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You know you're addicted to running/C25K when...
You spend $300 at sports authority on running gear your first week in. I bought the running winter essentials. Midwest winters can be brutal and I don't want it to deter me from my goals or have it be an excuse to stop running. I won't join a gym either cause I loathe treadmills. Anyone else addicted? How did you know you…
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What do you do on your days off from C25k?
do you rest or do some other form of exercise? do you still go for walks? I want to workout more than 3 days a week.
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C25K Grad
I'm just curious as to what app or program people liked best to go from a 5K to 10K training. I ran my first 5K about 3 weeks ago and I've run it a few times since and I'm doing pretty well with the distance now and my pace is also getting faster. I used the run double app and I really loved it but the 10K app on that has…
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Running at night safety!
So as the days get shorter and my runs get darker, I have had time to think and plan my next post and last night I brainstormed about running at night. I know it has been a while since my safety postings, everyone has been so awesome! No injuries...okay minimal injuries, graduating and moving up, and finishing races. But…
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3 days a week question
I know the program tells us to run just 3 days a week, and I understand that it is optimal to only go every-other day in order to let our muscles rest. What would happen if we ran 2 days back-to-back occasionally? I ask because if I go every-other day (I am just on W1D3 tomorrow) then I won't finish until Dec. 22. There is…
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Week 3 Jump
I completed day 1 of week 3 and for me it was a big jump but it felt so good to finish it. I'm even looking forward to tomorrows run. Who else is on week 3? After today week 4 doesn't scare me but week 5 does! Ahhh...
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First run!!
I just completed my very first session and I'm still breathing! I have done a lot of reading on this forum and want to thank all of you. As I was running and wanted to give in, I kept thinking of all the posts I read and how so many of you also struggled but promised the rest of us slackers that it was do-able. You were…
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Already running, have not started program, opinions please!
Hi All, I have been using MFP for about 15 weeks now and have been incorporating some jogging into my exercise routine. I have not been using any real running program, but just trying to go a little further each time. Recently, I have been increasing the distance and, at each of my last two workouts, have been able to…
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My First 5K (Warning for mixed emotions)
I just finished my first 5k! It was one where zombies chased you and jumped out at you so it was a pretty fun theme. I have a lot of mixed feelings on it though... It was through a wooded area and I am very allergic to trees and grass, so during the race I started having bad allergy induced asthma and I think that affected…
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Starting in the Morning
I started the C25K program in the summer and after getting through week 4 only to be derailed, I have decided to start again. I have the app installed on my phone and I am all ready to go. Wish me luck. I plan to log my progress here on the board.
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Moving on to Week 5!
I finished Week 4 today and it felt great! Now it's time to move onto the biggest week that I've been stuck on 2 other times before. I'm determined to move past it though and after my insane crossfit workout today I feel confident that I can do the 20 minute run! How's everyone doing?!
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Questions about your C25K apps
Which C25K app are you using and how many wks is it? I used RunDouble the first time and it was 9 wks. It started you off at 30 seconds. I see a few ppl using diff apps that start off w 60 seconds and/or are only 8 wks. Also, please let me know if you can add a manual run to your app or if there are any issues w it, like…
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Where to get shoes?
I am only on W1D2, but I am already psyched about this. I know I will need some new running shoes, but I'm not sure where to go. You have talked about getting shoes fitted, but are there certain stores you would recommend? I know many are locational, but I wondered if there were large stores where they know what they're…
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Just started C25K...
Hi all I'm on my 2nd day of week 1. Can anyone offer any tips or suggestions to be successful? Thanks! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Weight Loss Tools
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C25K done but race not for another month, what to do?
I finished my last week 8 workout last night and I'm running a practice 5k this weekend. Yay! It feels so good to have finished the program, but I have a question. I want to eventually move on to a 10k trainer but I don't really want to start it until after my race at the end of November. What should I do in the interim?…
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October C25K Challenge (everyone)
This months challenge: First person to 30 miles will receive a post card from me! This challenge is to help build on the endurance you are creating. To ensure an injury free challenge, I am keeping the miles minimal. One of the best cross training you can do alongside the C25K is walking. Walking helps build time on your…
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Week 8 Day 1- DONE!
