C25K week one day one just kicked my sorry ***
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Congrats - it will get easier! I did the program last year, and by week 3 was beating the previous time each time I got to the next workout. Unfortunately I broke my ankle and am now back at the C25K starting line. I'm struggling again. BUT I know it will get better. Build your endurance SLOWLY, don't try to rush it. It's only a race with you, don't be concerned what others are doing. Remember the important thing is you had the courage to start.
Also I agree go get fitted for those great running sneaks - they help!!! I have 2 pairs of Saucony & 1 pair of Brooks. I got fitted (a 1/2 size larger than my shoe size) - declined to buy their Saucony's at $120...the went to amazon and zulily to buy what they were selling for half the price (and they were the same models!).0 -
mymodernbabylon wrote: »sweetteadrinker2 wrote: »Thanks for the encouragement and advice guys! I'd never considered getting running shoes for this, all I did for cardio before was walk. I guess my beat down dr scholls aren't gonna cut it for this. Anyone know of a discount place to get shoes? I wanna do this, but no way do I have 100+ for a pair of shoes.
I went and got fitted but turned down their shoes and found the exact same ones in older models on sale on Amazon. Best thing ever.
I was going to recommend the same thing. Go to a specialty running store and get fitted, and then buy some socks as a token of your appreciation for their time (I like Thorlos, and a good pair of running socks is nice to have anyway). Then take their brand and line recommendation and look for older models online. Good luck! You can do this! C25K turned me into a runner, and gave me more stamina to do all the non-running activities that I love!0 -
I completed C25k about 2 years ago... it took me 12 weeks instead of 9 because I had to "linger" on some weeks longer before I was ready to move on. I've run several 5ks since and I'm toying with do the Bridge to 10k to see if I can run a 10k. Keep at it, just go slower if you have to.
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I did week 1 three times before I could finish it. I did week 2 twice and started week 3 yesterday. I see week 3 going on for a bit as you have 2 intervals of 3 minute jogging. I really had to push it to finish. Keep up though, I do have A LOT more stamina even if it isn't jogging. Good luck to you!!0
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Check your shoes as well. When I started, I was running too fast, and had the wrong shoes on and my ankles and shins were killing me. I got stability shoes, and slowed down, and it went a lot better. I'm restarting running now after almost two years, so I'm starting again from the beginning.0
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Like others have said, go slow. I started with c25k and now am a regular 10k racer. Although, racer is being kind. And my race running pace is not much ahead of my race walking pace. As an aside, running has sped up my walking.
Also, running is a bit of a mental game. Don't let the idea of running miles get in your head.0 -
The first time I started exercise as an adult, I just walked and continued to walk until I could do so for up to an hour -then I did C25K. If C25K is too rough for now, do what you can and keep adding some more time at a walking pace. When I did C25K, I had some extra weeks thrown in as well as repeating. I'm going through it again to regain my stamina after some health problems and I consider myself to be on week 3B - somewhere in between weeks 3 and 4, because I want to push myself harder than week 3, but I'm not ready for week 4.
Take as long as you need and just keep at it! Good job getting started!0 -
Is goodfeet a reputable fitting place? There's one on the way to school... My legs hurt like hell, but I'm back at it again tomorrow.0
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I just finished week 2 day 3 this evening. I'm a little scared of week three, though - the idea of three minutes solid of running really intimidates me!0
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Get fitted properly. Shin splints stink. I have plans for a new attempt in a few months when I've been fitted and my mma classes aren't kicking my butt quite as much.0
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The_Sandra wrote: »mymodernbabylon wrote: »sweetteadrinker2 wrote: »Thanks for the encouragement and advice guys! I'd never considered getting running shoes for this, all I did for cardio before was walk. I guess my beat down dr scholls aren't gonna cut it for this. Anyone know of a discount place to get shoes? I wanna do this, but no way do I have 100+ for a pair of shoes.
I went and got fitted but turned down their shoes and found the exact same ones in older models on sale on Amazon. Best thing ever.
