C25K Questions

[Rozzie]

First post on WISH, I hope I'm posting in right place!

Quick question, just printed out the C25K training program, and the early weeks seem like they would be a "step backward" in my training, as I usually jog 2 miles/walk last mile now on the TM. On the other hand, I am starting to "feel" my knees and I'm getting nervous about injury--as my knees is what caused me to drop running about 5 years ago. Nothing painful, just a little tenderness the next day. My goal is to start training for a 1/2 Marathon after I build a solid basis this summer, thinking of the Princess in March.

Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

 

[aldisneygrl]

First off to WISH!! This is definitely the right place to start. Glad to see a fellow Alabamian.

Now I am not an expert, as I just started the C25K back in Aug. and really seriously in Jan. I think I might start at week 3 or 4 instead of week 1 since you are already running. This would be a way to give your knees a break, but still be challenging. It might be what you need to be able to do a run/walk combo for the whole 3 miles. Now there are many other "experts" on the WISH team, so they may have other ideas. Take it easy on your knees though. I got sidelined in Oct., due to a freak accident, and it took a while for my knees to feel normal again. Good luck with the Princess 1/2 in March.

 

[corinnak]

Hi Rozzie - I recognize you from the DVC boards, I think? It's nice to see you over here and great job on running 2 miles - that's an accomplishment in itself.

I'm no expert either, but geerally the first thing on your knees is to check what kind of shoes you are wearing - oftentimes knee issues can be made worse or even caused by running in the wrong shoe. If you pronate (as so many of us do), that extra torsion can impact your joints a lot more when you run than when you walk, simply due to the impact

As for the training program, I think Allie probably has the right idea of starting a couple weeks in - week 4 sounds about right. Of course once you get to a certain point, C25K just kind of has you just building from 2 to 3 miles (or 25-30 minutes), no intervals prescribed.

 

[Rozzie]

I'm no expert either, but geerally the first thing on your knees is to check what kind of shoes you are wearing - oftentimes knee issues can be made worse or even caused by running in the wrong shoe. If you pronate (as so many of us do), that extra torsion can impact your joints a lot more when you run than when you walk, simply due to the impact

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Hey corinnak, nice to see you too!

Never thought about this! **smacks forehead** Should I go to a Running Guru store and get tested? I keep hearing there is one the next town over. Do you recommend something like that?

TIA!

 

[corinnak]

Hey corinnak, nice to see you too!

Never thought about this! **smacks forehead** Should I go to a Running Guru store and get tested? I keep hearing there is one the next town over. Do you recommend something like that?

TIA!

Ding! Ding! Ding! You get the prize, Rozzie. That's exactly the perfect thing to do. It is incredible the difference the right shoes can make.

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Welcome to WISH!

I'd say you have found what you will need for a lifeline of advice right here. Join in on the weekly thread to post any additional questions that arise as you are training. There will be many I'm sure.

After your trip to the running store for good shoes, you should be certain to add in cross training in your mix especially something to strengthen your core and legs. If you are having knee issues, your legs may need strengthening a bit.

If you must, slow down until you can get a base built to sustain you through your steps. You do not have to run it all at once. Many will walk, and you do not have to have speed as you begin your program. Speed will come later.

Come often, post lots!