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30 Day Shred and Conservative Couch to 5k

Arienna
Arienna Posts: 913
edited September 2024 in Motivation and Support
Anyone interested? I am going to start up tomorrow. Was hoping to get a few people interested in joining a group!
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  • kaylou
    kaylou Posts: 375 Member
    I am in....I have been doing the exact thing...I am on week 6 day 1 of c25k and have been doing the 30 days in between.
  • Arienna
    Arienna Posts: 913
    Yeah, I was thinking of rotating the two as well. Are you doing the 9 week c25k or 7 month? I was going to do the 7 month..because it's much much more doable for me unfortunately :embarassed:
  • oliviarolfe
    oliviarolfe Posts: 8 Member
    what is this?
  • savvystephy
    savvystephy Posts: 4,151 Member
    I am alternating days between the two. I am on W3D2 for Wednesday. :) Tomorrow is 30-Day Shred Level 2!
  • j_g4ever
    j_g4ever Posts: 1,925 Member
    i would be interesting in this. I love 30 day shred and changing it out with the couch to 5k however how do I get information on the couch 5k??
  • nicolee516
    nicolee516 Posts: 1,862 Member
    Id like more info on the 30 day shred! for the couch to 5k.. go to

    www.couch25k.com
    I think that's it....if not google it!
  • pinbotchick
    pinbotchick Posts: 3,904
    I would like to join your group. I started the regular C25K last week. Tomorrow, I am planning to do Wk1:day3. I have a friend that is planning to jog a 5K in Sault Saint Marie, MI with me in April. It is 6 months away so I can take as long as I need to train. Do you have any links to websites with free music or info for the 7 month training? I have Jillian's shred video but haven't tried it yet. Maybe I will log off and put it in for a workout.
  • Arienna
    Arienna Posts: 913
    Hi guys! Here is a link to the conservative couch to 5k

    http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=27

    Also pinbotchick, I live in MI! Northwest Lower, about 40 minutes south of Traverse City.
  • Arienna
    Arienna Posts: 913
    I'm going to be starting tomorrow with the 30 day shred to kick off the program! Have a good night everyone! Also wanted to say, I'm going to try incorporating some beginner's yoga most mornings to gain some flexibility!
  • pinbotchick
    pinbotchick Posts: 3,904
    Work ran late and darkness came early today so I didn't make it out for my C25K run. But, I did do The Shred for a second day in a row. How is everyone else doing?
  • savvystephy
    savvystephy Posts: 4,151 Member
    i would be interesting in this. I love 30 day shred and changing it out with the couch to 5k however how do I get information on the couch 5k??

    www.c25k.com - It has a link to the cool running website as well as podcasts to listen to on your iPod/MP3 player to do the program without worrying about watching your distance or time.
  • savvystephy
    savvystephy Posts: 4,151 Member
    Work ran late and darkness came early today so I didn't make it out for my C25K run. But, I did do The Shred for a second day in a row. How is everyone else doing?

    I am doing well. Did Level 2 of 30-Day Shred today. Jillian kicks my butt every time. haha. I will be doing W3D2 tomorrow morning. :smile:
  • pinbotchick
    pinbotchick Posts: 3,904
    So far I am keeping on track. Today I was able to do WK1/Day3 of C25K but had to run on treadmill -- rainy, cold weather sucks :angry: I surprised myself by going 5.5 mph on the jogs. I find the treadmill much harder than walking/jogging outside. The time just goes quicker outside.

    Savvy - Level 2 WOW :drinker: I haven't been able to keep up with the easy lady on level 1 yet. I was proud to actually do 30 jumping jacks without a break. Jillian definitely gives you a great workout. Tomorrow will be day 3 with her.

    Here is another link for free podcasts on the C25K program. Unfortunately it is for the 9 week program - I just plan to repeat weeks as it gets harder.

    http://www.ullreys.com/robert/Podcasts/page4/files/category-7.html

    Keep up the good work.
  • savvystephy
    savvystephy Posts: 4,151 Member
    So far I am keeping on track. Today I was able to do WK1/Day3 of C25K but had to run on treadmill -- rainy, cold weather sucks :angry: I surprised myself by going 5.5 mph on the jogs. I find the treadmill much harder than walking/jogging outside. The time just goes quicker outside.

    Savvy - Level 2 WOW :drinker: I haven't been able to keep up with the easy lady on level 1 yet. I was proud to actually do 30 jumping jacks without a break. Jillian definitely gives you a great workout. Tomorrow will be day 3 with her.

