C25k - Couch 2 5 k
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beckytaylor_
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Hi guys, is anyone doing couch 2 5k? And how are you all getting along?
I done day 1 yesterday and my legs were aching but glad I done it. Doing my day 2 shortly.
I done day 1 yesterday and my legs were aching but glad I done it. Doing my day 2 shortly.
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I am, just finished week 1 and doing my week 2 run tonight! finger crossed its not too bad!
do u use the app of the podcasts?0 -
I just finished week 1 this weekend! I'm glad to be doing it- I know I wouldn't run without the structure of it. I'll start week 2 tomorrow, you guys let me know how you're doing!0
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Yeah I use the apps! Finished day 2 of week 1! Quite excited for my Day 3. Let me know your week 2 starts!0
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I've done it, and it's a great program. If you're a total beginner, allow yourself to repeat a week or more if needed. Some of the mileage jumps are pretty big in the middle weeks.
Also, make sure you're giving yourself rest days so you don't get burned out or injured.
Good luck!0 -
yay day 2! please stretch!!!0
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yeah stretching is v important! and not being too hard on yourself is also important! I managed to get to week 5 last year (before a really bad unrelated injury)0
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just started week 8. SLOW, SLOW, SLOW is my advice. Go slower than you thought possible to actually be running. Speed can come later. I made the mistake of thinking I had to build up speed, and when the first real test came on (I think it's week 5 where there's a big jump) I faltered.
Went super slow, not a lot faster than walking, and here I am, adding a couple of minutes to my running time each week over and above the plan just because, well, I might as well.0 -
That's so good! I'm so excited for my workout tomorrow. Do you guys do it three straight days in a week? Or split them up0
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I did it years ago and now I'm up to half marathons. It works!0
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beckytaylor_ wrote: »That's so good! I'm so excited for my workout tomorrow. Do you guys do it three straight days in a week? Or split them up
You should definitely split them up. Running stresses your legs a lot, especially your bones and connective tissue (tendons, ligaments, fascia). They need a rest day to recover. Those people you see running every day have spent many months getting to the point where there bodies can handle it.
It's better to take an extra rest day than to skip a rest day. I recommend that beginning runners wait at least 4 months before running two days in a row. This article explains why.
It's perfectly fine to walk, swim, bike, etc. on non-running days. If you want to stay in the habit, do a 30-minute walk on days when you don't run. Good luck!0 -
beckytaylor_ wrote: »That's so good! I'm so excited for my workout tomorrow. Do you guys do it three straight days in a week? Or split them up
DEFINITELY split them up.
And good for you, it's great when you're excited about exercise!0 -
split the runs up! my days in-between I do yoga or something - on another note did wk2 run1 last night - found it ok wasn't dying which is excellent news for me
my run days are mon, wed, and fri,, ive tried to make it every second day in the past and ran on wknds but its never worked due to various things and trying to keep track is a pain that way so now its set days so I cant excuse myself when im not feeling up to it0 -
Ooo! Okay thank you so much I shall have a rest day! Thanks all for the information.0
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beckytaylor_ wrote: »That's so good! I'm so excited for my workout tomorrow. Do you guys do it three straight days in a week? Or split them up
Well the plan is run day, followed by recovery day. Follow the plan.
I swam or cycled on my off days.0 -
I just did day one! Love all of the advice, I was going to do day 2 tomorrow but now I think I will walk and yoga instead and get on day 2 Friday.0
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It is an awesome program isn't it? I did W1R3 tonight. I am going to rest Friday and Saturday then start W2R1 on Sunday. Please feel free to friend me. I would love to chat with people that are at around the same stage as me. I have completed this program a few years back so I know I can do it.0
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I've just finished Week 8, I look back at Week 1 when I could barely run for 60 seconds and I'm astounded that I'm running 28 minutes at a time now! Definitely take it slow and stick to the rest days. You'll love it.0
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thechwaleks wrote: »I just did day one! Love all of the advice, I was going to do day 2 tomorrow but now I think I will walk and yoga instead and get on day 2 Friday.
Well done, I'm gonna try yoga0 -
I've just finished Week 8, I look back at Week 1 when I could barely run for 60 seconds and I'm astounded that I'm running 28 minutes at a time now! Definitely take it slow and stick to the rest days. You'll love it.
I just love it, I feel like I'm so motivated, finishing of week 2, day 3 today then onto week 3.0
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