C25K W3D2... felt real nice! Felt blessed to be able to be out there doing it all wrong... but it's alright!

Hi all,

Just finished W4D2 with Luna sandals. I tried c25k last summer and tried to do too much too fast. I was just getting back into running from not running for a few years, getting used to running with the Luna sandals and my biggest mistake: running to music. Man, a good song would come on and I would get pumped up and take off and injure myself.

This time, I started slowly, made sure to listen to my body and vigorously stretch after my runs and during my off days. Now, I have no pain in my feet, ankles, shins or calves. Just muscle soreness from a butt whoopin' of a run!

Altra makes a shoe called Provision 1.5 that is geared towards people with flat, flat feet like me. Here is a bit of info for those like me who are looking for comfy foot wear options. When I read the description, I thought, "Oh man, these were made specifically for me!"

Benefits
Experience Altra's all-new Provision™ 1.5 – designed to promote low impact running form while preventing discomfort associated with stability issues and weak foot musculature. The removable stability wedge assists with fallen arches and excessive overpronation. Simply remove the stability wedge to convert this shoe from a moderate stability shoe to a neutral to mild stability shoe. The Zero Drop™ platform provides a high level of natural stability. Plus, with its unique foot-shapedtoe box, toes are allowed to splay naturally to assist in a more powerful push-off and greater comfort on the long run – something other running shoes don't offer.

Technical Stuff
Ideal Uses: Running, Trail Running, Fitness / Cross Training
Designed to Reduce: Shin Splints, Knee Pain, Forefoot Pain, Bunions, Overpronation
Platform: Zero Drop™ Platform, Foot-Shaped Design, NRS – Natural Ride System™
Weight: 10.5 oz
Stack Height: 27mm Medial / 23mm Lateral. 22mm without wedge
Midsole: Two-Layer EVA / AltraBound™
Outsole: Blown Rubber FootPod™
Insole: (2) Molded Support, Stability Wedge

Way to go @Laughter_Girl! Good job. I'm right behind you.

Just did Week 4, Day 1. Felt good... Two 5 min jogs... I'll take it! I'm proud of myself for getting it done.

Just completed week 3 day 3; always feel accomplished when I can say I finished the entire week.

Congratulations, blondie_0x and G_RRR! Way to go.

Finished W4D2 just now. Somehow wound up on an uphill portion around my neighborhood for the second 5 min jog. It taxed me more than I anticipated running uphill! But, I finished.

Everyone have a great weekend!

Just finished W2D3! I am getting a little nervous when I look at the weeks ahead, but I am determined to continue with this program:)

Way to go jlm0710, you can do it!

I have not been able to run for over two weeks now due to the bursitis in my knee. But it is much better now and I have decided to start walking again every day for a couple of weeks before I start up on the C25K again. So I will be significantly behind, but I am ready for the reboot.

Week3 day3 complete!! well done everyone!

blondie, actually I prefer stretching after running, like some yoga (there are some youtube short routines)
Before running I just start walking slowly for a few minutes then I start the c25k warmup walk

Thanks for the suggestions!

@manduclese If you were out there moving (note that I did not say jogging/running) for 20 minutes, COUNT IT!

Away with "program integrity". What does that mean anyway, other than some self-defined perception? You define your own program. You define your own victories.

I'd say you did good! Definitely count it!