C25K May - June

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  • slepygrl
    slepygrl Posts: 249 Member
    I started C25K on Monday. It's really nice. I will be running my first 5K June 2. That's 61/2 weeks away.
    Needless to say, I have a lot of work to do in a very short amount of time.

    Wish me luck!
  • peteb79
    peteb79 Posts: 386
    I started C25K on Monday. It's really nice. I will be running my first 5K June 2. That's 61/2 weeks away.
    Needless to say, I have a lot of work to do in a very short amount of time.

    Wish me luck!

    Good luck!! I attempted C25k last year and had to stop in week 3 when my ankle was not cooperating. I did the day 1 routine today and will probably do it a few more times before I start for real in May.
  • Cari222
    Cari222 Posts: 11 Member
    Pete - thanks for starting this group!
    Perfect timing, the weather is just starting to improve and that is GREAT motivation (expecially when I spend all day indoors at a desk job). I run every once in a while, but I have never been able to stick to it or get into any sort of routine....my average is about 1.5miles each time I commit to a run....it is a huge struggle to go any longer. ....I am a 'wanna be runner' I think this group might be the motivation and support that can help!!! I have a lot of lbs I want to shed, running would be great for that - gotta stick with it!
  • cds2001
    cds2001 Posts: 732 Member
    Well, I had made it through Week 3 then spent 2 weeks doing nothing. So I'll start over with week 1 with everybody else on April 29th :smile:
  • blackeyegirl
    blackeyegirl Posts: 16
    I joined this group a few weeks ago as I was in the midst of just beginning the c25k program. Alas, I must have been a bit overzealous with the program combined with the additional exercise I was pushing myself to do (cycling) and now my right knee is bothersome. So much so that I must let it heal before I can resume the program. I am hoping it's better by the 29th! Hope everyone is gearing up with the walking and doing well!
  • chrissilini
    chrissilini Posts: 77 Member
    Running a 5K is on my bucket list. Glad to have found this group for the motivation. I've started with some intervals on the treadmill and I'm hoping to be able to follow the program. One question, when I run (more like a jog I suppose- 4.0 mph), after a few minutes my shins start to hurt. Am I starting out too quick? Need better sneakers? Any info would be appreciated. I really want to do this.
  • Gulzilly
    Gulzilly Posts: 238 Member
    Running a 5K is on my bucket list. Glad to have found this group for the motivation. I've started with some intervals on the treadmill and I'm hoping to be able to follow the program. One question, when I run (more like a jog I suppose- 4.0 mph), after a few minutes my shins start to hurt. Am I starting out too quick? Need better sneakers? Any info would be appreciated. I really want to do this.

    I also get shin splints. Its very important to get fitted for the proper shoes and to make sure you warm up properly and thoroughly PRIOR to your run as well as AFTER your run. If your shins still hurt(like mine do), ice them. I am seeing though that the more I run and engage in outdoor sports, the better I am(either its hurt less or I am building up a tolerance to it).
  • ashprather
    ashprather Posts: 227 Member
    cant wait to start :)
  • davists
    davists Posts: 67
    I'm so glad I found this group!!! My community has an 8k run in July and I want to try to run it. I ran in it about 12 years ago when it was first organized and have thought about it several years now but I've been plaqued with some injuries. Now that I've lost 35 lbs I have also lost some of the aches and pains. I walk every day between 40 and 90 minutes and have been able to start some slow jogging. Can't wait for the 29th to really get started.

    Thanks for starting this group:flowerforyou:
  • FitToFifty
    FitToFifty Posts: 164 Member
    I am in!! I downloaded the app and wanted to get started this Monday, but I made lots of excuses not to. Then Tuesday I gave blood and told myself that I couldn't work out. So I decided to wait until the 29th to start. Then I said come on get real - will it hurt to start day 1 and then do it multiple times? No! So I actually started on Wednesday of this week but want Monday to be day 1 I will officailly begin the program next week.

    I am not a runner. I don't enjoy it. It makes my butt hurt (too much jiggling I guess). It makes my boobs hurt (I am wearing 2 sports bras this week). I have bad need knees. I have bad ankles. I am too fat to run. <<<<< ALL OF THESE ARE EXCUSES!!!! I fnally told myself to get over it and commit and give it a try. With this program telling me when to run, how much to run, etc. I am hopefull that all of the above excuses go away after the 9 weeks. IF not -- what am I out? Some burned calories. That's it. I said Kristi - shut up and get over it and get started!!!