I was going to recommend the same thing. Go to a specialty running store and get fitted, and then buy some socks as a token of your appreciation for their time (I like Thorlos, and a good pair of running socks is nice to have anyway). Then take their brand and line recommendation and look for older models online. Good luck! You can do this! C25K turned me into a runner, and gave me more stamina to do all the non-running activities that I love!
How are running socks better / different from regular socks?0 -
I feel you. I about died doing week two day two!0
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dougpconnell219 wrote: »
How are running socks better / different from regular socks?
From my understanding they are:- wicking
- stay up on your leg better
- are slightly thicker than lots of day to day socks
- DON'T HAVE SEAMS BY YOUR TOES(!!!!)
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I also enjoyed my completion of the first day. Slowing the pace down and using new shoes really helped. Unfortunately I fell at school, running for the bus
So I might need to take a break for a bit, my ankle swelled to the point of needing to remove my shoe, and still doesn't fit in my brace. 0 -
sweetteadrinker2 wrote: »dougpconnell219 wrote: »
How are running socks better / different from regular socks?
From my understanding they are:- wicking
- stay up on your leg better
- are slightly thicker than lots of day to day socks
- DON'T HAVE SEAMS BY YOUR TOES(!!!!)
And most importantly: not cotton. Wearing regular socks to run in is asking for it.0 -
sweetteadrinker2 wrote: »dougpconnell219 wrote: »
How are running socks better / different from regular socks?
From my understanding they are:- wicking
- stay up on your leg better
- are slightly thicker than lots of day to day socks
- DON'T HAVE SEAMS BY YOUR TOES(!!!!)
And most importantly: not cotton. Wearing regular socks to run in is asking for it.
Good to know. Thanks.0 -
I began c25k back in oct. I really struggled with the first few weeks (at that point i weighed about 16kg more than i should) but i stuck with it and i have had awesome results. I ran my first 5k race at 7 weeks, thought i was going to die! But Ive kept up the running and have slowly increased my distance over the weeks. Im now 8kg lighter than when i started and just this weekend gone i ran my first 10k race
If i can do it anyone can. Keep it up everyone it is hard work but the sense of achievement once you get to that goal is amazing. 0 -
I'm doing week 5 day 3 tomorrow.. Not looking forward to it!0
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mymodernbabylon wrote: »I went and got fitted but turned down their shoes and found the exact same ones in older models on sale on Amazon. Best thing ever.
So you went into the shop, used their service, and then didn't follow through on a transaction. I'd note that many local running shops will have a returns policy that you won't get on Amazon, equally they'll generally have a bit of a community around them, as well as some pretty favourable rates for loyalty.0 -
sweetteadrinker2 wrote: »Good golly was this harder than I expected, I could only get through a little better than half of this thing.
I did C25K just under two years ago, and it was challenging. The key points are already inthread, take your time, if you really need to then repeat weeks, although I'd recommend no more than twice as you stop getting any improvement at about that point.
A lot of running progress is about the psychology, it's a mind game. I'm currently in marathon training, and there it's much more about will than effort. Keeping going is about convincing yourself to keep going.
The point about shoes is pretty prudent, although as a runner I'd generally consider using a running shop for their informed advice and then not following through to be pretty parasitic behaviour. Yes running shoes can be quite expensive, but buying them locally will mean that you can generally exchange them if you've made the wrong choice. Equally there might be a coaching club or similar.0 -
Mycophilia wrote: »I'm doing week 5 day 3 tomorrow.. Not looking forward to it!
Well done for getting so far, I started C25K last April and when I got to W5 D3 I thought there was no way I could go from the shorter runs to a full 20 mins but I did and the sense of accomplishment was brilliant, I even managed to find enough energy to do a little happy dance!
I still go for my 5K 4 or 5 times a week and still love it.
So good luck for tomorrow and well done and good luck for everyone else who is doing C25K
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I'm there with you. I've just started this week I've completed day 1 and day 2 but feel like they were trying to kill me. They didn't succeed I am continuing. and there are days (and weeks) I'll have to repeat but Im looking forward to it. :-) xx0
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mymodernbabylon wrote: »sweetteadrinker2 wrote: »Thanks for the encouragement and advice guys! I'd never considered getting running shoes for this, all I did for cardio before was walk. I guess my beat down dr scholls aren't gonna cut it for this. Anyone know of a discount place to get shoes? I wanna do this, but no way do I have 100+ for a pair of shoes.
