I finished week one yesterday and moving on to week 2 tomorrow. I kinda tweaked my right shin/ankle pushing a little too hard on the last interval, so i think i'm going to take it easy and not push quite so hard. )

I have been telling myself for the last 3 days that I'm going to start this on Monday (after I finish my last week of JM). Well tonight they sent me home from work early because its slow so I decided to just go for it. And I DID IT! I really didnt think I would be able to hold up to the runs because I feel that I have absolutely no endurance but I did! I only quit one run section early and it was up hill and turned out to be like 5seconds to quick (kicking self). Now on to the next day.

I'll be doing W1D3 on Friday morning :drinker:

I'm doing a "pre-c25k" type thing right now. I am in NO SHAPE to be doing it. I tried so hard the first day (yesterday), and got about half way done and thought I was going to die.... So I decided to extend the walking times to 2 minutes. So, this was my 2nd day of successfully doing that... Hopefully next week I'll start!

Heading out the door for run 2 in week 1. It's really chilly out. Hopefully all goes well.

The weather yesterday was nice enough to finally get out and run again. Week 1 Day 5 technically. I still feel really weak during the running bit, and I have terrible shin splints in the first couple runs, but toward the middle and end these go away. My little cocker spaniel is really thrilled to be walk/jogging with me and she is a great helper.

It's cute because she's figured out when my phone says something it's time to switch. We're walking along, and as soon as the phone says "Run now" she starts running before I do. Then it says "Walk now" and she slows down reluctantly. She could run the whole bit of course, but she tolerates the slow lumbering lady next to her.

So, for logging Week 1 here's how I calculated the time splits - not sure how accurate it is though:
Warmup walk 3.5mph - 5 minutes
Jogging 5.0mph 60 sec - 7 minutes
Walking 4 mph 90 sec - 13 minutes
Cooldown walk 3.0mph - 5 minutes

For the speeds I just guesstimate how fast I'm going. I seriously doubt I'm hitting 5.0 in most of my jogging though. But my heart is pounding, I'm sweating in 50 degree weather and I can hardly speak during the jogging bits, so the effort is very high.

Does anyone else have their calculations for comparision?

Didn't get to log on yesterday cuz my pc decided to go on the fritz agaian. But Sunday's walk went really well - I actually took the dogs with me and they were having so much fun that we just kept on going for 4miles! So yesterday I offically did workout 1. Wasn't too bad and for a few increments I actually cut back the walking from 90secs to 60secs. Feel very accomplished (though my thighes are sore today). Can't wait for tomorrow's workout

I started on Sat so my next time is as soon as I get home from work today. I do have a question though...I am using a treadmill and not sure what speeds to set it on. I feel like after reading other people's info that maybe my "run" isn't really a "run" but more of a jog at only a bit faster than my walk. Am I goofing up? Anyone have recommended speeds to set my treadmill on for each part? I could really use help. I can't for the life of me get my ipod to download a podcast from Chubby Jones...not sure if she recommends speeds on her podcasts or not. Anyway, looking for guidance! Please help! :flowerforyou:

I did a "test run" last on of Week 1 Day 1 and if I could handle it, I was going to get started 100% with C25K this week. And to keep to my promise, I just officially started today on the treadmill!

Week 1 Day 1:
Walk- 3.0
Run- 5.2
Distance: 1.95 miles

hi everyone!

I've just started week 1 day 1
Just jogging at this stage and will speed up as I get into it.

I had actually completed the program about 3 years ago and then got injured (not from running) and wasnt able to maintain or practise. So starting of at a worse place this time than when I did it first - hence why I'm just taking it easy this time.

Anyway w1d1 done
What exercises do you all do on days in between the runs?

Hey everyone!

Just did week 1 day 1. Whew! I am jogging outside, and I live in a very hilly place, and it is no picnic! Haha! I despise running, and have tried it before, and it never stuck. I am prone to shin splints, so I am very excited about this program, gently breaking me in, and from what I hear and have read, it does not lead to injuries. I am doing this program because I want to overcome my hatred of running. Make sense? I want to own IT, I don't want it to own ME. I'm also running for my life, and because I don't want to end up with heart disease, like I'm watching a family member slowly die from. Good luck to you all, and friend me if you are in your first week! We can do this!

Mary Anne

I think I'm gonna join you all and do this starting today on the treadmill. I have been doing the elliptical and treadmill depending on the day but not regularly this should give me a goal. Gonna go print out the schedule now.

I'm repeating week one and I'm not ashamed to admit it. I have been increasing my speed each time, so I have been increasing the difficulty level.

I've attempted this at different times in my life. This time my body is reacting differently. Instead of being completely out of breath (which has been the problem in the past) my legs just feel like rocks by the end. I do feel good once it is completed.

Has anyone noticed any significant differences if you stretch before and after your run? I wonder if that is part of my issue.

Hi Everyone!
I started Week 1 of C25K this week and am LOVING it so far! Tonight will be W1D3 for me

It's bitterly cold where I live, so I've been doing my training on the treadmill at home. It's interesting to see the speeds everyone has been running at.


I usually do my warm-up walk at 3.4 MPH, brisk walk at 3.7 MPH, and run at 4.2 MPH, but all those numbers seem SO slow compared to everyone else on here!

Actually, last night, DH came into my workout room and I asked him "does it look like I'm running fast enough?!" I figured since it said to jog, I wouldn't go all-out and run as fast as I could... especially since I'm not in great shape and am not a runner. But now I'm wondering if I should step it up a bit?


Suggestions!?