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| Regular Member purpleisa's Profile Albums purpleisa's Photo Gallery Join Date: 24th February, 2010
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Rep Power: 0 ![]() ![]() ![]() Start Date: Forever ago Start Weight: 198lb | C25K beginners - struggle with W1D1 Hi Sorry to the existing C25K thread - I just think you are doing so well and so ahead of me - thought I'd start a new thread for the beginners. Perhaps you can visit and offer some valuable words of wisdom ![]() I did W1D1 last night - and will be stuck at this level for quite some time - I really struggled and didn't manage to finish it. (W1D1 = 5mins brisk walk followed by 8 cycles of jog for 1min walk for 1 and 1/2 mins) I made it through cycle four - had to slow to a walk about halfway through cycle five and only managed to jog about ten steps in cycle six. I can briskly walk the distance easily but it seems W1D1 is just too hard. I thought of either jogging every other cycle or just jogging up to 4 or five then brisk walking the rest to build up more fitness gradually than the programme. I use the podcasts for timing so it would be trickier for me to say run 30secs instead of a minute. Anyone have any ideas how I can gradually build up to W1D1?? I want to push myself but not to exhaustion as that will just put me off and then I won't stick to it. At cycle 6 on the podcast Robert says "you should be feeling the effects of your run but not tired and breathless"- hahaha I could hardly walk!!!! |
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| A little of everything! IrishMum's Profile Albums IrishMum's Photo Gallery Join Date: 30th April, 2008 Location: Armagh
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Rep Power: 129 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Diet: LT, now cc-ing to lose Christmas blubber! Height: 5' 2" Start Date: 21/03/09 Start Weight: 181lb Current Weight: 154lb Goal Weight: 140lb Goal Date: Whenever....! BMI Information: Start BMI: 33.1 Current BMI: 28.2 Goal BMI: 25.6 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 27lb Weight to Lose: 14lb % Lost 14.92% | Are you doing it on a treadmill? If you are then slow your walks/runs right down. I can easily walk for ages at 5-6kph, but doing this I walk at 4.5kph and jog at 8kph- which is fine (at the minute- I'll get back to you when I hit a 5min jog week! I'll probably be 'jogging' at 5kph that week! PMSL!!) If you're outside, then try jogging every second cycle instead of every one- that'll slowly build up your stamina. When I first attempted it last year I did ONE jogging cycle and nearly collapsed! I'm currently on wk3- so it IS possible? Good luck!
__________________ ![]() Start- 12st 13lbs Goal: 10st Wk 1: -7lbs Wk 2: -4lbs Wk 3: -1lb Wk 4: R/F +1lb Wk 5: TFR: -2lbs Wk 6: -2lbs Wk 7: -2lbs Wk 8: -3lbs Wk 9: -2lbs Wk 10: -1lbs Wk 11:-4.5lbs Wk 12: +1.5lbs ![]() Wk 13: -2lbs Week 14: -3lbs Week 15: +1lb WTF?!?! Week 16: -1 10st 10lbs (10st 8lbs on my scales)- Began re-feed Friday 10th July at 10st 7lbs Regained 5-7lbs over 4-5 months, maintaining since then. |
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| Regular Member purpleisa's Profile Albums purpleisa's Photo Gallery Join Date: 24th February, 2010
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Rep Power: 0 ![]() ![]() ![]() Start Date: Forever ago Start Weight: 198lb | Thank you IrishMum!!! At least I know it is possible. I think I will try slowing down overall and jogging every second cycle. I am running outdoors - no gym membership at the mo and I thought the fresh air would help. The route I tried was quite hilly as well - I should probably have aimed to stay on the flat - but I was going for the route where I would be least visible - at least until I stop running like a toddler!LOL |
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| A little of everything! IrishMum's Profile Albums IrishMum's Photo Gallery Join Date: 30th April, 2008 Location: Armagh
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Rep Power: 129 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Diet: LT, now cc-ing to lose Christmas blubber! Height: 5' 2" Start Date: 21/03/09 Start Weight: 181lb Current Weight: 154lb Goal Weight: 140lb Goal Date: Whenever....! BMI Information: Start BMI: 33.1 Current BMI: 28.2 Goal BMI: 25.6 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 27lb Weight to Lose: 14lb % Lost 14.92% | LOL! I hear ya! I'm lucky in that I can use my Bosses treadmill during my workday (whenever I can fit it in!)- I couldn't afford a gym membership, and anyway I hate the gym in general- I'd much rather be outdoors too, but I live in the sticks on narrow country lanes where its FAR too dangerous to go walking/running these dark evenings, and I'd need a babysitter to do that anyway, so this is ideal. And as for hills? Are you NUTS!! I'm half-dead on the flat treadmill and you try day one on hills?!?! Stick to the flat as much as you can and to hell with whoever sees you! Good Luck!
