C25K Support Group Starting 6/27
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I have to admit that I have had to stray just a little bit from the program - am still running, just changing it up a bit! My hip continues to give me problems, and so I have to watch that. Am trying to work on more stretches for the hip flexor, hoping it helps.
Also up until now on my days off running, I am walking 5.5k. But advice has been given to stop that, and do some other activity those days.
So tonight, after skipping one full day (Haven't done that since I started walking mid-may), I went out. Happy to say I completed one mile without stopping. Jogging, that is. I had a warm up walk and cool down walk with stretches.
A new little secret to share - I went to a school and ran on the track. How come I never thought of that before! It helped my brain a lot - only 2 more times around, only 1 more time around....and also got rid of the hill problem I have where I live.
I am hoping to settle back into the program with 20 minute and 25 minute runs very soon. Looks like I will lose about one week.
Good luck everyone - and for those of you starting out, believe me, I was the last person anyone would call a runner! I must have the shortest legs on the planet, and i run slow, but we are doing it!!!!0 -
Hi everyone.
I completed Week 3 today. So I guess I am about were Leaf is. I walk with my husband on the weekends so haven't been doing C25K but this time I felt it was important to keep to the schedule so I am done 2 days earlier with it than expected. It went well he has an injury but he just walked really fast to stay up with me since I run so slow.
Sorry about you injury Aly. I got what a type of sciatica from walking once and some stretches I found on line really helped. Today I went swimming at my Moms pool and I can really stretch well in the pool.
So Tuesday I start Week 4. So far the scale hasn't gone down beyond my low for me either. Hope all have a great C25K week this week.
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I found week 3 a bit easy as well...it just seemed really short? Week 4 starts either tonight or tomorrow, I haven't decided yet...
I feel like I'm running really slow, like 'walkers' are faster than me...anyone feel this way?
Oh, this helps me so maybe it'll help others: I count when I run. I read in an article posted on this thread a while ago written by an Olympic runner. She mentioned something about counting to 100. It really helps! I change it up...sometimes I just go '1, 2, 3, 4', other times I'd count to 10. Each step is a count and it really helps me focus. Try it!0 -
Thank you petithammu for that advice! i found that i get bored running more then three minutes.
I am on week 4 and it is kicking my butt. I have been running quite a lot so i thought id give myself saturday to rest. but then sunday came and was very sick so i couldnt run that day either. I did run this morning but it was very hard because i am still weak from being sick.
I am on w4d3 which i will probably do wednesday. I am hoping i will feel better by then. I the other two runs i had this week i made them a bit longer so hopefully that helped my endurance and the only reason i did not run well today is that i did not feel good. we will see.
I am also surprised to see that so many of us are having issues with the scales. i'm still counting on it being muscle gain.0 -
@Kilgore. I definitely enjoy running outside more. I also enjoy it more because I burn a lot more calories LOL.
When I run on the treadmill at home, I normally turn the TV on and watch something I like which helps me get through it and get my mind off constantly watching the time.
I wanted to do my run this morning but I'm trying to "detox" today and seriously lacking energy. Hoping I'll feel more energetic this evening after work. If not, screw the detox, I'll eat something more than veggies and fruits and get my run done.
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Checking in. Completed w1d2. My calves are still sore from day 1, and today my butt hurts. I guess it is because I ran uphill. But it is good to get it working.
Looks like someone is going to have some pretty tight bums after finishing this program and that's a great thing to have!
My fiance told me this weekend that my bum was looking tighter and more defined LMAO.0 -
I have to admit that I have had to stray just a little bit from the program - am still running, just changing it up a bit! My hip continues to give me problems, and so I have to watch that. Am trying to work on more stretches for the hip flexor, hoping it helps.
Also up until now on my days off running, I am walking 5.5k. But advice has been given to stop that, and do some other activity those days.
So tonight, after skipping one full day (Haven't done that since I started walking mid-may), I went out. Happy to say I completed one mile without stopping. Jogging, that is. I had a warm up walk and cool down walk with stretches.
A new little secret to share - I went to a school and ran on the track. How come I never thought of that before! It helped my brain a lot - only 2 more times around, only 1 more time around....and also got rid of the hill problem I have where I live.
