Couch to 5k - Starting 02/23/15

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  • Coonsmom
    Coonsmom Posts: 47 Member
    First Week complete! I'm a little confused about including the warm ups and cool downs into my time but these are inclusive:

    W1D1: 1.77 mi, 16:56 pace
    W1D2: 1.8 mi, 16.40 pace
    W1D3: 1.9 mi, 15:47 pace
    Total 5.5 mi, 1hr, 30 mins

    How's it going with you all??
  • steebsthegreat
    steebsthegreat Posts: 70 Member
    Week 1
    Day 1: 1.92 miles/25 minutes (13:01 pace)
    Day 2: 1.95 miles/25 minutes (12:49 pace)
    Day 3: 1.95 miles/25 minutes (12:49 pace)

    Total for week: 5.82 miles
    Total overall: 5.82 miles
  • steebsthegreat
    steebsthegreat Posts: 70 Member
    I use the 5 minute warm-up in my time, as well as the walking in between each run. I guess it's a personal preference.
  • Coonsmom
    Coonsmom Posts: 47 Member
    steebsthegreat wrote: »
    I use the 5 minute warm-up in my time, as well as the walking in between each run. I guess it's a personal preference.

    I see so you the deduct the 5 min cool down? I ask bc you list 25 mins....
  • steebsthegreat
    steebsthegreat Posts: 70 Member
    Coonsmom wrote: »
    steebsthegreat wrote: »
    I use the 5 minute warm-up in my time, as well as the walking in between each run. I guess it's a personal preference.

    I see so you the deduct the 5 min cool down? I ask bc you list 25 mins....

    I've never seen it with a 5-minute cool down. Is that on the app? I don't use the app, I just use the plan that's on the website that I posted earlier in the thread.
  • dshearrer
    dshearrer Posts: 25 Member
    Tonya0128 wrote: »
    I'm starting Tomorrow!! I have severe shin splints so I rarely run. I'm hoping I can keep up with the app!

    I did too but bought compression sleeves (you can get the full sock too) but this has helped alot- no more soreness!
  • dshearrer
    dshearrer Posts: 25 Member
    i am in- i have been following the app most of the winter but have not ran in 2 weeks due to weather. I like running outside :-)
  • Coonsmom
    Coonsmom Posts: 47 Member
    Coonsmom wrote: »
    steebsthegreat wrote: »
    I use the 5 minute warm-up in my time, as well as the walking in between each run. I guess it's a personal preference.

    I see so you the deduct the 5 min cool down? I ask bc you list 25 mins....


    I see Steel. That's where the diff is. I suppose we shouldn't count our 5 min cool down in our time. Yes, it's the app and thanks so much.
  • Coonsmom
    Coonsmom Posts: 47 Member
    C25K week 2

    D1: 1.72 Miles\25 mins (Pace: 14:53)

  • compton_jenn
    compton_jenn Posts: 1 Member
    I'm in week 3 of the program, in preparation for my first 5k on 5/24.
  • Coonsmom
    Coonsmom Posts: 47 Member
    C25K week 2

    D2: 1.70 Miles\25 mins (Pace: 14:70)
  • Coonsmom
    Coonsmom Posts: 47 Member
    edited March 2015
    C25K Week 2
    Day 1: 1.7 miles/25 minutes (14.53 pace)
    Day 2: 1.7 miles/25 minutes (14:70 pace)
    Day 3: 1.7 miles/25 minutes (14:70 pace)

    Total for week: 5.1miles
    Total overall: 11 miles
  • hh07
    hh07 Posts: 33 Member
    Just about to move onto Week 7 Day 1 this evening. A bit daunted by a full 20 minute run! I started early January and had to repeat week 4 a couple of times before moving my speed down from 8kmph to 7.5kmph. Once I get through the programme I am planning to repeat to build up speed by using 7.5kmph in the "walking" intervals and 8.5kmph in the running intervals.
  • yuyutu81
    yuyutu81 Posts: 26 Member
    I am. Have 7 weeks to train
  • NekoneMeowMixx
    NekoneMeowMixx Posts: 410 Member
    edited March 2015
    I began C25K about a month ago, but I have been rather inconsistent in keeping up to date with the schedule. This is my first week of actually pulling off all 3 days in a week, and I'm currently on Week 3, Day 3. So 5 more weeks after this, then to see if I can do the 5k! :D

    Because I've seen a few people post their progress-- I only have Days 1 and 2 for this week, as today is Day 3, and I'm going after work, here is what I have so far:

    W1D1: Forgot to log miles
    W1D2: 2.13 miles in 30:00 (14:05 pace)
    W1D3: 2.24 miles in 30:31 (13:37 pace)

    W2D1: Forgot to log miles
    W2D2: 2.25 miles in 31:18 (13:54 pace)
    W2D3: 2.07 miles in 31:38 (15:16 pace)

    W3D1: 1.88 miles in 28:29 (15:09 pace)
    W3D2: 2.29 miles in 31:46 (13:52 pace)

