Couch to 10K in 15 weeks?
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Thanks. I really appreciate all the support and advice. I finished Week 1 today, and I'm feeling really good. The balls of my feet are a little sore (which is what's preventing me from eating lunch at the moment) since I did Day 3 and mowed my entire lawn back to back without a break, but it kept me sweating, and I loved it (even if I complained while I was doing it =D).
Bring on Week 2.
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Alright.... I am sure that everyone did AWESOME last week and is ready to go for week 2
Week 2
5 minute brisk walk to warm up
90 second jog
120 second walk
repeat this for a total of 20 minutes
5 minute brisk walk to cool down.
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Do this three times this week and remember...
Walk at your speed and jog at your speed which means if your jog is at 3.0 on the treadmill that is great!! Do what you can and don't think you have to start at a run if you aren't ready Just doing the workout is sucess
Drink plenty of water during the day of your run and drink while you "recover" walking during the workout. Additionally drink water after your workout will help.
Stretching your legs after the run is key to staying loose, you don't want to be too sore
Use the wall and point your toes up then lean into the wall to stretch the calf. You can also use a stair and keep your toes on the step and lean your heel off the step. Do butterflies, static (nonmoving) lunges, and reach for your toes eighter standing or sitting (or both) to stretch your hamstrings and quads.
This week try to add in a day of cardio crosstraining. This should be about 30 mins and something other than running.0 -
I'm just finishing up week 2 of this program & I'm loving it so far, glad to find you guys! I'm registered for a 5K on July 9th, do you have your runs scheduled already?0
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Hello everyone! I found this thread a little late but I'd like to join too. I just finished the first workout of week 1 today so I'll be a little behind you guys. I've always wanted to be a runner and I'm very glad I found out about the C25K program. Good luck to everyone :happy:0
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Wow...I was JUST thinking about starting this. Do you mind if I jump in? I know i won't be able to get all 3 workouts in this week but i've been working out everyday this week, so i won't feel bad.
I will start week 2 with you all next week.
I'm excited about doing this with others.0 -
I'm just finishing up week 2 of this program & I'm loving it so far, glad to find you guys! I'm registered for a 5K on July 9th, do you have your runs scheduled already?
I don't have my race registered but I do have two 5K options in July and a 10K option in August. I have to wait for some money before I can register
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Hello everyone! I found this thread a little late but I'd like to join too. I just finished the first workout of week 1 today so I'll be a little behind you guys. I've always wanted to be a runner and I'm very glad I found out about the C25K program. Good luck to everyone :happy:
Welcome to the group!!! I am sure you will find all of us supportive even if we are a little different in our schedules. Some may find that they repeat a week here or there... the goal is to keep going! :bigsmile:0 -
Wow...I was JUST thinking about starting this. Do you mind if I jump in? I know i won't be able to get all 3 workouts in this week but i've been working out everyday this week, so i won't feel bad.
I will start week 2 with you all next week.
I'm excited about doing this with others.
You are welcome to join... I would suggest that you try to get at least two of the runs in unless you are already doing some running. It might just make the longer run easier for you :laugh:0 -
Hey all! Checking in, just finished Week 1. You are right.......I am READY for week 2!!
This week was smooth. I am motivated, encouraged, and ready to roll! Can't wait to hear our results in 12 weeks!0 -
I'm just finishing up week 2 of this program & I'm loving it so far, glad to find you guys! I'm registered for a 5K on July 9th, do you have your runs scheduled already?
Since I'm quite a bit heavier, I'm waiting until September/October to do my first 5K. Well, that, and because I want to get my family involved. My family's all overweight and all the females have been complaining like MAD about it, so I want them to get off their *kitten* and do something about it. But that's beside the point. The main part of waiting until then is because I want to be a bit lighter by then and hopefully be able to pick up my pace some. And I need the money to do it. But I'm so excited for when that time comes.0 -
I wasn't able to to do my third day today because my husband took off with my car keys by accident and I have to go to bed early :mad:
But I'm planning on going to do it tomorrow after work.0 -
Hey all! Checking in, just finished Week 1. You are right.......I am READY for week 2!!
This week was smooth. I am motivated, encouraged, and ready to roll! Can't wait to hear our results in 12 weeks!
Woot Woot!!!! I am really proud of you.... I also am excited to see the results! 0 -
I wasn't able to to do my third day today because my husband took off with my car keys by accident and I have to go to bed early :mad:
But I'm planning on going to do it tomorrow after work.
It's all good... Tomorroe works too :laugh: Things happen and you have to ready to roll with the punches.0 -
I'm so addicted to running right now - I can't wait for tomorrow to get here. Its driving me nuts!0
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Whose ready for week 2?!?! I can barely stand it...I am ready to run! Sounds like I'm not the only one, so happy to see so many motivated MFPers out there. Go go go!0
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I'm so addicted to running right now - I can't wait for tomorrow to get here. Its driving me nuts!
