C25k treadmill question

YouBlowMyMind
YouBlowMyMind Posts: 552 Member
edited November 17 in Health and Weight Loss
Hey all
I'm 100 pounds overweight and about to start the c25k on the treadmill. Was wondering if someone could suggest a good speed to do the walk and run at
Thanx in advance

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  • yellingkimber
    yellingkimber Posts: 229 Member
    I walk at 3.0 and run at 4.5. If you can't breathe comfortably out of just your nose, slow down.
  • YouBlowMyMind
    YouBlowMyMind Posts: 552 Member
    Thanx will just play around with the speeds so I feel comfortable
  • sbrandt37
    sbrandt37 Posts: 403 Member
    Maybe I have small nasal passages, but when I run I can never breathe comfortably out of just my nose. The real question is what pace can you maintain for the required time. Even 4.0 is fine for a very slow jog, if that's what you can do.
  • CTcutie
    CTcutie Posts: 649 Member
    edited March 2017
    I am 5'4", and was 227 when I first started C25k. I think I was "running" @ 2.3 mph & probably walked @ 2.5-3.0, lol. Even now I only run around 4.0-4.2, & that's awesome, for me. My goal (a few years ago) was to be able to run for 30 minutes without stopping, and/or 1 mile, while not getting injured!
    Just start really slow, and you will find a pace that you can finish the run intervals at each session. The goal is finish each session (3 per week)if you can, not how fast!! You might want/need to repeat sessions or whole weeks, & that's ok :-)
    If you haven't jogged in many years, your mind & body will fight you, but you are making the decisions :-)
  • YouBlowMyMind
    YouBlowMyMind Posts: 552 Member
    Thanx for the advice. Will see how I go with the speeds :smile:
  • macchiatto
    macchiatto Posts: 2,890 Member
    KloBlo85 wrote: »
    Thanx will just play around with the speeds so I feel comfortable

    That's what I did. Good luck!
  • Jthanmyfitnesspal
    Jthanmyfitnesspal Posts: 3,522 Member
    I have done this in the past year. I started with a class of 20 that included a wide range of participants. Only two of us finished.

    The first thing I can say about running is: running is hard! It is hard to do and hard on your joints. I can also say that you can be in great shape without running. I've exercised for years but only started running in the past year (I am 55). I still struggle with soreness from running after a year.

    So: Don't try to rush into running before you have laid the groundwork. There's a real chance of injury that could sideline you for a while. I would suggest that you be able to walk a 5K at a 4MPH pace before you start to run.

    You can use the C25K APP to lead you in walking slow/fast intervals just as well as walk/run intervals. You can make things harder by adding an incline. You can take days off when you get sore and do something else (if you're at a gym, try the elliptical). Once you have a solid 4MPH walking speed for the whole 5K, you're ready for running.

    Take your time: the program is intended to allow you to repeat a workout as many times as necessary to master it. I think this is a good guide for both slow/fast walking intervals and for walk/run intervals. It really took me 6 months to be comfortable running a 5K starting from being a fairly strong walker.

    Good luck and have a blast!
  • GrandmaJackie
    GrandmaJackie Posts: 36,892 Member
    Jthanmyfitnesspal wrote: »
    I have done this in the past year. I started with a class of 20 that included a wide range of participants. Only two of us finished.

    The first thing I can say about running is: running is hard! It is hard to do and hard on your joints. I can also say that you can be in great shape without running. I've exercised for years but only started running in the past year (I am 55). I still struggle with soreness from running after a year.

    So: Don't try to rush into running before you have laid the groundwork. There's a real chance of injury that could sideline you for a while. I would suggest that you be able to walk a 5K at a 4MPH pace before you start to run.

    You can use the C25K APP to lead you in walking slow/fast intervals just as well as walk/run intervals. You can make things harder by adding an incline. You can take days off when you get sore and do something else (if you're at a gym, try the elliptical). Once you have a solid 4MPH walking speed for the whole 5K, you're ready for running.

    Take your time: the program is intended to allow you to repeat a workout as many times as necessary to master it. I think this is a good guide for both slow/fast walking intervals and for walk/run intervals. It really took me 6 months to be comfortable running a 5K starting from being a fairly strong walker.

    Good luck and have a blast!

    I totally agree with this! I'm 56 and been running for 3 years at 4 - 4.5 mph. Sometimes I can't because of my legs and I'm in good shape. Plus, I only run 4 times a week, :)
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