C25K & C210K support group...
Options
Replies
-
Doing week 2 again this week. finished out 2.5 miles on treadmill plus 2.5 miles at lunch waled so 5 miles for the day0
-
I did W6D2 yesterday. Still feeling pretty good. D3 will be tomorrow which is a full 2.25 mile run without a walking break! :noway: We'll see how that goes. Looks like everyone is doing really well. Keep up the great work!0
-
Well done Sas, and good luck with tomorrow's run!
I've just finished w5d3 with a 20-minute run, and am feeling pretty under the weather, so was thrilled to finish it without too much discomfort!
Onwards and upwards!0 -
Well done Sas, and good luck with tomorrow's run!
I've just finished w5d3 with a 20-minute run, and am feeling pretty under the weather, so was thrilled to finish it without too much discomfort!
Onwards and upwards!
Way to go... I am doing the 20 minute run tonight... the 8 minute runs went well but I am a little nervous about 20 minutes straight.
I think that I am going to change programs and turn this training into a 10K training... I am still debating :P0 -
I just found this support group and am stoked!!! I'm on W5/D3 and have to admit that I couldn't do it without stopping. :mad: I took a two quick breaks during the 20 minute trek. I was really looking forward to this run since I had completed W5/D1 & 2 with no problems. UGH....so frustrated! Maybe it's because I woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning and just started off on the wrong foot. (I run @ 4:30 in the a.m).
Has anyone else had problems going from W5/D2 - W5/D3??? I feel like I should repeat it until I can complete it before moving on to W6. I had to repeat W2 because I wasn't comfortable moving onto W3, also.
Suggestions????0 -
I completed the C25K last summer & still run quite a bit. Yes I can actually say I am a runner. It took me all last summer to complete the C25K but I'm SO glad I did. Now I am training for a 7mile race the end of July. I'm trying to increase my pace AND my endurance. So should I try the C210K or the Hour runner program? Any advice?
Also....if any of you need any advice on C25K feel free to ask me! Also I did C25K outside, I enjoy my outside runs SO much more than the treadmill, I did however do 5Ks every week throughout the winter on the treadmill to keep me going. But I DREAD the DREADMILL! :laugh: I am currently running my 5Ks just under 35 minutes. I'm hoping to get it under 30 minutes before too long! :bigsmile:0 -
Awesome thread... I started my running from scratch originally with the C25K program. I think C210K looks amazing, too! I am up to running 10K, and I did a gradual increase in my distance over the past year to where now my short runs are 2-3 miles, and my average/medium runs are 4 or sometimes 5 miles. 10K is still my long run day, which I plan on increasing to 8 miles in the very near future.
If anyone is interested in how I trained or what worked for me... please feel free to PM and/or add me.
10K time last Saturday was 1:04:35.0 -
I also doing C210k. I just finished W5D2 (4.12 miles) this morning. I've been running more than the typical 3 days a week because I'm enjoying this program that much! Crazy talk, I know!0
-
I completed the C25K last summer & still run quite a bit. Yes I can actually say I am a runner. It took me all last summer to complete the C25K but I'm SO glad I did. Now I am training for a 7mile race the end of July. I'm trying to increase my pace AND my endurance. So should I try the C210K or the Hour runner program? Any advice?
Also....if any of you need any advice on C25K feel free to ask me! Also I did C25K outside, I enjoy my outside runs SO much more than the treadmill, I did however do 5Ks every week throughout the winter on the treadmill to keep me going. But I DREAD the DREADMILL! :laugh: I am currently running my 5Ks just under 35 minutes. I'm hoping to get it under 30 minutes before too long! :bigsmile:
Kelly... you definitely do not need a COUCH to anything program... you can increase your distance OR your pace during a single run in any given week... just not both. For instance... run a short interval (I usually do 3 one mile runs with a half mile walk in between) for speed. I wouldn't suggest increasing your distance by more than a mile at a time (note: I don't necessarily follow my own advice), but it's a marathon runner buddy of mine who taught me that rule to prevent injuries and setbacks.0 -
Ran my first 5K this morning (Saturday)!
Here's the thread I created with pics:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/246339-nsv-first-5k0 -
Well done Sas, and good luck with tomorrow's run!
I've just finished w5d3 with a 20-minute run, and am feeling pretty under the weather, so was thrilled to finish it without too much discomfort!
Onwards and upwards!
Way to go... I am doing the 20 minute run tonight... the 8 minute runs went well but I am a little nervous about 20 minutes straight.
I think that I am going to change programs and turn this training into a 10K training... I am still debating :P
How did your 20-min run go? I'm on week 6 now and finding it tough, but then I've not been feeling great this week so could be that.
