I if it's really cold i like a hoodie over a hat and gloves. Usually i ditch the hood and possibly even the gloves, but you may need them at first.
Also, does anyone use the Run Double app? I was using the C25k app but it was glitchy. The Run Double app is excellent!
Spend some time looking through apps, too much for my brain. Finally decided on the RunDouble C25K Pro - it was $1.59. I am going out of town this weekend, plan to start April 1, if the weather improves.0 -
I am starting today. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I have started number of times but never finish it. Hoping this time will be the last time and by summer I can run outside. I have treadmill at home and so many excuses why I can't excercise. looking forward to it.0
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I've been doing this off and on for about a year. I got up to week 5 once but my running partner hurt her ankle, and I wasn't motivated to keep up by myself. I'm starting again tonight. I am starting on Week 3 so hopefully I will be able to do it. :happy:0
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I'm on week four and hope to do day 3 tomorrow. I've got to be the slowest runner in the world though. I'm doing my training on the treadmill and whenever my heart rate goes out of zone I just slow down more. So far it seems to be working, so that's what I'll keep doing for now. Perhaps once I can run longer and become more fit I can start to run faster.0
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I'm in! I actually finished C25K 2 years ago right before I got pregnant and stopped running (and exercising in general) completely. I restarted a few weeks ago, and I'm on week 4 now. I'd love some help to keep me motivated now that the weather's getting nicer! I'm gonna try to stick to a Sun-Wed-Fri schedule, but that will rarely happen 0
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I'm on week 5 day 2. I cannot get past it. My current plan is to continue repeating day 2 until my heart rate stays below 180.
I agree that week 5 is the toughest week of change. Seems like a big difference between W5D1 to W5D2!
I think your plan is a good one! Or, try going back to W5D1 for a while to repeat and run a little bit longer each time on the run sections.
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I downloaded the app this week and finished day 3 today. Looking forward to getting through this!0
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Hi everyone!
I have had this app downloaded on my phone since last year and just now found the motivation to actually do it. I suppose it is better late than never, right?
I did my first run this morning. I had my dog, Mokka with me to make sure I didn't quit in the middle of it! Boy did my legs burn and I was just jogging! Long ways to go but it feels great to get day one done!0 -
I started on Monday. Last night I did W1,D2. So far I have made it through about 3/4 of both workouts without any problems and then I find myself really having to push myself mentally to finish during the last 1/4. I am proud that I made it through both workouts without stopping early or walking when I should be running, but it wasn't easy by any means. Lots of repeating to myself mentally "just one more step, just one more step". I'm trying to ignore the workouts in the weeks to come and just focus on right now. This is such an uphill battle.
One thing I have noticed is that my lungs aren't bothering me as much as they did before I officially started and tried to run. I feel like they are slowly getting in better shape. I am frustrated that I was hungrier yesterday and ate all the extra calories I earned from running. :-(0 -
Just finished W1D3, did D1 last Sun and D2 on Tues. Whew - who knew 60 seconds of running would feel like so long???? I think Week 2 will be ok if I can just find a way to do all of them downhill, hahaha. Good luck to all of you and thanks for the inspiration.0
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Congrats to ReikaValtryst, MamaGab92, Missybraden, and all of the others above who have just started or a bit further along!! I start next Monday, 3/31.
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I completed week 5 day 2 again today. My heart rate has come down and is now staying in the high 160's. I'm trying week 5 day 3 again tomorrow. What I found out is different C25K programs have varying programs - crazy, but true. My week 5 program is quite different than a friend's week 5. All that counts is we keep going. I just want to make it to the end before June. My ultimate goal is to be able to run outside this summer.0
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Finished Week 1 yesterday. First time running in probably 5+ years! It's been going well so far, today I pushed myself to go a little faster then I have the previous runs. Feeling pretty accomplished... and excited to do next week! Does anyone do cardio heavy workouts on off days? I don't want to over exert myself since I've been inactive for a number of years. I want to be able to maintain, but also take advantage of my current enthusiasm! Any thoughts?
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Hi everyone! I completed wk 5 day 2 today. It's definitely stepped up a few gears.
Having just peeked at day 3 I'm not looking forward to it!
Fingers crossed its easier than I am anticipating
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Hope everyone had a great weekend! Would love to know how your runs went.
I initially said that I was going to start today, but I've decided that Tues, Thurs, Saturdays will be much better for my schedule.
So, I'll report by tomorrow night (Tues) as to how it went for W1D1.
Have a great week everybody!
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I'm sore after W1D1 yesterday! I'm pretty excited, though, my 5k is booked for June 1. I actually registered in january, but did a 12 wk walking workout to condition before starting the C25k. in the past 4 wks, I've been walking 5k distance 3-4 times a week, but at 4 mph. I'm really excited to be running again (have done 10k runs in the past) and excited to be part of this community!0
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Started W2D1 today. Not gonna lie, a little more challenging! I pushed my speed up a bit on my last run and tried to keep up that pace during running sections of today and I fell a little behind. I had to slow down and walk a couple of times a little before my cue to walk. Have other people had this problem? Anyone repeat weeks that they haven't mastered before moving on? Still feeling motivated. Today was a challenge (was exhausted after work!), but I felt so good after dragging myself in.
Happy running!0
