C25K - Official Start Date May 7th

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  • yogibella
    yogibella Posts: 321 Member
    hi alohabrie! congrats on getting to W7! Yup, it's pretty daunting isn't it? But I figure W5 & 6 was looking tough too and we did it so I'm gonna push through too. This week is not the greatest week, schedule-wise, holiday, etc. so I may be a few days behind but I'm determined to finish the program too.

    good luck & let me know how it goes! :smile:
  • alohabrie
    alohabrie Posts: 204
    Yogibella - you are totally right as week 5 and 6 scared me too. I did week 7 day 1 last night and ended up with pretty severe and annoying hip pain. That was new. I posted a cry for help here and got a couple of good suggestions. I might be a few days behind now too if I have to "rest" for a couple of days. Good luck - I hope I get to keep up with you!
  • kc2024
    kc2024 Posts: 4
    Hey! I just joined this group and I'm a little behind everyone else. I'm using the iPhone app C25K FREE and I'm on Week 3 Day 3. I am not a runner but I am tryin to get into better shape! I am also signed up for the Rock n Roll Marathon (for cancer!) in Savannah GA on Nov 3. My plan/goal is to try to walk/jog this marathon or just finish it period LOL. It's mainly for the purpose of donating to cancer research and see Savannah but hey I get to workout as well :) Anyways I have exercise-induced asthma which makes runnIng difficult for me but I'm trying! I don't have many friends on here so if you're looking for one more I'll gladly accept! :) Good luck everyone!
  • yogibella
    yogibella Posts: 321 Member
    @alohabrie - how's that hip pain of yours? I haven't experienced it so I don't know what would be the solution but hopefully stretching & rest will work. Otherwise I'd go see a doctor if it keeps on getting worse.

    take a look at this article on common hip injuries: http://www.active.com/running/Articles/5-Common-Hip-Injuries-You-Can-Fix.htm


    @kc2024 - welcome & congrats on starting the program:) the marathon & trip sounds exciting! it's great to have goals while having fun & contributing for a good cause. best of luck to you!
  • kc2024
    kc2024 Posts: 4
    Yogibella - thank you! Survived week 3 day 3 today! Hope you are well! :)
  • alohabrie
    alohabrie Posts: 204
    Yogibella - hip pain still exists. I stretch and wait a couple of days and then run for a few minutes and it is back. I ice it and take aleve - and it gets better. Thanks for the article. I think I've narrowed it down to bursitis - good grief that sounds like an old person's problem! Not happy with it all but I'm not giving up yet. Been walking on the treadmill as fast as I can without hip pain - and at an incline so I can keep the momentum going - and kill those calories.

    I'm hoping it resolves soon - at least it is nowhere near as painful as those first couple of days.

    Thanks for asking and good luck with your progress. I'll have to watch your progress with envy (running envy?) - so keep it up!
  • yogibella
    yogibella Posts: 321 Member
    Week 7 done! A little late this week but it's still feeling good. Getting hot out here though so will have to plan my runs better:)


    @alohabrie - sorry to hear it's still painful...sounds like it's getting a bit better and hopefully will recover fully! best of luck on the treadmill & we'll see you back to the program soon:)

    @kc2024 - awesome:) keep it up!
  • yogibella
    yogibella Posts: 321 Member
    Week 8 done! On to the last stretch...W9 this week:)
  • dobberloon
    dobberloon Posts: 34 Member
    Way to go yogibella! I did W9D2 last week but it's been wicked hot here (Minnesota of all places) and so I haven't finished the last official run yet. It looks like I may be able to tomorrow after work. my 30 minute run distances have been 2.4 miles and 2.7 miles so maybevI can hit 3.1 miles for my last one. If not, I'll just keep going until I do! I signed up for a YWCA sprint triathalon that takes place on August 12th. So, I have to do the 5K after the 500 yard swim and he 15 mile bike. Yikes!!
  • dobberloon
    dobberloon Posts: 34 Member
    Went back and read every bodies posts. Congrats to you all!!

    @alohabei. If you can see a Sports Medicine doctor -do it. The first the I tried C25K I pulled my Achilles Tendon and thought I was resting enough between runs. Well... It got worse quickly and I spent 3 months in physical therapy, limping and frustrated. Noe I do lots of stretching before I go out the door.

    FYI. I am 57 years old and have NEVER been a runner. I am loving it! As long as I stretch well and listen to my body I can keep doing this. I am so amazed that I had the discipline to finish it.

    You all can do it! If not now, soon!
    Good running to you all.
  • yogibella
    yogibella Posts: 321 Member
    @dobberloon - wow congrats! and that triathlon sounds incredible!! how's your training for that going?

    yeah, I find the heat really tough on runs so I'm actually looking forward to a bit of a rain later this week to finish...I don't think I'm quite getting the full 5k (3.1 miles) either so I'm gonna keep working on pace and distance after I graduate I think. What are your plans for running after c25k? (aside from the triathlon...lol) Again congrats and good luck on W9D3! :D
  • yogibella
    yogibella Posts: 321 Member
    WooHoo!! W9 done!! I'm an official graduate & a runner! :D

    W9D1 was tough but managed to keep going on D2 & D3 to get in a full 5K. Did it in a bit over 34min! My next goal is to get it under 30min and I guess keep working on pace & distance:)

    I really can't believe how this program gets you up & running in a matter of weeks. It feels awesome. I hope anyone out there just thinking about starting it or struggling through it, will keep going because it really works!

    Best of luck everyone & thanks for the support!
  • alohabrie
    alohabrie Posts: 204
    Yogibella! Congratulations to you! I bet that feels fantastic.

    I'm alternating running and walking and have made it up to 18 minutes again. Hope the hip behaves!
  • yogibella
    yogibella Posts: 321 Member
    thanks so much alohabrie, it does feel pretty awesome! I just hope I can keep it up:) Find another program? B210K?

    so glad to hear the hip is cooperating and you're up running again! best of luck, you're almost done:)
  • alohabrie
    alohabrie Posts: 204
    Yogibella - you totally need another program now! Keep the momentum - and there is nothing that you can't do.