C25K Support Group Starting 6/27
OneBryteSmile
Posts: 808 Member
Hello,
I know a couple of us are planning to start the C25K program tomorrow so I wanted to start this post so that we can report on our progress over the next 9 weeks. I'm sure we could all use the support. Feel free to "bump" the post so that you can come back later.
I'll check in tomorrow to post my results and see how everyone did.
I know a couple of us are planning to start the C25K program tomorrow so I wanted to start this post so that we can report on our progress over the next 9 weeks. I'm sure we could all use the support. Feel free to "bump" the post so that you can come back later.
I'll check in tomorrow to post my results and see how everyone did.
0
Replies
-
Hey! I'm glad others are starting now too. I'm starting today and making my workout days Sun, Tues, and Thurs. I cannot run at all, so I'm hoping this program helps me :-D Good luck to you too. We can do it!0
-
Ooh can I join?! I'm starting tomorrow ... I tried to start a few weeks back, but I nearly died trying to run for 60 sec, so I said I'd try again once I'd lost 14lb. My daughter and I have signed up to do a 5k run on 11 September, so I really do need to get going!
I'm planning on doing the programme Mon, Wed, Fri. I'll be doing other workouts too - 5 days left of 30 Day Shred and then I'm not sure what ... I have Insanity on it's way to me but that's scaring the hell out of me right now!0 -
bump0
-
Hey! I'm glad others are starting now too. I'm starting today and making my workout days Sun, Tues, and Thurs. I cannot run at all, so I'm hoping this program helps me :-D Good luck to you too. We can do it!
Hey Muffin (love your screenname ). I do a bootcamp Sun, Tues, Thurs so that's why I'm going to do C25K Mon, Wed and Fri or Saturday. I've always wanted to run a 5K but never thought I could. I think this program will get me ready and give me the confidence to do it. My goal is to run a 5K for the first time by the end of this year. Looking forward to seeing your progress over the next 9 weeks. 0 -
I would like to join in too! I started the C25K around Christmas time and did really well with it but then it got really cold and icy so I stopped. =( I will give it a go again! I have to say that the C25K app on my iPhone was a great tool to use.
Happy Running!0 -
Laurin, I have the app on my ipod - the one time I used it it was great! I also have Runkeeper on my android phone which keeps track of pace/distance which I found really helpful too (have used this several times on long walks).
I'm a bit worried about doing this in the heat! I'm in the UK and it is summer (supposedly) - today it is boiling! I had considered starting today but the heat put me off
0 -
Ooh can I join?! I'm starting tomorrow ... I tried to start a few weeks back, but I nearly died trying to run for 60 sec, so I said I'd try again once I'd lost 14lb. My daughter and I have signed up to do a 5k run on 11 September, so I really do need to get going!
I'm planning on doing the programme Mon, Wed, Fri. I'll be doing other workouts too - 5 days left of 30 Day Shred and then I'm not sure what ... I have Insanity on it's way to me but that's scaring the hell out of me right now!
Hi Suzie, of course you can join! The more support we all have, the better. Congratulations on achieving your first goal! That is awesome that you have already signed up for a 5K. I haven't signed up yet but I definitely plan to complete my first 5K before the end of this year. One more thing I can check off my bucket list LOL. I just got the 30DS and Insanity so those will be next on my list too but not sure when I'll be able to start. We can support each other though those too. )0 -
I would like to join in too! I started the C25K around Christmas time and did really well with it but then it got really cold and icy so I stopped. =( I will give it a go again! I have to say that the C25K app on my iPhone was a great tool to use.
Happy Running!
Thanks for the tip Lauren. I sure wish I had a smartphone so I can get the app as it would make things a lot easier for me running outside. I'm going to follow the treadmill program instead since I have one at home but I know outside is better so I have to figure out how I will incorporate outside as well.0 -
Hi Suzie, of course you can join! The more support we all have, the better. Congratulations on achieving your first goal! That is awesome that you have already signed up for a 5K. I haven't signed up yet but I definitely plan to complete my first 5K before the end of this year. One more thing I can check off my bucket list LOL. I just got the 30DS and Insanity so those will be next on my list too but not sure when I'll be able to start. We can support each other though those too. )
Thank you
I was so excited to lose that first 14lb (a stone in UK speak!)! Still a few more to go though ....
I have really enjoyed 30DS! It kills, but I feel so guilty if I think about skipping it ... the fact that it's only 20 mins really spurs me on to do it every day! 0 -
I would like to join in too! I started the C25K around Christmas time and did really well with it but then it got really cold and icy so I stopped. =( I will give it a go again! I have to say that the C25K app on my iPhone was a great tool to use.
Happy Running!
Thanks for the tip Lauren. I sure wish I had a smartphone so I can get the app as it would make things a lot easier for me running outside. I'm going to follow the treadmill program instead since I have one at home but I know outside is better so I have to figure out how I will incorporate outside as well.
