C25K Training

Shawn_Marie
Shawn_Marie Posts: 307 Member
edited October 4 in Fitness and Exercise
Anyone up for the challenge? I started today
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  • JustEllieK
    JustEllieK Posts: 423 Member
    I started last sunday. Im on day two. Trying to do more days then just once a week.
  • tammyll3
    tammyll3 Posts: 44
    I'm up for it! :)
  • MissingMyOldSelf
    MissingMyOldSelf Posts: 689 Member
    I'm starting tonight after work! :)
  • Shawn_Marie
    Shawn_Marie Posts: 307 Member
    I am thinking we can post what our length/intervals are on the days we train?
    Today I did 5 min walk then 30 sec run (4.5) walk 90 sec (3.5) then 5 minute walk for a total of 35 minutes.
    Hoping to be able to run the full 30 minutes by xmas.
  • Shawn_Marie
    Shawn_Marie Posts: 307 Member
    October 31
    Today I did 5 min walk then 30 sec run (4.5) walk 90 sec (3.5) then 5 minute walk for a total of 35 minutes.
    Hoping to be able to run the full 30 minutes by xmas.
  • triski73
    triski73 Posts: 50 Member
    October 31
    Today I did 5 min walk then 30 sec run (4.5) walk 90 sec (3.5) then 5 minute walk for a total of 35 minutes.
    Hoping to be able to run the full 30 minutes by xmas.

    If you are following the standard C25K program, what we did on another message board I was on was post W1D1 and any information we had. Kind of a way to be accountable to everyone. THis program so works and I think I am going to start it back up with W4 this week.
  • bicyclenut
    bicyclenut Posts: 1
    w1d1 complete
  • Shawn_Marie
    Shawn_Marie Posts: 307 Member
    [[/quote]

    If you are following the standard C25K program, what we did on another message board I was on was post W1D1 and any information we had. Kind of a way to be accountable to everyone. THis program so works and I think I am going to start it back up with W4 this week.
    [/quote]


    Swwet! Thank you for the help - much easier to post w1d1!
  • learning2bfit
    learning2bfit Posts: 61 Member
    i started yesterday too, after completing W1D1 I felt good...

    I plan to do Zumba tonight then W1D2 tomorrow!

    Whoohoo...
  • Shawn_Marie
    Shawn_Marie Posts: 307 Member
    Gonna do elliptical and strength training tonight then C25K w1d2 tomorrow
  • grmpy1
    grmpy1 Posts: 462 Member
    I started today.

    W1D1 completed.
  • katielynn46
    katielynn46 Posts: 11 Member
    Motivation for all.... Im starting week 8 of my c25k program. Im actually above and beyond what it says. Im up to running about 45 minutes straight. Before i started i couldnt really run a minute without being out of breath or being ready to quit! Keep going and you will see results, just like it did. Im signing up for a 5k on 11/13! Im so excited!
  • smathias11
    smathias11 Posts: 1 Member
    I did week one last week and am doing it again this week. I'm in :-)
  • SueInAz
    SueInAz Posts: 6,592 Member
    i started yesterday too, after completing W1D1 I felt good...

    I plan to do Zumba tonight then W1D2 tomorrow!

    Whoohoo...
    Warning... you should not do another high impact exercise between running days. You risk joint injuries and shin splints because you aren't giving your body a chance to recover. Find something low- or non-impact for your days between running for at least the first few months, possibly longer. Swimming, biking or even walking are better choices than Zumba.
  • one_sixty_five
    one_sixty_five Posts: 2
    I'm on W1D2 and I feel great!
  • learning2bfit
    learning2bfit Posts: 61 Member
    i started yesterday too, after completing W1D1 I felt good...

    I plan to do Zumba tonight then W1D2 tomorrow!

    Whoohoo...
    Warning... you should not do another high impact exercise between running days. You risk joint injuries and shin splints because you aren't giving your body a chance to recover. Find something low- or non-impact for your days between running for at least the first few months, possibly longer. Swimming, biking or even walking are better choices than Zumba.

    Yes thank you for that warning. I decided not to do Zumba after all. I did some walking instead! Gonna incorporate W1D2 into our CFC campaign fun run tomorrow at work. At least I'll get to run with some of my coworkers and keep it fun!
  • learning2bfit
    learning2bfit Posts: 61 Member
    Motivation for all.... Im starting week 8 of my c25k program. Im actually above and beyond what it says. Im up to running about 45 minutes straight. Before i started i couldnt really run a minute without being out of breath or being ready to quit! Keep going and you will see results, just like it did. Im signing up for a 5k on 11/13! Im so excited!

    This is very encouraging; thank you for sharing.
  • SaishaLea
    SaishaLea Posts: 333 Member
    W1D1 complete!

