Daily Check In Thread
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I finished W1D1 yesterday on the treadmill with the C25K app from Zen Labs. I've tried starting C25K before but haven't made it out of week 1 yet. I'm happy that I don't feel too sore today on my rest day.
I think in the past I tried going too fast too soon. I used to run ages and ages ago, but never more than 2-3 miles at a time. I tend to get shin splints so I'm trying to start slow and steady to avoid injury this time around. I really like the idea of this check-in thread to stick with the program.
Happy New Year, everyone!
Good advice best to take it easy, finished W1 D3 yesterday and the front off my lower legs are aching today, I'm on a rest day today and if still sore in the morning iI'l wait till Saturday before progressing to W2D1,
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W2D1 sorted. Felt good although shouldnt have done weights yesterday. Thought it might be a good idea to split cardio and weights. Not going to happen. Will do them both on the same day.0
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I usually just lurk to read comments & y'all are a great source of motivation for me. Now the reason I've stepped from the shadows to post: W5D3 ! DONE!!
Actually completed last night, and felt great. Rested well, and do not even feel tired this morning even though I thought I would after running for that long. Both of my knees feel a little weird (loose maybe, slight discomfort going down stairs). But, I've taken some ibuprofen and rubbed a little 'heat' on them and seem good to go
Resting today - no weights or cardio - so that I can keep this C25K thing going! 0 -
Completed the first one today. I ran it on the treadmill (not my first choice), but it was colder than I would prefer to run outside. Hopefully this cold spell won't last long so I can continue outside.0
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Hi everyone Today i completed day one of week one, and im so proud of myself, Really looking forward to day two, I would love some support on the way, please add me xx0
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D1W2 sorted and D1 stop smoking tomorrow so everything's good0
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I usually just lurk to read comments & y'all are a great source of motivation for me. Now the reason I've stepped from the shadows to post: W5D3 ! DONE!!
Actually completed last night, and felt great. Rested well, and do not even feel tired this morning even though I thought I would after running for that long. Both of my knees feel a little weird (loose maybe, slight discomfort going down stairs). But, I've taken some ibuprofen and rubbed a little 'heat' on them and seem good to go Resting today - no weights or cardio - so that I can keep this C25K thing going!
Way to go, Labyars!!! W5D3 is a tough one -- I'm a little scared of it.
And hooray for everyone else who is plugging along. It's difficult at times, but so worth it.
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Lots of new voices here, welcome! And yes, just take things slowly so the body has time to adapt. If things feel horribly awkward, heavy, or such, just go even slower. I thought I'd never get out of weeks 2 and 3 until I got the advice here to go slowly. That changed everything. Well done everyone!0
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Still going strong - W4D1 today, and my first time going a full 5k!! If I can do this, anyone can!0
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W1D2 completed. Now to stave off the motivation/energy drainer called work. I always go into work with all intentions of going to the gym after, but when my 13 hour shift is over I have a very hard time going anywhere but home and to bed.0
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Starting over...."graduated Sept 2013" but then had surgery and then started a new job and haven't ran since
completed w1d1 this morning before work....at 2:30am....hoping to find the motivation to keep getting up early enough to run! 0 -
Starting over...."graduated Sept 2013" but then had surgery and then started a new job and haven't ran since completed w1d1 this morning before work....at 2:30am....hoping to find the motivation to keep getting up early enough to run!
Sorry about surgery and challenges to find/make the time to run. But you know, this programme is something even very experienced runners go back to if they have major surgery or get injured somehow, then have to take a complete break from running, so if you stick to it and take just one day at a time, I'm sure you'll find your rhythm soon enough.
As you can see, there are many new faces here, so you're in good company. Start small with easily achieved tasks such as locate your running shoes and other gear, charge the iPod if that's what you're using, check out the programme structure again and take a peek at an app if that's your choice of support during running, and so on.
If you're in a cold climate, also learn about layering well for temperatures below freezing point (there's a thread in the sticky posts for the purpose). And read the threads in this group, enthusiasm is contagious!0 -
Finished W2D2 today! I'm actually pretty proud of myself getting this far. I'm looking forward to each C25K day. 0
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Just finished W2D2 as well, the aches in the shins have disappeared so all is good, really enjoying this.0
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Restarting C25K for the second time. I started last year, but stopped before week 5 after rolling my ankle pretty badly (non-running related). It took its sweet time getting stronger and then ... summer!
It's still hot and humid now, but I went out and shuffled myself through W1D1. I'm happy with my pace and time so far. W1D2 Thursday or Friday me thinks.0 -
I love coming back to this thread from time to time to see all the new runners! I started with c25k in April of 2013 having done zero running before that. I am now in the middle of training for my first half marathon!
There is a Jantastic challenge going on if you need extra motivation to get moving. Go to jantastic.me to join. There is a group called "mfp runners". You set your goal of number of run, bike, or swim days per week that you want to do.0 -
week 1day 1 done xxx0
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getting fitted at a running store has all but taken care of my chronic shinsplints. I put up with it for about three months before I committed to me shoes. In the meantime I iced them and used my foam roller.I finished W1D1 yesterday on the treadmill with the C25K app from Zen Labs. I've tried starting C25K before but haven't made it out of week 1 yet. I'm happy that I don't feel too sore today on my rest day.
