FireRunners (C25K May 9th group) Week 1!!

HaleyAlli
HaleyAlli Posts: 911 Member
edited September 27 in Fitness and Exercise
Hey all! Here's where we support each other and post our questions, concerns, and successes during week 1 of C25K (no matter how long it actually takes ;) )

And here's the roster--


HaleyAlli
Katrob9
Teebeegeebee
StephanieDuckie
KaeChelle
Heathermrls
Bethany7687
OkieWorkout
Mamato3inca
Htuzzi324
NDBee
Breezey77
Teemo
Zelsawaf
FierceFeline
Skinnymeinaz
Krostron
Leslielove
Cartina21
Lynenz
Nuttylou
Purple1butterfly
Margot18904
JosieMars
Ljc1057
Utgirl1172
Frida001
Katmela
Sarean
Susuzz
Daniedee81
Wildmustng87
Sim987
Soxtonguetied
Tatiana_13
Chaparra81
Allimax2002
DEgal99
Cjw6
Leanz
123nikki123
Makers72
Nessaanne86
Breannk

If your name is not on here and you want it to be (or is here and you don't want it to be) let me know ASAP and I will update it :) Welcome everyone!
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  • Katrob9
    Katrob9 Posts: 431 Member
    Ahh cool name :)

    Have you done yours already? I'm doing mine this evening when I get home from work. :)
  • angiemcgovern
    angiemcgovern Posts: 64 Member
    I would like to be in this group. I can do my first run tonight!
  • Fesse
    Fesse Posts: 611
    I'd like to join as well !
  • kimnaaron4ever
    kimnaaron4ever Posts: 61
    I'd love to be a part of this. How exactly does it work?
  • HaleyAlli
    HaleyAlli Posts: 911 Member
    Ahh cool name :)

    Have you done yours already? I'm doing mine this evening when I get home from work. :)

    Yep! Believe me, you're going to love it :) I'm usually super sluggish in the mornings and have no energy and I feel like I'm on fire right now in a good way... Kinda my inspiration for the name :)

    @angiemcgovern--Awesome!! I'll update the list tonight after more people have had a chance to join in. ETA: Same to everyone who just joined :) I think we're approaching 50 members now!! :bigsmile:

    How this works: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml <---- You should find the answers you need here :)
  • teebeegeebee
    teebeegeebee Posts: 218 Member
    week 1 day 1 done - phew hot sweaty sore and feeling really good last run bit was the toughest - felt like everyone was watching me the first run but by the 3rd did not give a hoot. All i could think was that in the next week or so I will break the 100kg barrier
    whistles and banners!

    come on all we can do this way to go
  • breezymom81
    breezymom81 Posts: 499 Member
    I would love to join this! I just downloaded the app on my phone last night to start this tonight!! I am so not a runner, hope this helps!
  • HaleyAlli
    HaleyAlli Posts: 911 Member
    Welcome Breezymom81! I think this is definitely a good way to get yourself into running, because it's not ALL running; there's 14 minutes of walking total and only 6 minutes of running during each day of week 1. Not easy, but not impossible :)

    Here's my workout update from the other thread--

    "I just completed my first workout and I gotta tell ya, this is not for weaklings, lol XD But it feels GREAT afterwards :) I have a little headache because of the sun (and that's how my body responds to hard workouts) but otherwise I feel really energized!"

    I walked/ran around my neighborhood in sort of a random pattern and magically ended up right in front of my house at the end XD It was perfect, lol. A couple times I really wanted to stop, but I didn't and I'm soooo glad I didn't. It was so worth getting up early in the morning because it just rained last night, and everything was SO fresh and beautiful! I can definitely see myself doing this every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning :)

    So excited to do this with you guys this summer! You're the best!!
  • Kat5343
    Kat5343 Posts: 451 Member
    Good morning. I have been seeing this C25K on here and had no idea what it was. I just looked it up and am intrigued. I just downloaded the app for my iPhone and I am going to start day one this afternoon. Please add me to your list. Thank you.
  • Katrob9
    Katrob9 Posts: 431 Member
    probably tmi, but I just bought a new super hardcore sports bra for the challenge. LOL
  • HaleyAlli
    HaleyAlli Posts: 911 Member
    Welcome kmarker, you're our 49th member! Who will be #50? :happy:
    probably tmi, but I just bought a new super hardcore sports bra for the challenge. LOL

    That is an EXCELLENT idea. Probably MORE tmi, but I wished I'd had one today XD lol... Let's just say the girls wanted out of there, bad :laugh:
  • alibur85
    alibur85 Posts: 122 Member
    Add me add me!! I've already done my jogging today, but I will try to get in day 1 tonight if I have the energy. Otherwise i'll start a day late, but I still want to do this! I was thinking that I needed to WHILE on my jog this morning and then saw this, and now i'm so bumped to dig in and run!!
  • HaleyAlli
    HaleyAlli Posts: 911 Member
    Welcome, we're glad to have you! This is so great, I think you'll find it a lot easier to stick to :)

