I did w4d1 again today and this time was able to get all the way through the program! I did the run outside and really feel like it's easier for me then running on the treadmill. It definately passes the time alot faster. I'm not sure what mileage I should have had today but I was able to do 2.2 miles.

WTG zephyr! Maybe it's the treadmill that's contributing to the pain in your shins??? I just know that I cannot run on a treadmill to save my life. It seems like the last time I ran on one I had shin splints. Who knows? Just keep running outside when you can and maybe that will help.

It really good be something with the treadmill. With that i have a hard time finding the right speed. I feel like I'm either going to fast or slow and can't find just the right speed. Once my hubby is off of over time I plan on running outside in the morning before he goes to work. Hopefully by that time it won't be so cold outside!

W2D2 today, and I'm having a kind of weird issue; when I finish a run segment, my legs tighten up immediatly after I stop running and feel like they are cramping up. Almost wants to make me keep running to avoid it...

are you cooling down before you stop completely? and are you stretching after running? Weird... I hope it gets under control soon!

Upnorth, check with the Doc who gave you the script, see what they think. Good luck!!

Zeph! !!

Shea, are you slowing down too much or not enough? Maybe try a different walk speed. Hope you get it sorted out.

Cabinwife, I agree, hate the treadmill too , but its my best option in the frozen north til at least March!!

W1D1 OHR, in the books!!

Has anyone tried this with the Wii's Free Run? It is only 10 degrees here and the indoor rink in not heated. I don't think it too wise to run in that temp as such a beginner. I'll try the podcast while on the Wii and see how it goes - besides being a lot warmer!

upnorth - I have done the free run on Wii but haven't tried it with the C25k. I'm not sure how it would work out. Will you be running in place or around the house? Let us know how it goes.

I'm new to this forum and am trying to get a feel for stuff. What is C25K? I understand there is a week number and a day number, but where do your get the information? Help! please.

the Couch to 5K (C25K) program is on coolrunning.com Just google it and you'll find it. You can also download C25K apps for iPhone and iTouch, or download podcasts on iTunes. I run with the Ullreys podcasts. Essentially it's a 9 week program to train you from being a non-runner to running a 5k. You run three days per week, weeks 1-4 you complete the same run each day of the week. Starting week 5 you'll have a different run each day.

Hey ladies. I ran W4D3 today...kinda. I was supposed to run W4D3 last Friday but decided to take some time off. I re-injured my knee on the leg press Tuesday of last week, and further aggrivated it with my run on Wednesday. So today was my first day back to running but my knee still isn't 100%. The pain is minor but I'm afraid of pushing it and making things worse. I skipped one of the 5 min runs and avoided the hill today.

I'm just really afraid that if I take too much time off I'll lose all my progress. I was feeling my leg muscles last night and thought: if I'm not running and not doing the leg press this is going to turn into mush in no time! I don't want to lose muscle weight! I'm just so torn on how to handle this. I kind of want to talk to a doctor about what the best course of action is, but my insurance is crap. And I feel like all he'll tell me is to lose weight and stop running. I don't want to put off running until I reach goal; that's too far away!

Thanks for the info. I'm supposed to be training to walk a half marathon in April but have yet to start!! haha Maybe this will help me...Jess

Aclai~ Can you slow down a little and not push so much right now? Just think if your knee isn't ready for you to keep going you may be off of running for longer then if you rested your knee for a little while longer. Good luck though!!


I feel like I'm lacking motivation(maybe) or something.. I'm really having a hard time running on the treadmill. The treadmill has worked just fine for me up until this week and I feel like now I'm just having a really hard time. I tried w4d2 this morning but didn't even make it half way...I quit. I do plan on doing the run this evening outside after my husband gets home and can stay with the kids. I'm confident that I can get through the run outside with no problem!!

On another note...I signed up for my first 5k races. It's on April 17 and if all goes well and I don't have to repeat any weeks I'll be finished with C25K end of Feb./beginning of March. I'm so excited!!

W6D2 completed today. I've been feeling sluggish this week, but did get through my run today!!

I'm just jumping in here. Is this a muscle injury or a bone/cartilage thing?
I've had a quad injury that has plagued me for the last 2+years and prevented me from accomplishing any of my fitness goals. Finally I was ready to do it my body's way. I wish I could have afforded the 3 weeks of therapy my Dr. suggested. Instead I searched the internet for various physical therapy exercises to help strengthen that part of my muscle and I stretch. I tried doing a warm up before stretching, but that would set it off too. So now I stretch before, during and after any workout involving my legs. I also do a mile cool down after any running- and then stretch! If I get that warm, not so fuzzy feeling, I use RICE, and take a couple days off. I'm a week & 1/2 half behind on my C25K, and I might not make the March race I was planning on, but there's another race in May. Its the only I can keep moving forward.

Do what your body needs. MODIFY! Knee injuries are nothing to mess with!