    I am looking forward to this journey with all of you!
  • sara6636
    sara6636 Posts: 16 Member
    Pete-Thanks so much for starting this group! I just completed Week 1, Day 2 today and would love to join you all for support and motivation along our journey! Let's do this!!!
  • ilsaee
    ilsaee Posts: 4
    Running a 5K is on my bucket list. Glad to have found this group for the motivation. I've started with some intervals on the treadmill and I'm hoping to be able to follow the program. One question, when I run (more like a jog I suppose- 4.0 mph), after a few minutes my shins start to hurt. Am I starting out too quick? Need better sneakers? Any info would be appreciated. I really want to do this.

    I also get shin splints. Its very important to get fitted for the proper shoes and to make sure you warm up properly and thoroughly PRIOR to your run as well as AFTER your run. If your shins still hurt(like mine do), ice them. I am seeing though that the more I run and engage in outdoor sports, the better I am(either its hurt less or I am building up a tolerance to it).

    I sorta did the first day yesterday. I got new running shoes last week for support because I know I have a tendency for my shins to hurt., which they did about 10 minutes in. (I did take 5 min to warm up, but I think tomorrow after the warm up I will do a few stretches.) I completed the 20 min but I modified it after 10 min because they did start to hurt. 60secs jogging and 2min walking. My shins seemed better with more recovery time.
  • foxfireash
    foxfireash Posts: 24
    Hi everyone!

    I am new to MFP AND c25K so need support! I just tried running today, not the recommended time of c25k but a different interval program was able to do it, surprising myself. I need a better timer though, and so the C25K iPhone app seems great.

    This is also my first group. Good luck everyone!!!
  • Njenva
    Njenva Posts: 58 Member
    Thanks Pete for setting up this group. This is the jolt I needed to take C25K seriously. I just started day 1 of week 1 yesterday.

    My only query is how fast should the run times be?
  • its_sania
    its_sania Posts: 93 Member
    Hi everyone, I'd love to be apart of this group. I actually decided to do the C25K this week and then stumbled upon this group! I've been able to run 20mins at my fittest and would love to get back up to that and even improve! I'm gonna add myself to the spreadsheet if that's okay :-)
  • peteb79
    peteb79 Posts: 386
    My only query is how fast should the run times be?

    That is the great thing about C25k, you can run it at your own pace. I usually take it slow and steady..
  • peteb79
    peteb79 Posts: 386
    I'm gonna add myself to the spreadsheet if that's okay :-)

    No problem!
  • soontobesam
    soontobesam Posts: 714 Member
    Thanks for starting the group! Hi everyone, I just joined.

    I am completing Week 2, day 3 tomorrow. Eeeeek.

    Last week when I went to transition from W1 to W2 I had forgotten to download the podcast I use so I did a W1 podcast back to back. I think I might do the same each week.

    Hope everyone is kicking some C25K butt!!
  • mrseelmerfudd
    mrseelmerfudd Posts: 506 Member
    Thanks for starting the group! Hi everyone, I just joined.

    I am completing Week 2, day 3 tomorrow. Eeeeek.

    Last week when I went to transition from W1 to W2 I had forgotten to download the podcast I use so I did a W1 podcast back to back. I think I might do the same each week.

    Hope everyone is kicking some C25K butt!!

    your flying!!! im just about to do my day 3 of week 1 :) did another workout programme earlier this morning so worried im going to find it tough but im going to go for it :)
  • willforbes
    willforbes Posts: 48 Member
    I have lost some weight on MFP. And I did a 5k in March, but I had to walk a lot during the event. I tried C25k once before while training for the 5k, but I couldn't stick with it. I found myself creating my own workouts mixing in free weights. Now my goal is to become a better runner so one day I can complete a 5k without walking breaks. I walk/ jog on my own right now, but I have no structure and I am not sure if I am pushing myself hard enough. I can't wait to get started.
  • msmith2020
    msmith2020 Posts: 365 Member
    I joined today and start my c25k again!! I got all the way to week 7 before I got the flu last year and it hit me pretty bad I was sick for like 2 months. Anyways I loved the running and they way it made me feel! I could run for 20 mins straight and not stop, I could run about 1.5 within those 20 mins!! I myself am going to run my first 5k in October!! I am excited to be apart of this group of runners :)
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