Beginner runner

lybarni
lybarni Posts: 48 Member
in Motivation and Support
I just started a program called From Fat To Finish Line, it’s a program that trains you to run a mile running intervals. The first week was running 30 seconds/walking 90 seconds. I just completed week 1. On other days you either rest/stretch or fit in strength training. I try to strength train atleast 2x a week. Just wondering if there are any other beginner runners out there or past runners looking to start again. Week 2 I’m supposed to run for a full minute. That is really taking me out of my comfort zone!! But I’m going to try!!

‘If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you’
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  • lybarni
    lybarni Posts: 48 Member
    Looking for runners at any level
    For motivation and support!
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    congratulations. :smile:

    there are a lot of beginner runners here
    i started with the c25k and 4 years later ran a marathon this spring.
  • lybarni
    lybarni Posts: 48 Member
    Thanks! That’s awesome! I’m hoping that I can do a 5k by the fall.
  • Commander_Keen
    Commander_Keen Posts: 1,179 Member
    lybarni wrote: »
    I just started a program called From Fat To Finish Line, it’s a program that trains you to run a mile running intervals. The first week was running 30 seconds/walking 90 seconds. I just completed week 1. On other days you either rest/stretch or fit in strength training. I try to strength train atleast 2x a week. Just wondering if there are any other beginner runners out there or past runners looking to start again. Week 2 I’m supposed to run for a full minute. That is really taking me out of my comfort zone!! But I’m going to try!!

    ‘If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you’

    So I was doing c2k for a bit, until it had me run from 2 min to 5 min in one shot. There was no way I could do it.
    So I increase my time of running by 10 seconds either everyday or every week.
    I started at 2 min and now I am at 3.40 min. I have never ran for 4 min for any given length of time.
  • sudmom
    sudmom Posts: 202 Member
    Great that you are running! Consistancy is your friend when runing...the more you do it, the better you will get.
    Good luck!!
  • lybarni
    lybarni Posts: 48 Member
    Thanks! I think with the smaller increases I will find the goals much more attainable!
  • Commander_Keen
    Commander_Keen Posts: 1,179 Member
    keep track of your accomplishments.
  • emmamcgarity
    emmamcgarity Posts: 1,594 Member
    If you do a “couch to 5k” search on the forums you should be able to find the c25k group. There are lots of helpful sticky posts in that group pertaining to common injuries, strategies, etc. There is also an active thread for those who started in March 2019. Some restarted again recently. It’s a great place to encourage each other in the common goals even if not running the exact same program.
  • lybarni
    lybarni Posts: 48 Member
    Thanks!!
  • lybarni
    lybarni Posts: 48 Member
    I’m finding a lot of the couch to 5k forums have had no activity for some time.
  • zoedayan7
    zoedayan7 Posts: 17 Member
    I'm just starting too.. And finding it hard going. Did 3 days last week but wimped out on day 1 this week. I AM going tomorrow morning. Honest!
  • funjen1972
    funjen1972 Posts: 949 Member
    Welcome to the club! 🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏿‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃🏿‍♀️
  • fannydavis44
    fannydavis44 Posts: 7 Member
    Good for you! I wish I could run or even jog. I'm lucky to speed walk. My knees are destroyed! I have had 8 knee surgeries now and still need complete knee reconstruction. Keep it up!
  • lybarni
    lybarni Posts: 48 Member
    edited May 2019
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    Zoedayan77 you can do this!! Even when you don’t feel like it! Make yourself! You’ll be amazed how good you feel when it’s over!

    Funjen1972 thanks! I don’t know if I consider myself a ‘real ‘ runner yet but I’m trying hard to get there! Today I did my intervals at runfor 60 seconds/walk for 90. I did it! I was amazed! I’m sure next time will be easier!

    [/fannydavis44b] I’m sorry to hear about your knees but, thanks for the vote of confidence! I need all the boosts I can get!
  • laceygaywilson
    laceygaywilson Posts: 330 Member
    YEEEEEEES!!! I started running last summer with a couch to 5k!! Stopped in the winter and just went back at it about 2 months ago!! I can run 3 miles now!! 33:25 is my best time and it was RAINING!!! push through and you will feel like a million bucks!!! ITS WORTH IT Y'ALL!!!
  • emmamcgarity
    emmamcgarity Posts: 1,594 Member
    lybarni wrote: »
    I’m finding a lot of the couch to 5k forums have had no activity for some time.

