C25K! Anyone else in?

[flipflopmom]

I run 3 days and do Jillian Micheal's DVDs 3 or 4 days and take one day completely off. I've found that doing the strength training with Jillian has helped my runs tremendously. The core strength helps everything that you do, the guads help protect the knees and the calves help with the shins. I love the 30 Day Shred because it's only 27 mins start to finish. I did just buy the trouble zones DVD and did it on Saturday, I am still very sore. I did run 20 mins today though because I didn't get a chance to run at all this weekend and I was hoping a run would make some of the soreness that I got from Jillian to go away.

I got those same videos, but just doing 30 day had my legs so sore, it really bothered me on my run the next day. When I did it the next time, I just did the arm stuff w/o the legs mixed it.

I finally did W4D1 today. I'll be the first to admit that the 5 minute run scared me, but I just slowed my pace a bit and did it!!! Will run again on Wednesday. QUOTE] My first 5 minute run was the worst run day I've had yet! WTG!

I just did my first 20 minute run and it was harder than I thought. I struggled through it but my legs hurt!!! I probably should have slowed down my pace from the beginning. But I made it through! On to week 6....

It was suggested to me to eat a banana an hour before my run to help with leg pain. The 2 times I did it, they didn't hurt as badly. The 3rd day I didn't, and they really bothered me. Power of suggestion? Maybe. I HATE bananas, but I think I'll keep with it.

I don't think you're slow. I'd bet that's average for someone just starting to run on a regular basis. I'm doing 13 minute miles and losing weight. When I ran faster, no weight loss. Strange. I think the program targets 10 minute miles.

My goal when I finish the program is to get to 10 minute miles. I'm in the 12-13 range range, too. It takes me about 38 minutes to get 3 miles in, but I am including the warm up and cool down walks in that time frame, which accounts for about 1/2 -3/4 of a mile.

I got sidetracked. Really sidetracked. After finishing up the last week of C25K, I started finding excuses each evening to not go out for an evening run. I had an entire week go by without a single run. I finally got out again tonight, and I didn't time myself, measure my distance, or do anything but put on my music and start running for 30 minutes. Boy, oh boy, did it feel good! I don't know if I went very fast, but it felt fast enough for me. It just felt right.

I hearby commit to running for 30 minutes 3 days a week and 45 minutes one day a week! I've got a 5K coming up next month and another in May. Not to mention the Disneyland Half that I've already paid for!

I'm really happy and relieved I was still able to run for the full 30 minutes after a week's time off. My left knee was bugging me a bit, though. Does anyone else have a knee or knees that bother them?

That's great! I like that plan. I don't have any help for knee pain, sorry. I've heard to ice it after a run?

At what point can we start running every day? After graduation? Is that too soon?

I need some sent my way again. I have 2 abcessed teeth, and after the tooth I had a root canal on 4 years ago broke off at the gumline, the dentist and I decided that it would probably be best to go w/ extraction, rather than pay 2K for 2 root canals on teeth that will end up having to come out in a few years. I'll end up having these 2, plus the other one removed. I have horrible, horrible heredited teeth, compounded with grinding and loss of enamel due to 2 pregnancies with "morning sickness" that lasted all day for 6 months. I have a consultation on Good Friday w/ an oral surgeon to find out what exactly will happen. I am also depressed b/c I am only34, I AM TOO YOUNG FOR FALSE TEETH. I'm in serious pain, doubt I'll get my run in today. I know I'll probably have to take at least a week off from running when I do have the surgery. Worried about it.

 

[palmettocharm]

Amy, I would take 2 days off from running before the 10K, that's what my plan calls for before the long runs, crosstraining day, then a day completely off, then the long day. I'm supposed to do 5 miles tomorrow. I did run 20 mins today though because I didn't get a chance to run at all this weekend and I was hoping a run would make some of the soreness that I got from Jillian to go away.

Yes, I think that is what I'm going to do. I did W7D1 last night and ran 25 minutes, and I am going to do D2 tomorrow, then I am going to take Thursday and Friday off to get ready for the race.

