Started C25k today...
charlene_1980
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Where I live, outdoor running is near impossible this time of year (cold doesn't bother me so much as deadly ice and snow lol) so I decided to move away from the elliptical at my gym and tackle the walking/running track. I have always wanted to run but never could. I put c25k on my iphone and away I went. I made it, I got winded, I'm terrified of what is to come in a few short weeks but I'm so proud of myself for trying something that's always frightened me!
I plan on finishing this round, and by then, ice will start to become less of a problem, so I think I'll attempt it outside, as I know that's more challenging.
I'm glad to have found this group. It's nice to have somewhere specific to come for support and I find people on MFP are amongst the most supportive I've met.
I plan on finishing this round, and by then, ice will start to become less of a problem, so I think I'll attempt it outside, as I know that's more challenging.
I'm glad to have found this group. It's nice to have somewhere specific to come for support and I find people on MFP are amongst the most supportive I've met.
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I started the day before yesterday, so today will be my second day. I felt so accomplished afterwards. Looking forward to next week to see how I do. It really wasn't that bad though. I've been so terrified that my body wouldn't let me do. I have flat feet and just all around bad feet issues. So I spent the last month conditioning myself and doing specific stregthening exercises to minimize injury and pain. So far, so good.0
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I just started last week, so today was day 1 of week 2! I am really liking it so far, but it's definitely a challenge.
I am actually sort of surprised because I work out a lot already, but this is way harder than my normal workouts!0 -
Day 2 week 1 completed0
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I hurt today! My hips, ouch! My back... even my arms lol I realize it's been over a month since I've been to the gym but it frightens me haha Oh well, rest up today, work this afternoon, and hit up day 2 tomorrow
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Yeah. I'm walking funny at work, my hips are seriously aching. And I do feel it in my back and shoulders also. Oh and my inner thighs?0
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Great job ladies!!!
One of the things that I wish I had concentrated on from Day 1 is the breathing - steady in, steady out. I didn't start to focus on it until I *had* to somewhere around week three because I was having a hard time getting through the runs. I discovered later that it felt physical because my body was not getting enough oxygen (or too much, depending on my breathing pattern at the moment). Now that I am doing well at the breathing thing, I am slowly breaking through the mental barrier...0 -
I"m doing W1D2 tonight...can't wait. I finished the whole program about 10 months ago, but just started it again...this time, I'm not going to stop...dang divorce got it my way...now it's all about getting me back!
I try to run more than walk...for W1D1 instead of doing 90 seconds walking and 60 seconds running, I swapped them....so we'll see what happens tonight! I can't wait to hit the gym.
Yes, I'm doing mine inside as well, but I try to do at least 1 day a week outside for now...it's hard with kids - so at least at the gym I have them in the daycare there....well worth it!0 -
Question: The program says three times per week, but I also read every other day at some places. If you do every other day, sometimes that will come out to 4 times per week. Soooo, do you think it matters?0
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Nah, if you feel like doing 3 runs one week and 4 the next, why not? I suppose it depends on whether you are doing other workouts as well and how fit you are generally. When I started C25K I would do Monday Wednesday Friday and then take the weekends off (well, go for a walk with the family). Now I run 4 times a week if I can plus a couple of walks.0
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I"m doing W1D2 tonight...can't wait. I finished the whole program about 10 months ago, but just started it again...this time, I'm not going to stop...dang divorce got it my way...now it's all about getting me back!
I try to run more than walk...for W1D1 instead of doing 90 seconds walking and 60 seconds running, I swapped them....so we'll see what happens tonight! I can't wait to hit the gym.
Soccer8s, you might be interested in trying what I'm doing - I'm doing C25K again as well, but this time as jog-run instead of walk-jog. I'm not massively fast, but it is making a difference to my treadmill speed (just finished W1 at 10/11kph intervals), and it makes the treadmill a bit more interesting.0 -
I started last week also. Last night was W2D1, which was doable but still hard. I have to focus on my breathing, otherwise I get that damn distracting side pain. It's hard to stay focused when all I'm staring at is the door in front of my treadmill. I noticed my calves and thighs were sore last week and today, it's mainly my shins. I think I run too much on my tippy toes. I'd like to see how it differs outside but I'm not quite motivated/brave enough for that yet.0
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Question: The program says three times per week, but I also read every other day at some places. If you do every other day, sometimes that will come out to 4 times per week. Soooo, do you think it matters?
I have been doing every other day without issue. Go for it as long as you feel OK.0 -
W1D2 done last night and it felt great....thanks for the tips everyone. I am going to try to "walk" even less and make the walk a slower jog...sounds like a good plan. On the treadmill I go from 3.5 to 4.7 for the walk/jog part, but maybe I can switch it to a 4.0 and 4.7 or something....I'll try that tomorrow! I love this program!!!!0
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I started (again) on Monday too! I'm going to do day 2 when I get home later. I will finish this this time!!0
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Ok, so every other day it is, unless my body tells me otherwise.0
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Congrats to everyone for getting started or starting again
I myself started C25k today and I am feeling really good about it. Ive never been a runner so Im excited to see what I capable of. I would love to participate in an official 5k someday. I guess we will see. I am runner now on a treadmill, Its getting cold and icy out. I am curious as to what speeds others use while runner on the treadmill.
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Week 1, Day 2 complete. I did it on the treadmill instead of the track today and it let me see my speed easier and keep it steady, which also helped with my breathing. I was walking at 3.6 to start then started walking at 3.8. I was jogging at 5 and then near the end 5.2.
I'm sore but feeling good... I'm proud of myself. Doing this was the last thing I wanted to do this evening after working 3pm-11pm last night and then 7am to 3pm today but I went, I survived, and I can't wait to do it again on Friday
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Week 1 day 3 done0
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