2008 - C25K program :) WELCOME!!

[deekaypee]

Just popping in to say how wonderful I think you're all doing! I'm so glad to see the next classes of C25Kers moving forward so speedily & meeting all the challenges!

Patricia: Way to jump right into C25K, especially after having only started to exercise 6 weeks ago. That's impressive, not only for your determination to start a running program but for taking the time to build an exercise base first. I'm sure it will help. Congrats on finishing W1!

Johanna: I'm totally with you--I always wanted to be a runner but that running thing. C25K just might have convinced me those positions aren't as far apart as I thought they were. TICKS? Ewwwww. And yes, you RAN!

Allyson: I just love that you've found a way of tailoring C25K that really works for you. Doing each week twice is a great way to adapt the program & protect yourself against injury. Take care of those shins and ankles. W5 is really tough, mentally, but I know you're up to it! I hope your DH and you get some more quality running time together soon.

Raenstoirm: 8 minute miles. Whew, that's an exhilarating pace! I just love hearing about your plans and your XT will help make you speedier, I bet. And good luck with your experiment--I have this picture of you running with a soccer ball. Not accurate, I know, but funny. It sounds like you'll be some really challenging intervals.

Fitswimmer: I'm a strong believer that we should never give up healthy activity that we love, so I'm happy you've decided to reincorporate it into your week. Plus, from reading all the threads on Tris over on the Events/Competition thread, I think it's bound to make you a stronger runner.

marshallandcartersmo: I'm in Pgh, and hills are challenging. You're at an advantage in that you've already been walking them and have probably noticed how your strides change. You can jog up and down hills, changing your stride in similar ways to walking (shortening your strides, working on control of motion.) The main strategies to avoid injury are to not be afraid to go slow in either direction, try to keep a consistent pace both going up and going down, and don't go all out when running downhill (to avoid hurting your quads). The great thing about running on hills is that if & when you decide to do a 5K race, and it's on a less hilly course, chances are you'll do very well in terms of pace and/or feeling strong afterwards!

Cool Running, which offers the C25K program, offers this article on hill work: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_1/104.shtml

Keep moving forward, C25Kers! I know you'll do great!

 

[JacobsMommy11002]

Well, I have survived days 1 & 2 of week 1. I will do the final day tomorrow on the treadmill. And, I even went on a very long walk today...I think it was about 4 miles, I will have to drive it tomorrow and see. It was so nice to have that time to muself...no kids!

 

[pjstevens]

Well, I have survived days 1 & 2 of week 1. I will do the final day tomorrow on the treadmill. And, I even went on a very long walk today...I think it was about 4 miles, I will have to drive it tomorrow and see. It was so nice to have that time to muself...no kids!

Try this link. You can set up your map and figure out how far you ran! Good luck.

Favorite Run

 

[Zoesmama03]

I would like to join in here if I can. I had been going to the gym and was getting close faster at walking. Now I've missed a week of gym and added some 3-4 lbs to the 1.6 I was up last monday despite some good 30-45 minute workouts 4 days the week before. A peaked at the scale tonight and its up. So I'm going to step it up and see if I can complete week one. Otherwise I'll keep trying until I can get all 3 of those. I'm just being realistic considering I'm 280+ lbs. I will however try to do some light jogging on those intervals but will not push myself too hard.

Anyone know what heart rate to stay under? or a good range? I also have some mild to moderate hypertension so I know I have to keep mine pretty low and watch it. It has been getting around 150 according to gym machines calculations.

I have a podcast that was around here last year and transfered it onto my mp3 player for the morning. I did this walk/jog method years ago lost quite a bit and built up to running 10 minutes straight pretty fast so I know I can do it and that its possible. And I loved the feeling of running it was a very great feeling. I could tell people I love to run but they'd laugh because I'm so heavy but I really do I just don't make the time for it. And getting over that hump in endurance always seems harder than it really is.

