C25K ????

kendf60
kendf60 Posts: 234 Member
edited September 27 in Fitness and Exercise
I started c25k today! Any tips for the coming weeks?

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  • hush7hush
    hush7hush Posts: 2,273 Member
    Don't give up.
    And when your legs hurt so bad you can't move, just walk that day instead.
    :]


    Edit: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/hush7hush
  • Sadie98072
    Sadie98072 Posts: 212 Member
    Yep. My red hot tip is to not over think it. Do your 3 runs per week, enjoy it for what it is and dont try to anticipate what is coming up next week.
    I couldnt tell you how many people freak themselves out by sneaking ahead and seeing what is coming up.
    Good luck with it, the C25k rocks.
  • hotpinkduck
    hotpinkduck Posts: 12
    the vast majority cant make it past week 5, make it past week 5 and you're golden!
  • danibee41989
    danibee41989 Posts: 222 Member
    agreed if you make it past week 5, you're doing good. I'm stuck at week 5, workout 2
  • Elzecat
    Elzecat Posts: 2,916 Member
    I started it and had to totally do a modified version of it...which I am still doing and I'm now up to that EIGHT MINUTE INTERVAL (!) after several months, so my pace is really slow compared to the actual program, but I'm still running...don't feel bad about repeating weeks or tweaking it slightly if you need to. And make sure you do shin stretches after EVERY run...your shins will thank you.
  • lori8431
    lori8431 Posts: 68
    Okay, I have no idea what C25K is???
  • skylar1907
    skylar1907 Posts: 156
    couch to 5K - its a 9 week program of interval training to take a couch potato and make them a runner.
  • TaushasJourney
    TaushasJourney Posts: 143
    I second photogrrl--stretch!

    Lori ("Okay, I have no idea what C25K is??? ") C25K is a running program or beginners:
    http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
  • kendf60
    kendf60 Posts: 234 Member
    Thanks for the tips everyone!
  • AniMarieSt
    AniMarieSt Posts: 119 Member
    Just stick with it. Tomorrow I'll be finishing week 8. Then on Sunday I'll begin week 9. I'm so, so proud of myself!

    If you feel like quitting just remember why you started in the first place.

    For me, I used to love to run when I was a kid. But when I started smoking at age 12 after being diagnosed w/asthma the year before(kids do the most genius things) I screwed up the joy of running for myself. Its impossible to enjoy running if you can't catch your breath.

    So, in my case, finishing C25K has been about reclaiming the ability to run for myself. It was about loving and taking care of myself (because for much of my life I haven't).

    So why are you thinking of starting the workout? Hold on to that inspiration. It'll get you through to week 5 and beyond. :wink:

    ~ Joanna
  • Spicer1
    Spicer1 Posts: 50 Member
    I've also decided I want to try the c25k which I'll be doing on the treadmill but when it says to jog/run what is a good mph to start with?
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