Rocking the C25K May 2011 group

Sounds like an awesome idea to me!
So this is how it's looking for me so far then:

May 11 - W2D2
May 12 - 30 minute walk
May 13 - W2W2
May 14 - Kids birthday party.....help.....
May 15 - Rest
May 16 - W2D1 (I'm trying to repeat them all twice so I get used to it)

Jen - Sounds great to me! Thanks for starting this, I really need the support.

I am just starting, today, but I decided to start with week 2 because I have already been running a little and felt I had already done week 1 for months now (off and on). Now hopefully, I will stick to it and get to the point where I can run 3 miles no stop! I hope, I hope, I hope!!!!!!!!

I downloaded some "Couch to 5k Podcasts" off www.c25k.com and it really helped. I don't know exactly what everyone else is using, but these were great. I downloaded "Robert Ullrey's C25K Podcasts". There is one for each week. He tells you when to start walking then when to start running, and plays upbeat music along the way. There is a list of a bunch more. I may try downloading them later.

May 11 - W2D1 (did this afternoon 90 degree weather the sweat was pouring)
May 12 - 30 Minute walk
May 13 - W2D2
May 14 -30 Minute walk
May 15 - W2D3
May 16- 30 Minute walk
May 17- Rest

I used to do this a couple years back. Did not know there were podcasts! I used to tuck my Zune in my bra and carry a stove timer in my hand while running! I'm in for the days I don't do Jillian.

Great, I would like to join, downloaded the app today. Yes!!!:happy: I did it; finish my 1st day of C25K.

May 11 - Week 1, Day 1
May 12 - Bike riding if it doesn't rain
May 13 - Week 1, Day 2
May 14 - Bike riding
May 15 - Week 1, Day 3
May 16 - Bike riding
May 17 - Week 2, Day 1

I used to do this a couple years back. Did not know there were podcasts! I used to tuck my Zune in my bra and carry a stove timer in my hand while running! I'm in for the days I don't do Jillian.

This made me spit water out of my mouth! Oh, how quickly technology changes!
I'm on Week 9 but just stopped by to say, good luck all! Go at your own pace, if you need to repeat weeks, do it. The key is to get running, some of us it takes longer.
When I started C25K 11 weeks ago, I thought I was going to die! Today I kicked out a 40 minute run after work. It was hard, but I did it without stopping and more importantly without dying.
Stick with it, find your pace and go for it!

I know, right?

I'm in! :happy:

I started this Monday so I have finished day one and two. I just love it so far, and I can totally recommend the music from the CD 101 Running songs. They get me going.
It is really stupid, but I can't wait till tomorrow so I'll be able to run again...

Here is my weight and measurements, if anyone else wanna write it down feel free!

Weight: 96 kgs

Chest: 106
Waist: 91
Bellybutton: 110
Thigh: 71
Calf: 43

And I am going to run every second day, not three times/week.

Hanna

How is everyone logging this into their MFP? Are you putting it as 20 mins of running?

Hi you guys!

A chart sounds great! And weighing in Wednesdays is perfect. I have been doing some counting and if I can get through the whole thing without breaks or repeating weeks I will finish July first. Today when we drove home from our little summer house my mother measured the distance. 6K! That is an awesome goal. I'll run my third day tomorrow and if the weather is fine I think I will take a jog to the summer house and walk the rest, when the program stops.

How is it going for all of you?

Oh and usually i use my HRM, but when I can't find it or it doesn't work I calculate the over all pace and then log it as that. If the pace is walking brisk or running doesn't matter really

Hello peeps!!!

Did day 3 today. It felt really good. :happy: Didn't get exhausted, but my body seem to produce a little bit too much mucus. I also experienced some exertion induced asthma. Not as much as when I smoked, so i guess it is getting better :drinker:

Have a nice Friday people! But take care it is the 13th...

Sounds good. I may have to repeat Week 1 since my cardio is not up to par. Here is my plan for the next few days, I already did one day:

May 10: W1D1
May 13: W1D2
May 15: W1D3

Looks good! Repeat as many times you have to. The main thing is to get up from the couch and find a joy in running. Not get off the couch and run 5K on the first attempt. I am scared for starting week 2 in 2 days. But I hope it'll go just fine!

Friday has not went as planned for me so far. I was planning on getting up before my children and doing W1D2 but they decided to wake up almost 2 hours earlier than they ever do. So no plan, housework housework housework and when hubby gets home from work I'm going to give W1D2 a go. I don't ever run in the afternoon or evening so this will be a challenge for me as I'm an "energy in the morning" type of person. Wish me luck!

Good luck getting your evening run in! It seems that whenever I plan to wake up early and get something done, my son always decides to wake up early, too! Never fails

I'm missed my morning walk today, but my shins are somewhat bothering me. I'll try to get my weights in tonight at home and call it good :happy:

I just read about this might be giving it a try here in the next day or so.

Oh sore shins ain't fun at all!! Hope they feel better soon

Oh sore shins ain't fun at all!! Hope they feel better soon

How is your week going? Are you keeping up with your schedule?

Going just fine. I really need to do some workout tonight. I'd love to do the next day (w2d1) today, but since it is scheduled for tomorrow and I am already running every second day it might not be wise. I totally love running. It is an awesome feeling. My schedule for next week is:

M:
Tu:W2D2
W:
Th: W2D3
F:
Sa: W3D1
Su:

How about you? Are you following the plan?

I'l love to join your group, please!! I've run 2 days so far, but there were a few days in between. Just wanted to get the feel for it. So I'm thinking I'll start over again and do it properly. I'm going to run:

w1d1 - Sunday May 15
w1d2 - Tuesday May 17
w1d3 - Thursday May 19