    I found a free C25k podcast on itunes...This girl called Chubby Jones does each week and directs you when to run and walk. Her music is great! I tried a couple, but after I found hers I was hooked.
    Anyway it helps me, so I'm not constantly looking at my watch.
  • Shawn_Marie
    Shawn_Marie Posts: 307 Member
    W1D1 complete!

    I found a free C25k podcast on itunes...This girl called Chubby Jones does each week and directs you when to run and walk. Her music is great! I tried a couple, but after I found hers I was hooked.
    Anyway it helps me, so I'm not constantly looking at my watch.

    Did you find it through itunes? I really want to get it and give it a try - my ipod also track my walking and running - nike has the chip in the running shoes and it runs off the ipod
  • SaishaLea
    SaishaLea Posts: 333 Member
    Yeah!!! I found it on itunes...just search c25k. It's great!
  • Halothane
    Halothane Posts: 69 Member
    Welcome to the addictive world of running all you newbies! Please stick with it if you think you enjoy it. There are days where it's tough to push through the MENTAL hurdles of running that last minute of your interval.....but your BODY is physically capable of it. Running is as much of a mind game as a physical game......if not MORE mind over body.

    There will be tough days. There will be days or weeks you feel the need to repeat. Get out there and enjoy the road, the sun, and the wind!
  • learning2bfit
    learning2bfit Posts: 61 Member
    speaking of mental, I had to talk myself thru alot today...but I finished...W1D2 complete!


    I actually incorporated the workout today in a 5k fun run/walk during lunch. We finished in 50 min! Proud of me! Yea

    Keep up the good work everyone!:
    happy:
  • SueInAz
    SueInAz Posts: 6,592 Member
    speaking of mental, I had to talk myself thru alot today...but I finished...W1D2 complete!


    I actually incorporated the workout today in a 5k fun run/walk during lunch. We finished in 50 min! Proud of me! Yea

    Keep up the good work everyone!:
    happy:
    Great job! You now have a baseline time for a 5K, too. As you progress through C25K you'll find your time keeps improving. :)
  • diaryoffatdad
    diaryoffatdad Posts: 175 Member
    just finished W1D2 this morning......im in
  • debee2000
    debee2000 Posts: 15
    Started Nov 1st, here is what I posted to a new friend in MFP.

    Well, I did get up and walk/run for the first time today. Got to be quick about the message because I leave for work in less then 10 minutes.

    So how did it go? If I didn't have the music and prompts I know I wouldn't have done as well. Altough I didn't make it through it. I did the 5 min brisk walk, then I don't know how many intervals and then 5 minutes cool down to a total of 21 minutes / 1 full mile? 108 calories it showed (have to replace my heart monitor so it is basing it on weight and speed.

    I am not upset that I couldn't do it all because I have never run before and know because of the inactivity of my life, that it will take me just a little longer. I thought maybe 2 weeks at week 1 but right now, I will say that would be the most I would allow but will try to shorten that.

    have u read body 4 life? i was doing exercise program from that the last few months and liked the strength program.

    catch you after work
    Deb
  • debee2000
    debee2000 Posts: 15
    thanks, Katie, you are an inspiration. Since I couldn't complete w1d1. I just know I need to keep at it.
  • Shawn_Marie
    Shawn_Marie Posts: 307 Member
    Hi Deb!! I am going to get body 4 life - hoping they have it for the BN Nook.
  • Shawn_Marie
    Shawn_Marie Posts: 307 Member
    W1D2 complete
  • debee2000
    debee2000 Posts: 15
    W1D2 not completed again but I did get a little further. I won't give up, I will keep at it because I want to this to work.

    Shoes..... I think I have the wrong tennis shoes. I had toe cramps a couple days ago at night but didn't think nothing of it but I had my left toes start to cramp up before I even head to the shower!

    Suggestions on shoes that are $30 or less? I really am on a restricted budget.

    Keep up the good work everyone!
    Deb
  • Shawn_Marie
    Shawn_Marie Posts: 307 Member
    W1D2 not completed again but I did get a little further. I won't give up, I will keep at it because I want to this to work.

    Shoes..... I think I have the wrong tennis shoes. I had toe cramps a couple days ago at night but didn't think nothing of it but I had my left toes start to cramp up before I even head to the shower!

    Suggestions on shoes that are $30 or less? I really am on a restricted budget.

    Keep up the good work everyone!
    Deb

    Morning all!
    Great job Deb, all you ocan do is try; last time I tried c25k I was unable to do it so I feel ya! today is a new day!! Shoes, walmart normally has decent running/walking shoes - I have nike and am OK with them but window shopping for someing different without so much heel height (if that made any sense!)

    Have a wonderful day all!!
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