Do you have an mp3 player? If so, the NHS Choices website has podcasts you can download.0 -
SusieR-
When I started C25K in the winter time it was VERY cold. The first night I ran it was 35 degrees out. I had decided that I was done with the excuses and that the weather wouldnt stop me....until I couldnt physically run on the ice. (I'm from Dallas and we had a pretty bad winter which is very rare for us). Anyways, now it is HOT, like 100+ degrees everyday. Again, I am tired of making excuses for myself. I plan to go jogging in the evenings in hopes of mid-90's temps.
We can run in the heat together!!
0 -
Too cool, I just googled C25K, thought it was something I couldn't handle but after shortly reading it,this is definatley something I can do. The person on the front page that I read is me except I'm 39 they are 47 and a smoker as well, so I am 12 yrs. younger & if they can do it, so can I. I am trying to quit smoking.So hopefully this help me to quit. Any way I am glad you started this I am starting tomorrow . Count me in!!0
-
SusieR-
When I started C25K in the winter time it was VERY cold. The first night I ran it was 35 degrees out. I had decided that I was done with the excuses and that the weather wouldnt stop me....until I couldnt physically run on the ice. (I'm from Dallas and we had a pretty bad winter which is very rare for us). Anyways, now it is HOT, like 100+ degrees everyday. Again, I am tired of making excuses for myself. I plan to go jogging in the evenings in hopes of mid-90's temps.
We can run in the heat together!!
LOL, I know what you mean. I live in Florida so I was making excuses too and finally invested in a treadmill. Now, I have no excuse because if it's too hot oustide or storming (common occurrences here), I have the treadmill right at home.0 -
I'm starting on July 1st, can I join?0
-
Do you have an mp3 player? If so, the NHS Choices website has podcasts you can download.
As a matter of fact, I do. Haven't used it in years so now I have to figure out where it is hidden in my home LOL. Do you have a link to the podcasts website?
Thanks a bunch for that tip!0 -
I'm starting on July 1st, can I join?
Of course you can! The more the merrier.:drinker:0 -
OneBryteSmile, whereabouts in Florida do you live? We're coming Orlando at Easter - my motivation for losing weight! Can't wait!0
-
Thanks!! :flowerforyou:0
-
Do you have an mp3 player? If so, the NHS Choices website has podcasts you can download.
As a matter of fact, I do. Haven't used it in years so now I have to figure out where it is hidden in my home LOL. Do you have a link to the podcasts website?
Thanks a bunch for that tip!
Yay! Here you go ...http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/couch-to-5k.aspx The big green running man pic on the side is where you get the podcasts ... I haven't actually downloaded these, but I've heard they're really good 0 -
Too cool, I just googled C25K, thought it was something I couldn't handle but after shortly reading it,this is definatley something I can do. The person on the front page that I read is me except I'm 39 they are 47 and a smoker as well, so I am 12 yrs. younger & if they can do it, so can I. I am trying to quit smoking.So hopefully this help me to quit. Any way I am glad you started this I am starting tomorrow . Count me in!!
So glad to have you join us Taurus!
I tried the week 1, day 1 workout last week, just to see if I could really do it it and it honestly wasn't bad after all. I think you just have to take your time and work your way through it. Don't try to do too much the first time. If you have to repeat a day or repeat a whole week, that is fine. Go at your own pace and you will get there! The important thing is to finish the workout.0 -
Awesome group!!! I started week one last week but I got sick and missed some workouts and now I am all out of whack lol. So tomorrow I will be starting over and doing week one day 1!! I find what helped was going to the c25k site and downloading the podcast by Robert U. [if you run with an ipod or something]. He tells you when to run, when to walk and then the rest is just listening to some music. Good luck, we can do this!! 0
-
Hey, i wanna join up!
I started running with the couch25k and started calorie counting at the start of the month and completed week 3 run 2 this morning. Although i expect to repeat week 3 run 3, because i'm not sure how well the body will react to the next week, so its like practice. If i feel like i'm struggling with it, i fear i'd give up, so i've found that i'll try that week, and if possible, will encorporate extra runs into the last day of that week, just to help me manage the following week!
I really couldn't run at all when i started. I have sciatica and have done since 2008. Sounds very bizarre, but walking triggers it, yet running doesn't seem to bring it on. I had a big back twinge the first time i went running but didn't let it stop me.
If i can do it, with sciatica.. you all can do it!0 -
Awesome group!!! I started week one last week but I got sick and missed some workouts and now I am all out of whack lol. So tomorrow I will be starting over and doing week one day 1!! I find what helped was going to the c25k site and downloading the podcast by Robert U. [if you run with an ipod or something]. He tells you when to run, when to walk and then the rest is just listening to some music. Good luck, we can do this!!
Thanks KJ. I just downloaded all of the podcasts and then realized I couldn't find my old MP3 player so now I have to get a new one LOL.0 -
Hey, i wanna join up!