I think in the past I tried going too fast too soon. I used to run ages and ages ago, but never more than 2-3 miles at a time. I tend to get shin splints so I'm trying to start slow and steady to avoid injury this time around. I really like the idea of this check-in thread to stick with the program.
Happy New Year, everyone!
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Hello! I haven't posted in the last few weeks as I travelled home for Christmas and wasn't online much.
However, despite the eating, drinking and merriness, I kept up the programme, and on January 2nd I ran my first5 k. I did not do it continuously - it was only 2 days after I finished week 8, and was averaging 3-3.5k run non-stop. Nevertheless, I didn't walk longer than 30 seconds when I had to, so I did run most of it - my 5k time was 41 minutes 28 seconds, so I'm happy with that.
And last November 4th I struggled 60 seconds.
Very happy with myself, and this programme!
I plan now to repeat week 8 several times just to work on stamina and speed, and build up to a stronger 5k.0 -
Just completed D3 W2 earlier0
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Starting over...."graduated Sept 2013" but then had surgery and then started a new job and haven't ran since completed w1d1 this morning before work....at 2:30am....hoping to find the motivation to keep getting up early enough to run!
Sorry about surgery and challenges to find/make the time to run. But you know, this programme is something even very experienced runners go back to if they have major surgery or get injured somehow, then have to take a complete break from running, so if you stick to it and take just one day at a time, I'm sure you'll find your rhythm soon enough.
As you can see, there are many new faces here, so you're in good company. Start small with easily achieved tasks such as locate your running shoes and other gear, charge the iPod if that's what you're using, check out the programme structure again and take a peek at an app if that's your choice of support during running, and so on.
If you're in a cold climate, also learn about layering well for temperatures below freezing point (there's a thread in the sticky posts for the purpose). And read the threads in this group, enthusiasm is contagious!
Thanks for the encouragement! I did w1d2 today and feel like I am fetting back in the swing of things....just taking it super slow to avoid any injuries by trying too much too soon!0 -
Exceptional efforts once again and glad to see more new faces!
@LazyButHealthy Also check out Hal Higdon's 5K and 10K programmes for novices.0 -
I usually run outside but today I ran out of time and had to do it on my lunch break which is at 6:30pm. I used the treadmill in our gym which I struggle with anyways. Today however I completed my 8 minute intervals without to much of a struggle. When I was outside earlier this week I could not do 5 minutes without stopping. I am so stoked! I guess running inside where it isn't 10 degrees and windy makes a difference LOL.0
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LazyButHealthy wrote: »Hello! I haven't posted in the last few weeks as I travelled home for Christmas and wasn't online much.
However, despite the eating, drinking and merriness, I kept up the programme, and on January 2nd I ran my first5 k. I did not do it continuously - it was only 2 days after I finished week 8, and was averaging 3-3.5k run non-stop. Nevertheless, I didn't walk longer than 30 seconds when I had to, so I did run most of it - my 5k time was 41 minutes 28 seconds, so I'm happy with that.
And last November 4th I struggled 60 seconds.
Very happy with myself, and this programme!
I plan now to repeat week 8 several times just to work on stamina and speed, and build up to a stronger 5k.
Congrats on continuing through the holidays and Way To Go on running your first 5K. Keep up all the hard work and don't stop pushing for a stronger 5K!
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Just did D1W3 not as hard as I thought it would be so I'm delighted.0
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Have been walking 30-45 minutes everyday since Christmas 2 weeks ago. Wednesday tried 2 minutes run, 3 minutes walk for 45 minutes. Downloaded the C25K instructions and will give W1D1 a try tonight. Trying a 5k event on Mother's day weekend in May.0
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Week 2 Day 1 done today, but had to decrease the speed slightly. Hopefully the day 2 I will be able to run at the previous speed I was running with the first week. I will also not run 2 days in a row; at least not until I'm a bit more used to running.0
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Have been walking 30-45 minutes everyday since Christmas 2 weeks ago. Wednesday tried 2 minutes run, 3 minutes walk for 45 minutes. Downloaded the C25K instructions and will give W1D1 a try tonight. Trying a 5k event on Mother's day weekend in May.
It's good that you will stick to the programme in order to advance slowly enough for your body to adjust. 5K in May sounds excellent, have fun preparing for it!Week 2 Day 1 done today, but had to decrease the speed slightly. Hopefully the day 2 I will be able to run at the previous speed I was running with the first week. I will also not run 2 days in a row; at least not until I'm a bit more used to running.
Just listen to your body without worrying about speed right now. It's more important that you manage to run when there's a running interval, than how fast you're doing it. You should preferably not run 2 days in a row ever during C25K. Happy runs, keep going!0 -
Hi! I just joined this group and I am going to start the C25K program on Monday again. I say again because I have completed it once about 3 years ago. Is this a pretty active group?0