 

[palmettocharm]

I don't think you're slow. I'd bet that's average for someone just starting to run on a regular basis. I'm doing 13 minute miles and losing weight. When I ran faster, no weight loss. Strange.

I think the program targets 10 minute miles.

Thanks - I guess I just feel like I should be doing better. Last night I ran 25 minutes and with the 5 minutes warm up and cool down after I was right at 2.55 miles. I know the goal is 3 miles in 30 minutes, so I guess I'm being a little hard on myself. I have to keep remembering that not that long ago I couldn't even run 2 minutes!!!!

 

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

Thanks - I guess I just feel like I should be doing better. Last night I ran 25 minutes and with the 5 minutes warm up and cool down after I was right at 2.55 miles. I know the goal is 3 miles in 30 minutes, so I guess I'm being a little hard on myself. I have to keep remembering that not that long ago I couldn't even run 2 minutes!!!!

I am way slow so dont fret you are doing it!!

 

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

I finally finished a full 5K but it took me 46min Oh well at least I made it. I would have gotten my 5K Disney Medal though

 

[carissanboys]

Y'all say you're slow, but y'all run faster than me!

I just attempted W6D3 for the first time. I only managed to run for 20 minutes straight. I'll just keep working up to it.

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

I finally finished a full 5K but it took me 46min Oh well at least I made it. I would have gotten my 5K Disney Medal though

That's great!

 

[Nicole786]

Today was my last day of W1 and i'm a little scared to move on to W2! During about the 4th interval, my calves start to really hurt (like sharp pain) and i'm not sure whats causing it. Is it because my shoes are new and need to be worn in? Is it underpronation? I'm not sure how to combat it. One thing I noticed was that I'm not getting out of breath as quick, but its a struggle towards the end because of the pain that i'm in (it hurts even more wen I stop running to walk)

any suggestions? Is this something that will heal over time, or do I need to do something different? Should I move on to W2?

 

[palmettocharm]

I finally finished a full 5K but it took me 46min Oh well at least I made it. I would have gotten my 5K Disney Medal though

Great job! That is my ultimate goal...to complete the Disney Princess Half Marathon next year and get that medal!!!!!!

 

[MaryJ]

I'm really happy and relieved I was still able to run for the full 30 minutes after a week's time off. My left knee was bugging me a bit, though. Does anyone else have a knee or knees that bother them?

I have knee problems. It didn't help that I was 50+ years old when I started to run so that I could do the WDW half with a woman in her 30's. Basically, I have runner's knee. The underneath of my knee cap is slightly rough (it happens with age) and when I run, it irritates the cartilage underneath. I bought some patellar straps to wear while I run and it does help. You can get them at running stores, but I found mine at CVS. They help keep the knee cap in the groove while you run. Also, doing exercises to strengthen your quads will help too. Just do a google search for quad exercises.

 

[MickeyMomTo2]

I did W9D1 today. I ran almost 2.75 miles in 30 minutes, and did 3 miles in 35:10. I am very excited about this since it took me 50 min. to do 3 miles during week one.

Unfortunately, my shins are hurting me again. I am working on my form, I am massaging knots in my calves, and I got insoles (I already had good, new shoes). I really hope I can get past this! Training for the Princess Half 2011 won't be much fun if my shins hurt all year!

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

W3D1 in the can... 4.5 miles in just about an hour (minus two traffic light pauses). Ouch.

 

[DznyFan]

hi all - help and suggestions from those of you who have been doing this for a while? After giving it much thought after being at WDW during the Princess half marathon, I've decided to get off the couch. I'm NOT young, and have to quit a lifelong really bad habit (which I hate to admit) but am going in for a compete physical next Friday to get the green light from my doc, setting a quit date for next week and going to start C25K. I'm going to try for the Wine & Dine half marathon in October and definitely going for the Princess half next March if they have it.
Question, though - how often do you guys go out and work on your program? Every other day? ANY other advice suggestions and so forth you can give would be greatly appreciated. I know nothing about running. I think my husband thinks I've lost my mind... I want to do this, though. I CAN do this!

