@samhennings don't believe you are rubbish, just not trained. Just keep at it, there have been people who run slower than they walk, well they report it that way. You will succeed abut make sure you have fun. Good luck

ftrobbie wrote: »

@samhennings don't believe you are rubbish, just not trained. Just keep at it, there have been people who run slower than they walk, well they report it that way. You will succeed abut make sure you have fun. Good luck

Im on the program, baring injury or issues Ill keep going. Its just hard to believe there will be such rapid improvement. Especially from someone who has never been a runner!

I am rubbish though - hopefully not for long!

Thanks

samhennings wrote: »

taeliesyn wrote: »

@samhennings slow down, steady your breathing, slow down some more, focus on your form and slow down some more again just for the heck of it.
I struggled on my first few attempts of C25K, once I slowed my running down to what felt comfortable(ish) it made a massive different.

I averaged 5mph, I usually walk at about 4mph so Im not sure if I actually can slow down!

Its weird. Like Im built for walking. Happy to get a march on at 4mph and maintain it for hours, just keep going happy as can be. Jog, and Im panting and puffing with my heart beating out of my chest in 100yds.

I think its just the raise in pace, I have to just keep going with it and adapt. I am aware of not trying to go to fast, Im not racing anyone, I think its just the case Im basically rubbish

Its possible to run slower than you walk, and you will adapt and then speed will come. It's possible to power through the first few sessions going to fast, but you'll find you struggle on later ones if you don't slow down.

worldsworstsuperhero wrote: »

samhennings wrote: »

Well I did it. My legs arent to happy with me right now and my chest was trying to recreate that famous scene in alien the whole time but I did it.

All I can say is that all the positive testimonies, the transformations people attribute to c25k, all of them are lies. I cannot for a minute uimagine me running the required 90 seconds next week, let alone 3 or 30 minutes!

It seems impossible!

That said, Ill keep plugging away, who knows - it might work!

Like you, I thought I would never complete W1D1. I am not a runner, my body wobbles in all the wrong places when I move, I sweat more than a woman should and the sight of me in my running gear would frighten those of a nervous disposition!

My lowest point was when I was gasping for breath, running for my life, only to be overtaken by a little girl on a pink Barbie bike. With stabilisers.

But the best advice I was given was not to sprint- SLOW DOWN!

And it does seem to get easier.
I've surprised myself and somehow managed to complete W2D3.
It wasn't pretty.
It certainly wasn't elegant.
There were times when I look at week 10 and think "No Bloody way am I going to be able to run 5K!".
I was ready to quit after the first 30 seconds of W1D1. But I didn't I'm still here!!

And I'll give W3 my best shot.

Good luck! You can do it

W1D2 today, was hard but about 1% better than D1. Maybe there is light at the end of the tunnel!

taeliesyn wrote: »

samhennings wrote: »

taeliesyn wrote: »

@samhennings slow down, steady your breathing, slow down some more, focus on your form and slow down some more again just for the heck of it.
I struggled on my first few attempts of C25K, once I slowed my running down to what felt comfortable(ish) it made a massive different.

Well done!

I averaged 5mph, I usually walk at about 4mph so Im not sure if I actually can slow down!

Its weird. Like Im built for walking. Happy to get a march on at 4mph and maintain it for hours, just keep going happy as can be. Jog, and Im panting and puffing with my heart beating out of my chest in 100yds.

I think its just the raise in pace, I have to just keep going with it and adapt. I am aware of not trying to go to fast, Im not racing anyone, I think its just the case Im basically rubbish

Its possible to run slower than you walk, and you will adapt and then speed will come. It's possible to power through the first few sessions going to fast, but you'll find you struggle on later ones if you don't slow down.

I really am not running fast by any means, I just have lungs the size of walnuts! It will get better Im sure

Thanks

w2d1 done this morning, nothing like as bad as I expected.

Made an effort to run real slow and made it through.

Now dreading the 3min runs on w3!

Hi all, so here I am, 41 years old and never really ran before, and ... today I started week 1 day 1. It felt good. I felt like I was jogging slower than I was walking. It went smoother than I thought. I took my daughter and her friend. I was barely able to keep them from lapping me....barely. looking forward to our first marathon together.

My question to you all is, how do we log this? Thank you!!

I found the same thing. My 13 year old totally did not want to go, but then I offered to take her friend along too, and they loved it!! Just watching them towards the final rounds helped motivate me to not quit! Today I walked about 3 miles to try to work out my stiffness. All and all I am feeling pretty good today though. Will be interesting tomorrow when I do day 2. Got your friend request, thank you!

I have started c25k again. I did it last year, but as the weather and jobs changed, i faded out of the run. So I'm back at it, and knowing all my kinks from the first time. I am thankful for that! I did find a post workout recovery drink that is amazing and helps my body heal after my intervals. It's called afterglow, i get it at gnc. I never was a fan of these types oc products in the past and was a no pain no gain kind of girl. But there is an enzyme in that drink that eats lactic acid. And it makes a huge difference in how i feel after my runs. I usually repeat each week. So this is my second week 1. Lol... i also soak in epson salt baths after the run. Imperitive to drink a lot of water as the salt will dehydrate you. But your body absorbs magnesium from the water and its a natural muscle relaxer. I am all for masages and salt soaks!
Yall keep up the hard work!

I did w1d1 today. Its my 2nd crack at this. I got as far as the week 5 20 minute run last time & couldn't make it through so I gave up. I"m determined to make it this time, no matter how slow I have to run, or how many times I have to redo a week. I will finish! I'll be 50 in just over a year & have about 50 lbs to lose. Anyone else in my boat? Feel free to add me.