C25K Training

The strange thing for me is my lungs can handle it, however my body cannot. I can't seem to get past the pain... Not an injuiry pain.. but you know what I mean. (I hope)

Hope everyone is sticking to c25k. Im w9d1 and running 45 min to an hour at 5.0 miles an hour or running at 5.5 for 30 min straight! Like i said before at the end of sept i couldnt even run a few minutes without giving up. I never thought i would ever be able to run for an hour straight. Im signing up for my first 5k soon! Keep up the hard work everyone. This program does work. Sometimes i couldnt finish a day but the next day i redid it and could finish. It just takes time effort and hard work!

W2D2! Today was esir than Monday but holy crapola my chins hurt when I run

Is that really "chins" or shins? If it's shins, there could be a couple of reasons:

hard surface
too much, too fast
wrong shoes

Make sure you are running on asphalt or a running track, not concrete. The sidewalk looks like a good place to run, but it isn't because it has absolutely zero give.

Do not do high impact activities on the days between C25K and be sure you're only doing it every other day. You need to give your shins, ankles, knees and hips a chance to recover from the abuse. That means no Zumba, 30 day Shred, P90X or anything else that has you jumping up and down. Stick to walking, biking or swimming. You may need to take a few days off to let your shins heal enough to be able to tell if they're getting better. If they keep hurting, you actually risk serious injury like a stress fracture which you do not want.

I left shoes for last because it's easier and cheaper (!) to rule out the first two before heading to the shoe store. I spent the first couple of months running in cross trainers and had no problems. It wasn't until I started running more than 4 miles at a time that I needed to get "real" running shoes and that was really because the cross trainers weren't big enough more than a support issue. When you are ready for new shoes, go to a running store where they can measure your gait and foot shape to find you the right kind of shoe for the way you run.

Hi!
I just joined MFP today and I'm starting C25k Week 2, Day 1 tomorrow! I've been dabbling at running since June and have run 1 5k so far. I want to get to the point where I can run the WHOLE thing! I have 50 lbs to lose so I am a classic penguin(slow) runner!

Is there a group here for the C25k plan?

Good luck to everyone!

Hey folks. A C25K group has been set-up, and is open to everyone. No invitation needed to join. Discussions include tips, experiences, encouragement, graduation announcements, progress tracking and app/podcast reviews.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/30-couch-to-5k-running-program-c25k

Hey guys i created a group if anyone wants to join, i'm on week 2!

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/712-couch-to-5kms

I am not sure if c25k is going to work. I may have to go at a slower pace. I just don't feel right and may be pushing too hard but I also don't want to give up again!

I got through W2D1 today but almost gave up because I started to feel ill.

Maybe a few changes?

How many of you do this right when you get up before you eat anything, ect? I may have to do this after work instead, then at least I have 2 meals in me.

Suggestions?

Not sure where my last post went.

Could I be running too slow? I walk about 2.8 but run 4.2 to 4.4... I could run harder but wont that be harder on me and make me feel even more 'weird'?

Honestly, I think you may be running too slow but it's really what feels right for you. I'm certainly not an expert but what I do know is that running slow is actually harder for your body and burns more calories than running at 5 MPH and above. The same thing with walking above 4.5 MPH. I read an article about a guy who actually tested this on a treadmill. Running slow or walking fast are not "natural" for our bodies so they are harder for us to do. You do want to make sure that at whatever speed you are running that you're not getting too out of breath. You should be able to carry on a conversation while you are running.

How many of you do this right when you get up before you eat anything, ect? I may have to do this after work instead, then at least I have 2 meals in me.

I ran first thing in the morning without eating anything for the first 6 months and while I was running less than 5K. I would tumble out of bed, drink a glass of water, get dressed and head out the door while it was still cool enough to run. I'm now running after work, because it's too dark to run before, and I can honestly say that it's not making a difference. If anything, I feel like I don't run as well in the afternoon.