c25k - newbie runners
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Wondering - has anyone piggybacked a C210k on the back of your C25K? I was looking at the plan, and in 6 weeks you go from running half an hour to running a full hour. The mad thing is, the way it's been going, I think I could do that. Has anyone tried?
I think it would be amazing to go from struggling to run for a full minute to running for an entire hour without stopping within 4 months.
I started the program knowing I was going for a 10k - so I did c25k as part of the c210k app on my phone. I just finished w9d1 today. I am signed up for a 10k in Nov (Beat the Bridge - Chesapeake Bay Bridge).
My biggest issue right now is that I run slow. I'm pretty short. When I jog on a treadmill, I start jogging at 4.0 mph. The majority of the program is set up around the idea of running a 5k in 30 min and a 10k in 60 min. However, it takes me about 45 minutes to do the 5k.. and 90 minutes to do the 10k.2 -
Wondering - has anyone piggybacked a C210k on the back of your C25K? I was looking at the plan, and in 6 weeks you go from running half an hour to running a full hour.
I finished C25K about four weeks ago, and just used the "run a little bit further" method to increase my time and distance. I ran 56 minutes this morning, and an hour even would have been no big deal. Of course, I only went 4.1 miles...
If I wanted to be able to run 6 miles 3x a week in another four weeks, I think that would be doable. I'm choosing to add days as I work my weekly mileage up, and choosing to run slow and easy to build aerobic base. But that's personal preference.
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Heading out to do w5d3 - worried about the 20 minutes but have faith that the program has prepared me for this. Determined not to walk.5
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You'll be fine. The 20 mins sounds harder than it actually is. Doing 20 mins made me feel unbelievably accomplished!1
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Just finished it and you are right!! It felt fine and gave me so much confidence that I can do this. Just trust the program and go slow.6
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bellyfattoflat wrote: »Just finished it and you are right!! It felt fine and gave me so much confidence that I can do this. Just trust the program and go slow.
This is awesome!!
I just finished W5D3 also. I as worried because I had a three or four day break due to bad storms at the times I had available to run. Then I looked at the app before I headed out ... 20 minutes! Where did that come from? I was expecting a couple 10 minute runs.
Got out there. Ran it. Was a bit far away from the house still so I walked up a hill then ran another five minutes or so before walking the cool down period.
I looked at W6D1 and laughed. Warm up, 5-3-8-3-5, cool down. We have got this!
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W8 D2 done.
But...
When I go out I leave my house, run down a route, when my time is up I turn around and go home. Because I walk the first 5 minutes, I don't do an exact split of the time. I go out for a little less time than I come back.
Well, this morning I flipped my times. Not quite awake maybe?
I was due to run 28 mins, but I ran 31 mins. Which is longer than the final day of C25K. So I guess I've got this.6 -
@ck2d, yes, you do!0
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W5D2 was completed. I'm not looking forward to W5D3, although your posts give me hope.4
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Completed W5D3 last night. It made me so nervous, I'd actually skipped it and gone on to W6D1-2. I felt so accomplished last night! I'll probably repeat W6 from the beginning before attempting W6D3.5
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jordandills wrote: »Completed W5D3 last night. It made me so nervous, I'd actually skipped it and gone on to W6D1-2. I felt so accomplished last night! I'll probably repeat W6 from the beginning before attempting W6D3.
Bet that was a woohoo moment!2 -
Just finished W5D3. Looking forward to week 6!!!3
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Nice job everyone! We got this! Question for all of you.
Have you signed up for a 5K and when is it?
Mine is on October 15th. My goal is not just to finish but be at a 10 min mile or better.2 -
bellyfattoflat wrote: »Nice job everyone! We got this! Question for all of you.
Have you signed up for a 5K and when is it?
Mine is on October 15th. My goal is not just to finish but be at a 10 min mile or better.
when i first started running, doing a 10k in under 10 minute miles was my goal!1 -
I have completed C25K.
I did it in 7 weeks vs 9, because I'm kind of boneheaded and in weeks 1 and 8 I skipped ahead a week. At least there was some symmetry there.