I went and got fitted but turned down their shoes and found the exact same ones in older models on sale on Amazon. Best thing ever.
Go and get fitted for shoes, a professional will point out the issues you might have and set you up with a pair of shoes that will help prevent you getting injured. Please do not take up their time and advice then turn around and buy them from Amazon. Tell the person helping you what your budget is and they will show you shoes in that price range. My Fleet feet had two of the same name shoes (Nike Vomero 8) cut in half long ways, one from their store and one from "Kohls" and the difference in construction and quality was evident. The Cheaper Kohls shoe was not built the same as their shoe.
Remember to relax and try to enjoy your run, focus on the positive things like you are a runner now. Slow down your pace bears repeating, speed will come with time.0 -
I started it last week wasn't able to run so walked the 5k my quickest mile 14mins 11 seconds. I will be back again this week and intend to walk it but will try jog when I can. Hopefully in time I will be able to run the entire 5k but one step at a time. Most important thing is I am out trying and more importantly it is exercise all helping me to become healthier and fitter. Stick with it and good luck!0
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sstolii123 wrote: »mymodernbabylon wrote: »sweetteadrinker2 wrote: »Thanks for the encouragement and advice guys! I'd never considered getting running shoes for this, all I did for cardio before was walk. I guess my beat down dr scholls aren't gonna cut it for this. Anyone know of a discount place to get shoes? I wanna do this, but no way do I have 100+ for a pair of shoes.
I went and got fitted but turned down their shoes and found the exact same ones in older models on sale on Amazon. Best thing ever.
Go and get fitted for shoes, a professional will point out the issues you might have and set you up with a pair of shoes that will help prevent you getting injured. Please do not take up their time and advice then turn around and buy them from Amazon. Tell the person helping you what your budget is and they will show you shoes in that price range. My Fleet feet had two of the same name shoes (Nike Vomero 8) cut in half long ways, one from their store and one from "Kohls" and the difference in construction and quality was evident. The Cheaper Kohls shoe was not built the same as their shoe.
Remember to relax and try to enjoy your run, focus on the positive things like you are a runner now. Slow down your pace bears repeating, speed will come with time.
THIS. Seems like using their service to get fitted, taking up their time, getting a recommendation from them, then refusing that offer by not spending your money there and buying them online from Amazon (older model or not) is a huge slap in the face.0 -
joleneee421 wrote: »cheshirecatastrophe wrote: »joleneee421 wrote: »Shin splints are tiny stress fractures in your shins which is why you will need to ice them. Stretching your legs will help you with soreness.
What? No. Shin splints are caused by stress, but they are damage to soft tissue, not bone. Ice won't help bone problems. It *will* help reduce inflammation of soft tissue (muscles, tendons), which is what shin splints are.
Tight calf muscles can contribute to pain in the front of the shin and in the feet, so stretch your calf muscles.
Then I stand corrected. I guess I was told wrong information years ago. Should've done my research.
Actually you're both correct. It can be either a sign of damage to the bone or the surrounding soft tissue! Either way ice does help and don't run through the pain, you might cause more damage.0 -
I just started this week as well, was only doing 5.0 on the running segments. I would rather start slow and progress through the system. I will worry about speed at a later time.0
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What's the best way to stretch for shin splints?
I couldn't jog more than half a mile because I would get such bad shin splints. I went to get fitted for shoes because I was convinced it must be that. I did get new shoes, but I still get shin splints if I don't do this stretch that they showed me at the shoe store. Here is a video that goes over the stretch that I was shown! I don't use a foam roller, but I have used a small barbell and a large candle jar which both worked to massage my shins and calves for me. I hope it helps you because it has helped me work up to jogging over a 5k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eREWF6sLfU8 0 -
I just finished W2 D2 last night. It was a little easier to do because I knew what to expect and was ready for it. It wasn't as bad as I thought. My HR for W2 D1 was higher than it was last night. Interesting is my thought. Can't wait to try W2 D3!
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