Hi guys!! I just started the C25K today and it went well! Although I'm running outside so I have NO clue how fast I am running. Does speed even matter at this point or is it just about making it through the allotted running time?

I use an app on my phone that alerts me when it is time to walk or run.

Hi all, so thrilled to find this thread!

I just finished Week 5, Day 2 (run 8 minutes, walk 5, run 8) today, and I have to say that it felt great. Starting about W4D2, I've felt like the runs have gotten a lot easier all of a sudden and I find myself pushing my pace up and even tacking on extra minutes at the end.

When I started W1D1, I was really struggling to finish the run intervals, so I'm pretty pumped about my progress.

One tip that I thought might be helpful for others. I've tried to run in the past (even the C25K program) and found that I got really terrible shin splints. This time, without even planning to, I've done other low-impact cardio before every run -- usually the elliptical, but sometimes a stationary bike or swimming -- and it's such a thorough warm up that my shins have felt great and I think the runs have been easier too.

Just my 2 cents -- keep it up, all! I'm looking forward to my first 20 minute run on Wednesday.

Week six day two was tougher than I expected, but I did tack some extra minutes on. It might have been because I ran before I'd eaten anything this morning though. =/

Originally Posted by mydearthing:
Week six day two was tougher than I expected, but I did tack some extra minutes on. It might have been because I ran before I'd eaten anything this morning though. =/

I ran Week 6 Day 2 this morning on no breakfast too. The second 10 minutes for some reason seems easier than the first. I went 11 minutes shooting for a mile, but ended up at 9/10ths. I am looking forward to Thursday and seeing if I can hit that 25 minute mark! We have a foot of snow on the ground two days after the last foot of snow melting, so it is back to running inside for me.

Would love to join your thread. I just did w1d1 tonight. I've done C25K a couple times before and love the program- just seem to have a problem with keeping it up after I don't have a formal program to follow! lol The first time I did it my weight literally fell off...I'm heavier this time (265) but hoping for similar results. I did notice it was harder this time, but I did a 17.5 minute mile and feel like that's not *terrible* after taking a few months off of exercise.
Anyway- *go us!*

Lol.. wow, if I merely ran to my mailbox I would probably pass out! We all start somewhere and today is day one of changing my life by eating better and taking off this weight. The thought of running anywhere.. makes me smile at the moment, but hey.. eventually maybe I could do this too.

Originally Posted by aimeebell:
I ran Week 6 Day 2 this morning on no breakfast too. The second 10 minutes for some reason seems easier than the first. I went 11 minutes shooting for a mile, but ended up at 9/10ths. I am looking forward to Thursday and seeing if I can hit that 25 minute mark! We have a foot of snow on the ground two days after the last foot of snow melting, so it is back to running inside for me.

Well done!! :) I'm a bit nervous about tomorrow, but I'm sure it's possible, just have to have the right mentality!

I run indoors, but I'm thinking I might add one extra run a week outside- just an easy walk/jog for a mile or so. I eventually want to be running 4x a week anyway.

And welcome to everyone else joining! C25k is great- never thought I'd be running this much less than 2 months in! :dizzy:

I did it! Week 6, Day 3, 25 minutes straight, 2.10 miles! The farthest I have ever ran in my life. I ran track for one miserable season in middle school, but we ever ran more than a mile straight, two miles was an idle threat for punishment. As a reward, I get to sign up for the 5K on March 13th! I am excited!

Woo! Well done aimee! :) I completed it too this morning, though it almost killed me!!

Originally Posted by bananarunts:
Lol.. wow, if I merely ran to my mailbox I would probably pass out! We all start somewhere and today is day one of changing my life by eating better and taking off this weight. The thought of running anywhere.. makes me smile at the moment, but hey.. eventually maybe I could do this too.

Of course you can - I was exactly where you are 2.5 years ago - now I'm training for a marathon!!

Your body is amazing and you never know what it can do till you try!

I hadn't looked at this thread in weeks - awesome to see all the progress here!

My running partner and I finished C25k last week! Now we're starting a plan to get to 10k length. I *never* thought I would say that I'm training for a 10k. Ever. :carrot:

Congrats to all!!!:D WOW...I too am shocked at how quickly you all are progressing. Excited for you...and hoping all the best at your scheduled 5K's and with your future goals!:hug:

Runnnn...Forest...RUN!!:lol:

Originally Posted by mydearthing:
Woo! Well done aimee! :) I completed it too this morning, though it almost killed me!!

It almost killed me today. LOL Funny how it can seem so much more or less difficult from one day to the next. I stopped four times for a 15 to 30 second rest.

I had only told two people about wanting to run a 5K. When I finished the 25 minute run, I announced it to the world (AKA put is as my Facebook status LOL). I got a lot of positive feedback.

Originally Posted by joyfulloser:
Congrats to all!!!:D WOW...I too am shocked at how quickly you all are progressing. Excited for you...and hoping all the best at your scheduled 5K's and with your future goals!:hug:

Runnnn...Forest...RUN!!:lol:

Thanks! I am excited too!

I also completed my 2nd 25 minute run last night - weirdly in some ways, I find it easier to just keep running then to start running again after a short walking break.

However, I am still running SLOW - I only did just over 1.5 miles in that 25 minutes. My short term goal is to get up to 30 minutes (2.0 miles) of running relatively comfortably and increase speed.

I'm never going to be a speed demon, but I would be happy if I could run at 5.0 MPH. Running at 4.5 MPH just about kills me, so that 5.0 seems like an impossible fantasy. BUT it wasn't too long ago that running for 5 minutes straight was beyond comprehension, so I'm trying to be positive.