I started running with the couch25k and started calorie counting at the start of the month and completed week 3 run 2 this morning. Although i expect to repeat week 3 run 3, because i'm not sure how well the body will react to the next week, so its like practice. If i feel like i'm struggling with it, i fear i'd give up, so i've found that i'll try that week, and if possible, will encorporate extra runs into the last day of that week, just to help me manage the following week!
I really couldn't run at all when i started. I have sciatica and have done since 2008. Sounds very bizarre, but walking triggers it, yet running doesn't seem to bring it on. I had a big back twinge the first time i went running but didn't let it stop me.
If i can do it, with sciatica.. you all can do it!
Hi Aly, congrats on making it to your 3rd week and thanks for the great tips and encouragement! I am so inspired that despite sciatica that you have pushed through it and made it so far. You are absolutely right, if you can do it, we all can do it too! 0 -
I've just discovered this run keeper app for my phone that calculates the distance. Turns out i'm doing roughly about 2.2miles each time, but there is alot of hills. I run in fields because its less impact than on tarmac, and its a wheat field, which has a number of benefits. No one can see me running (like Phoebe in friends lol - not really!) also it means there is NO where to sit so i can't stop, plus there is only one loop track in the field, so i can't cheat either!
I think its much more enjoyable outside, i've heard so many people say its so much easier on a treadmill. Although you really feel the calf burn when running outside.. means its working! btw, expect to feel sore the first week, you;ll find muscles you forgot you had!0 -
I finished Week 1 Day 1! It went surprisingly well! I've never really ran on a treadmill, or ran at all : ) I usually do the elliptical but I felt like running might to a better job at targeting the tough spots (thighs, butt, hips) because runners usually look so FIT! Now it's my turn : ) To everyone starting tomorrow good luck, you will feel amazing after, it's a really good workout! I recommend the iPhone/iPod Touch app C25K if you can get it... it syncs to your music playlist and a voice will come on to tell you when to walk or run. 0
-
I'd love to join this group. I started C25K once before and decided I needed to be able to walk for more then 30 minutes before I plan on walking AND running for more then 30 minutes. Hopefully I will be able to stay focused once the real heat sets in and during vacations up to the lake.0
-
I finished week 4 yesterday. So far it hasn't been so bad. I have been able to keep up. I am worried about day 3 of week 5. Jog for 20 minutes? That came out of no where. The day before was 8 minutes at a time. I am very worried about that day. At the end of 5 minutes of jogging I am so ready for a walking break. Good luck to you all. I'll keep you posted.0
-
I finished week 4 yesterday. So far it hasn't been so bad. I have been able to keep up. I am worried about day 3 of week 5. Jog for 20 minutes? That came out of no where. The day before was 8 minutes at a time. I am very worried about that day. At the end of 5 minutes of jogging I am so ready for a walking break. Good luck to you all. I'll keep you posted.
I also finished week 4 yesterday, then took a short break and ran an additional 10 minutes without stopping. My breathing is beginning to get heavy at that point, I'm uncomfortable, my muscles burn, but it doesn't seem to get much worse if I just keep running. That's a big change from the first couple of weeks when I'd be gasping for breath after the first minute. I kind of get that 8 to 20 minute jump now: it's a psychological barrier that I have to burst through. I have to prove to myself that I can do it, just as I proved that I can run 10 minutes yesterday.
I'm a 58 year old reforming couch potato, by the way, and hadn't run since high school. If I can do it...0 -
I finished week 4 yesterday. So far it hasn't been so bad. I have been able to keep up. I am worried about day 3 of week 5. Jog for 20 minutes? That came out of no where. The day before was 8 minutes at a time. I am very worried about that day. At the end of 5 minutes of jogging I am so ready for a walking break. Good luck to you all. I'll keep you posted.
I also finished week 4 yesterday, then took a short break and ran an additional 10 minutes without stopping. My breathing is beginning to get heavy at that point, I'm uncomfortable, my muscles burn, but it doesn't seem to get much worse if I just keep running. That's a big change from the first couple of weeks when I'd be gasping for breath after the first minute. I kind of get that 8 to 20 minute jump now: it's a psychological barrier that I have to burst through. I have to prove to myself that I can do it, just as I proved that I can run 10 minutes yesterday.
I'm a 58 year old reforming couch potato, by the way, and hadn't run since high school. If I can do it...
Thanks. Wow, you are doing well. I am 30 and have been working out at least 5 days a week for the past 9 years. Last summer I ran every day. However, after a few minutes I needed a walking break and then I started right back up. I just got back from week 5 day 1. Running the 5 minute intervals isn't really a problem. But by the end of the 5 minutes I can't wait for a break. I think I'll do okay with the 8 minute runs but the 20 minutes is gonna be rough. I am not sure if I will be able to do it without stopping. I am going to have to do it a day I have a lot of energy. We shall see. Good luck and keep me updated.0
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.6K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.3K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.5K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 430 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.8K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions