C25K question

Sometimes I don't skip days. I am on week 5 & find running rather enjoyable (even through the shin splints) On my days off I do videos at home, Jillian Michaels, Insanity, Chalean Extreme. Right now I am in love with Chalean Extreme. Hardly any cardio, but lots of sweating and I LOVE that! Also, pilates or yoga could be beneficial as well! GL!

I think if you enjoy running and your body feels good, there is no reason not to do it more often. C25K is intended to be done only 3 days a week (hence they only include 3) but I do it more often if I feel good, I just usually repeat the same runs for the week instead of moving on to the next week, because right now that is what's working best for me. When I was a bit younger I used to run 6 days a week and I LOVED it. If you are having hip and knee pain though, you might want to give yourself some rest. You may also want to evaluate your stride, or stretch more. I don't do the 30day shred every day even though you're intended to, because I get ankle pain from it so I'm only doing it a few times a week.

Are there any activities you really enjoy? Hiking, biking, and paddling, my 3 favourite things to do, burn lots of calories. Now, I know not everyone has access to kayaks or canoes to paddle, or mountain bikes, but lots of people have some kind of bike kicking around-you can find an easy trail, or just ride your bike in your neighbourhood. Bike to the store. Bike to work!! Hiking is free-dress for the weather, wear good shoes, and find some trails! Always tell someone where you're going and when you'll be back. Super fun ways to get exercise!

I'm on Week 2. and like some previous posts, I'm running the program everyday except Sunday. I just do each run, for two consecutive days. I'm actually getting to the point where I enjoy getting out and running. I'm running outside, and at about 4:30am before I head off to work. I find it to be a great way to kick start the day.

Oh haha, it's really hard but SUPER fun! You get a line (pre set up beginner slacklines are the easiest) and suspend it between two trees about 10m or so apart, it's supposed to be "slack" not, like a tightrope, but for us beginners it's a bit tighter. Then you walk it! Good to start with a person on at least one side for support, both if possible! Look up some videos, there are people who do all these awesome tricks, and then look at highline vids-where slackers are suspended much higher up (but have a harness attaching them so they don't die when they fall). Totally awesome!

Im getting ready to start the program over again (I stopped because of a hurt foot) but I plan on going to Zumba mondays and wednesdays and running tuesday friday and sunday. That way I will have thursday and saturdays off to rest