Re 10k training - I used to run quite a lot about five years ago. I ran with a friend, and we had a 5k loop from my front door. One day we ran separately, and she texted me later to say she'd run 10k! I was so mad she'd done it without me when I got back to my front door after my 5k loop I just carried on and went round again! I remember chanting the mantra "It's only pain, it's only pain" Needless to say I was hardly through my front door before I texted her!
I dont recomment anger as a training aid but it worked for me!0 -
I did W6D3 on Friday. When I first started I wasn't sure I was even going to make it for 5 mins. I started and it was rough! My body just felt like it was so heavy and my arms even hurt. And that was in the first 2 mins of the run. However, I kept going and eventually caught my stride. I actually ended up doing 2.5 miles instead of the 2.25 miles. I timed myself and am running a 12 minute mile. Not fast, but it's a good speed for me since I'm able to complete the distance. I did a 1/2 mile cooldown walk after that. Legs were a little sore the next day, but overall felt fine afterwards. Now onto week 7!0
-
Well done Sas! That's my next run, on Wednesday! I run mainly a 12 minute mile too, there's plenty of time to work on the speed once you've got the stamina. Although today my music kept me on the treadmill a bit longer so I ended up finishing with a quick burst at 6.5mph, which was fun.
Good luck with week 7!0 -
Well done Sas! That's my next run, on Wednesday! I run mainly a 12 minute mile too, there's plenty of time to work on the speed once you've got the stamina. Although today my music kept me on the treadmill a bit longer so I ended up finishing with a quick burst at 6.5mph, which was fun.
Good luck with week 7!
Have a good one, everybody!0 -
Well done Sas! That's my next run, on Wednesday! I run mainly a 12 minute mile too, there's plenty of time to work on the speed once you've got the stamina. Although today my music kept me on the treadmill a bit longer so I ended up finishing with a quick burst at 6.5mph, which was fun.
Good luck with week 7!
Have a good one, everybody!
Interesting that you find the treadmill better Sas - I'm away from my treadmill next week so I'm hoping to run outside, hope it doesn't set me back!
Well done - nearly there now!0 -
W7D2 is done! I thought I was going to have to run on the treadmill as this morning it was thunderstorming out here. But the weather got better for most of the afternoon, so I was able to run outside. I clocked a new route at 2.6 miles (just a little over the 2.5 miles required for W7). I ran the 2.6 miles in 29 mins. Not too bad I guess. I do have to say that my legs were starting to feel it towards the end and I had to push through. I'm thinking it was the squats & lunges I did in my early morning workout. But anyway, I made it. Onto W7D3 on Friday!!0
-
W7D3 is complete. Felt pretty good. Started off a little slow since my legs were still a little sore from Wed's run. But I still got the 2.6 miles done in 29:20. Was at 29:00 exact on Wed. Not bad. Happy that's done. Now my legs can recover from this week's runs for a couple days. Already clocked a route for week 8 which is supposed to be 3 - 2.75 mile runs. The route I have is 2.8 miles...just a little over. This program is awesome! I was sooooo NOT a runner, but I actually like it. Who knew?!
Have a great Memorial Day weekend!0 -
i needed to do my week 4 day 1 yesterday, this weather stinks...it is SO hot...how does everyone deal with it, a treadmill is not an option unless i join a gym. Gonna make myself just deal with it and try not to die tomorrow night around 8pm, hoping it cools off enough to get through it. i hate it is the first day of week 4 to be dealing with 90 degree heat. thank goodness it will be cooling off as the week progresses0
-
i needed to do my week 4 day 1 yesterday, this weather stinks...it is SO hot...how does everyone deal with it, a treadmill is not an option unless i join a gym. Gonna make myself just deal with it and try not to die tomorrow night around 8pm, hoping it cools off enough to get through it. i hate it is the first day of week 4 to be dealing with 90 degree heat. thank goodness it will be cooling off as the week progresses
I did W8D1 yesterday. Did well. Still feeling good afterwards. Can't believe I'm almost done w/the program and can actually run the distance!0 -
if i could be up at 6am i would be running then. still dreading going out tonight, it is supposed to cool down as the week goes on.
I know I can run 5 minutes but i still can not imagine running 30 minutes...I am very excited to see if i can though:)0
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 391.7K Introduce Yourself
- 43.5K Getting Started
- 259.7K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.6K Food and Nutrition
- 47.3K Recipes
- 232.3K Fitness and Exercise
- 394 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.4K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 152.7K Motivation and Support
- 7.8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.3K MyFitnessPal Information
- 23 News and Announcements
- 943 Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.3K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions