Couch to 5K (start 4/4/11)

I just finished my day 2 of week 1. I averaged a 13.63 mile so I did 2.2 miles for my 30 minutes (this includes 5 minute brisk walks before and after for warm up and cool down) so although slow I got it done!!

i use 2 for the first walk, 4.5 for the runs (unless i feel like i can push it, when i go for 5) and 2.5 for all the walks in between.

Hmm...maybe that's why I had to make adjustments. I've only been working out again (a 6-year hiatus) for the last three weeks. I did C25K week 1 starting Sunday (day 2 yesterday). I made my own adjustment to 60 second jog and 2 min walk (instead of 90 second), but I went 30 min instead of just 20.

I've been using 3.4 for the walk and 5.2 for the jog! Am I shooting WAY too high?! I definitely hurt on Monday. I was still sore yesterday but did it again anyway (and it was all I could do to get through it!)

I've just finished week 6 day 3 which was a 25 minute run. I thought it was going to be really tough and when she said I'd only done 5mins I thought good grief, however I got into my stride and it was ok, so stick at it.

Anyway, over the last few weeks I've found a few things that have helped me.

Blisters - if you are getting blisters someone on here suggested using Moleskin which you can get from your pharmacy and I've been using that this week and its brilliant.

Shin Splints, apart from the usual resting and compress, I was told to vary the ground you are running on outside and also sprint for 10 - 15 seconds so that when you start to jog again at a slower pace you legs are more relaxed. All these have helped me.

I got shin splints really badly during week 3, but using the above methods I've not had them since.

Have fun everyone :bigsmile:

I did week1day1 again last night. I think I might do every day twice. It will wind up taking me 20 weeks to get to the 5K but slow is better then nothing. I have not run in a long time but between the C25K download on my blackberry and the threads on here Ithink I'm I can get back to it!

We can go this!!

Don't overdo it as you will ache. Did you actually mean you'd be doing it twice a day? every day? The podcasts suggest a day between each run to let your body recover.

Hi Everyone! I'm just getting back to doing the C25K after taking 2 weeks off. I started W2D3 today (before I took my break I had just gotten to W3D1) and it didn't go so well. That time off is really kicking my butt! I may repeat the entire W2 again.

Great job with your progress everyone!

I have completed both c25k and b210k. Both are amazing programs. i am NOT a runner, and i was shocked that by the end I was running 60 minutes straight through!! I highly recommend them and wish there was another program after b210k to follow. If anyone knows of one I would love to know!

Last day of week 2 is tomorrow! I started at week 2 instead of week 1 because I exercise regularly and knew I was strong enough to start there. Plus I'll be right on track if I ever have to repeat a week. It's tough though! I do 3.0 for walking and 5.5 for jogging. Is that speed okay?

I did W1D3 today.. I had started at the beginng of March and had to take a 2 week break since i was out of town for work and working 12-15 hour days.. By the time i would get back to my hotel the gym was closed. Anyhow before i left i had just completed week 2.. I decided to do week 1 today to see how it would feel and i know thAt i will jump back to week 2 and start it all over again tomorrow!!

If we put our minds to it I know we can all do it!!

Feel free to add me.. I love giving and receiving motivation from MFP friends!!

Done the last day in my 3rd week today.

Start week 4 on monday, Hopefully will get a bit further than I have been this week.

I finished Week 1 yesterday! Yesterday I increased my walking speed from 2 miles to 2.5. It sure made a difference in my distance and calories burned (according to the treadmill anyway.)

I guess it's on to Week 2 on Monday... :happy:

Well Week 1 Day 3 was an epic FAIL for me I tweaked my knee. I felt it the second I started my first jog/run. i only managed about 4 1-minute jogs and I had to stop. And now I'm walking with a limp.....fan-freakin-tastic!

oh, man, i'm really sorry to hear that! whatever you do, DON'T push yourself til you feel better. we'll still be here when you're able to pick it back up!

I did W2D1 yesterday and it went great.. I was actually very suprised!!

I cant wait to Monday to do day 2!!

I just finished my week 1 day 3. I was really worried about the heat and humidity out today (being in Alabama) but today was actually easier than the prior 2..can't wait until Tuesday to start week 2 (unless it's raining out). I am sweating like the devil but my legs and cardio held up really good today spite the humidity out..I did take it slower today than my other jogs but it helped me complete the task..

Hi everyone! I just found this thread from another C25K one that is bouncing around and I could sure use the support and motivation from you all who are at the early weeks.

Just wanted to say welcome and we can all do this if we support each other!

It seems that I don't feel comfortable or confident about how the walk/runs are going until day 3 and then its time to move on and start the grind all over again. I'm kind of nervous for tomorrow morning and running 3 minutes straight. I hope its not awful :grumble: But even if it is, I'm going to push through.

Just remember do what you can, if you have to repeat a week it's no biggie. You are doing this to get healthy, not injure yourself LOL. I feel the same way though, the first time I ran outside was SOOOO much harder than the treadmill so I started over. Today was day 3 of week 1 outside and it seemed a lot easier than day 1. Tuesday is week 2 and after today's run I feel pretty confident I can do it and I am confident you can do your new week also!