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PaytraB wrote: »

janekana wrote: »

I'm getting into running myself! Question for all of you who use treadmills and just starting out, what speed do you guys put yourself in? I don't know if I'm doing this too slowly

You should work out at your own speed. You should be going very slow when starting.
I completed the entire C25K on the treadmill. Make sure that your breathing isn't too laboured. A common (and, I find effective) test is to speak a short sentence aloud. If you're panting it out, slow down.
Something to remember: a person can actually run slower than they walk.

Speed comes over time.....lots of time.....on your feet. You won't find speed in your C25K training.

@janekana - Yes, you should actually be running very slowly. If you can't talk, and especially if you're panting or huffing and puffing you are going too fast. The point of this is to build endurance. Speed will come much later. Even elite runners spend 80% of their training time running at a pace that is slow for them.

You are all doing great! Remember to slow down as required. Focus on making the time; don't worry about speed.

Keep up the effort; it's well worth it.

I quit because I was not a fan of the run/walk/run/walk/run/walk pattern. I did the first 3 weeks, then decided to just go running for a certain amount of time, and I'm upping that time every week or so. I started out at straight 15 min run (then a cool down walk), and now, I'm running 30 minutes straight each time. I will continue to add 2 or 3 minutes to my time every week until I reach 45 mins straight, and then I may add a "speed" day each week, but keep the longer runs as well. My method may not work for everyone, but it kept me from getting bored. And my last run was 2.8 miles in 30 minutes, so I am happy with my results so far!

Rinde99 wrote: »

I know I'm supposed to slow down but my ego gets in the way.

Mine does, too. The hardest thing for me is to be okay with running slower than I feel I "should" be running. I'm slowly learning that running too fast can make for a miserable run because I'm tired, sore, uncomfortable, etc.
I'm now consciously running "long and slow" every second run. It's a struggle to keep my pace slow. However, it's getting easier to commit to because these "long and slow" runs are comfortable, enjoyable and so easy going...as well, I can run longer distances than ever. So far, I've tested up to 7K without problem and without tiring. I plan to test it longer every week to see how far I can go.
But it's an ego struggle, I admit, at least at first.

Every other second run I'm continuing with the C210K app and pushing the speed more.

@Rinde99: You've got the determination, so my guess is that you're going to do great!

CrescentVolf wrote: »

I'm doing the last run of week one tomorrow! Nervous about moving to the next week, but I'm going to try on Sunday!

Great job! You can do it. Remember to pace yourself and take it slow ( I need my own advice). I didn't find the move from 60 to 90 seconds that much more difficult.

When I was running the weight dropped so fast I couldnt keep up lol. But Im willing to try it again.

janekana wrote: »

I'm getting into running myself! Question for all of you who use treadmills and just starting out, what speed do you guys put yourself in? I don't know if I'm doing this too slowly

I do my "running" at 4.5 mph and walking at 3.0 mph. Warm-up walk at 3.5 mph. I was doing my "run" at 5 mph but my gait pattern is/was atrocious so I stopped letting my ego get in the way and slowed it down.

P.S. I had a stroke in May and right after I needed 2 person assistance and a walker to walk, so I've come a long way!