 

[MickeyMomTo2]

hi all - help and suggestions from those of you who have been doing this for a while? After giving it much thought after being at WDW during the Princess half marathon, I've decided to get off the couch. I'm NOT young, and have to quit a lifelong really bad habit (which I hate to admit) but am going in for a compete physical next Friday to get the green light from my doc, setting a quit date for next week and going to start C25K. I'm going to try for the Wine & Dine half marathon in October and definitely going for the Princess half next March if they have it.
Question, though - how often do you guys go out and work on your program? Every other day? ANY other advice suggestions and so forth you can give would be greatly appreciated. I know nothing about running. I think my husband thinks I've lost my mind... I want to do this, though. I CAN do this!

YOU CAN DO IT!

I think the important thing is to find what works for you. I run 3 days a week and cross-train 2 or 3 days (I am on week 9 of the C25K), but that's what works for me. After talking with your doctor, come up with a plan that you are excited about. Be proud of yourself for getting started!

 

[flipflopmom]

Just ran for the first time since Sunday due to my dental problems. It felt wonderful! W8D1, I was scared to see how I would do. Ran 29 minutes, did 2.5 running, 3 miles total w/ warmup,cool down, in 37 minutes. Shaved a minute off Sunday's time!

 

[DrMomof3]

W6D2 done. That's my last interval run. Monday starts the 25 min run. I know I'm going to have to slow down or I'll never make it!

Amanda

 

[pittsburghmarc]

Week 7 complete. I haven't been posting recently because my program took a step back after moving from the treadmill to outdoors.

I've also started completing the program days by distance, not time. On the treadmill I found I was running 13 minute miles, and since the program goal is a 5K, I figure I should start focusing on distance.

Week 7 says to run for 25 minutes, well running my 13 minute miles, I would run less than 2 miles, so my goal for week 7 has been to complete 2 mile runs.

Week 8 says to run for 28 minutes. Again, my 13 minute miles would put me at 2.15 miles. Well my personal goal for week 8 is to run 2.5 miles.

I think you get the idea. And there's no way at this point I'm running faster than 12 or 13 minute miles.

Good luck to all, and keep up the good work.

 

[pittsburghmarc]

hi all - help and suggestions from those of you who have been doing this for a while? After giving it much thought after being at WDW during the Princess half marathon, I've decided to get off the couch. I'm NOT young, and have to quit a lifelong really bad habit (which I hate to admit) but am going in for a compete physical next Friday to get the green light from my doc, setting a quit date for next week and going to start C25K. I'm going to try for the Wine & Dine half marathon in October and definitely going for the Princess half next March if they have it.
Question, though - how often do you guys go out and work on your program? Every other day? ANY other advice suggestions and so forth you can give would be greatly appreciated. I know nothing about running. I think my husband thinks I've lost my mind... I want to do this, though. I CAN do this!

Way to go!! Back in February I started the program. I hadn't run since high school basketball practice 24 years ago. And after 7 weeks of the program, I'm running two miles three times a week with little or no problem. You can do this!

As far as how often, the program calls for three days per week. You definitely need at least one day between runs to let your muscles recoup. Stretching is important so you don't injure yourself. Before and after you run/walk. One word of advice, go outside if you can. I did the first six weeks on a treadmill and then when I went outside, it was like starting all over again. Have fun, get some great music or podcasts to listen to, it will take your mind off of the time and distance.

 

[DznyFan]

So I went out is morning and tried the W1D1. I did it! It didn't kill me and I felt good after. My distance was right at a mile and a half for the 20 minutes.

 

[PiperPizzaz]

My subscription must not have been working. I thought maybe you all decided to get back on the couch.

I am about 90% healthy now so I got to go run today!!! I went ahead and did my W2D2 which is where I left off and it was so easy. I put an arch support in my shoe and my foot didn't fall asleep this time. I hope that solves it, it is pretty hard to run when you foot is asleep.

I will check in and read up what you all have been up to later, I am supposed to be in bed it after 1am and I have Sunday school to teach in the morning. (4 year olds )