__________________ ![]() Start- 12st 13lbs Goal: 10st Wk 1: -7lbs Wk 2: -4lbs Wk 3: -1lb Wk 4: R/F +1lb Wk 5: TFR: -2lbs Wk 6: -2lbs Wk 7: -2lbs Wk 8: -3lbs Wk 9: -2lbs Wk 10: -1lbs Wk 11:-4.5lbs Wk 12: +1.5lbs ![]() Wk 13: -2lbs Week 14: -3lbs Week 15: +1lb WTF?!?! Week 16: -1 10st 10lbs (10st 8lbs on my scales)- Began re-feed Friday 10th July at 10st 7lbs Regained 5-7lbs over 4-5 months, maintaining since then. |
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| Likes to post dextermummy's Profile Albums dextermummy's Photo Gallery Join Date: 4th February, 2010 Location: Lincolnshire
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Rep Power: 7 ![]() ![]() Diet: Calorie counting Height: 5' 9" Start Date: 09/01/10 Start Weight: 249lb Current Weight: 177lb Goal Weight: 168lb Goal Date: september BMI Information: Start BMI: 36.8 Current BMI: 26.1 Goal BMI: 24.8 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 72lb Weight to Lose: 9lb % Lost 28.92% | I totally agree with Irishmum, make sure you slow your jog speed right down, it really doesnt matter if you are 'granny joging', dont worry if your jog speed is barely any faster than your brisk walk. At the mo you are getting a feel for jogging and building fitness. Trust me it will come quicker than you expect. Do as much of it as you can, but in some ways it gets easier in week 2 coz although the jos are longer (90secs instead of 60secs), there are less of them so it goes quicker. You can worry about gaining speed later on when you are feeling brave. I'm just now (in week 3) startin to jog my shorter runs with a bit more pace, but am still crawling through the 3min sesh. It will get better, I promise you. I had no fitness level when I started and struggled like you, but it is so rewardin when your fitness starts to build. Best of luck, and let us know how you et on.h |
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| I'm the tortoise. evanesco's Profile Albums evanesco's Photo Gallery Join Date: 23rd March, 2009
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Rep Power: 91 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Diet: Weight Watchers ProPoints Height: 5' 3" Start Date: 21/01/2011 Start Weight: 141lb Current Weight: 133.5lb Goal Weight: 120lb Goal Date: Before the End of June 2011 BMI Information: Start BMI: 25 Current BMI: 23.6 Goal BMI: 21.3 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 7.5lb Weight to Lose: 13.5lb % Lost 5.32% | Another one for slowing right down. Speed is not important at this stage, it's endurance. Walk like a snail, jog like your walking, and you can repeat each day as often as you need to before moving on. If you can't finish it's likely to be a mental block, especially if you have slowed right down. Don't move on until you feel comfortable. But at the same time, don't be afraid to push yourself into moving on.