Excellent!!! And today is the day you get to RUN!!! :bigsmile:0 -
Whose ready for week 2?!?! I can barely stand it...I am ready to run! Sounds like I'm not the only one, so happy to see so many motivated MFPers out there. Go go go!
I am ready also! I can't wait to get off work :grumble: so I can make it to the gym
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I'm looking forward to going after I get out of work! 11 o'clock babyyyy! :laugh: :laugh:0
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I'm looking forward to going after I get out of work! 11 o'clock babyyyy! :laugh: :laugh:
DID IT!!! I rocked that run too! How did everyone else do on the first run this week?
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I did good! I cut back my run from 5 mph to 4.5 mph which is a lot better for beginning to run. I was definitely pushing myself way too hard so this still gives me a burn without wanting to die. I think I like the longer time a lot better too. :happy:0
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Hey everyone. Glad I found this. I am on week 2, and starting week 3 on Saturday. Doing race for life 5 k on 19th June so not got much time to complete my training. I know I can do it now!
I really want to do the bridge to 10k after this race. Does anyone know if there is a podcast for this as well? The C25K podcasts are really helping me!0 -
I did good! I cut back my run from 5 mph to 4.5 mph which is a lot better for beginning to run. I was definitely pushing myself way too hard so this still gives me a burn without wanting to die. I think I like the longer time a lot better too. :happy:
Great Job! I am glad that you cut back your running pace This program is about getting you moving and completing the 9 weeks. You can always do the program a second time to increase speed :bigsmile: 0 -
Hey everyone. Glad I found this. I am on week 2, and starting week 3 on Saturday. Doing race for life 5 k on 19th June so not got much time to complete my training. I know I can do it now!
I really want to do the bridge to 10k after this race. Does anyone know if there is a podcast for this as well? The C25K podcasts are really helping me!
Hello! Congrats on starting the program! :bigsmile: I am not sure about the podcast, I use the app on my ipod. I would suggest that you google C210K podcast to see what you can find. I hope that you find out thread encouraging!! :flowerforyou:0 -
Hey everyone. Glad I found this. I am on week 2, and starting week 3 on Saturday. Doing race for life 5 k on 19th June so not got much time to complete my training. I know I can do it now!
I really want to do the bridge to 10k after this race. Does anyone know if there is a podcast for this as well? The C25K podcasts are really helping me!
Hello! Congrats on starting the program! :bigsmile: I am not sure about the podcast, I use the app on my ipod. I would suggest that you google C210K podcast to see what you can find. I hope that you find out thread encouraging!! :flowerforyou:
I'll check my Itunes and see if there is anything on there!0 -
I really needed this movitational quote today and think it will inspire us all!
Streak of bad luck
If you’re having a bad day, or a bad week or year, it’s nothing personal. In fact, it’s nothing at all.
The fates are not malevolently aligned against you. You’ve just chosen to see it that way.
Your streak of bad luck will end at precisely the moment you decide it is over. The only thing that can make the future look bleak is your agonizing over the past, and that can end right now.
Misfortune is difficult when you’re living through it. Yet as you do live through it, you build strength, experience, determination, and a solid connection to authentic purpose.
Instead of seeing yourself as a victim of your troubles, realize that as of now, you are very much a beneficiary of them. Though the pain may be deep, the power is even more profound.
With a renewed sense of purpose, look forward and move forward. Your future is yours to choose.
— Ralph Marston
Read more: http://greatday.com/nmot/index.html#ixzz1M3Ru3HPf0 -
Hope everyone is doing well this week with the 90/90 intervals!!!0
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For week 2, I have 90/120 intervals :P But they are going good!!
Since I am doing 30DS along with C25K, my legs are in a constant burn A good burn, but a BURN. I found myslef giggling at my desk with how sore I was from yesterday's workout. 0 -
For week 2, I have 90/120 intervals :P But they are going good!!
Since I am doing 30DS along with C25K, my legs are in a constant burn A good burn, but a BURN. I found myslef giggling at my desk with how sore I was from yesterday's workout.
You and ev everyone else should! I lost my head when I updated the second week on the thread. :blushing:
Monday I did 90/90 intervals and didn't know why I was going to end at 27 minutes!? I lost my ipod in the car and used my phone as a timer and memory for the intervals... imagine my suprise today with the app on the ipod doing 90/120 :laugh:0 -
Ok...did week 2, day 1 today. Felt great! I ran on 6.0. burned over 300 calories in a half hour.0
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Some car maintenance has altered my C25K schedule for the week, seeing as I've not been home for a few days and without my iPod. As soon as I get home today, I'm going to go to the gym, and I'll probably end up doing C25K W2 D1 LAAAATE this afternoon since its supposed to be hotter than Hades today.
When did we skip spring?
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