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  • amy4586
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    cyndeeloumaschingona wrote: »
    Im starting out with app I like so far[/quote

    That's great! I love it too!
  • amy4586
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    crazymama2both wrote: »
    Week 1, Day 3 here. I've done this app before and it was great. I'm mad at myself for having to start all over, but hey, at least I'm trying again!


    I started it too once before and had to start over but I've never gotten this far before! I'm hoping I am back to feeling better soon- I have been so consistent...I don't want to slip out of my good habit
  • amy4586
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    Mike02209 wrote: »
    Still on week 1, I am repeating it. But very inspirational to see everyone's results here. Thanks for posting!
    Also, they tell you to run very slowly at first, I am jogging at a 4.2 speed on the treadmill. Is that too slow?

    I don't think too slow is even possible- go at your comfortable pace. I found a great article the other day on Pinterest that explained the mistakes of new runners and it went into detail about how sometimes you go too fast because of excitement or self consciousness but we should find a pace that is comfortable enough that we could have a light conversation with someone. So that what I pace myself with. Once I did that I was able to go farther and do better in each circuit.

  • amy4586
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    moyer566 wrote: »
    c25k made me a runner. i did it last year and ran my first hm last month

    I love this! I want to be a runner too
  • amy4586
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    caitlinrn83 wrote: »
    LOVED c25k. Just moved on to the 5k to 10k plan, but cannot begin to tell you how proud of myself I was on w9d1. w5d3 was mentally the hardest...just keep going. @lsutton484, great job!

    I am really looking forward to completing the 10K program! That's my ultimate goal

  • amy4586
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    Heartlight441 wrote: »
    As others have said - don't feel bad to repeat days. I have, and when I took that little break - I restarted at week 4.


    Since I don't think I will be at it again until Saturday, I plan on repeating Week 5 day 2. It has been my favorite run to date and it was a comfortable pace...ill do that a couple of times and try and tackle day 3. Day 3 kicked my butt lol
  • craftyeileenm
    craftyeileenm Posts: 14 Member
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    I'm in week 3, run 3 and finding it hard!
  • Noelani1503
    Noelani1503 Posts: 378 Member
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    I loved it when I did it last year! I ran my first race ever right after, and then stopped running lol. I started it again this year so I can slowly get used to running in the heat and work up to a 10k. I'm on w4d1 today.
  • BethAnnieT
    BethAnnieT Posts: 263 Member
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    me! Did W4D1 on Wednesday. Going pretty well this time around !
  • robininfl
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    I am starting in Week 4 of the Personal Running Trainer 8 weeks to 5k series available from amazon prime. The music is kinda annoying but it seems really good and was free. I wasn't at "couch" level to start as I can jog a mile fine, but have been irritated with my lack of progress back to being able to run 5 miles continuous (recovering from an injury last year) and thinking maybe an organized progression would help.

    Then I want to do their 8 weeks to 10k, then 5 miles. I don't care if I have to do each week twice, just want to progress slowly and safely back to more distance.
  • pondee629
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    robininfl wrote: »
    I am starting in Week 4 of the Personal Running Trainer 8 weeks to 5k series available from amazon prime. The music is kinda annoying but it seems really good and was free. I wasn't at "couch" level to start as I can jog a mile fine, but have been irritated with my lack of progress back to being able to run 5 miles continuous (recovering from an injury last year) and thinking maybe an organized progression would help.

    Then I want to do their 8 weeks to 10k, then 5 miles. I don't care if I have to do each week twice, just want to progress slowly and safely back to more distance.

    I liked Personal Running Trainer. Started with 4 weeks to a mile as it had been a long time since I ran. Did 8 weeks to 5K. Now trying for Half marathon distance ;-)
  • Lovemybody75
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    I finished week 1 of c25k in 3 days as I like some exercise everyday. My question is, should I go on to week 2 now? I finished the the workouts fully.
  • amy4586
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    Lovemybody75 wrote: »
    I finished week 1 of c25k in 3 days as I like some exercise everyday. My question is, should I go on to week 2 now? I finished the the workouts fully.


    I would listen to your body- if you feel like you can I guess you could move on but keep in mind that rest days are important in running. If you like exercise everyday you could always incorporate another activity. I've read yoga is great for runners or anything that works the core- it makes you a better runner.

  • amy4586
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    craftyeileenm wrote: »
    I'm in week 3, run 3 and finding it hard!


    It gets easier. Repeat if you have to. I'm repeating this whole week since I had to take a little break with bronchitis. It's frustrating but I'm not in a competition with anyone but myself. I just want to be a runner. It makes me feel good.

    Good luck! Feel free to add me.

  • sofasnail2012
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    My advice would be to take time and let your body heal from that bronchitis b4 doing to much phys. Start off by going for walks rather than a run... Eat lots of yogurt to build your stomach flora back up.
  • Noelani1503
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    Lovemybody75 wrote: »
    I finished week 1 of c25k in 3 days as I like some exercise everyday. My question is, should I go on to week 2 now? I finished the the workouts fully.

    I wouldn't. You may feel fine, and your muscles are adapting well, but you have to give your bones, joints, tendons, etc time to adapt too. When I ran in college, I felt great. Until I didn't. I had all sorts of overuse injuries, like shin splits, knee problems, and stress fractures on my feet. When I started running again (8 years later) and did a beginner to 5k program, I was in pretty good shape. My cardiovascular system and muscles could easily handle long periods of running, but I forced myself to slow down and do what the app recommended. And I had zero signs of overtraining.

    It's awesome that you like exercise every day. I'm like that too. But if I were you I'd alternate the running with low impact forms of exercise. Like swimming, walking, weight lifting, or yoga. Weight lifting in particular has made me a much faster runner.
  • Lovemybody75
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    Thank you all for the advice. I'll move up slowly.
  • newmom_2012
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    I'm on week 8 of c210k. This first 8 weeks are identical to c25k. I'm using the app to build a base for a half marathon in December.
  • pondee629
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    Lovemybody75 wrote: »
    I finished week 1 of c25k in 3 days as I like some exercise everyday. My question is, should I go on to week 2 now? I finished the the workouts fully.

    You should do some cross training, alternating with your running. Lifting, body weight exercises, yoga, Pilates are all good alternatives for the repetitive actions involved with running.
  • niblue
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    pondee629 wrote: »
    You should do some cross training, alternating with your running. Lifting, body weight exercises, yoga, Pilates are all good alternatives for the repetitive actions involved with running.

    I did some cycling and some yoga on the days between C25K runs. Generally I think it's best to keep to the C25K schedule as it's designed to limit the risk of injury.

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