C25K Starting Tomorrow (Dec- 27- 2010 Monday)

Dhathri
Dhathri Posts: 323 Member
edited September 22 in Fitness and Exercise
One of my most dreaded thing in the gym is Treadmill. I could almost use all the other equipments expect for treadmill. I want to change this attitude. I got inspired from many success stories and finally want to start the C25K.

Please feel free to join. Let us keep motivated and encourage each other.
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  • hotpickles
    hotpickles Posts: 639 Member
    You will love it. I did it back in the Fall, and I managed to complete it. Some days are more challenging than others, but if you just stick with it, you will be amazed at how far you have come!

    L.
  • Dhathri
    Dhathri Posts: 323 Member
    Thanks hotpickles. I will try to stick with it.
  • VWBuggin1963
    VWBuggin1963 Posts: 12
    I would love to start this with you also.
    I think it will be a challenge but achieveable even while traveling for business.
  • mictur
    mictur Posts: 175 Member
    I am with you. Have completed 1 jog around the bus loop 4 times with a stop for water. I have been doing C25K off and on since this summer. Make sure you stretch real well. I am going to sign up for a 5K in February. Was going to run today but an arctic wind is blowing here in Florida.

    Good luck on running.:flowerforyou:
  • Dhathri
    Dhathri Posts: 323 Member
    I would love to start this with you also.
    I think it will be a challenge but achieveable even while traveling for business.

    I like your spirit. You can do it. Thanks for joining.
  • foxyforce
    foxyforce Posts: 3,078 Member
    I'll start with you guys as well. There are some really great mixes online for c25k with the stops included appropriately. I have done it before and was impressed with the results but I gave up because I became lazy.
  • Dhathri
    Dhathri Posts: 323 Member
    I'll start with you guys as well. There are some really great mixes online for c25k with the stops included appropriately. I have done it before and was impressed with the results but I gave up because I became lazy.

    Welcome!!!. It would be helpful to get insights from the experienced. Please keep us posted with any mixes or resources you are aware of.
  • Dhathri
    Dhathri Posts: 323 Member
    I am with you. Have completed 1 jog around the bus loop 4 times with a stop for water. I have been doing C25K off and on since this summer. Make sure you stretch real well. I am going to sign up for a 5K in February. Was going to run today but an arctic wind is blowing here in Florida.

    Good luck on running.:flowerforyou:

    Thanks for the tip. Hopefully tomorrow is a sunny day at Sunshine state. :)
  • foxyforce
    foxyforce Posts: 3,078 Member
    So here are some creative podcasts for our running

    Rock: http://runningintoshape.com/5k-training-downloads/

    Pop-Top40-R&B type stuff: http://gonicoleyourself.blogspot.com/2008/06/couch-to-5k-podcast-page.html

    Hip-Hop-Pop-y-http://www.kissmyblackass.org/podcasts/ (I have used this one before!)

    Doesn't list the tracks: http://www.djsteveboy.com/1day25k.html

    But apparently you can mix your own podcast in GarageBand for mac...I will try.
  • melodys_attic
    melodys_attic Posts: 114 Member
    One of the things I really need to step up in 2011 is the exercise. OK>>> and monitoring that the fat numbers stay in the budget as well as the calories. What is this C25K???? I hop on the treadmill twice a week now but would be interested in doing more. A challenge sounds like fun. I'm terrified of injuring myself though so the stretching will be super critical. If someone who understands the C25K or has other good treadmill tips wants to "friend" me I'd be delighted for the support and the friendship :)
    Cheers from
    Melody
    in Canada
  • Dhathri
    Dhathri Posts: 323 Member
    So here are some creative podcasts for our running

    Rock: http://runningintoshape.com/5k-training-downloads/

    Pop-Top40-R&B type stuff: http://gonicoleyourself.blogspot.com/2008/06/couch-to-5k-podcast-page.html

    Hip-Hop-Pop-y-http://www.kissmyblackass.org/podcasts/ (I have used this one before!)

