c25k starting 1st August - support group?

leilaphoenix
leilaphoenix Posts: 839 Member
edited September 30 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi everyone,

About me: I started MFP in Feb this year. I've been doing well so far but want to get my fitness in check. I've never been a runner in my life but successful people here have nearly always got themselves addicted to running. So this is my plan!

I've signed up for a 5k run on 30th October this year and am really going from Couch to 5k. I'm starting the c25k programme tomorrow (!st August). Are there any complete newbies out there who would like to join me? Or some people who are in the first week or so of c25k training.

I'd be great to start a small support group to help each other along.

Leila x
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  • LJSpady
    LJSpady Posts: 311 Member
    I'd love to join this support group! I've been stuck on week 3 of c25k, and could use some encouragement!
  • marjen002
    marjen002 Posts: 112
    I would love to join you! I started C25K two weeks ago, but repeated Week 1 since I still didn't feel ready to move forward. I'm starting Week 2 this week and am looking to do my first 5K on October 1st.
  • LiveLaughLose♥
    LiveLaughLose♥ Posts: 5
    Hi! I was planning on starting the C25K program tomorrow as well! I actually used to be a runner, but when I started gaining weight I (of course) became completely lazy. I've heard great things about C25K and have really been wanting to start it. I'm excited to have a support group for it! Good luck, we can do this!
  • kiwilan
    kiwilan Posts: 90 Member
    I'm going to start tomorrow too! I have never done it before but have seen so many people do it! I used to really enjoy running as well. So yeah! I will be a newbie :)
  • leilaphoenix
    leilaphoenix Posts: 839 Member
    Glad there are others out there! Are you going to be running outside? or on the treadmill? x
  • kiwilan
    kiwilan Posts: 90 Member
    Outside :)
    I see you live in Oxford! I live in North Wales on Anglesey so I have many hills and countryside around me! What about yourself?x
  • linbaby4
    linbaby4 Posts: 96 Member
    I'd Love to join!
    I'm have one day left on week one.!
    And I love it already!!!
    You can count me in!! :)
  • DRetel
    DRetel Posts: 136 Member
    I started C25K yesterday, so tomorrow (August 1st) is my day 2! I could use the motivation to stick to it! I'll be lurking/posting with you all!
  • maddymama
    maddymama Posts: 1,183 Member
    Hi All,
    I'm a C25k grad- started in February, finished in April... running 3-4 miles a day, 4-5 days a week.
    Here's some advice- take your rest days, download a podcast or have the phone apps which tell you when to run and when to walk so you can focus on your running. This isn't a race, run/jog slowly- speed will come later. Get some good running shoes from a running store.
    For the pp who is stuck on week 3- I was, too, but I just went ahead and did week 4 even though I didn't feel ready for it, and I did great on it. You might want to just try it and see how you do.
    It's an awesome program!
    ~maddymama
  • graysmom2005
    graysmom2005 Posts: 1,882 Member
    I'd like to do this, but I don't know what it is or how to do it. I ran a half marathon in Feb., and got PF and a stress fracture. I need to start back slowly and do some Fall races!
  • roselover58
    roselover58 Posts: 96 Member
    I can't start until the beginning of September, but will cheer you on!
  • kalougri
    kalougri Posts: 12
    I will join in. I re-started my diet nearly two weeks ago and since then, have been doing a two mile walk/jog every evening. Have been wanting to start this programme and get into running since seeing a few online friends having so much success with it. I have definitely strengthened a bit in the last week, the running parts of my walks have become longer so I am just going to go for it!

    Downloaded the bluefin C25K app for my android and am raring to go. Good luck everyone else who is starting this week :)
  • sue567
    sue567 Posts: 128
    I am in... i just recovered from my Heel Spur nd today was my 1st day of runningon the treadmill... i downloaded the application 2 weeks back but didnt get a chance to start it.. August here we come.. :glasses: :glasses: :bigsmile:
  • candb
    candb Posts: 238
    I'm starting week 4 of C25K tomorrow. This is actually my third time using it. I first did it back in 2007 and got hooked. After the 5K I kept going and did a 10K, then a half marathon, then a full. Then I got pregnant with my first. When he was 18 months old I started it again and got halfway through then had to stop because I broke my foot (not from running). Before my foot was fully healed I got pregnant with my second who was just born last month.

    Just stick with it and pick a pace that you can maintain.
  • tinachris14
    tinachris14 Posts: 93 Member
    my mom and I are starting c25k tomorrow as well! i could definitely use some motivation
  • shonasteele
    shonasteele Posts: 473
    Yay! Good timing - I just did Day 1 and am still alive to talk about it so I am IN! I convinced my hubby to do it with me but can still use all the support I can get! I tried running 3 months ago but quit because of sore knees. This time I'm prepared to go to a sports therapy clinic and get some help with my knees in order to get me through it as I know in the long run (no pun intended) the benefits will far outweigh the cost of a couple of appointments .