This will help but I'm going to struggle to get back on track doing Weight Watchers as well, on my own at home because I could afford the gym membership easier. I think it will help me get the proper nutrition I need for the jogging.

 

[Fitswimmer]

Well, last week I ran a total of 4.8 miles and swam 3100 meters. It's a good start and a foundation to build on.

I'd like an answer on the hill issue too-my neighborhood is VERY hilly and I do all my running at the Y on the treadmill. With the nice weather coming, I'd love to do some outdoor road work, but I'm afraid the hills would kill me for the rest of the week.

 

[kimwim8]

I'd like an answer on the hill issue too-my neighborhood is VERY hilly and I do all my running at the Y on the treadmill. With the nice weather coming, I'd love to do some outdoor road work, but I'm afraid the hills would kill me for the rest of the week.

Hello fellow Jersey girl. I'm in south Jersey, not sure where you are. But...as far as hills go, I say incorporate them. If you want to follow the c25k program, I'd just walk when it tells you to, and run where it tells you to, whether you're on a hill or not. Basically it will be harder than a flat training surface, but it will build up your endurance as well. Once you get going with it or have done it outside a couple times, You might be able to time it right so that your walks end up more often on the uphills.

I have hills in my neighborhood, but if you're in north Jersey, yours are definitely bigger.

Good luck, and don't be afraid to try it! There's no harm in getting out there and having to walk a little longer than planned. You're still out moving and burning calories. Every run you'll be able to do a little more!

 

[pjstevens]

Continued on to week two today so I am
w2d1 c25k

 

[Zoesmama03]

I did the first session yesterday but I could not jog without my heart rate going too high for me. So I had to resort to faster walking. I will get there eventually. With my weight and fitness it may take a few more weeks before I can jog some without heart rate going too high. My legs felt like they could do it but I don't want to push my heart. I want to do the 1/2 marathon at Disney but I have to look up dates registration fees and all that. I'm broke right now but if I can get it registered later on I will.

Even though I didn't succeed in completing it with jogging I was excited because I walked my fastest mile in a long long time. WOOHOO!!!! It was improvement because just a couple months ago I could not even walk at 3 mph without over doing it. Now that is my absoulte min and I was keeping it around 3.2 most of the "brisk walk" portion(not to brisk to many though) and then going to 3.5 or 3.7 on the intervals. For me this is a great improvement milestone.

 

[MomofCKJ]

Even though I didn't succeed in completing it with jogging I was excited because I walked my fastest mile in a long long time. WOOHOO!!!! It was improvement because just a couple months ago I could not even walk at 3 mph without over doing it. Now that is my absoulte min and I was keeping it around 3.2 most of the "brisk walk" portion(not to brisk to many though) and then going to 3.5 or 3.7 on the intervals. For me this is a great improvement milestone.

Good for you! Way to go! It's all babysteps, little victories! I think you are off to a great start!

As for the Disney Half in 2009 it is on January 10th but it is full. However I have read that you can still register via some tour companies (book your trip through them I guess) or you can still run for some charities and get a spot.

Allyson

 

[MomofCKJ]

Today was W5 for me, D1 and......

I did it! I did it, I did it, I did it!

Allyson

 

[Madi100]

Hope it's okay to join here. I decided to give C25K a try. I'm on week 1, day 2. I can get through it. But, I hate running. On the eliptical, I go 2.5 miles and don't feel as like I've had the workout I get on the treadmill going only 1.5. Which is what brings me to ask this question. My brisk walk is a 3.4. My run is a 4.7. In 25 minutes that is about 1.6 miles or so. Is this program feasible for me? I'd really like to succeed with it but speed is not giong to be my friend.

 

[pjstevens]

Even though I didn't succeed in completing it with jogging I was excited because I walked my fastest mile in a long long time. WOOHOO!!!! It was improvement because just a couple months ago I could not even walk at 3 mph without over doing it. Now that is my absoulte min and I was keeping it around 3.2 most of the "brisk walk" portion(not to brisk to many though) and then going to 3.5 or 3.7 on the intervals. For me this is a great improvement milestone.

