Any advice for a C25K Newbie?

If you need to build up slower, do so. Take longer walk breaks, make Week 1 two weeks, whatever is more comfortable without being too comfortable (you have to push yourself...but it is a delicate balance).

Shoes are a tough thing...the best thing to do is to visit a local running store and have them help you and fit you. A good one will allow you to walk/run in them a bit.

Tomorrow is W6D3 for me on the C25K plan. The 1st couple of weeks where tough for me. I did all the workouts on time, but they were rough. I had to really pay attention to my running form to keep my ankles and shins from hurting. Be sure to run heel to toe not so much on the ball of your foot. I'm up to running 2 miles now which I've never been able to do before. One thing that I've realized over the past few weeks is that the first few minutes of any run are the hardest. I always feel like I can't do it, but once I get passed the first 5 min it gets easier (that feels weird for me to say because it took so long for me to even be able to run for 5 minutes). I think it is more of a mental barrier than anything else. Now I prefer to run straight through rather than doing the run walk thing, but I'm still following the plan when it calls for it.

I'm looking at the treadmill version, is it only 3 days a week??? I've been trying to teach myself to run for awhile but I'm not getting past about 30 seconds of actual running.

Do ya just print out the schedule because I'm not finding where you have to buy anything??

Do they have an "ifit" version???

I just finished the program a few days ago, but for the first few weeks I didn't think I'd be able to stick with it due to ankle pain and shin splints. I had a nice pair of comfortable shoes that I thought were good for me to run in. But I went to an actual running shop and had them fit me for running shoes (using a video analysis of me running on a treadmill) and within a few days of getting running shoes my pain had essentially disappeared!

Some runners can benefit from specialized shoes offering more support or even motion control. If you have a local running store, it's probably worth visit. Your mileage may vary, of course

And yes, go slowly so your body has time to adjust!

Shoes from a proper running store work miracles, and they even help you lose weight in your pocket book.

I went from indoor track/treadmill running to outdoor running and it took a few weeks for my ankles to adjust. Just take it slow, and if your body says stop/slow down...stop or slow down. Trust me, slow steady progress is better than injury and having to start over again.

I just finished W5D2 today - next up is running for 20 minutes straight - OMG!

I can't believe how easy this program makes it. I've never really been active, let alone a runner, but this program motivates you to get in and do it!

As the others have said - just take your time. Its a program to get you running 5K - its not a race. Have your shoes properly fitted and take it one day at a time. Repeat if you need to - nobodys watching and nobodys keeping score!

Enjoy!!

I just finished week 3 and I will be repeating it. I had enough trouble finishing the 3 minute runs that I know if I try to do 3 and 5 with shorter rests I'll fail. I plan to repeat each week from here on out. I do feel great though.

Tonight im running week 1 day 3. That will be fine. But its week 3I, that I really have troubles with. Thats when I stopped last year. . So im really getting scared. ....

Just keep at it, if you feel like you can advance go right ahead if you think you can't then repeat. Also be aware of what else you are doing, I would stay away from intense lower body workouts on top of doing the c25k and then running the next day it may be far too much for you. Just keep at it, even on days when you really don't want to it will pay off. I just finished mine a week ago or so and never thought I'd be able to run for 10 minutes, now I'm running for 30. I will be running my first 5k on April 21 so just keep going you will get there.