    ETA: P.S. CONGRATS, you're our 50th member! :happy: :happy: :happy: This is insane people, look at this huge group of supporters!! WE CAN DO THIS!!
  • laulauwanwawa
    laulauwanwawa Posts: 3 Member
    I'd like to join your group. I run long distance now but need some inspiration and may have some stuff to contribute as well. Is there a specific race you're training for?
  • HaleyAlli
    HaleyAlli Posts: 911 Member
    Welcome! I don't think we're training for any one race; our goal is to be able to complete a 5K (just jogging, no walking). But you're definitely welcome to come on board for an extra boost! :smile:
  • 123nikki123
    123nikki123 Posts: 527
    Love the group name :happy: I'll be getting my run on later today and I can hardly wait! Did anyone purchase the GSP for .99 with the App? Just wondering how accurate it is.
  • 123nikki123
    123nikki123 Posts: 527
    I also wanted to let all the treadmill users know that when you're running on your treadmill set your incline to .5 or 1% to mimic outdoors. :) Helpful tip!
  • nessaanne86
    nessaanne86 Posts: 15
    So I bought the GPS add on with the iPhone app, and as far as I can tell it's very accurate, so I definetly think its worth the buck so u know how fast and how far you go, there is also a map that shows I where u went and a 1 mile marker stating how long it took to get there, so that's kinda a mini challenge in it self to beat. ... Have fun running¡!
  • KaeChelle
    KaeChelle Posts: 576
    I will be doing my first day tonight after work. Have a great day!
  • htuzzi324
    htuzzi324 Posts: 20 Member
    Welcome kmarker, you're our 49th member! Who will be #50? :happy:
    probably tmi, but I just bought a new super hardcore sports bra for the challenge. LOL

    That is an EXCELLENT idea. Probably MORE tmi, but I wished I'd had one today XD lol... Let's just say the girls wanted out of there, bad :laugh:
    I'm going to go a bit further into TMI land and say I'm doubling up today. It's been 10 months since I've run because I was on bed rest for the first few weeks of my pregnancy, and I don't remember *totally* what happens when I jog...:blushing:
  • HaleyAlli
    HaleyAlli Posts: 911 Member
    Welcome kmarker, you're our 49th member! Who will be #50? :happy:
    probably tmi, but I just bought a new super hardcore sports bra for the challenge. LOL

    That is an EXCELLENT idea. Probably MORE tmi, but I wished I'd had one today XD lol... Let's just say the girls wanted out of there, bad :laugh:
    I'm going to go a bit further into TMI land and say I'm doubling up today. It's been 10 months since I've run because I was on bed rest for the first few weeks of my pregnancy, and I don't remember *totally* what happens when I jog...:blushing:

    Hahaha the more support the better! That goes for motivation partners and I guess it goes for boobs too, lol XD
  • DEgal99
    DEgal99 Posts: 100 Member
    Did the first day today! Well, more like a warm up (aka, I walked longer than I "should" and jogged less than I "should". But, I got both in!). :) Asthma combined with basically starting from scratch endurance-wise means that I might take longer than 9 weeks. But I'm up for a challenge!
  • Cyndi146
    Cyndi146 Posts: 411 Member
    I'd like to join. I do the gym on Mon, Wed, Fri mornings, so I think I'll do the jog, Tues, Thur, Sat :)
  • alygoo615
    alygoo615 Posts: 35 Member
    If it's not too late- I'm in too! I started this before and didn't make it past Week 2- I just didn't have the motivation in January. Now that I'm closer to my goal weight and it's almost bikini/shorts season, I have a little more motivation!

    I am about to complete Week 2- but I did the first 2 weeks in 6 days. I'm sure that as the runs get harder, I will spend more time on each week before I move on to the next week. I have hated running my entire life and have always made excuses not to run. It is just a good feeling getting through the first couple weeks! The later weeks absolutely terrify me though!
  • tatiana_13
    tatiana_13 Posts: 325
    I did my week 1, day 1 run this morning. Put on the shoes and hit the pavement. The first 5 intervals were fine. But for the last 3...I was going through the jogging motion, but I'm not sure I was going much faster than a brisk walk!

    Also, a caution about over-training. Don't do it! Although you may feel like these early running sessions don't feel "as hard" as your spinning class or eliptical machine routine, please take the time to build up...running isn't just taxing to your cardiovascular system, it also taxes different muscles, joints and connective tissues. If you give yourself shin-splints, hurt your ankle, or pull a muscle, you will be kicking yourself when you have to stop running in order to heal first.
  • Makers72
    Makers72 Posts: 65
    about to go and do day one now! We should all try to plan a 5k together in nine weeks!
  • cobylea
    cobylea Posts: 194 Member
    Would love to join! I've been wanting to start the C25K for awhile now and have finally got the motivation to give it a try. My first run at it is gonna be tonight after work!

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  • HaleyAlli
    HaleyAlli Posts: 911 Member
    Welcome and great job/advice everyone! Just a question; do you think we should ever close this group or just leave it open for anyone who wants to complete a 5K this summer?
  • FierceFeline
    FierceFeline Posts: 98
    Just finished my first run of the week 1 5k! runningintoshape.com
    I really like the music. I haven't used my ipod while going out before because I usually have my boyfriend and son with me.

    To boot, the intervals make running more challenging. Before this I was running consisting for around 16-20 mins but not getting nearly the same challenge as breaking up like this.

    Excellent group name! Very excited to get to know you all :)
  • bethany7687
    bethany7687 Posts: 44
    OOPs, I started on Saturday, but I'll restart tonight. Who has signed up for a 5k race? I have. It's on July 6th.
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