c25K started 7/14

k8es
k8es Posts: 271 Member
edited September 30 in Fitness and Exercise
I started c25K on July 14 and it's been going well. As I look at the weeks ahead :noway: I'm realizing that I might need more than just myself to keep the motivation going. Is anyone else doing the program that started around the same time? I will be starting week 3 on Wednesday
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  • olpbabe
    olpbabe Posts: 89
    My husband and I are finishing week 2 today. So far, it's going pretty good!
  • Solat37_Neil
    Solat37_Neil Posts: 379 Member
    I just started week 2 today, so I'm bumping this for advance warnings :wink: Good luck!!
  • JessicaMarie9382
    JessicaMarie9382 Posts: 197
    I started it, hurt my knee, started it again.....chickened out and I'm REstarting on Monday....maybe we can motivate each other? :)
  • spampeg
    spampeg Posts: 24 Member
    I should finish up Week Two today, and looking forward to Week Three. I SO want to jump ahead in the program but have to fight the urge.

    This is my third attempt since March/April at doing the C25K series... so I'm hoping I don't lose my motivation.

    Good luck!
  • cmduncan
    cmduncan Posts: 69
    I'm in week 6 (I've been grounded for the last week and a half to have my wisdom teeth out or I would be farther along). Don't worry. Looking ahead those runs seem scary but you can definitely do them (or repeat them if necessary). You'll get there! Also, if you're on facebook, check out the C25K page there for some motivation and support!
  • k8es
    k8es Posts: 271 Member
    thanks for the responses, encouragement and suggestions! If anyone is interested in continuing this thread for ongoing support I'll keep checking back. Good luck to everyone!
  • Solat37_Neil
    Solat37_Neil Posts: 379 Member
    thanks for the responses, encouragement and suggestions! If anyone is interested in continuing this thread for ongoing support I'll keep checking back. Good luck to everyone!

    Same to you!! Let's get this NAILED! :wink:
  • k8es
    k8es Posts: 271 Member
    Same to you!! Let's get this NAILED! :wink:
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    LOVE your enthusiasm!
  • brocksmom
    brocksmom Posts: 103 Member
    I started 7/18. This next wek will be my 2nd week. I do it on M-W-TH.
    If someone told me I would be doing this, I would have thought they were crazy:laugh:
    So far so good.

    Karen
  • CallieWeber
    CallieWeber Posts: 1
    I start Week 4 tonight. I signed up for a 5k on the weekend after I finish the program to keep motivated. Good luck!
  • k8es
    k8es Posts: 271 Member
    Just finished Day 1 of Week 3 and lived to tell the story! Hope you are all doing well!
  • catherinejbr
    catherinejbr Posts: 15
    I am on Week 2, Day 2, which I will be doing this evening. I am thinking of signing up for a 5 k run for late September for motivation. It is a run / walk event, so it won't matter how slow I am! I feel great each time I do it, mostly because after doing all my working out in a basement gym here at work, being outside in the sunshine feels like a treat. I have discovered that I can always find a dozen excuses not to go out, but haven't given in to them yet....
  • k8es
    k8es Posts: 271 Member
    I am on Week 2, Day 2, which I will be doing this evening. I am thinking of signing up for a 5 k run for late September for motivation. It is a run / walk event, so it won't matter how slow I am! I feel great each time I do it, mostly because after doing all my working out in a basement gym here at work, being outside in the sunshine feels like a treat. I have discovered that I can always find a dozen excuses not to go out, but haven't given in to them yet....

    Good for you! Keep going, you can do it! I have found a 5K in Sept that I'm considering signing up for as well -- it'll keep me honest :)
  • nicolegetsfit
    nicolegetsfit Posts: 25
    I'm doing Week 2 Day 2 today, but my knee's been hurting so I'm nervous haha. Good luck! :)
  • aray379
    aray379 Posts: 131
    I am on W3D2 today. There is this group... http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/298461-week-1-c25k-running-group
    there is a range of people in it from people who just started to those that are on week 4 or so. I am also getting nervous about the upcoming weeks, though I was apprehensive about Week 3 and 3 minutes runs and it was fine! I ended up liking the longer runs better than the shorter ones.
  • daddyratty
    daddyratty Posts: 305 Member
    Sign up and pay for a race somewhere at the end of Week 9 or within a couple weeks after. This will help keep you on track (although you still need to put out the effort to get out there). I started in January and signed up for an event in mid-March so that I was pretty locked in and had to complete each workout in order to finish the training in time.
  • brocksmom
    brocksmom Posts: 103 Member
    Week 2 for me and day 2 tonight, still loving it:smile:

    Karen
  • k8es
    k8es Posts: 271 Member
    Sign up and pay for a race somewhere at the end of Week 9 or within a couple weeks after. This will help keep you on track (although you still need to put out the effort to get out there). I started in January and signed up for an event in mid-March so that I was pretty locked in and had to complete each workout in order to finish the training in time.
    Love this idea! I found one that's within my last week. It's followed by an Irish Festival -- maybe not the healthiest incentive :laugh: but incentive none the less!
  • daddyratty
    daddyratty Posts: 305 Member
    Love this idea! I found one that's within my last week. It's followed by an Irish Festival -- maybe not the healthiest incentive :laugh: but incentive none the less!

