Anyone else starting C25K Monday, 8/15?

Hey Leona,
Just wanted to congratulate you on starting C25K. I started it last year because, like you, I was NO runner, but wanted to run a 5K that my church was sponsoring. It is a fantastic training plan! I'm afriad i will not be doing it this year, but I wish you the best of luck. Keep us updated on how you do!
Craig

What is it and how do I get the information on it?

This will be the third time I have tried to do C25K it's not easy with a three year old in a heavy push chair.

I will be starting week 3 of the C25k. I use the treadmill version right now because it is too hot outside to run.

I am re-starting this tomorrow too. I went away for a few days and lost interest but I'm rubbish at running so it will be good!

I've just done Week 1, day 2 today. I did day 1 on Thursday and was planning to do Day 2 yesterday, but just to warn you it was only today that my legs stopped feeling like jelly and day 2 felt possible. Day 3 planned for Tuesday.

I used to run, but got plantar fasciitis. I'm toying with the idea of doing each week twice, just to give my foot ligaments and tendons a chance to acclimatise...especially as I'm over 200 lbs now, and I was only 160 when I got injured, and weight is a risk factor for PF

All the best, but be careful. If you do too much too soon, it takes a lot of rest to overcome an injury. I learnt the hard way. I'm thinking tortoise not hare for me this time!

Ros x

I just started! I have never been a runner, so even having the ambition is a huge accomplishment for me!

I did W1D1 Saturday evening. I had planned on doing W1D2 today, but my legs were just too sore. My biggest advice to everyone is to S-T-R-E-T-C-H!!! When you think you have stretched enough, stretch again! I am doing a Zumba class tomorrow, so I think I am going to reschedule W1D2 for Tuesday.

I am hoping some days I will be able to get up early and get out before work; however, it is likely that it will be later in the evenings. I downloaded two podcasts this afternoon (one for week 1 and one for week 2) which will give me cues on when to switch to the next phase (walking or running). I think that will help me be focused more on my form and the music and less on how much time before I can move to the walking interval.

I am going to send a friend request those who have already posted. Anyone posting after me, feel free to add me!

I'm no runner either and I tried it out last week to see if I could even do it. I'd love to start this week with you guys and be serious about it. I may not be running fast, but at least I'll be running!

Been toying with the idea of a 5K most of the year. When I found out about our local Pink Pumpkin Patch Run to be exact. Haven't really done much about it except try to eat better and start exercising more. I think I'm ready now. Gonna get to it after I drop my Kindergartner off at school tomorrow *sniff.

So anyway, count me in!

Good Morning everyone! I hope that all of you that start C25K today are successful. It will be soo awesome to be able to run a 5K in 9 weeks.

As a previous runner, just a few thoughts...

1. Don't worry about speed. Speed is something that we can work on after we build endurance. The general rule is that whatever your pace is, you should still be able to carry on a conversation. (I have yet to master this one!) So keep in mind, even if you are only running at 4-5 miles per hour, you are still running!

2. Sign up for a 5K now. We will all be completing the program towards the middle or end of October, so look for 5K's around that time. It will keep you motivated and add a piece to your goal. Plus most 5K's provide t-shirts to registrants, so you will have a reminder of the hard work you put in.

3. Don't be afraid to repeat days or weeks if you need to. If you are really struggling with a particular week, do it a second time. If you struggle in that week, you will probaly struggle in the next. You are only doing this for yourself - go at YOUR pace. If it gets too hard and stays too hard, you are more likely to give up.

4. If you have a smart phone that you will be running with, download a C25K app. Some of them let you add your own music and there are vocal prompts whenit is time to switch from walking to running - this has helped me a ton in the past.

5. HAVE FUN! You are on your way to becomming a runner!

Sorry this was so long, I'm just excited for us all to start running, either for the first time or 50th time. As you can tell, I have done this before. I just hope to stick with it this time! Having a support group will help me out a lot.

Good luck with day 1!

I'm joining an athletics club this week, and will be doing C25K this evening during my separate gym sessions to keep me going

good luck

Hi all! Tonight I am on Week3 Day2, hope I can still join your fun?

I was a complete slob before I started this, and now I am loving not only running but found myself walking and biking out doors on my days off!

I week runs are D1 Saturday morning D2 Monday night D3 Thursday night.

I used a free app on my bb called Endomondo for tracking my cal. Burnt distance and speed, and just a simple stopwatch on my wristwatch for the times.

I dreded the start of week 3, after having a few baf moments on day 1 inparticular of week 1 and 2, but I supprised myself so much by doing it to the secxond at a good steady pace all the way through. Never in a milliom years did I ever think I'd be able to do that as well as I did, this programme works! For me anyway, hope it works for you guys!

Please add me as a friend, I'm always looking for people doing C25K at any stage!

I'm going to start this today too...after work tonight! A littler nervous as i'm definitely not a runner but i'm going to give it a go!

Just wanted to see if anyone else was planning to start the C25K program tomorrow, or this week? I am NO runner, but am interested in challenging myself to try something new. I have a lot of weight to lose, and I might look like an idiot, but I want to give it a shot anyway

Who's with me?? It's not required that you also look like an idiot while running, just to be clear

Hey I am starting today. So feel free to friend me if you would like. I joined a little late and it would be great to have someone to start with me. Let's keep each other motivated

I was inspired to start from a friend and this program is awesome. I used to be an avid runner but haven't seriously ran anywhere in a long time. I completed W3D1 today and feel great!

@ ooooooGravy - how did it go? I was afraid of W3 too but it turned out ok. I even ran an extra 2min to bring it to an even 20 of intervals with the warm up and cool down. I hear W5 is really tough.

Great tips about things to keep in mind. Especially to go at your own pace. We have a treadmill at home and I'm sure the dogs think I'm crazy. There are a lot of weird sounds coming out of the room I'm in but I always feel great after.

Looking forward to completing the program with y'all.