    There is one active thread where a few are still restarting c25k. I just tagged you in it in hopes you’ll update us in both places. I also found the sticky threads in that forum regarding common injuries very informative
  • zoedayan7
    zoedayan7 Posts: 17 Member
    Thanks everyone 👍. I did go this morning 😊
  • lybarni
    lybarni Posts: 48 Member
    @Commander_Keen thanks for replyingg to me way back when... 9 days ago! I’ve been in a slump. Trying not to get drowned in negative thoughts. But I did my monthly measurements and everything is heading in the right direction so I guess I’m doing ok. I like your way of adding small increments to your times. Kudos to you for running past 3 minutes! Great job! Sorry for the delay.
  • lybarni
    lybarni Posts: 48 Member
    @zoedayan7 so it’s been like 9 days since I’ve been back here. I’ve been in a slump finally finding my way out. How are you doing?
  • lybarni
    lybarni Posts: 48 Member
    @laceygaywilson who hoo!! For you 9 days too
    Late but better now than never! You’re an inspiration that maybe I can do this after all.
  • lybarni
    lybarni Posts: 48 Member
    @emmamcgarity thanks for tagging me but I don’t think I ever got any notice. Or I don’t know where to look!! Just figuring this community board out. Maybe you could try again? Thanks so much for thinking of me and sorry for the delayed response I was in a rut. But clawing my way out now!
  • emmamcgarity
    emmamcgarity Posts: 1,594 Member
    lybarni wrote: »
    @emmamcgarity thanks for tagging me but I don’t think I ever got any notice. Or I don’t know where to look!! Just figuring this community board out. Maybe you could try again? Thanks so much for thinking of me and sorry for the delayed response I was in a rut. But clawing my way out now!

    No worries we all have ruts. I hope you are feeling better
  • lybarni
    lybarni Posts: 48 Member
    I am!! I realize I’m my own worse enemy with the negative thoughts. So I just put them away!
  • its_cleo
    its_cleo Posts: 544 Member
    I tried c25k but it advanced too fast. I just do my own thing.

    I started run 1 min, walk 1.5 min. For 20 mins.

    Then when I felt able i just added 30 secs to the run. So now I am at run 2 mins/walk 1.5 mins for 20 mins.

    I am very slow! But I like it, and can stay steady with it, so I figure that's all that matters.

    Just find what you like and do what you can!
  • Commander_Keen
    Commander_Keen Posts: 1,179 Member
    Never apologize, don't just like my advice, so it
    My two goals is this : burn 500 calories using HRM and increase by 10 seconds
    I went from 1.13 miles to 2.05 miles.
    I went from 24 min to 36 min
    I went from 2.min to 4.30 min
    Small goals = BIG results
  • bionicpuffy
    bionicpuffy Posts: 93 Member
    I am thinking about getting back into running in a few months. But YouTuber Jordan Shrinks just posted a beginning running video on her channel
  • laceygaywilson
    laceygaywilson Posts: 330 Member
    lybarni wrote: »
    @laceygaywilson who hoo!! For you 9 days too
    Late but better now than never! You’re an inspiration that maybe I can do this after all.

    If I can anyone can!! I started running at 205lbs!! Now I'm 160!! It gets easier and easier!! Don't give up!!!
  • lybarni
    lybarni Posts: 48 Member
    @laceygaywilson I’m in no way giving up no matter how many times I have to do Week 1 or 2 over!! I’m looking forward to running my first 5k in the fall! I’m my biggest motivator and cheerleader lol!!
  • lybarni
    lybarni Posts: 48 Member
    @bionicpuffy I’ve never heard that name before. I’ll have to check it out!!
  • lybarni
    lybarni Posts: 48 Member
    @Commander_Keen I like your advice. I also like the 10 second increases as compared ton30 second increases!! And your right small goals reap huge rewards!!

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