I am hoping to settle back into the program with 20 minute and 25 minute runs very soon. Looks like I will lose about one week.
Good luck everyone - and for those of you starting out, believe me, I was the last person anyone would call a runner! I must have the shortest legs on the planet, and i run slow, but we are doing it!!!!
I hope the change in the routine helps with the hip problem Tech. The hills were definitely probably making it worse too. Thanks for sharing the tip about the track. There are so many schools near my place. I figured I wouldn't be able to just go on the property though and use their track. Do you work there or do your kids (if you have kids) go there or something?0 -
Hi everyone.
I completed Week 3 today. So I guess I am about were Leaf is. I walk with my husband on the weekends so haven't been doing C25K but this time I felt it was important to keep to the schedule so I am done 2 days earlier with it than expected. It went well he has an injury but he just walked really fast to stay up with me since I run so slow.
Sorry about you injury Aly. I got what a type of sciatica from walking once and some stretches I found on line really helped. Today I went swimming at my Moms pool and I can really stretch well in the pool.
So Tuesday I start Week 4. So far the scale hasn't gone down beyond my low for me either. Hope all have a great C25K week this week.
Keri
Great job Keri! Good luck on week 4.0 -
Has anyone else signed up for their first 5K yet? I decided which one I want to do and I'm excited to register. It looks like a lot of fun and I'll be so happy when I reach that finish line and think about what I just accomplished. I'm still nervous about it though and I guess that's the reason I haven't registered for the race yet. For those who have registered already, how early did you register? I feel like I should make sure I can get to at least week 5 of C25K before I sign up.0
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Hey!
Just FINISHED week 3 on the weekend!!!
Starting week 4 today... so scared... but I have to do it!!!
OneBryteSmile - I have yet to sign up for my first 5K - I don't feel ready yet... am I?? It feels too soon to think about the fall and how I will be then.
PS I have looked online to see what 5Ks are being offered... they all say 5K walk/run... are they all like that? With the option to walk??0 -
Hello everyone! Sounds like everyone is doing a pretty good job at this. I just finished w2d3. Going to start w3 tomorrow. Worried about the runs though, my shins are trying to start hurting. Anyone have any good exercises to help with shin splints? And, yes I too have not noticed much change in the scale since I started this but I'm trying not to let it discourage me. I am building up muscle.
Glad to see everyone doing so well. Keep up the good work.0 -
Hey!
Just FINISHED week 3 on the weekend!!!
Starting week 4 today... so scared... but I have to do it!!!
OneBryteSmile - I have yet to sign up for my first 5K - I don't feel ready yet... am I?? It feels too soon to think about the fall and how I will be then.
PS I have looked online to see what 5Ks are being offered... they all say 5K walk/run... are they all like that? With the option to walk??
Week 4 - you can do it!!!! How did you feel about week 3? Was it much harder or do you think you are getting used to it now?
5K - I feel the same way like I'm not sure if I will be ready. The one I want to sign up for is about a week or 2 after I finish the C25K program. But I feel like if I register for the race it will give me even more motivation to be ready. I think after the 9 weeks of C25K, I will still keep running and work on improving my time in preparation for the race. The ones here also talk about walking as well as running. I don't know if they are all like that but they might be. It looks like there are different starting points and the walkers are at the back with the sprinters at the front and the joggers in the middle.0 -
Hello everyone! Sounds like everyone is doing a pretty good job at this. I just finished w2d3. Going to start w3 tomorrow. Worried about the runs though, my shins are trying to start hurting. Anyone have any good exercises to help with shin splints? And, yes I too have not noticed much change in the scale since I started this but I'm trying not to let it discourage me. I am building up muscle.
Glad to see everyone doing so well. Keep up the good work.
Hey there, good job on finishing week 2!!! I start week 3 today. Check out our blog (link in my signature below) for a link to some good shin stretches. I do those stretches all throughout the day. I sometimes even walk around on my tippy toes. I'm hoping it will make my shins stronger. So far they have been helping with the runs.
Do you take measurements? That has been so much more encouraging for me than the scale. I have consistently lost inches and I can really see the difference when I fit my clothes and look at before and after pictures. I was getting a little depressed about the scale but those measurements helped me realize that this is still all worth it.
