2008 - C25K program :) WELCOME!!

[TifffanyD]

to WISH! You will love C25K. Don't worry about keeping up with the program, it is designed to work. I was a total couch potato before starting. Now, I graduated the program last week. I am not quite up to the 3 miles, but I can do 2 1/2. For me, this is huge. You can do it!

Thanks, Johanna! CONGRATS on graduating!!!!

 

[pjstevens]

Well, thanks to the C25K, I actually did a 5k (actually I've done two now) and ran most of it. Now, remember, i'm a slow runner, so the first one was just under 45 minutes (and I found out afterwards it was the hardest 5k course in our state!!!!) Did my second one last Sunday and took more than 3 minutes off my time!!! I am so excited, I want to run some more but it has been so humid and I can't breathe when it's like that.

Everyone still working on their weeks, keepup the good work, it so does work!

 

[TifffanyD]

Hi all! Just checking in! We completed W1D2 tonight. I expected it to feel easier but not so much. Of course when we did Day 1 it was at the beginning of the day when we were fresh (sunday) and today I did it after coming home from work. I also did an hour of pilates at lunch today and a strenous hour of total body toning yesterday (lots of squats = tired legs). But at least we succeeded! One more day then we have to kick it up a notch

 

[JacobsMommy11002]

Great job, Tiffany! You can do it!

 

[aimb]

Hi all! I hope it's ok to join in here! I just finished week 2 today! I used to be a runner before kids - but that was almost 7 years ago! LOL I'm really loving this program!

 

[TifffanyD]

Hi all! I hope it's ok to join in here! I just finished week 2 today! I used to be a runner before kids - but that was almost 7 years ago! LOL I'm really loving this program!

Hi Aimee! Welcome! We just finished Week 1 today! I hope we get some more newbies in here

 

[amreli]

Hi all! I thought I'd say hi in here as my SIL (miabellarose) and I are on week 8 C25k.

I wanted to mention about running on a treadmill versus running on the road since I saw someone mention it before and it's something I was fearing myself. I started out the program running on the road, then switched to a treadmill around week 3, where I stayed until the last day of week 6. I was dreading moving to the road again because I wasn't sure I could do it. Well, I went out on the road during week 7 and ran the full 2.5 miles just fine! I actually went at a faster pace on the road than I do running on my treadmill! Now in week 8 I'm outside again and was even faster than week 7 during the 2.75. So, if you're running on a treadmill, don't worry about how difficult it might be to switch to the road. Oh, I run on the treadmill with a zero incline too, so it's not like I was doing extra on it to prepare myself for the road.

 

[aimb]

I just finished week 3 today! I'm doing all my running outside and have A LOT of hills - ugh!

 

[Raenstoirm]

Hey guys, I'm back for a day or two and then I will be off again. Next week I leave for a two week beach vacation. So Aug 1st I will be back on track. Since I have just been toying with running the last few weeks, between weddings, other vacations (just got back Monday from a week at the lake) and stuff, I just have not been consistent. I figure when I get back I will start back up at week 5 and I know it is gonna hurt.

Anyway just thought I would check in.

 

[carone0318]

This is also my first post on WISH. I started C25K a couple of weeks ago and today when I get home from work I will be starting W4D1.

It' a little intimidating, but I am going for it. I run on a TM, I usually listen to my ipod music and just have a stop watch because I jog/walk based on time, not distance. I think I might try to use the podcast and see if that helps any.

My problem is on the TM that my calves kill me during the run. I am breathing fine, but my poor calves kill! I do stretch, but plan to do extra stretching today because that 5 minutes is really scaring me.

 

[TifffanyD]

This is also my first post on WISH. I started C25K a couple of weeks ago and today when I get home from work I will be starting W4D1.

It' a little intimidating, but I am going for it. I run on a TM, I usually listen to my ipod music and just have a stop watch because I jog/walk based on time, not distance. I think I might try to use the podcast and see if that helps any.

My problem is on the TM that my calves kill me during the run. I am breathing fine, but my poor calves kill! I do stretch, but plan to do extra stretching today because that 5 minutes is really scaring me.

Congrats!!! I am finishing up week 3 tomorrow! DF somehow injured his ankle, strain I think, so he hasn't been able to run with me this week. Oh well. I run outside and verrry slowly near the end.

 

[carone0318]

I did it, I did it! I did W4D1. I was so scared of the 5 minute jog. The first one I was fine, the second one at the end my calves were hurting, they felt like rocks, but I pushed through and did it. I was never out of breath, it's just my darn calves. I am trying really hard to stretch them out before and after which is why I think they felt ok through most of the workout.

Today is a day off and tomorrow I will do D2 - right before going to a Chocolate Lovers Pampered Chef demo. At least it will make me feel better if I workout before going!

Just for the record, I haven't lost any weight, but my clothes are fitting me slightly looser. Maybe my flab is turning to muscle; therefore, no weight loss! I also have to admit that I haven't really changed my diet. I would love to lose about 10#, but mostly would like to get to a point were my exercising allows me to eat what I want and not gain. Is that too much to ask???