    Never thought I'd hear myself say it, but I'm actually looking forward to it! :smile:
  • akninsas
    akninsas Posts: 49 Member
    I have never been a runner and I have been wanting to try the program so I will start tomorrow!!!
  • sheabutt
    sheabutt Posts: 24
    I sure do need some inspiration - I'm in! I'm due to start my W2D2 today. But I'm thinking of repeating my Day 1 as it was one hell of a run. Haha.

    All my previous attempts at doing C25K have always stopped at either Week 2 or Week 3. I sure do hope I can complete it this time round.

    Here's to graduation!

    ps: anyone wants to be friends in Fitness Pal? I'm new. Heh.
  • dustyhockeymom
    dustyhockeymom Posts: 537 Member
    I just did Week 1 day 1 today. It was actually the second time I did day 1, I did one day last week just to see if I could do it. I was surprised that it wasn't as hard as I had anticipated. However, having said that, the idea of going longer than I did tonight in a week seems intimidating. I am going to get new shoes because I am concerned about the impact on my shins and knees. I am definately only going to do it 3 days a week and take it slow because I am also doing 30 day shred so I don't want to overdo it.
  • knfowler
    knfowler Posts: 4 Member
    Starting tomorrow as well! I've never been good at running but I have always wanted to try... I'm excited to begin this with all of you!
  • leilaphoenix
    leilaphoenix Posts: 839 Member
    For those of us starting today, how did your first run go? How you feeling now?

    I'm going after work. Wish me luck!!
  • knfowler
    knfowler Posts: 4 Member
    I'm gonna go this afternoon after the rain so that it is a little cooler out. I live in Florida and it's already 88 outside! It won't get cooler than 79 until 1 AM!
  • kiwilan
    kiwilan Posts: 90 Member
    W1D1 is done!
    That was hard.. It was all uphill! Worth it though :D
  • Ocarina
    Ocarina Posts: 1,550 Member
    Hey guys thought I would join in! I start C25k Week 3 tomorrow! I'm nervous about the three minute runs! :) Very excited to try doing a 5k in the fall. I will update tomorrow.
  • Joisgettingfit
    Joisgettingfit Posts: 160 Member
    I hope it's alright if i join you, I'm having to repeat week 1 again , I started 2 weeks ago did week 1 fine then left it until friday to start week 2 and thus couldn't really do it as I hadn't run in a week.
    So i'm starting back on square 1 today and I'm going to go out for my run later when it's stopped pelting down with rain.
  • leilaphoenix
    leilaphoenix Posts: 839 Member
    Feet problem - need help
    So I started c25k w1d1 and was getting on fine. Legs were working well and breathing was OK. But omg my FEET hurt so much I had to stop half way through. Its a combination of a blister (yuck) and just general pain, especially in my right foot.

    I'm annoyed because I went to a specialised running shop to get some proper shoes to suit my gait and its still HURTING. This is why I haven't managed to get in to running before.

    Surely my feet should not be the limiting factor here!

    Help?
  • Pfauxmeh
    Pfauxmeh Posts: 259
    Oh, I'm so in. :) I just started today and it made me feel GREAT! I too have never been able to run...I didn't get how people could punish their bodies the way they did!! But, the program really eases you into it and I'm really excited to see just how far I've come and how far I'll be able to go.

    My problem with running is my breathing. Running makes me feel like an asthmatic...like I'll be ready to drop at any time because I can't breathe. Didn't have that problem at all today.

    Let's do this, C25Kers!! :D
  • maddymama
    maddymama Posts: 1,183 Member
    Feet problem - need help
    So I started c25k w1d1 and was getting on fine. Legs were working well and breathing was OK. But omg my FEET hurt so much I had to stop half way through. Its a combination of a blister (yuck) and just general pain, especially in my right foot.

    I'm annoyed because I went to a specialised running shop to get some proper shoes to suit my gait and its still HURTING. This is why I haven't managed to get in to running before.

    Surely my feet should not be the limiting factor here!

    Help?
    It may take a few pairs of shoes that fit right.... My hubby went through 3 pairs before he found "THE ones." Take them back and try again. Ususally there is a 30 day guarantee at many of the running stores.
    Good luck!
  • kalougri
    kalougri Posts: 12
    W1D1 just done :o) It went surprisingly well, apart from nearly falling over the dog lol. Looking forward to W1D2, but I definitely need new trainers, mine are well worn, I got them when I did the training for the moonwalk marathon 3 years ago, so they really have seen better days. My feet were sliding around a little so think they have stretched too much inside.

    I am glad I started doing walk/jogs each evening, when I restarted my diet a couple of weeks ago. It has made starting this a little easier I think. Slightly apprehensive of the coming week though!

    Kara
  • vintagefool
    vintagefool Posts: 88
    Hello everyone! I started Couch to 5k today as well, and would love to join this group :flowerforyou:

    Today went very well, without any struggles, but I'm not surprised. I did short jog/walk intervals for exercise before starting the 30DS, just never got past running more than 60 seconds at a time :sick: So excited to finally be doing this program!!
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