Just started C25K...HELP!

It is not about speed it is about endurance. As long as you jog when you are supposed to jog and walk when you are supposed to walk you are fine. I run outside, that way you can self regulate your speed. When you feel overwhelmed, you can slow yourself down without having to hit buttons. I would recommend getting outside if you can. There is no set speed that you have to go, so slow down if you need to!

No! Dont go faster! This is all about what is a good speed for you. Your speeds go with what I was doing, so I think they are just fine. Take you time. Dont overdo it. If you do, youll get discouraged. I redid Week 4 because I went too fast and couldnt finish. So I slowed it down and finished it. I even did intervals, started slower than slowly got up to a faster speed.

Move on when you feel comfy about it.

Good luck!!

If you have never been a runner, then don't worry about speed right now...this program is meant to build your strength and endurance. I started it too, and two weeks into it I pulled something.....went the the Dr. and was put on muscle relaxers....haven't been able to run in two weeks :0( Make sure you stretch well before and after, and don't just stretch your legs, stretch your torso too! Have fun with it!

yes its fine, i was like that too! just try to get through the intervals as much as you can.

its all about the breathing too. if you can find your breathing rhythm it makes the running easier.

im nearly finsihed with week 8, have managed to run a straight 5k, but i could probably walk as fast as i run sometimes.

im ok with that, at the moment. if you can get you times up for running, then concerntrate on speeds later.

good luck. the programe is awesome!!

It's also a lot easier to really run (as in outside) if possible. It's too hard to self-regulate your speed on the treadmill.

i also 2nd running outside!! can alter your speeds, and its so much more pleasant!!

You did fantastic!!! You worked up a sweat, got your heart rate up, and stuck with it. Good job. It's all relative. Different people will go at different speeds because they are...well....different people! As time goes by you will get faster. I will be getting a new phone,
hopefully an EVO and I'm interested in the app. you are using. Was it a free one, or what? It sure sounds great. And just to let you know, there is a good chance I will NOT be running when it says run. I will most likely go into racewalking mode. That's my relative. lol Keep up the good work.

Funney story: yesterday I thought I would try jogging, which I haven't done in...forever. As I passed a little girl playing she said to her mom, "How come she's running so slow?" Aahh, children. Gotta love 'em. I started laughing and ran even slower!!

I disagree with this. The program is all about pushing yourself. You should never feel like you're within your "comfort zone" or that it's getting easier. As you progress through each week you'll be surprised at what you're able to do. I say if you're able to complete each week successfully (running for the entire duration required) then move on to the next week.

Agreed! It's not supposed to be easy. It does feel good to exhaust yourself.

I am doing it too! :-) LOVE IT! But I also will stay on a certain day until I feel like I can master it with out dying! I do mine on the treadmill as well and have moved to going a little faster ad the times go longer...kind of a cool process! Good luck!!

I recently started and finished the C25K program. Here is my advice...

Do not quit. No matter how frustrated you get, or tired or slow you feel - push through it! I promise you can do it!! I started 1 WEEK after I quit smoking. 1 WEEK! I wanted to die the first day, running 30 seconds. I pushed through each one, and somehow made it through each week. I repeated a week or two a few times - and that is ok. They encourage you to. I never have worried about my speed. Endurance is what you will need throughout the training, so be sure to drink lots of water everyday! I cannot tell you how I felt after week 3 I think it was, where I ran for a few minutes straight! I even think I burst out in tears, "I just ran X miles!" I recommend finding a partner to run with. I have found when I run alone - I cheat *walk* alot more than if I have a partner. My 50 year old mother did the entire program with me. I am not going to lie, it was very rough at times - but as long as you just push through it - you can do it! I'd love to hear your journey through this!! Add me if you like.

I dont know if it is allowed, but read my blog emilytitmus.blogspot.com, I have tagged all my posts with C25K or Running and it goes through my Running Adventure.

C25K helped me lose 50 Ibs! It is hard as crap at first. All these posts are right. It's all about your own personal pace, your not trying to break records Stick with it, I'm a C25K success story. I went from 250Ibs to 200Ibs on the program!!

If you can, ditch the treadmill and go outside! It makes for such a better run, plus it doesn't get as boring.

I started this week and I'm trying to concentrate on finishing the runs rather than worrying about my speed, but when I'm joggin on the treadmill slower than the walking speed of the 60yr old next to me it's hard.

Oh well just think of the end result a fitter, healthier and thinner me !!!

stick to the weeks as is, it is designed to steadily get you to where you need to be over the weeks. It is mostly about stamina rather then speed and getting outside to do it is great. I always call my jogging more of a glorified shuffle anyway! :-) You will be amazed what your body can achieve if you give it a little push! :-)

I'm also a VERY slow runner. I've found endurance is where my strength lies. I can go for long distances without stopping. Maybe it's the same for you?