 

[momto2girls]

Hi! This is my first post here. I started the C25K program a couple of weeks ago. I did the first week and then got busy and took the next week off . So, I did Week 1 again the next week. I'm now doing Week 2.

I've never been a runner in my life, so we'll have to see how this goes. I'm giving this a try because I really don't like exercising, but know that I need to do it. This seems like the most "efficient" workout method. So far I have been doing fine with it. My only issue has been stitches in my side.

I do it on the treadmill and watch TV while I do it. Is there any reason that I shouldn't continue using the treadmill? I really don't like being outside much.

 

[MamaB83]

Hi everyone!

I am a newbie on the c25k program having just completed W1D2 last night. I am doing the program on a treadmill in my home because unfortunately running outdoors is not an option. We don't have a gym in our town so an indoor track is out as well.

My question has to do with the speed at which I should be going on the treadmill. I am using Robert Ullrey's podcasts. I am currently doing the walking intervals at 3mph and the running intervals at 6mph. Is that too fast? I've read some posts on other forums and from what I have seen, I think I should try slowing my pace a little. I have no history with running and this is actually the first time I've ever tried a running program. I am having very little problems completing the first week's intervals, but I will admit that I am a little out of breath during the last few seconds of the runs. I don't want to start out too fast and burn out. I REALLY want to stick to this.

Thank you in advance!

 

[momto2girls]

Hi everyone!

I am a newbie on the c25k program having just completed W1D2 last night. I am doing the program on a treadmill in my home because unfortunately running outdoors is not an option. We don't have a gym in our town so an indoor track is out as well.

My question has to do with the speed at which I should be going on the treadmill. I am using Robert Ullrey's podcasts. I am currently doing the walking intervals at 3mph and the running intervals at 6mph. Is that too fast? I've read some posts on other forums and from what I have seen, I think I should try slowing my pace a little. I have no history with running and this is actually the first time I've ever tried a running program. I am having very little problems completing the first week's intervals, but I will admit that I am a little out of breath during the last few seconds of the runs. I don't want to start out too fast and burn out. I REALLY want to stick to this.

Thank you in advance!

I'm interested in knowing the same thing. I've completed week 2. I walk at 3.7 and run at 5. Like the PP, I have no running experience and don't want to burn myself out by running too fast at first. I do feel like I can run faster than level 5 at this point, but I figure that there is always time for speed later and it is best to be rather moderate at this point. Is that incorrect?

 

[JacobsMommy11002]

I completed C25K a few weeks ago, and personally, I would die if I tried to run at 6mph. That's a ten minute mile, which is what the program essentially has you shooting for, but I was way out of shape when I started, and would never be able to do it. If you can, then keep it up. The point is to do what is comfortable yet challenging at the same time. You may find you need to back of the speed in the weeks to come...you may not. But that's ok!

 

[soupy11]

Hey all runners! Long time no post! Actually, I have just been active on my team thread, etc.

Looks like lots of progress! Way to go!

And for those who are new...keep going and stick with it! IT WORKS! I started in late January...and I had never ever been a runner before. Even when I was at my most fit (I was an aerobics instructor and fitness trainer in a previous life) I could never even run a mile.

I heard about C25K right here on the WISH boards and gave it a try.

This week for my long run, I did 7 miles. You read that right! If it can work for me, it can work for ANYONE.

I am so proud of all of you for having the courage to start!

Erika

Hey Erika, nice work!


I started this program in December 2006 and am easily running 9 - 10 milers twice per week. Just so you know how huge that is, I pulled my highschool transcripts and I had a 51% in Phys Ed in grade 9 and 10.!!



It is a great plan. The coolest thing is that once you can go 30 minutes straight it becomes easy sailing to double or even triple that time. Also once you have conditioned yourself to this, you never have to teach your body it again. If you take 6 months off from running and come back it does not require this monumental effort to get back to pre-break levels.

 

[TifffanyD]

Hey Erika, nice work!


I started this program in December 2006 and am easily running 9 - 10 milers twice per week. Just so you know how huge that is, I pulled my highschool transcripts and I had a 51% in Phys Ed in grade 9 and 10.!!



It is a great plan. The coolest thing is that once you can go 30 minutes straight it becomes easy sailing to double or even triple that time. Also once you have conditioned yourself to this, you never have to teach your body it again. If you take 6 months off from running and come back it does not require this monumental effort to get back to pre-break levels.

Wow you are an inspiration! I kind of completed week 4 today - think I might repeat it since it was really tough and I had a really odd week last week and another one this week (travel, upcoming conference, etc). 9-10 miles is amazing! Way to go!!

 

[danjoealexis3006]

HI all! I thought I would try this but I did Wk1D1 and had to stop because of my shin splints. It seems like everytime I try walking or running I end up with shin splints! I'll take time off and try it again when I am better. Anybody with any suggestions?

 

[ksoehrlein]

I feel your pain. Ice before and after your runs. And stretch. My favorites are standing with your heels hanging off the edge of a curb and letting your calves stretch. Then stand with your toes hanging off the edge and pull your toes up to stretch your shins. I just went for my first 30-minute run, so I can vouch that this works!