C25K Starting Tomorrow (Dec- 27- 2010 Monday)

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  • ontheheap
    ontheheap Posts: 12 Member
    Week 1 Day 6 (!!!) completed today. I'm doing the program at "half speed" so today marks my completion of Week 1 =) When I started last week I couldn't do the 60/90 for the entire 20 minutes. I could do the first 3 or 4 60-second jogs but then I had to walk the rest. Now I can do the 60/90 alternating for the full 20 and I'm ready for "week 2"!
  • VWBuggin1963
    VWBuggin1963 Posts: 12
    Week 1 completed. Still really pushing it with the heartrate around 175 during running and 160 during the 90 second rest.
    Hopefully this will start to improve.

    Today: 1.6 miles
    350 calories
    30 minutes
  • NanBar
    NanBar Posts: 283 Member
    I am a bit ahead in the C25K program- I am starting week 4. But I'll check in with my progress! I am a runner but I took time off and am using it to get back into the grove. It works!

    If you guys have an iphone or an ipod- download the app- and/or the Robert Ullrey podcasts on the internet or itunes - he has the warm up- great techno music and they break the monotony. I cannot imagine doing C25K with out one of these options! If you are doing it without- you should try it with the pod cast or app!
    Good luck everyone!
  • Dhathri
    Dhathri Posts: 323 Member
    ontheheap, Nice strategy
    VWBuggin1963, Well done
    nannyKb, Thanks for your inputs will give it a try.
  • Dhathri
    Dhathri Posts: 323 Member
    I successfully finished 3rd day of first week. I had trouble jogging for 60 sec. I need to push myself next week for 90 sec.
  • sunshine7966
    sunshine7966 Posts: 71
    I completed week 1 :) My jog was at 6 mph. and my walk was at 3.8 mph. Looking forward to this week!! BTW my preacher has agreed to run a 5k with my husband and me when I finish!!
  • Dhathri
    Dhathri Posts: 323 Member
    Happy new year 2011.
    Hope u all had a good time. Its now time to start the second week of C25k.
  • Dhathri
    Dhathri Posts: 323 Member
    I am successful on Week 2, Day 1. At the end I was running by holding the sidebar of the treadmill, but i am glad i have finished it.

    Walk @ 3.5 - 2 min, warm up and cool down. Total 21 min.
    Run @ 4.5 - 1.30 min. Total 9 min
    Completed 2 miles
  • VWBuggin1963
    VWBuggin1963 Posts: 12
    Ok, I am on the road this week and took my Ipod with me.
    Week 2 did not transfer completely and I tried to do this with my changing the speeds based off of the time on the treadmill.
    I think I missed one of the 90 second runs because I ended at 24.5 mins after the 5 min warm up and the intervals and then finished the last 5.5 mins walking.

    I burned 350 calories, total miles was 1.83

    Walking speed was 3.5 to 4 mph, running was 4.8 to 5 mph.

    I didn't think I could do it, but I did. Wednesday is another day. Still on the road, but I am going to try to transfer the podcast again so I don't mess up on the timings.

    My heartrate is still 175 during running, but my recovery heartrate is down to 145. I still think this is too fast but I am not a fitness guru so I don't know. I hope this gets better. I don't mind the 175, I just wish I could recover sooner.
  • VWBuggin1963
    VWBuggin1963 Posts: 12
    I completed week 1 :) My jog was at 6 mph. and my walk was at 3.8 mph. Looking forward to this week!! BTW my preacher has agreed to run a 5k with my husband and me when I finish!!

    That is excellent. I am hoping to get up to 6 mph.
  • triciamarie
    triciamarie Posts: 70 Member
    I will be starting wednesday and check in with you all often :)
  • caseyamber
    caseyamber Posts: 27
    I started running witht the C25K and in October (a year later) I ran a marathon! I would NOT have been able to finish it if I didnt start with the C25K first. There were times when the C25K was really hard, I most definetly was not a runner) BUT I am so glad I did it!

    Keep it up!
  • nort0186
    nort0186 Posts: 33
    Just finished Week 1 Day 1, I am now reminded how much of a runner I am NOT! Ugh I couldn't even hit 5.0 for my running, I was at a 4.5 mph for my running and between 2.5 and 3.0 for my walking. I'm pretty sure I'll be needing to repeat week 1 a few times before I can move on! Oh well I feel great just having finished....
  • Dhathri
    Dhathri Posts: 323 Member
    Just finished Week 1 Day 1, I am now reminded how much of a runner I am NOT! Ugh I couldn't even hit 5.0 for my running, I was at a 4.5 mph for my running and between 2.5 and 3.0 for my walking. I'm pretty sure I'll be needing to repeat week 1 a few times before I can move on! Oh well I feel great just having finished....

    Dont worry, even I am not a runner. I did at the same pace you did. Its not about the speed but it is about the endurance. Keep going at your own pace. I am going to stick at the speed I will be comfortable with. We can make it.
  • taxford
    taxford Posts: 5 Member
    Finished with w1 and w2d1! Getting pretty excited to wake up early and tackle w2d2. I haven't reached the point where running is addictive yet, but its getting close!
  • MaryChaCha
    MaryChaCha Posts: 20 Member
    I need to join this group! I really need the motivation, and am highly interested in learning to run. I have two brothers who are marathoners, and although I don't have a desire as of yet to run marathons, I do want to run, starting with a 5K. (Maybe a marathon will be in my future!)

    I started the C25K training this morning, after seeing a post about it last week. It was manageable since I downloaded the app for my phone, which told me when to run, when to walk, and when I was nearing the end.

