New to running...have some questions

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  • MinnesotaManimal
    MinnesotaManimal Posts: 642 Member
    I never ran in my life except to get away from an angry hornet -until last July; I started with C-5k, then did bridge to 10k. then did a 3 month marathon training schedule that I modified for longer distance and I ran 30 miles on my 30th birthday at the beginning of may. Just as everybody says, push harder and longer each time. some days will suck and other days you will feel like you can go for ever.

    Have Fun.
  • domgirl85
    domgirl85 Posts: 295 Member
    As others have said, I recommend Couch to 5K. I'm on Week 2: Day 2. I did week 1 twice (because i didn't make it to the gym). And I'll redo this week as well. It was pretty hard for me. They have multiple apps for it. I'm using this one but there are also Android apps http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/5k-runner-couch-to-5k-workout/id439852091?mt=8

    You can set the alerts for yourself. I play Pandora in the background. Also, if you do it outside, you might want to download a Pedometer app to your phone. The one I use keeps track of your time, calories burned, current speed as well as average speed, and steps. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pedometer-free/id362306160?mt=8

    Hope this helps :)
  • jenalderman
    jenalderman Posts: 411 Member
    I rocked the C25K program and I'm a HUGE fan. It took me from 30 second jogs to now running 10 miles in just a year. It sounds similar to what you are already doing except it will help encourage you stretch those jogs out a little longer each week. Good luck. Running has totally changed my life!
  • jenalderman
    jenalderman Posts: 411 Member
    Oh....also..... just my opinion and I know other's disagree...... it helps me to listen to music while I run. If I can hear myself breathing heavy it plays a serious mind game on me. My brain instantly say "OMG you are working TOO hard". If I can't hear my breathing, it doesn't even feel like I'm breathing hard. I can not run half the distance without my tunes!
  • AngelofMusic13
    AngelofMusic13 Posts: 105 Member
    The way you're doing it now will work fine- you'll see results in your endurance, speed, distance. If you want to do the couch to 5k program, it's great too. I just finished week 3 and looking forward to week 4. Do whichever you think will work best for you! :)

    Good luck!
  • st4rs
    st4rs Posts: 1
    Hi all! I just completed W1:D3 of C25K this morning. Hoping to be somewhat prepared for my second race this year: the Central Park Conservancy 4mi...thankfully it's a run/walk but I would like to run as much of it as I can. I joined the New York Road Runners and signed up for 3 races for this year but hope to add more.

    I also have 55 lbs to lose and am starting on MFP now. Happy to see I'm not alone on this weight loss journey and in trying to become a runner! I've never been able to run in my life, even when I was skinner and hitting the gym every day. Needless to say I am in awe of runners and hope to become on myself.

    Just adding my two cents and thanking you all for the great posts on the C25K program.

    Oh, also I've found running outside seems easier and more fun than the treadmill (I've done half of the C25K program 2 months ago), but that's just me. Any tips from you runners on gear I need or snacks to eat prior/post run? I just purchased a RoadID shoe wallet to hold my keys and a credit card and doubles as identification. Besides that I think I need something to hold my iPhone (been using the mapmyrun app) but have been holding the phone in my hand (poor use of energy, I know)...

    Ok, end rant. Have a great weekend all! :)
  • Kaylaj21
    Kaylaj21 Posts: 12 Member
    I started the C25k on Monday, its fantastic, i was in alot of pain the first few days ( i do it everyday not the reccommend 3x a week) me and my jack russell have been doing it and its fantastic i have lost 5lbs this week! and i can already see i am getting more muscler too ( i also do other workouts during day so that is contributing aswell) But highly reccommend the c25k

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