I will be doing C210K on Monday.2 -
bellyfattoflat wrote: »Nice job everyone! We got this! Question for all of you.
Have you signed up for a 5K and when is it?
Mine is on October 15th. My goal is not just to finish but be at a 10 min mile or better.
Not yet, but I should look for one as a goal.
My son is trying to get me to do a tough mudder type race, the Savage Race. I just laugh.
W6D1 in the books0 -
bellyfattoflat wrote: »Nice job everyone! We got this! Question for all of you.
Have you signed up for a 5K and when is it?
Mine is on October 15th. My goal is not just to finish but be at a 10 min mile or better.
I'm signing up this evening for a 5K on October 28th. I'm taking the program really slowly and have a two week vacation coming up, but I'd like to do a trial 5K on my own by the first weekend in October in prep for the official run.
Edited to add- I don't have a time goal but my goal is to jog/run the whole thing, with no walking.
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Did my first C210K session today - a 40 minute run. Not a problem. I though the mental thing would get me, because 30 -> 40 minutes seemed like an awful big jump.
Look at my first post in this thread. I was dying. I was spending longer huffing and puffing afterward, trying to recover, than my entire run/walk session.
This is doable. The first few weeks, when you're body is getting used to it, can be crazy hard. But the turn around comes quick. If I can do it anyone can. You can do this. Stick with it. You'll get there!6 -
W6D1 done! It was surprisingly doable. I went with my 23 yo daughter- who hasn't been running and she started the first 5 minutes with me. Together we were running and talking and I was surprised when the lady told me to start walking. The next 8 weren't bad- no more company so no talking.... but I listened to the music and sang some.... I was happy to hear the 1 minute mark in the third run, but I could have gone on for a bit longer I think. Looking forward to the other runs this week!4
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W6D2 done yesterday. It has been so hot and humid the last few days I am a little behind schedule. But so far I have not had to double back days. I was surprised at how well the second 10 minute run went. The first 10 I had to go up some hills - and its just hard on the incline. Heavier breathing, harder to keep myself upright. But the slight downhill on the way home is a pleasure.2
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W6D3 done - felt good! Excited to start building up the mileage.3
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Ok. Im not gonna lie. I've been putting w5d3 off. I really didn't think I could do it. I completed that sucker though. It was hard!!! It feels like it's been almost a week since I ran. After the first half I had to keep telling myself to keep going. I almost stopped a few times, but I never gave myself persmission to. I've never been so happy to hear, "one minute left." Won't be able to run again until Friday. Ready for it though.4
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bellyfattoflat wrote: »Nice job everyone! We got this! Question for all of you.
Have you signed up for a 5K and when is it?
Mine is on October 15th. My goal is not just to finish but be at a 10 min mile or better.
I am looking at two different ones in November. The first one- the first weekend in November- I may walk as I am trying to organize a team building exercise at work and thought promoting a 5k walk would be fun for the group and promote a healthy activity... maybe have prep walks once a week or so..... if no one else does it then I will run it and then again on Thanksgiving. I am not worried about the time as I anticipate both of these to be completely jam packed making it difficult to get going and build up speed (the local pros get the front).1 -
W6 Done. Onward to 7!3
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One more and I will have completed the program. Currently doing a 12 min mile so will be working on improving my time before my 5K in October. Pretty happy about it!2
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Completed the program and now need to work on my time. A month and a half before the race and want to get to a 10 min mile. Good luck everyone!0
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bellyfattoflat wrote: »Completed the program and now need to work on my time. A month and a half before the race and want to get to a 10 min mile. Good luck everyone!
work on running farther to be able to run quicker.
to be honest though, taking 2 minutes per mile off your time is a little ambitious in 6 weeks.1 -
Week 7 is dragging It's raining daily here and I don't have an indoor alternative. Fortunately I'm not in Texas so I'll be patient. I'm not dedicated enough to run in the rain yet nor do I have the gear to keep my phone dry.0
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