I'm going to put myself out there and post my measurements below in case it encourages anyone.
Start Date: 14-Jun
Neck: 13.5
Chest: 42
Left Arm: 13.25
R Arm: 12.75
Waist: 41.25
Hips: 48.25
L Quad: 24.75
R Quad: 26.75
L Calve: 16.5
R Calve: 16.75
2nd Assessment: 6-18
Neck: 13.5
Chest: 41.25
Left Arm: 12.25
R Arm: 12.25
Waist: 38.25
Hips: 44.5
L Quad: 25
R Quad: 25.75
L Calve: 16
R Calve: 16
3rd Assessment: 7-10
Neck: 12.5
Chest: 38.75
Left Arm: 11.75
R Arm: 11.75
Waist: 36
Hips: 41.75
L Quad: 23.75
R Quad: 23.75
L Calve: 15
R Calve: 15
That my friends is a total of 24.75 inches lost in 4 weeks. :drinker:0 -
Well, i'm still out of the game
thats been 10 days now But i'm still constantly limping. I'm going to go to the doctors, but i think they are going to sign me off for a bit. I'm not happy about that, but what can you do! Walking isn't really even worth is, because i'm not actually walking, i'm limping. It looks like i've injured my foot, but its all stemming from my back, so i look like a penguin when i walk lol!
I'm going to do all i can not to be signed off.. but then again, to ask for stronger pain killers just to work through pain, really is just defeating the purpose..
One plus though... i've had to have a hot water bottle attached to me for the past few days.. so when in the car i just bought heated seats... least i have a toasty bum!!0 -
Aly, I'm really very sorry that you got injured. I just hope it's nothing serious and with some rest and staying off your feet for a little bit you will be better soon.0
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Hi - note regarding the schools and do I have kids in them, the answer is no, not at this time - but I used to. They are in my neighborhood, that is all. (wait, I pay taxes, so yes I am definitely still tied to them, lol!)
There are no high fences around them, no gates, etc. Just open fields. We have public high schools in the neighborhood, and I honestly felt just fine using them.
The footing was such a relief from the hard cement sidewalk!0 -
Hey!
Just FINISHED week 3 on the weekend!!!
Starting week 4 today... so scared... but I have to do it!!!
OneBryteSmile - I have yet to sign up for my first 5K - I don't feel ready yet... am I?? It feels too soon to think about the fall and how I will be then.
PS I have looked online to see what 5Ks are being offered... they all say 5K walk/run... are they all like that? With the option to walk??
Week 4 - you can do it!!!! How did you feel about week 3? Was it much harder or do you think you are getting used to it now?
5K - I feel the same way like I'm not sure if I will be ready. The one I want to sign up for is about a week or 2 after I finish the C25K program. But I feel like if I register for the race it will give me even more motivation to be ready. I think after the 9 weeks of C25K, I will still keep running and work on improving my time in preparation for the race. The ones here also talk about walking as well as running. I don't know if they are all like that but they might be. It looks like there are different starting points and the walkers are at the back with the sprinters at the front and the joggers in the middle.
Thanks for the tips! Week 3 was... okay. Not hard but also not easy. Just about to step out now to start week 4.... eeek!0 -
GREAT NEWS. Just did week 5 day 3. I ran for 20 minutes straight without stopping. I can't believe it. So exciting. Then I walked another 20 minutes and then walked my dog for 30 minutes.0
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great! i'm on my second week of it right now!0
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Hi - note regarding the schools and do I have kids in them, the answer is no, not at this time - but I used to. They are in my neighborhood, that is all. (wait, I pay taxes, so yes I am definitely still tied to them, lol!)
There are no high fences around them, no gates, etc. Just open fields. We have public high schools in the neighborhood, and I honestly felt just fine using them.
The footing was such a relief from the hard cement sidewalk!
I'm definitely going to have to look into this. Thanks Tech.0 -
GREAT NEWS. Just did week 5 day 3. I ran for 20 minutes straight without stopping. I can't believe it. So exciting. Then I walked another 20 minutes and then walked my dog for 30 minutes.
That is awesome news!!! After running 20 minutes someone would probably have to scoop me up off the ground but you went for another 50. You go girl!0 -
great! i'm on my second week of it right now!
