Couch to 5K

2»

Replies

  • pondee629
    pondee629 Posts: 2,469 Member
    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
    Lovemybody75 Posts: 44 Member
    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
    amy4586 Posts: 96 Member
    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
    amy4586 Posts: 96 Member
    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
    sofasnail2012 Posts: 2 Member
    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
    Noelani1503 Posts: 378 Member
    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
    Lovemybody75 Posts: 44 Member
    Thank you all for the advice. I'll move up slowly.
  • newmom_2012
    newmom_2012 Posts: 96 Member
    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
    pondee629 Posts: 2,469 Member
    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
    niblue Posts: 339 Member
    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.

Categories