    Here is another link for free podcasts on the C25K program. Unfortunately it is for the 9 week program - I just plan to repeat weeks as it gets harder.

    http://www.ullreys.com/robert/Podcasts/page4/files/category-7.html

    Keep up the good work.

    Robert Ullrey is the best. I am using his podcasts. Week 2 could use a little more jazz to the music.

    I did W3D2 today of C25K. Oh boy. Running for three minutes straight was getting tough at the end. One more run friday and then I am on week 4. :)

    You'll get there on Level 1. :) Jillian really does kick your booty in the workouts.
  • kaylou
    kaylou Posts: 375 Member
    I just did w6d2...my first 25 minute run. After the first 10 minutes I wanted to stop...really bad! But I just told myself 5 more minutes and I will let myself stop. Then I said at the end of this street I will stop...then I looked and it was 17 minutes in...so I said at 20 minutes I will let myself stop for 1 minute...then I pushed to 22 and the last 3 minutes were a killer but......I DID IT. I actually did it! 7 weeks ago the farthest I ever ran was to first base in soft ball...ok maybe every once in awhile I got a double.
    So tomorrow is my visit with Jillian...level 2 ( I rotate between 2 and 3).
    Good luck everyone...
  • savvystephy
    savvystephy Posts: 4,151 Member
    I just did w6d2...my first 25 minute run. After the first 10 minutes I wanted to stop...really bad! But I just told myself 5 more minutes and I will let myself stop. Then I said at the end of this street I will stop...then I looked and it was 17 minutes in...so I said at 20 minutes I will let myself stop for 1 minute...then I pushed to 22 and the last 3 minutes were a killer but......I DID IT. I actually did it! 7 weeks ago the farthest I ever ran was to first base in soft ball...ok maybe every once in awhile I got a double.
    So tomorrow is my visit with Jillian...level 2 ( I rotate between 2 and 3).
    Good luck everyone...

    GREAT JOB! I am so scared when that week comes. haha.
  • savvystephy
    savvystephy Posts: 4,151 Member
    I just did Level 2 30-Day Shred! Jillian is hardcore. haha. I am pouring with sweat.. I really need a shower now. lol. I may try level 3 tomorrow. :smile:

    Week 4, Day 1 on Monday of C25K! :drinker:
  • pinbotchick
    pinbotchick Posts: 3,904
    I have done level 1 of the Shred 3 times this week and completed week 1 of C25K. Due to bad weather, I have had to move from training outside to the treadmill - I am planning to repeat week 1 of C25K. The treadmill is much harder for me - I just cant seem to judge my speed. My planned 5K is in April so I have lots of time to get there.

    I was bad today and didn't do either. I have company from out of town and we planned a day of shopping in Mackinac. I wanted to burn more calories so I did 45 min of step aerobics this morning. We spent 5 hours shopping and site-seeing. For kicks, I looked on-line and guess what - 5 hours of shopping at my weight burns about 1200 calories :happy: I am shocked that shopping is exercise - but my legs were aching and I know it was better than sitting at home on the couch.

    savvystephy - I cant wait to get where you are with either the Shred or C25K. Keep up the great work.

    kaylou - I can only dream of a 25 min run. I hope I have your will power to keep going when I get there. WOW :wink:

    areinna - are you still with us? How are you doing on the conservative C25K?
  • kellygirl5538
    kellygirl5538 Posts: 597 Member
    I am in the fourth month of couch to 5k. I love it . It really works!!
  • savvystephy
    savvystephy Posts: 4,151 Member
    I have done level 1 of the Shred 3 times this week and completed week 1 of C25K. Due to bad weather, I have had to move from training outside to the treadmill - I am planning to repeat week 1 of C25K. The treadmill is much harder for me - I just cant seem to judge my speed. My planned 5K is in April so I have lots of time to get there.

    I was bad today and didn't do either. I have company from out of town and we planned a day of shopping in Mackinac. I wanted to burn more calories so I did 45 min of step aerobics this morning. We spent 5 hours shopping and site-seeing. For kicks, I looked on-line and guess what - 5 hours of shopping at my weight burns about 1200 calories :happy: I am shocked that shopping is exercise - but my legs were aching and I know it was better than sitting at home on the couch.

    savvystephy - I cant wait to get where you are with either the Shred or C25K. Keep up the great work.

    kaylou - I can only dream of a 25 min run. I hope I have your will power to keep going when I get there. WOW :wink:

    areinna - are you still with us? How are you doing on the conservative C25K?

