Are you just starting C25K or interested in starting it?

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tinkerbellang83
tinkerbellang83 Posts: 9,130 Member
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Hello there, for those interested in C25K (Couch to 5km) we have a relatively active well established group going since Summer 2017. Noobs are always welcome.

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/120724-c25k-couch-to-5km-2017-beyond-app-users

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  • tinkerbellang83
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  • Enthusiast84
    Enthusiast84 Posts: 171 Member
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    I've just started it yesterday... will join the group
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  • VUA21
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    Just started week 5. Advice: take those rest days, 3x a week is best. Especially when you hit week 4, if you're not a runner (like me), week 4 is brutal if you don't take the day off between runs.
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    VUA21 wrote: »
    Just started week 5. Advice: take those rest days, 3x a week is best. Especially when you hit week 4, if you're not a runner (like me), week 4 is brutal if you don't take the day off between runs.

    Spoiler alert, you are a runner :smiley:
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    TavistockToad wrote: »
    VUA21 wrote: »
    Just started week 5. Advice: take those rest days, 3x a week is best. Especially when you hit week 4, if you're not a runner (like me), week 4 is brutal if you don't take the day off between runs.

    Spoiler alert, you are a runner :smiley:

    ***Hugs***

    Turtle Running Team!!!!
  • tennisdude2004
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    C210k has been the best thing I’ve done. I hated running since childhood and have always considered myself a non runner. The year before last I started the c210k and before I new it I was running 5k, then managed the 10k. I then moved in to a half marathon! I hope you find the c25k as rewarding as I did.
  • tennisdude2004
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    I should of mentioned in my comment above, but the biggest piece of advice I can give is:

    Invest in running shoes. I would suggest visiting a specialist running shop and getting them to look at your running style and fitting you for a decent pair!
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    2019 Bump for any noobs
  • MarieRosekenji85
    MarieRosekenji85 Posts: 147 Member
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    I'm gonna be starting soon. I just found a completely free training app. I have a huge backyard to run the perimeter. No way am I running around my neighborhood lol
  • tinkerbellang83
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    BUMP - Group still active :sweat_smile:
  • tinkerbellang83
    tinkerbellang83 Posts: 9,130 Member
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    BUMPing for 2020 starters!
  • Jthanmyfitnesspal
    Jthanmyfitnesspal Posts: 3,521 Member
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    I did it a few years back and it ignited a joy for running. I've since gotten as high as a half-marathon!

    My advice: I used the Zenlabs app, but you can pick from a number of them or you can just download the workouts from the web. Whatever method you use to cue up the workouts, you should remember that you don't have to go through them in sequence, meaning you can repeat a workout as many times as you want/need until you feel ready to move to the next. You can go back to an earlier workout if you find that a particular workout is too hard. I did a lot of the workouts on the treadmill and on the track, where it was easier.

    Finally, you don't ever have to get through the program. Many people stick to walk/run workouts indefinitely. They are great for you!
  • tinkerbellang83
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    Jthanmyfitnesspal wrote: »
    I did it a few years back and it ignited a joy for running. I've since gotten as high as a half-marathon!

    My advice: I used the Zenlabs app, but you can pick from a number of them or you can just download the workouts from the web. Whatever method you use to cue up the workouts, you should remember that you don't have to go through them in sequence, meaning you can repeat a workout as many times as you want/need until you feel ready to move to the next. You can go back to an earlier workout if you find that a particular workout is too hard. I did a lot of the workouts on the treadmill and on the track, where it was easier.

    Finally, you don't ever have to get through the program. Many people stick to walk/run workouts indefinitely. They are great for you!

    Great advice, I'll also add get proper well fitting running shoes, using your old trainers that have seen better days can lead to injuries/unnecessary aches & pains, they don't have to be expensive either, I often pick up out of season sale Asics for around £30.

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