    Doesn't list the tracks: http://www.djsteveboy.com/1day25k.html

    But apparently you can mix your own podcast in GarageBand for mac...I will try.

    Thank you. I will try to mix and match.
  • foxyforce
    foxyforce Posts: 3,078 Member
    One of the things I really need to step up in 2011 is the exercise. OK>>> and monitoring that the fat numbers stay in the budget as well as the calories. What is this C25K???? I hop on the treadmill twice a week now but would be interested in doing more. A challenge sounds like fun. I'm terrified of injuring myself though so the stretching will be super critical. If someone who understands the C25K or has other good treadmill tips wants to "friend" me I'd be delighted for the support and the friendship :)
    Cheers from
    Melody
    in Canada

    http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
  • Dhathri
    Dhathri Posts: 323 Member
    One of the things I really need to step up in 2011 is the exercise. OK>>> and monitoring that the fat numbers stay in the budget as well as the calories. What is this C25K???? I hop on the treadmill twice a week now but would be interested in doing more. A challenge sounds like fun. I'm terrified of injuring myself though so the stretching will be super critical. If someone who understands the C25K or has other good treadmill tips wants to "friend" me I'd be delighted for the support and the friendship :)
    Cheers from
    Melody
    in Canada

    Melody,

    I found this C25K referencing in this site. It stands for Couch to 5 kilometers run. It is designed for beginners to get started without being dreaded. The pace is set that your body can slowly adjust to the changes. It recommends doing thrice a week. Certainly streches will be a good way to keep body toned. More information can be found in this link.

    http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
  • Aid_B
    Aid_B Posts: 427
    i'd like to join too, week 1 day 1 completed this afternoon
  • Aid_B
    Aid_B Posts: 427
    i'd like to join too, week 1 day 1 completed this afternoon
  • Dhathri
    Dhathri Posts: 323 Member
    i'd like to join too, week 1 day 1 completed this afternoon

    Good beginning. Welcome.
  • dinareed
    dinareed Posts: 73 Member
    I just found this program online--this looks great! Count me in. I'm new to this site and exercising again but this looks like a great way to get started. Sunday is my lazy day so I will get started tomorrow.
  • Dhathri
    Dhathri Posts: 323 Member
    I just found this program online--this looks great! Count me in. I'm new to this site and exercising again but this looks like a great way to get started. Sunday is my lazy day so I will get started tomorrow.

    I have been regular since Dec 1st and I love this site. Welcome!!!
  • ontheheap
    ontheheap Posts: 12 Member
    I started this last week. I'm actually going to do each week as two weeks, so it's going to end up taking me 18 weeks instead of 9. Personally I find the pace from week to week a bit too fast and I'm more comfortable slowing it up a bit.

    I am / will be doing it on a treadmill at the gym. 1.0 incline, 3.5-3.7 mph walking speed, 5.0 mph jogging speed.
  • cldaughe
    cldaughe Posts: 40 Member
    I attempted the C25K a couple months ago. When I began my first day, I started getting terrible pains in the front of my calves/shins about 1/4 of the way through the program. I stretched really well before starting, I was not going that fast (maybe the pace of a fast walk), and it felt like someone put their hand inside my shins and began ripping my muscles away.

    I have tried to fight through the pain on several occasions and was told that the pain is from the calf muscles separating from the bone (or something about shin splints). I really, truly, sincerely want to get to the point where I can comfortably run a 5K, but my body just does not want anything to do with it.

    Any ideas or suggestions are appreciated :)
  • foxyforce
    foxyforce Posts: 3,078 Member
    I attempted the C25K a couple months ago. When I began my first day, I started getting terrible pains in the front of my calves/shins about 1/4 of the way through the program. I stretched really well before starting, I was not going that fast (maybe the pace of a fast walk), and it felt like someone put their hand inside my shins and began ripping my muscles away.

