C25K troubleshooting...or panicking...

Mental block!! Challenge yourself... I tried doing the c25k program and got bored. Now I go to the park with a ton of people and run one mile at a time. I refuse to stop (making myself think that if I stop I'll look like a fool in front of all these people). Don't let your mind give out before your legs

I got through week 1 then broke my big toe (totally crazy story, but the moral is don't jog in your bare feet), so will have to start fresh....curious to hear the responses, but I would guess you can take as long as you want on the weeks until you get your endurance up

I was just starting Week 7 Day 3 and ended up injuring myself (poor shoes), so I haven't been to the gym in over a week)... I have a feeling Im going to struggle (worse then I already did) to try and get past a few minutes!

Myself, I will probably go back to an earlier week just ween myself back into it.

Good luck to you

*edit, removed bump as while I typed up my response others have already responded as well *

you may want to just go back to the previous week. That way, you know you can do it and you won't feel like you're failing. I think it's pretty common for people to repeat weeks if they think they need to. I've never done C25K but some of my friends have. don't panic! it's great that you are doing it, and soon you will be running for miles without a thought of walking!

When I start running in the spring after not running pretty much all winter (bc I live in WI and I don't like to run out in the cold or inside on the treadmill), it usually takes me a few weeks to really get back into it. Every time I run for the first few weeks I sort of dread it and get really tired and it's hard to keep going. But then all of a sudden you get past that wall and running is really enjoyable. If you keep at it, one day you will feel like you can just go forever, and it feels awesome! I guess that's the "runner's high." But don't worry about it feeling difficult, bc that happens to everyone when they start!

Make sure you eat something at least 1/2 hour before your run, peanut butter on toast, apple and cheese... and dont forget to drink plenty of water. Lack of good protein and carbs can cause you to hit a wall. Try changing up your diet first.

I keep hearing over and over again that "Running is 90% mental" Reboot - adjust your mindset and go again: Thinking you CAN do it rather than allowing yourself to quit... because the truth is Whether you think you can, or you think you can't - you're right.

Mental block! I completed it for the first time over the summer, went onto the Bridge to 10K, and now do three miles, 2-3 times a week. I am twice the size in your pic

However, I found I performed better, when I trained every two days. My legs would be tired. I can't imagine doing all that other cross training, as well.

Good luck, girl! You've got this! That week of the first 20 minute run is the worst

I am doing c25k, but at a slower pace than the program, (because I am old, not so much weight). Go at a good pace for you. Go back a week if you need to. The prize is that you get there, not how fast you accomplish it. Eating a small snack before is also a good tip.

My dad always said that our genes were "built for comfort, not speed" so I had never considered myself a runner when my friend took me out for a jog. The most valuable key she taught me was when you feel like quitting, don't stop. Just slow down. I went from never running to running 4 miles that day! Another thing I noticed is I HAVE TO be conscious of my breathing. If don't, I get totally winded no matter how fast I run. I breath with my steps: Inhale, inhale, inhale (in my nose), exhale, exhale, exhale (out my mouth).

You can do it! Just slow down, don't stop. And pace your breathing. You'll do great!