Melissa, hey way to go!!!!! We all have to start somewhere. I am only on week two and just going forward, not looking back. Each week is better than before!

Today was W5 for me, D1 and......

I did it! I did it, I did it, I did it!

Allyson

Allyson,

Good for you!!!! Keep up the good work!!!!

 

[pjstevens]

Hope it's okay to join here. I decided to give C25K a try. I'm on week 1, day 2. I can get through it. But, I hate running. On the eliptical, I go 2.5 miles and don't feel as like I've had the workout I get on the treadmill going only 1.5. Which is what brings me to ask this question. My brisk walk is a 3.4. My run is a 4.7. In 25 minutes that is about 1.6 miles or so. Is this program feasible for me? I'd really like to succeed with it but speed is not giong to be my friend.

Madi,

Welcome. You are doing great. We are walking at 3.7 and jogging at 4.8 this week (we are on week two) and we is my two buddies and me. Anything you do now is better than you were doing!

 

[JacobsMommy11002]

Good for you! Way to go! It's all babysteps, little victories! I think you are off to a great start!

As for the Disney Half in 2009 it is on January 10th but it is full. However I have read that you can still register via some tour companies (book your trip through them I guess) or you can still run for some charities and get a spot.

Allyson

How do you run for a charity to get a spot? I've googled it and can't find anything....

Anyhow, I completed week one and just did W2D1!!!!! I am pretty darn proud of myself!

 

[MomofCKJ]

http://disneyworldsports.disney.go....name=MarathonWeekendGroupsCharitiesDetailPage

If you go through the list you can see if these charities have any spots that you can run to raise money for them. Also there are travel companies listed below them that also have spots available. I've seen people talking about Anthony Travel on the Events board before.

Allyson

 

[MomofCKJ]

I could not conquer W5 D2 today.

I got through the first 8 minute run with no problem, my legs felt pretty good. The 2nd 8 minute run I just lost steam at about 5 minutes and had to walk the rest. Dang. I guess I'll be redoing it on Monday.

Allyson

 

[mrzrich]

Hi guys. I'm Toni. I started C25K today. Just got home. I ran for as long as I could, but I rarely was able to run for the full 60 seconds. This seems insurmountable right now, but I will try again on Monday, hopefully doing a little better each time.

I would love to be able to conquer the TOT 13K by October, but as a true couch potato who never ran before in my life, I don't know if that is a realistic goal.

 

[Madi100]

I finished week one. And, by Friday the running was not too bad. I'm listening to the C25K podcast and that really seems to help.

 

[JacobsMommy11002]

I finished W2D2. I thought I was going to die once or twice there, but I pulled out of it and continued on. I feel really good by the time I am done!

 

[Zoesmama03]

Woohoo I did it I got up and went to gym and restarted week 1 today. I'm just going to walk for a couple more weeks and see if I can get more endurance before I start trying to jog again. My heart rate just creeps up too much if I go much fast that 3.8 for my speed walk. The rest I do at 3.2 mph now. Its not fast but its a big improvement from 2 months ago. I'm going slow I don't want to get injured or anything.

Madi100,
You can do it. If I could do it when I started running before ANYONE can, I was so outta shape back then too. If I would have stuck to running I'd be thin and running good now. I can't wait to be running again. I'm doing 3.2 mph like I said above I hope to get to 3.4 by end of week for my brisk walk. If you feel good after running then keep at it, thats how you build up.

Allyson,
Thanks for the encouragement. I need all the support I can get while I get up to jogging. It helps I totally know what my body is capable if I work hard. Keep trying for that other 8 minutes. You'll get there.

mrzrich,
Like I said to Madi100 above. If I could do it before I believe anyone can get to running. Keep at it. I'm not running mine yet at all. I did the first 60 seconds last Monday but I just need to watch my heart rate so for now I speed walk those intervals.

Hi to everyone else and good job getting out there and doing it. It can be done.