How's it going Theresa?0 -
GREAT NEWS. Just did week 5 day 3. I ran for 20 minutes straight without stopping. I can't believe it. So exciting. Then I walked another 20 minutes and then walked my dog for 30 minutes.
We knew you could do it:flowerforyou:0 -
Week 7 day 1 done, back indoors. So very VERY boring, but preferable to running in triple digit heat. With no rain in the area it didn't cool down enough to run out of doors at dusk.
@OneBryteSmile - Good going on your lost inches
I take out my tape measure once a month and today was the day. I've lost only 4 pounds in the last month and no more than a half inch off any of my measurements - except my waist, which is a full 2 inches smaller. I know that doesn't sound like a lot, but considering how close I am to my goal weight, I'm happy. And I credit the running. I have a thick waisted apple/banana type build and am trying very hard to will ALL of the remaining pounds and inches come off my midsection and tummy. And maybe a little off my upper arms. My boobs, butt, and thighs have shrunk enough, thank you.0 -
GREAT NEWS. Just did week 5 day 3. I ran for 20 minutes straight without stopping. I can't believe it. So exciting. Then I walked another 20 minutes and then walked my dog for 30 minutes.
That is awesome news!!! After running 20 minutes someone would probably have to scoop me up off the ground but you went for another 50. You go girl!
Thanks. It wasn't really as bad as I thought. Its mind over matter. My next run is 25 minutes hopefully it won't be so bad. You can totally do it.0 -
GREAT NEWS. Just did week 5 day 3. I ran for 20 minutes straight without stopping. I can't believe it. So exciting. Then I walked another 20 minutes and then walked my dog for 30 minutes.
We knew you could do it:flowerforyou:
Thanks. So exciting! Now on to 25 minutes....maybe I'll try tomorrow or Wednesday.0 -
Just wanted to let you know something that worked for me today. So it was 90 something degrees in NY today. So I waited until 8 PM to go running so it wouldn't be too hot out. It totally worked running later. I wasn't tired and there was actually a breeze by then. Last summer I would run a lot during the day and I was dying from the heat. So i think my runs will be at 8PM for now on.0
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I'm only on Wk2, Day 2 (ran yesterday) and I ran very early in the morning. There was a definite breeze and the run was easier.
Seems that it is much easier to get through if you're not running in the middle of a hot sunny day. Makes sense I suppose.0 -
Hello!
I just joined MFP today and this here is my first post.
I started doing C25K four weeks ago and it's time to move on to week five. I thought I might stay on week four for a few, but ya know? I think I can do it. Now W5D3... well, we'll cross that bridge when we get there.
I'm really loving the program and I'm finding that I'm itching to get out and run when I go more than a day in between. I have a weird schedule and an almost three-year old so finding the time to hit the gym can be a bit sketchy! Here's to hoping that I can get up with enough time to go tomorrow morning before work. If not, Wednesday for sure.
I find that I don't have problems at all with the breathing or exhaustion, the problem is that my ankles hurt SO effing bad when i go from a run back into a walk. I'm pretty sure it's my Achilles, but as long as it doesn't start swelling up, I'm going to go with it just being unused to all the work and stretching. If it swells, I'll get worried.
I'm so encouraged to hear the reports of people surviving that first 20 minute run. Maybe I can do it after all!
Week Five? Here I come. 0 -
Week 7 day 1 done, back indoors. So very VERY boring, but preferable to running in triple digit heat. With no rain in the area it didn't cool down enough to run out of doors at dusk.
@OneBryteSmile - Good going on your lost inches
I take out my tape measure once a month and today was the day. I've lost only 4 pounds in the last month and no more than a half inch off any of my measurements - except my waist, which is a full 2 inches smaller. I know that doesn't sound like a lot, but considering how close I am to my goal weight, I'm happy. And I credit the running. I have a thick waisted apple/banana type build and am trying very hard to will ALL of the remaining pounds and inches come off my midsection and tummy. And maybe a little off my upper arms. My boobs, butt, and thighs have shrunk enough, thank you.
Thanks. A loss is a loss is a loss and any loss is fantastic! That is so awesome that you are close to your goal. I hope the running helps me get there faster. LOL@"apple/banana" build. I'm seriously sitting here trying to picture that.0
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