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| Really Really likes to post! Woodland girl's Profile Albums Woodland girl's Photo Gallery Join Date: 5th January, 2011 Location: Sussex
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Rep Power: 68 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Diet: Slimming world Height: 5' 6" Start Date: 15 Dec Start Weight: 176lb Current Weight: 146lb Goal Weight: 139lb Goal Date: Dec 2011 BMI Information: Start BMI: 28.4 Current BMI: 23.6 Goal BMI: 22.4 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 30lb Weight to Lose: 7lb % Lost 17.05% | Hello! How is everyone getting on with this? I did my first try today - and like the others only managed half of the running part. Not run more than 20 meters for years! It was fun though and I enjoyed having the push from the man telling me to run and the music! |
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| Really Really likes to post! Shazzabir's Profile Albums Shazzabir's Photo Gallery Join Date: 3rd January, 2011
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Rep Power: 76 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Diet: Calorie Counting Start Date: 02-Jan-2011 Start Weight: 150lb Current Weight: 127.5lb Goal Weight: 122.5lb Goal Date: 12-Feb-2012 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 22.5lb Weight to Lose: 5lb % Lost 15% | I did my first day last weekend. I survived just, but got some strange looks from passers by! My problem is I don't have a treadmill and I have a 2 yr old daughter, so can only do it at a w/e as O/H doesn't get home until late in the week. I guess it's just going to take me a lot longer to finish the program doing it once a week.
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| Really Really likes to post! Woodland girl's Profile Albums Woodland girl's Photo Gallery Join Date: 5th January, 2011 Location: Sussex
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Rep Power: 68 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Diet: Slimming world Height: 5' 6" Start Date: 15 Dec Start Weight: 176lb Current Weight: 146lb Goal Weight: 139lb Goal Date: Dec 2011 BMI Information: Start BMI: 28.4 Current BMI: 23.6 Goal BMI: 22.4 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 30lb Weight to Lose: 7lb % Lost 17.05% | Well done Shazz! I guess once a week is better than nothing. I have a riverside walk where I can go, no one can see me muttering away and running in short bursts! Really looking forward to going again but it is pouring today. Hope you get on ok next week! |
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Rep Power: 76 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Diet: Calorie Counting Start Date: 02-Jan-2011 Start Weight: 150lb Current Weight: 127.5lb Goal Weight: 122.5lb Goal Date: 12-Feb-2012 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 22.5lb Weight to Lose: 5lb % Lost 15% | Quote:
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| Really Really likes to post! Woodland girl's Profile Albums Woodland girl's Photo Gallery Join Date: 5th January, 2011 Location: Sussex
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Rep Power: 68 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Diet: Slimming world Height: 5' 6" Start Date: 15 Dec Start Weight: 176lb Current Weight: 146lb Goal Weight: 139lb Goal Date: Dec 2011 BMI Information: Start BMI: 28.4 Current BMI: 23.6 Goal BMI: 22.4 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 30lb Weight to Lose: 7lb % Lost 17.05% | I have done day 1! Only did half the running as my knees are not great and I want to build up slowly. Did half an hour though and for second half of running I walked quickly! Lol So, I am sure I will be doing day 1 a few times! Yes, the area is gorgeous, but too muddy to run on in this weather :-( Hope you get out today! |
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Rep Power: 62 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Diet: cal counting Height: 5' 7" Start Date: 13/09/10 Start Weight: 301lb Current Weight: 242lb Goal Weight: 160lb Goal Date: 07/11/12 BMI Information: Start BMI: 47.1 Current BMI: 37.9 Goal BMI: 25.1 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 59lb Weight to Lose: 82lb % Lost 19.6% | When I started this at about 290lbs I couldnt complete WK1D1 but now I have no problem, walking at 5mph and jogging at 8mph. You can do it! I found that I just tried W1D1 whenever I felt the need, the minute you do it properly, rest a day and try it again, you might not do it twice but keep building yourself up to it ![]() Still scared to try WK2 yet though, lol!
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Rep Power: 68 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Diet: Slimming world Height: 5' 6" Start Date: 15 Dec Start Weight: 176lb Current Weight: 146lb Goal Weight: 139lb Goal Date: Dec 2011 BMI Information: Start BMI: 28.4 Current BMI: 23.6 Goal BMI: 22.4 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 30lb Weight to Lose: 7lb % Lost 17.05% | Haha! I look forward to getting that far! |
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Rep Power: 76 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Diet: Calorie Counting Start Date: 02-Jan-2011 Start Weight: 150lb Current Weight: 127.5lb Goal Weight: 122.5lb Goal Date: 12-Feb-2012 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 22.5lb Weight to Lose: 5lb % Lost 15% | I have ventured out into the cold, just completed day 2. It went ok, didn't pass anybody, so made it much better.
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