I DID IT! I just completed Week 8 Day 1 and ran for a whole 28 minutes at an average of 12:17/mile. Today was definitely rough considering the following: - It's that time of the month... - I'm sick, sinus infection like whoa. - I have severe calf pain from strength training. The old me would have just not run and made a…
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Running 3 days in a row?
Is it bad to do a week 3 days straight? I've never done it before but I finished week 4 on Monday and start week 5 today. If my back can handle it I'd like to finish off the week by Friday before the weekend. What is everyone thoughts on this? My back hurts because I did an intense crossfit workout after my run on Monday.…
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Running 3 days in a row?
I finished Week 4 on Monday and am moving onto Week 5 today. My question is would it be a bad idea to run the whole week in 3 days? I usually have some rest days in between but I'm going to have a pretty busy weekend and I'm worried I won't run. I'm also still sore in my back from my crazy crossfit workout on Monday so I'm…
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Unsure whether to repeat a week or a day
I have successfully completed four weeks of the couch to 5k program. Week 4 Day 1 was difficult, but I pushed through and completed the week. Today was time for Week 5 Day 1, and I was only able to complete half of the run. I am feeling very defeated, but I know that I just probably need to repeat days to work up to week…
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Anyone running at 2.25?
I just started the week where you run 2.25 and 2.5 & 2.75!!!!! Curious how people progressed from 2.25 to 2.5. :)
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Virtual Race: Run Out Violence in memory of a fellow runner
While I was running a 5k in NY on Saturday a 43 year old women was running her 1st half marathon in Tennesee. That night she became a victim of domestic violence and lost her life. A virtual 5k has been set up where proceeds will go to her kids, a 16 yr old daughter and a 14 yr old son. RIP Melissa Griffin Bib#166. I…
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Anyone redoing C25K
I'm redoing it to work on my speed. I'm just doing the running intervals faster than I originally did. Who's redoing it?
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newbie foot soreness
Hi all! So glad I found this group! I am just starting out with the C25K program (iphone app). I've noticed that my feet have been pretty sore- mostly my heels. Is this normal? I do have good sneakers, New Balance, but I don't think they are specific running shoes. I just bought them to work out in general. I don't really…
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Remembering our beginnings
From the first posts, it appears that this group - one of the largest groups in MFP - was started on or around November 7, 2011. What would you say to a commemorative virtual 3.1k race (about 2 miles) on the 6th, 7th or 8th of November? (Meaning you run 2 miles on ONE of those days and post your time here.)
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Running app recommendation
Hi everyone I am wanting to start using a running app but hear they vary in accuracy for tracking distance Keen to hear which you have found the most and least accurate and for the less accurate ones do they tend to over or underestimate distance? Thanks
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Virtual 5K for C25K grads
I missed the first virtual 5K that I was going to do, so I want to do another one. Also, I think that we should have a virtual 5K once a month. Hopefully, it will be the C25K graduates' first 5K! I'm thinking about having the first one this week just because I want to get it done before November. But, I'm willing to change…
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Anyone with bleeding nipple..???
i have been jogging for 10 kms.. And i find that my nipple bleeds searched online ppl says its not serious and its because of irrtation around nipple.. I tryed putting bodylotion it helped but it still bleeds now i have chamged my routine and now i ruun for 5k in morning and 5k at night.. It bleeds but very little i just…
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I can't wait!!
Hello my name is Tosha. I can not wait to get started! I am so excited. I plan to start within the next week or so. I am glad that I found this group.
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Side Pain while running????
Runners: I have a question. I was doing my normal little 30 minute 2:1 intervals when about 20 minutes into it I got a huge cramp like pain in my left side .... low by the pelvic bone and deep. I slowed down and started running like an old person with osteoporosis to finish. I think I ate too big of dinner and ran 1 hour…