    I had tried running this past summer, but went out and jogged a mile three days in a row, then aggravated an old calf injury. I am interested in the C25K program because it stresses a break between days of working out.

    On days that you are not doing the C25K workout, what are you doing? I figured I'd lift weights two of the days and do yoga the other days.

    Thanks for starting this group! :happy:
    Mary
  • nort0186
    nort0186 Posts: 33
    On days that you are not doing the C25K workout, what are you doing? I figured I'd lift weights two of the days and do yoga the other days.

    I was just thinking the same thing! I'm not sure what I'm gonna do, looking through netflix for some workout video ideas... Let me know what you end up doing!
  • MaryChaCha
    MaryChaCha Posts: 20 Member
    I did a 20 minute yoga workout since I was stiff from yesterday's workout. I'm glad I did since I feel good now.

    Mary
  • Dhathri
    Dhathri Posts: 323 Member
    On days that you are not doing the C25K workout, what are you doing? I figured I'd lift weights two of the days and do yoga the other days.

    I was just thinking the same thing! I'm not sure what I'm gonna do, looking through netflix for some workout video ideas... Let me know what you end up doing!

    i go on an elliptical or walk on treadmill.some days i try to shred or biggest loser dvd. Hope it helps
    .
  • NanBar
    NanBar Posts: 283 Member
    I do strength and circuit training- I am just careful to keep the cardio in the circuit training to a very low impact.

    I'm on W4 of C25k- and people it does get easier. My recommendation is to stop worrying about how fast you are running and walking- sure when you are doing intervals on week 3 you want to run those 90 seconds a bit faster than the 3 min runs- but it's about building endurance and time. Don;t set your self up for an injury. When you actually get a base set then you work toward performance!

    Good Luck y'all
  • taxford
    taxford Posts: 5 Member
    W2D2 done this morning...
    Walking pace: 3 1/2 mph
    Joggin pace: 6 mph

    Will be trying to incorporate some kind of yoga routine or something with little leg impact on days off.
  • Dhathri
    Dhathri Posts: 323 Member
    I was little down this whole day being at home and was feeling lethargic. But finally after cleaning and cooking dinner, I decided I will not miss it and went to gym. Today I did much better in my second week. On monday I was holding the handles in between but today I did pretty well.

    Walk @ 3.5mph
    Jog @ 4.5mph
  • MaryChaCha
    MaryChaCha Posts: 20 Member
    Day 2 Week 1 C25K...my leg muscles were a bit weak today, but I kept going.

    I did yoga yesterday, and that helped me to stretch out a bit. I'm taking the advice of Nannykb and not being stressed about the speed of my runs. I'm just happy to be running!

    Have a healthy and strong day!

    Mary
  • 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 :)


    Okay I know these all too well. The reason you are getting pain in the front of your shins is because you are developing Shins splints. You need to get you an insole that has some arch in them. Also you need to stretch your front shins by pointing your toes like a ballet dancer and rotate left and right. Most of shin splints are from no arch support in you shoes. Happy running!

    Thanks for the info! I know I need to get a new pair of tennis shoes (I love my Mizunos!) and I will look into getting some support in them. Does anyone have any recommendations for arch supports? Can I get something basic like "Dr. Scholl's" or do I need something on a more professional grade?
  • VWBuggin1963
    VWBuggin1963 Posts: 12
    Planning on Week 2 day 2 tomorrow.
    The business travel took a little more out of me than I expected and only got one day in this past week.
  • Dhathri
    Dhathri Posts: 323 Member
    Planning on Week 2 day 2 tomorrow.
    The business travel took a little more out of me than I expected and only got one day in this past week.

    Thats the spirit. Keep going. :)
  • Erindipitous
    Erindipitous Posts: 1,234 Member
    I shifted my days this week, and I don't particularly care for it, but I worked late on Monday and laziness got the best of me. I will go back to Monday-Wednesday-Friday next week, my week 3.

    W2 D1 went well. I actually walked out of the gym feeling like a million bucks. :)

    Walking: 3.5mph
    Running: 6.5mph

    Did W2 D2 today. I cranked the intensity a little to push myself.. I'll probably keep this pace on Saturday as well, but I'm not sure how much higher I will go until my body adjusts more.

    Walking: 3.5mph
    Running: 7mph

    I always thoroughly stretch before and after a workout.. I typically drink a recovery protein drink within 30 minutes. On my "off" days, I do yoga to keep myself flexible and some ab work. I have a set of kettle bells.. One of these days I'll start using them.

    Making it a point to post on this thread is a great motivator.. It feels great to stick to a routine! -- So far, anyway. Classes kick back into high gear on the 18th, and between full-time work and full-time school with clinicals, I will have to find some way to efficiently juggle working out and studying.
  • MaryChaCha
    MaryChaCha Posts: 20 Member
    Off day...yoga and some weights...I don't feel as tight as my first off day.

    Have a great and healthy day.
    Mary
  • 4pence
    4pence Posts: 81 Member
    I started the C25K about November, I got to Week 5 day 2 (run 8 mins, rest 5, run 8) without any problems, but then on day 3 of week 5 (Run 20 mins without stopping!) I had to stop after 10 minutes then just felt so demotivated I gave up. I might make my own little bridge from those 2, I swear that week 6 day 1 (Run 8, rest 5, run 8, rest 5) would be easier....

    First post here by the way :)
  • nort0186
    nort0186 Posts: 33
    Life has kind of gotten in the way this week, came down with a nasty a cold on Tuesday night/Wednesday morning so I haven't been doing much this week, but I'm going to attempt to finish out the week with W1 D2 tonight and W1 D3 tomorrow night or Sunday. Would like to keep progressing.
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