C25K .... Overture and beginners please!
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shivvy1211
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Yes still doing it. Week 6 day 2 tomorrow.
MaccaMarsh
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How are u getting on? Any tips?!
Clover, two big pieces of advice from me - I graduated last year. First, trust the programme. Nearly EVERYONE thinks at some point that there is NO WAY they can do more next week! But you totally can. Just try it, and if you totally fail, try it again, and if still doesn't happen then, and only then, maybe repeat the week before. But otherwise, just keep at it. C25K has successfully got people far less healthy and less motivated than you running 5k/30 mins. If they can do it - you can do it!
And my other bit of advice is do not fret about speed or distance. You can not run too slowly, some people even run slower than they walk. As the times ramp up, just concentrate on running for as long as Laura tells you to. The distance and speed will come later, but if you try to do too much too soon you will struggle. It's the times that matter as they build your stamina and fitness.
Enjoy hun, best thing I've ever done!
Clover89
Silver Member
Thank you so much for that. Really helpful, im not using thd podcasts, I use a garmin watch, iv been increasing the running time and now doing 2:1 (2min of running and 1min walking) my running pace is sooo slow but I'm managing and can feel my breathing improving which is great. Im always running/Walking
5k at a time with aim to Increase the intervals as I go and improve mu time. Do u think thats ok? Its taking me 50mins at the mo x
MaccaMarsh
Full Member
Sounds like a great plan hun, I'd stick with that if you are feeling/seeing the benefits already. I completed my first all-running 5k at about week 8 I think, and that was about 45 mins. I graduated with a parkrun for week 9 run 3 and that was about 42 mins. I got down to about 32 mins before my current injury. The times will come, I'd say you're making great progress!
I would say that the one thing the podcasts give you is the push to keep running until Laura says you can stop. The key to building your fitness is to keep running even when you're absolutely shattered - without Laura in your ear you might find it too easy just to stop. If you set yourself a goal of so many minutes each time, do absolutely everything you can to reach that goal before you slow down to a walk. Those are the times when you are doing the most for your fitness. Keep up the good work lovely!
I would say that the one thing the podcasts give you is the push to keep running until Laura says you can stop. The key to building your fitness is to keep running even when you're absolutely shattered - without Laura in your ear you might find it too easy just to stop. If you set yourself a goal of so many minutes each time, do absolutely everything you can to reach that goal before you slow down to a walk. Those are the times when you are doing the most for your fitness. Keep up the good work lovely!
MaccaMarsh
Full Member
Keep at it Tink. Taking up running is the most satisfying thing I've ever done, what a sense of achievement!
pippalata
Gold Member
Thanks! I'm feeling really determined
I went out for a bike ride yesterday with my other half and managed to get to the top of our hill on the last bit without stopping - first time I've done it! I felt so good afterwards and really proud of myself going to keep going with the running!
Day 3 week 2 tonight. Week 3 scares me but I know I can do it if I put my mind to it
I went out for a bike ride yesterday with my other half and managed to get to the top of our hill on the last bit without stopping - first time I've done it! I felt so good afterwards and really proud of myself
going to keep going with the running!Day 3 week 2 tonight. Week 3 scares me but I know I can do it if I put my mind to it
MaccaMarsh
Full Member
Wow way to go Pippa! How did W3R1 go yesterday?
pippalata
Gold Member
Week 4 yesterday was tough! It was 27 degrees with no shade and no wind so I think I need to find another route for tomorrow or I may melt!! I'm not sure why I found it so tough, if it was the run, the heat or my naughty knee, but I definitely noticed it was a different level before.
Saying that, I completed it, so it couldn't have been that bad?!
Saying that, I completed it, so it couldn't have been that bad?!
MaccaMarsh
Full Member
Oops, sorry, slip of the finger! I think it's supposed to be tough hun - I certainly remember it being that way. Add in the heat and humidity and I'd say that's a pretty spectacular effort! Good luck with the rest of the week, don't let anything psych you out, you may get to the stage soon where your body isn't the problem, it's your mind that is telling you you can't do it. Don't listen to those demons!
Littlepink
Full Member
I start week 5 today, im looking forward to it, just a little disheartened as my weight losses have turned into small gains since i started this app, but im hoping it will soon settle down once im running 5k more consistantly, plus i feel healthier xx
pippalata
Gold Member
So, week 4 is now complete but I really struggled tonight after Wednesdays good run I had cramp in both legs, in both the thigh and calf muscles.
I did go to a toning class which uses dumbbells last night, but I normally go to it on a Tuesday night and my Wednesday running hasn't been affected before.
Any ideas? I'm really disappointed after feeling so good about this week before.
I had cramp in both legs, in both the thigh and calf muscles. I did go to a toning class which uses dumbbells last night, but I normally go to it on a Tuesday night and my Wednesday running hasn't been affected before.
Any ideas? I'm really disappointed after feeling so good about this week before.
AnnieK
Member
I started this this morning....I was sweating loads (due to the weather more than anything I think) but I found it ok. Looking forward to getting to the more challenging weeks but going to follow the app to make sure I build up properly. I hadn't heard of this app so thanks to everyone was has posted, it's given me some good motivation.