    No, do it! You totally deserve it. Bottoms up!
  • catherinejbr
    catherinejbr Posts: 15
    I will be doing w2d3 this evening... and I did sign up for a 5k run on September 18th! Hopefully this will keep me going and I'll finish the program...
  • k8es
    k8es Posts: 271 Member
    Hope everyone is still doing well. I start Week 4 tomorrow (5 minute runs :noway: ) If I don't post for few days ... will someone please send someone to look for me?

    Happy Running!
  • rogerm213
    rogerm213 Posts: 77 Member
    Hey all it is great to see you all out there running. I did the C25K when I began running in 2007. I was very heavy at the time and I did complete it but it took me 20 weeks and repeating many weeks to get me through it. I managed to drop almost 70 pounds in that year and I have returned here because I have gained back 25 pounds and need to be accountable.

    The C25K is a great program but it ramps up too quickly if you ask me. It works for people who come in with an athletic back ground but lets face it many of us are here trying to lose weight and become more active at the same time. I would suggest looking for a Galloway type run walk program the builds you time running a bit more slowly if you are struggling with the C25K.

    A bit more about me. Since completing the C25K I have gone on to complete 6 half marathons and 2 marathons using Galloway's Run/Walk programs. My 7th half marathon will be in Niagara Falls in October and the 8th will be in Disney in January.

    A year ago I began coaching beginning runners at the local running specialty store. I have also recently taken the RRCA Coaching Certification Class and will soon be receiving my certifcation in coaching distance runners.

    You are all doing a great thing. Running changed my life. If you are struggling with the C25K please do not give up there are other programs out there that are more friendly to the true Couch Potato. If I can help let me know. Support and motivation is crucial to success not only in running but in day to day life.
  • catherinejbr
    catherinejbr Posts: 15
    How is everyone doing? I am on W3D2 this evening. I love the evening sessions - the weather is cooler, I don't have to lather myself in sunscreen, and there are far less people. I treated myself to a new pair of Asics running shoes and feel a huge difference. I am dealing with planter fasciitis in one heel but I am hanging in there.

    What do you all do on your in between days? Before I started c25k, I was working out at the gym 4-5 times per week, mostly on the elliptical with some (not much) weight training. To keep up with the calorie burn, I am still doing the elliptical, though not as often, and still doing some weights and cardio boxing at home on the Wii. Sometimes I do the elliptical in the morning and then my c25k in the evening. On days when I am not running, I do a longer session in the gym. Then weekends I always try and take at least one of the two days off from exercise all together. I think I am replacing my food addiction with exercise addiction.
  • brocksmom
    brocksmom Posts: 103 Member
    Week 3 for me did day 1 last night, still digging it:happy:

    Karen
  • k8es
    k8es Posts: 271 Member
    Survived week 4 day 1!!!
    Roger, thanks for the post, it was so encouraging.
    Catherinejbr, I do Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred every day and throw in an extra day or 2 on C25k so I can make it to the next level.
    Brocksmom, glad you're still loving it! I love your profile picture!
  • rogerm213
    rogerm213 Posts: 77 Member
    It is great to see you all progressing from week to week. As the runs get longer it helps to slow the pace of the run a bit. While the program is designed for 9 weeks never fear repeating a week if you are not coming away from a run feeling good and looking forward to the next one. Half of this battle is keeping it fun and unjury free.

    Also for those of you that have not ever run a races please know in most races these days there are a large number of people who do run walk intervals even in a 5K. So never fear the challenge of a 5K. With a plan a 5K is alway doable.
  • catherinejbr
    catherinejbr Posts: 15
    Survived Week 3! And... I actually got my butt out of bed at 6 this morning to complete w3d3. It was awesome... I am nervous about next week though... week 4 seems to kick things to a whole new level. How did you all find it?
  • BestPAO
    BestPAO Posts: 3 Member
    I just started the c25K this morning. Since I have never been a runner, I was a little skeptical to begin. But if the other days/weeks make me feel as good as I do now, I am excited about continuing this.
  • rogerm213
    rogerm213 Posts: 77 Member
    Survived Week 3! And... I actually got my butt out of bed at 6 this morning to complete w3d3. It was awesome... I am nervous about next week though... week 4 seems to kick things to a whole new level. How did you all find it?

    Week 4 and 5 are huge steps. If you find them difficult repeat week 3 or find a modification that works for you and call it week 3 1/2. Remember this is not a race to finish in 9 weeks but rather a transition into what you hope will be a life long enjoyment of running. Good Luck!!!!
  • k8es
    k8es Posts: 271 Member
    Survived Week 3! And... I actually got my butt out of bed at 6 this morning to complete w3d3. It was awesome... I am nervous about next week though... week 4 seems to kick things to a whole new level. How did you all find it?

    I finished W4D2 today, the 5 minutes have been tough for me, but I've finished each one. I am super nervous about week 5 so I may end up taking rogerm213 advice and have a week 4 1/2. We'll see. Congratulations on surviving week 3!

    Welcome BestPAO. I would not consider myself a runner at all. I do find though that the feeling following the run is enough to get me to go again next time! Keep it up!
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