    Definitely some room for improvement. I hadn't actually calculated my pace until just now... I have noticed that the walking portions grow pretty mundane, so perhaps I'll try to keep the walks more brisk and push myself on the jogging to really get the best time. Excited to see what I can get tonight!
  • nogutsnoglory7
    nogutsnoglory7 Posts: 45 Member
    I'll be joining tomorrow! Ya'll is inspiring!
  • steebsthegreat
    steebsthegreat Posts: 70 Member
    Week 2
    Day 1: 2.02 miles/26 minutes (12:52 pace)
    Day 2: 2.04 miles/26 minutes (12:45 pace)
    Day 3: 2.05 miles/26 minutes (12:41 pace)

    Total for week: 6.11 miles
    Total overall: 11.93 miles

    I've already cut 20 seconds off my pace in just 2 weeks.
    It was hard for me to get motivated to get off the couch this week, especially with all the snow. Honestly, knowing that there are other people doing the same this as me and the fact that we're all encouraging each other and keeping everyone accountable pushed me to get out and run! Hoping to transition from the treadmill to the track soon.
    2 weeks down, 7 weeks to go. Keep running everyone!
  • Coonsmom
    Coonsmom Posts: 47 Member
    steebsthegreat wrote: »
    Week 2
    Day 1: 2.02 miles/26 minutes (12:52 pace)
    Day 2: 2.04 miles/26 minutes (12:45 pace)
    Day 3: 2.05 miles/26 minutes (12:41 pace)

    Total for week: 6.11 miles
    Total overall: 11.93 miles

    I've already cut 20 seconds off my pace in just 2 weeks.
    It was hard for me to get motivated to get off the couch this week, especially with all the snow. Honestly, knowing that there are other people doing the same this as me and the fact that we're all encouraging each other and keeping everyone accountable pushed me to get out and run! Hoping to transition from the treadmill to the track soon.
    2 weeks down, 7 weeks to go. Keep running everyone!

    Same here Steebs! Thanks so much to reaching out to us! We all need each other.
  • melaniesilver76
    melaniesilver76 Posts: 231 Member
    Ugh! I am on week 5 day 3 and so far i have been putting it off. Only by a day so far but with the cold weather and snow i just want to huddle. :neutral_face: Sorry you're having issues too but nice to know I am not alone!
  • gaya3ias
    gaya3ias Posts: 9
    Me too!
  • Coonsmom
    Coonsmom Posts: 47 Member

    W3:D2: 1.88 miles/23 min (pace: 12:23)
  • Coonsmom
    Coonsmom Posts: 47 Member
    Week 3
    Day 1: 1.90 miles/26 minutes (12:10 pace)
    Day 2: 1.88 miles/23 minutes (12:23 pace)
    Day 3: 1.96 miles/23 minutes (11.73 pace)

    Total for week: 5.8 miles (includes cool down)
    Total overall: 16.9 miles (includes cool down)

    Successes: I feel like I am getting stronger and I am loving it. The struggle I am having right now is fear of moving on next week because I was challenged by week three already. My fat brain tells me that I need more time to lose 10 more pounds before I move on however my skinny brain tells me you can do this! Looking forward. Have a great next week everyone and just keep going!
  • AlciaMode
    AlciaMode Posts: 421 Member
    So a month later I actually started. Week 1 Day 3!
  • Aine8046
    Aine8046 Posts: 2,122 Member
    I just started Week 4 today. First two weeks I did on the treadmill, but now it finally got warm, so starting from Week 3 I run outside. I ran 5k three years (and 25 lbs :'( ) ago, and want to do it again in May!
    By the way there is a group for c25k:
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/30-couch-to-5k-running-program-c25k
  • steebsthegreat
    steebsthegreat Posts: 70 Member
    Week 3
    Day 1: 1.83 miles/23 minutes (12:34 pace)
    Day 2: 1.84 miles/23 minutes (12:30 pace)
    Day 3: 1.85 miles/23 minutes (12:26 pace)

    I'm proud of myself for finishing this week, especially because of my random hip problem that lasted most of the week. I'm nervous for Week 4 because last time I did C25k I had to re-do it because I just couldn't finish. But this is a year later so I'm hoping I'm stronger now!
    I'm so inspired by everyone on here. I'm glad I've found some friends on here to motivate me and push me to do my best.
  • steebsthegreat
    steebsthegreat Posts: 70 Member
    AlciaMode wrote: »
    So a month later I actually started. Week 1 Day 3!

    You can do it!
  • Coonsmom
    Coonsmom Posts: 47 Member
    Week 4Day 1: complete close guesstimate on here as I'm back on the dang treadmill much to my dismay. I bumped the key and The machine stopped immediately and lost my info. Ticked me off as I was struggling hard enough to run today.

    W4:D1: 2.1 miles/26 mins (12.38 Pace)
  • Coonsmom
    Coonsmom Posts: 47 Member
    Week 4
    W4:D1: 2.1 miles/26 mins (12.38 Pace)
    W4:D2: 1.8 miles/26 mins (14:44 Pace)
  • Aine8046
    Aine8046 Posts: 2,122 Member
    Week 4 done! Moving to week 5 :smiley:
  • Coonsmom
    Coonsmom Posts: 47 Member
    Week 4
    W4:D1: 2.1 miles/26 mins (12.38 Pace)
    W4:D2: 1.8 miles/26 mins (14:44 Pace)
    W4:D3:1.8 miles/26 mins (14.44 Pace)

    Weeks Miles: 6.55
    Overall Miles: 23.4

    Praying I can make week 5
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