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

Well, I didn't get my run in today because the little guy didn't want to sleep last night, so I had zero energy today. Hoping to get up tomorrow early and get going!

Try not to repeat weeks or days. If we all are doing week one correctly, we will all be winded and tired (when it says run, RUN!)

I did this program a few years ago, the first week i didnt push myself and it seemed very easy, well as i got to later weeks it kicked my butt because i didnt try hard enough in the earlier weeks.

I understand not repeating weeks but can I do more than 3 days? That's not enough fitness for me. I've done 3 days so far.

Not part of your group... I was once one of you though, a beginning runner. Seems like so long ago... really it was only three years.

Hopefully I can give you a little encouragment and I'd like to commend all of you on joining and taking these first steps... Great Job! It may seem difficult at first... but it does get better and then it gets much better!

When I first started doing the C25K just over three years ago, I couldn't make it down the block. I now chew up half marathons on an almost monthly basis and have completed full marathons as well! This from being 320+ pounds in January 2009... I competed the 2009 Honolulu Marathon the following December.

Just remember, it's 90% mental... Believe in yourself and you'll succeed. The other 10% is physical which brings me to the only caution I have for you.... listen to your body and don't be afraid to back off a little bit. It's ok. Backing off at the first sign of trouble will give you the opportunity to keep trying... not backing off gets you the consolation prize of crutches and icepacks.

Keep working hard! You can do it! Everyday will get better!

Happy Running!

Hey y'all! I wanted to report in. I had a really had a bad time on official day one. But I tried again today and I have to say it went much better. I took the advice of a friend about really paying close attention to my breathing. And also the advice of a trainer friend who said run like I'm going to ask you to run this much again. Not sure if that makes sense but what I did the other day was gave my first 60 seconds my all and had nothing left for rest. Which is sad and at the time really discouraging to me.So today I paced myself and concentrated on my breathing and was able to complete Day 1 on a do over! Now mind you my running is more jogging at a pace most of you could walk faster than but oh well.....I DID IT! I finished the task and I feel so good about it!!! I'm so excited to get faster and better.

Well i just finished my w1d2. I ran at night with my son. But it was really hard. I didn't do very well, i just couldn't get my head into it. Im going to do day 2 over again. What can i do to get into it. Any ideas.

It's OK to have a bad workout. I've been running for 3 years. You just put it behind you...and build on the next run. You'll do fine!

Myself, I usually bring my IPOD and listen to music or a Podcast. I also try to challenge myself... i.e. Can I make it up the hill in this interval, can I reach that sign post...

Just remember... Rome wasn't built in a day! It will take practice... but you will feel amazing when you complete that first 5k. I promise you, you will!

So do i run tomorrow or do i rest. Sence i only ran half the time ...

@jeffrodgers1---The advice seemed so simple, and I really just wanted to go with the wind right from the start. But clearly, I am more like the turtle and slow and steady will be my key! I'm so glad I tried again and I really am encouraged to keep at it! I would love to be a runner, which I have never been. I think completing this program and being able to finish a 5k in a timely mannor is a good first fitness goal for me. :-)

I started running at night. Alot of dogs are in the house at that time and not so many people are out to see me. I have noticed that in the morning after a day of running. My hips hurt. Is there any stretch i can do before or after.

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_1/from-the-hip.shtml

I'm a little further along since I started earlier than most but I'm sure we will all catch up to each other at some point. I just completed W3D1 and it was a bit challenging but it is all mental for me- I know this. Week 3 was a 5 minute warm up and two reps of the following- 90 second run, 90 sec walk, 3 min run, 3 min walk...

For most of us it isn't going to be the physical part that is going to hinder you- it is the mental. I have asthma so I run on a treadmill for now so I don't have as many issues. I run at a 1% incline to more accurately mimic running outside. I have a tough time psyching myself out because I don't have the energy, or I'm having a tougher time breathing... I haven't passed out or threw up yet, so I know that I can push myself harder

One of the best inspirational quotes I've had so far that has really helped me- Enjoy this experience- the miracle is not that you will finish, adn you will. This miracle is that you had the courage to start.

I also think about seeing military vets with only one leg running a race. I have two working legs- they may get sore at times, they might want me to think they aren't going to carry me another few paces- but they will. I see people twice my weight participating in 5Ks and I have yet to run one. We can all do this- we are darn lucky to have the ability and means to do so.

This is my second attempt at the C25k- I failed the first time because I underestimated how challenging it was going to be and I wasn't up for the challenge at that time- I was expecting it to be extremely easy which it wasn't. Some days are better than others- it's so much about your attitude. I also was going way too fast- and pushing myself way too hard. I started doing a very brisk walk during the walks and a full run (not sprint) during the runs. I wasn't ready for that- now that I have changed it to a still brisk, but slower walk and a fast jog, I am doing much better!

I did exactly the same thing on my first run, started with a real spring in my step and almost needed peeling off the floor by the last, lol. I did my second run on the treadmill because it was raining and found that I was able to keep the pace steady and found it a bit easier so concentrated on running slower for my third. I'm attempting w1 d2 tonight, hopefully I'll be around to tell the tale tomorrow xx

Just completed W2 D2 tonight. Its a great stress relaxing experience after a long week. The only upside is that I did it around 9pm so Ive been wired and cant fall asleep. Not looking forward to getting up at 6. Good luck to everyone on their runs tomorrow. Remember that its more mental then physical. Stay positive!

oh this is a bigger group! love it!

im on week 2 and will be doing day 3 tonight! so far im enjoying it loads!

I woke up early today to do Day 3 before I log on for work. I got through about 20 minutes and had to stop b/c I started feeling light headed.

So if I'm going to get up in the mornings to do the program, should I eat something small first?