@Change_is_Good_ and @CILLAJ8 When I ran on Friday it was in my new Brooks. My knee pain was awful over the weekend. I saw an orthopedic doctor and they did an MRI this morning. She wasn’t comfortable giving me permission to try to run through the pain unless she knew exactly what was going on in there. Based on the severity of pain, symptoms and location, she thinks it’s either a stress fracture or strained MCL. I personally still think it’s just real bad runners knee or something. I mean let’s face it. I haven’t been good to my body the past several years and just shaped up 4 months ago. I have to expect I’m going to be very de-conditioned! I was frustrated at having to take days off. I will get results tomorrow so can at least make a plan from there. I’m crossing my fingers and hoping I can run tomorrow. Thank for checking in. I’ll update when I get results.

@CILLAJ8 I'm the same way when it comes to running outdoors. I know a lot of people HATE the treadmill and will only run outside, but I'm the other way around. I struggle with all the variables, the weather, is it too hot, too cold, traffic, uneven terrain, etc. It's kinda stressful for me. The treadmill on the other hand is always steady, even, no obstacles or debris, no traffic, I can play my music safely, watch tv, etc. I think I'm in the minority though...

@SuzieQ136 I'm so sorry to hear about your injury! Hope it isn't bad. I know a few years ago I over trained when I first started C25K and had to stop for a few weeks and it drove me nuts. Let us know when you hear.

It's weird being done with the program and not having structured runs each time. I've been just running for 30 minutes (still doing a 5 minute warm-up and a 5 minute cool down walk too, old habits die hard). I've done that the last 2 times out with no real issues so I guess that's good. Don't think I'm actually up to 5K distance yet, so I may just try to see if I can up my time a bit each week until the treadmill gets me to 3 miles? I'm still running at a rather slow pace but who cares? I'm not racing anybody anytime soon!

I actually looked at the C210K program for about 10 seconds this morning and went, "Nope!". Not interested in running that long or far in the least. I'll stick to my 30 minutes for now...

Hi guys and gals! Results of my MRI came in yesterday. She said it’s inflammation of the Medial Tibial plateau bone and that it’s the precursor to a stress fracture. Long and short of it is that she’s leaving the ball in my court for now. If I want to try to run, with the brace, on level surface then she won’t try to stop me as long as I agree to let pain be my guide. If I can run through the pain and still experience overall improvement, that’s fine. If it’s not healing or starts getting worse again then I have to stop. Hopefully, now that I started running on the trail instead of the uneven ground along the lake, it will continue getting better. She did say the complete healing process for bone inflammation is at least 4-6 weeks.

I went for it yesterday. I took it slow and shortened my stride (the doc said shorter strides reduces strike force). It was painful but not as bad as Friday and I was able to complete W3D1. If I still feel like I’m improving tomorrow I’ll try W3D2. Keep up the good work everyone!

@SuzieQ136 glad to hear it’s not something serious. I guess if it was bad your doctor would’ve told you to lay off a while, but it’s always good to listen to your body. I remember an athlete talking about the Differt between playing through pain and playing with an injury and knowing the difference.

So I guess it’s official, I finished the 30 minute runs a few times but now I’ve done the full 5K. Took me 37 minutes but it’s in the books! So no excuses for me anymore. I still don’t think of myself as a runner but maybe that’ll change? If you would’ve told me in March back doing 60 second running intervals that 2 months later I’d run for 37+ minutes straight and do the full 5K I’d have said you were nuts. I am NOT a runner, folks, so if I can do this please know that you can too! I am slow as molasses but it’s about keeping your feet moving!

Good luck everyone!

@briscogun and @CILLAJ8 nice work! Can’t wait until I’m there with ya! I did run again yesterday. Tomorrow I’ll do W3D3.

@CILLAJ8 I’m doing well. Thanks for checking in! I completed W3 this morning. My knee is improving. Not nearly as much pain today. Hope you have a great weekend!

@SuzieQ136 nice job! Keep it up! Just keep moving, you can do it!

@SuzieQ136, you can do it! I know you can. Don’t let it intimidate you. Slow and steady. You’ve got this!

Just wanted to say "hi!" I started C25K this week, fingers crossed!
Wishing all the best to everyone in this thread, too.

@GummiMundi welcome to the C25K group. Where exactly are you in week one?

@SuzieQ136 I’m so glad to hear you got through the 20 minutes! I knew you would. 😊 I’m still jogging but now that it’s nice I’ve loved to outdoors. Harder than treadmill for me so I’ve been doing intervals. Nothing longer than 5 minutes right now but I’ll get there.

@GummiMundi How’s it going for you? I started W7 yesterday. Hope you’re doing ok!

Can I join in!? I’m about to start week 5 and of course having completed the first 4 weeks looked ahead.... came on here for support groups for week 5!!
I guess I just gotta give it a go. I’m on a rest day today and we’ll see if I do it Monday if not it has to be Tuesday to stick with my plan,!
Ultimately I’d love to do park runs

You can do it! Slow and steady. Speed will come later.

Hi Everyone - I have been weight lifting for 10 years yet due to covid I didn't have access to a gym for a few months now, working from home, snacking all the time ending up with about 15 to 20 lbs extra weight.

My wife and I started going for 5k walks to exercise a bit, I can't run, running for 1 minute leaves me out of breath and I have always been envious of people running long distances, a few colleagues of mine run marathons which made me look into programs that can help me reach my goal. Found C25k, started on Tuesday, today I did W1D2 I felt very exhausted after but I completed it, I still have doubts that I can do this but I'm determined to give it my best as a few days after week 8 is my 34th birthday, and running a 5k would be the best gift to myself. I'll keep you guys posted.