    I have tried to fight through the pain on several occasions and was told that the pain is from the calf muscles separating from the bone (or something about shin splints). I really, truly, sincerely want to get to the point where I can comfortably run a 5K, but my body just does not want anything to do with it.

    Any ideas or suggestions are appreciated :)

    NEVER stretch before! Always warm up before, but they have that in the program, ie. walk for 5 minutes.

    STRETCH AFTER, this is so important. I had this problem before too, and just this week because I forgot how important stretching was after I run.

    The best calf stretch that helped me immensely is to press your foot against a wall and lean into it. And then switch legs. You will feel your calves stretching when you do it. You can do this on a curb, on the wall, anywhere really! Please do this after you run and you will be solid.
  • IamRoJ
    IamRoJ Posts: 530 Member
    You will love this! I started in September and ended some time in November. When I started, one minute would leave me winded. Now I can run for 45 mins. straight most days. Best of luck!!!
  • VWBuggin1963
    VWBuggin1963 Posts: 12
    Ok, I did Week 1 Day 1 yesterday.
    5 min warm up and 90 sec intervals at 3.0
    60 sec intervals at 4.2
    5 min cool down at 3.0

    Total 25 mins, 1.36 miles, 250 calories.

    I might try to step it up more tomorrow, but the 4.2 keeps my lungs burning and my heart rate at 165.
  • Dhathri
    Dhathri Posts: 323 Member
    Ok, I did Week 1 Day 1 yesterday.
    5 min warm up and 90 sec intervals at 3.0
    60 sec intervals at 4.2
    5 min cool down at 3.0

    Total 25 mins, 1.36 miles, 250 calories.

    I might try to step it up more tomorrow, but the 4.2 keeps my lungs burning and my heart rate at 165.

    Wow Amazing. I am getting little nervous for my first run. I hope my Shred and BL workouts will give me strength to complete it. I am motivated to do it. I will keep you guys posted after my run at noon. :)
  • taxford
    taxford Posts: 5 Member
    I'm in too! Started at 5am this morning in the snow... felt like running in sand. I have to say I feel pretty good today, after the gluttonous weekend I had.
  • ironsister
    ironsister Posts: 9 Member
    I am starting week 4 of the C25k and its going pretty good. I have been downloading the podcast intervals from djsteveboy.com. The music is extremely helpful and time goes by really fast. I have completed several 5 ks in the past but always had to take walk breaks, I am looking forward to running the entire distance without walking! Good luck to everyone!
  • dinareed
    dinareed Posts: 73 Member
    Okay, so started Day 1 today. I couldn't go for as long as I would have liked. I will obviously have to work up to this...the ankle just won't allow me to go for so long. I went for 15 minutes and walked at a speed of 3.1 and stepped it up to a speed of 3.9 for the running part. Will try again tomorrow and see how long and fast I can go.
  • ZebraGlee78
    ZebraGlee78 Posts: 83 Member
    Hi! I just wanted to encourage all of you that you can do it. I would suggest going to active dot com and signing up for a 5K at a point in the future that you feel comfortable with. That way you have that end date in mind, and then just make a goal of getting up to where you can keep your heart rate up for about an hour. I'm not the fastest runner and I do it in about 35 minutes, so even if you walk your first one, that's OK! Then you have a time to beat!
  • Aid_B
    Aid_B Posts: 427
    Status update: W1 D2 Complete, D3 tomorrow

    Nothing is going to stop me this time !
  • Erindipitous
    Erindipitous Posts: 1,234 Member
    Starting this today, possibly. I'm pretty excited to eventually be able to run for more than 5 minutes without feeling like I'm dying.

    I am most excited to eventually reap the benefits of running.. An anti-stressor during my upcoming last semester of nursing school starting in a couple of weeks, better overall health, weight loss, and the endorphins! :)
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