    Keep with C25K and 30 Day Shred and you'll be there in no time! Just keep pushing yourself and you'll see awesome results. :smile: I love C25K and 30 Day Shred. :smile: It's a nice balance of cardio and circuit training.
  • kaylou
    kaylou Posts: 375 Member
    I have done level 1 of the Shred 3 times this week and completed week 1 of C25K. Due to bad weather, I have had to move from training outside to the treadmill - I am planning to repeat week 1 of C25K. The treadmill is much harder for me - I just cant seem to judge my speed. My planned 5K is in April so I have lots of time to get there.

    I was bad today and didn't do either. I have company from out of town and we planned a day of shopping in Mackinac. I wanted to burn more calories so I did 45 min of step aerobics this morning. We spent 5 hours shopping and site-seeing. For kicks, I looked on-line and guess what - 5 hours of shopping at my weight burns about 1200 calories :happy: I am shocked that shopping is exercise - but my legs were aching and I know it was better than sitting at home on the couch.

    savvystephy - I cant wait to get where you are with either the Shred or C25K. Keep up the great work.

    kaylou - I can only dream of a 25 min run. I hope I have your will power to keep going when I get there. WOW :wink:

    areinna - are you still with us? How are you doing on the conservative C25K?

    Keep with C25K and 30 Day Shred and you'll be there in no time! Just keep pushing yourself and you'll see awesome results. :smile: I love C25K and 30 Day Shred. :smile: It's a nice balance of cardio and circuit training.

    You will do...believe me. I have never run before and when I did try I did not enjoy it!! Just keep up with it, you will be amazed.
  • pinbotchick
    pinbotchick Posts: 3,904
    My body needed a rest day yesterday.

    I did low impact floor aerobics this morning and am thinking about taking a break to go do The Shred. I worked 10 hours today and still have 4 notes to type up for doctor's tonight :grumble: I think the energy from the workout will clear my head and make my typing quicker.
  • pinbotchick
    pinbotchick Posts: 3,904
    How do you log jogging/walking in C25K on the exercise log? Do count min of each or do measure distance and time?
  • kaylou
    kaylou Posts: 375 Member
    I have a HRM to track my workouts....Christmas is coming....would be a great thing to put on the wish list :wink:
  • pinbotchick
    pinbotchick Posts: 3,904
    Thanks for the reminder on the heart rate monitor. I bought one last year but I don't think I ever used it. I managed to find the monitor and watch but still have to search for the directions - I cant get it to turn on. I will check the battery after I find the directions.

    I have been keeping up with either the C25K or The Shred each day (I took Sunday off as a day of rest). Next week I plan to try level 2 of the shred. I couldn't find my ipod yesterday when I went to use the treadmill so I improvised on the times. I did several reps of 2 min at 5 mph and 60 sec at 6 mph and walked at 3.5 mph. I guess there is hope that I may be able to run someday...

    I hope everyone else is doing well.
  • savvystephy
    savvystephy Posts: 4,151 Member
    I took yesterday off as a rest day because I have been obsessing about exercising the last couple of weeks and haven't given myself one. Today I did Day 2 of Week 4 of C25K. Tomorrow I am going to attempt Level 3 of 30 Day Shred. :smile:
  • kaylou
    kaylou Posts: 375 Member
    pinbotchick- The HRM is my new best friend. After I was working out for 3 months consistanly (because we have all started programs and then quit) I treated myself to the polar f6.
    I absolutly love it...when I feel tired I look down and see I have only burned 150 calories and then I tell myself I can not rest until 200 and then 250 and then 300. Its how I get myself through the workouts/runs! And its great to see the "fat" melting away :smile: :smile:
  • savvystephy
    savvystephy Posts: 4,151 Member
    pinbotchick- The HRM is my new best friend. After I was working out for 3 months consistanly (because we have all started programs and then quit) I treated myself to the polar f6.
    I absolutly love it...when I feel tired I look down and see I have only burned 150 calories and then I tell myself I can not rest until 200 and then 250 and then 300. Its how I get myself through the workouts/runs! And its great to see the "fat" melting away :smile: :smile:

    I LOVE my polar F6 too! I don't know what I'd do without it now. :love: :love:
  • pinbotchick
    pinbotchick Posts: 3,904
    I tried Level 2 of the Shred today - I agree it is much easier than Level 1 - at least it's easier on my knees:wink: I think I will do this level the next week, then try level 3. Maybe then I will alternate the levels.

    Tomorrow I am on to week 2 of the C25K. I hope the rain leaves so I can run outside.
  • savvystephy
    savvystephy Posts: 4,151 Member
    Finished Week 4 of C25K today and yesterday I did Level 3 of 30 Day Shred. I am not really sure it's that harder than level 2, it's just different. It really focuses on your abdominals though. More than Level 1 or Level 2. So, Level 3 will give you solid abdominal muscles.
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