I use a c25k app that I really like, put out by Bluefin Software, as opposed tot he NHS podcasts.

So today was w1d2 for me. I feel pretty good about it. The halfway point surprised me, which is a good thing! At the beginning, like before, I felt as though I might get a stitch in my side or shin splints, but they didn't actually develop, thankfully. I do, however, need to pay more attention to the weather -- way over-dressed, expecting it to be chilly and possibly rain.

According to the app, I did 2.5 miles, walking at a pace of 16:06/mi and running at 11:10/mi.

I have no clue what any of that all means...lol I just downloaded some podcast, because it was in MP3 format...and it's been working! LOL

Hi All! I did C25K last summer and LOVED it. I never thought I would like jogging, but I do! I just started up again...I stopped running in the winter but am ready to get going again. Tomorow I will do W1D3. I know at times it feels hard to push through and finish the run, but you can do it!!!

I just completed W1D3. My arthritic knee is a bit bothered (for the first time since I started C25K), and I struggled more today than I did on day 2, but not as much as Day 1. I am not sure if I should repeat Week 1, or if I should try and push through week 2.

OhMyDogs, I would start week 2. I only repeat if I don't complete. I thought my goal is not a pretty week x but getting to run for 30 min. straight. If I can't do one day, I'll repeat but not when I made it through. What do you guys think?

I am resting this week I guess. My right leg hurts and I am afraid it is from running. So I figured I will do pilates and weights this week and see how it goes.

I started W1D1 yesterday, and it surprisingly wasn't too difficult for me, even though I did get tired. I'm a little scared that that means when I reach a point where there's a big jump in difficulty, my body's going to be like "Oh, no you didn't!"

That said... Y'all. I don't know where you are, but it is HOT down here. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!!

I did W1D1 today, and it kicked my behind! I will repeat it tomorrow for sure. I did several things wrong, and I knew it - should have waited to start until tomorrow.

I went for a brisk walk (about a mile and a half, outdoors) with my mom because she wants to get more exercise. So, I went to her house and we walked. Then I went to a local (outdoor) track and tried W1D1. I got through all of 15 minutes before I was so out breath I had to stop. Which is odd, because I have run 5 minute stretches (on a treadmill, indoors) before (like, only a few weeks ago).

So, it was almost 90 degrees by the time I started the W1D1, so clearly I need to get started at, oh, say 5:30 in the morning? Good grief it's hot here already! LOL

I started today on a whim, and it was the wrong thing to do, obviously! I had planned on starting next week, but I got excited!

Anyways... I'll try again tomorrow, and plan it better!
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I have to chime in on the breathing thing- I don't feel like I've done anything in my legs from the running, it's just that my lungs feel like they're going to burst and that's what makes running so difficult for me. :?: I wonder if the fact that I've lived with 2-3 heavy smokers at any given time from the day I was born might explain this, or if it's more fitness related...?

The temperature was in the 90's yesterday and 88 is the high today. It's also coming up a severe thunderstorm.. I think I'm going to wait until late at night for my dog and I to go and work through some more of week 1 today.

The lungs can actually be affected by passive smoking. 18 years are quite a long period to ingest passive smoking.

However, it can also be fitness. It is my biggest issue also with running that I can't seem to breathe.

Me too, on the breathing thing. I had exercise-induced asthma as a kid and would think that I'd have grown out of it, but I still get really tight-chested with very heavy exertion. It also doesn't help that I used to smoke cloves like nobody's business... none of that anymore!

Ok, ok, enough excuses. I am out of shape. I think if I work to raise my endurance level, a lot of my problems will go away.

About to do W1D2. It is HOT. I've already had 48 oz of water today, though, so I'm going to just leave my water bottle on my porch and get some if I need it when I pass the house. I'm pretty sore right now because I'm also doing the 30 Day Shred and started day one of that yesterday, but I'm going to push through it. :)

My issue seems to mainly be a small stitch in my right side when I run. Nothing I can't run through, but still annoying. Hopefully it'll go away with time and continued running.

I just did w1d3 today. Felt pretty good, but got a phone call during my last interval, which I think threw off the app's recording of my times/distance. However, I now have a heart rate monitor/calorie counter watch, so have a fairly accurate measurement of how many calories I burned.

Oh, anybody else get really really hungry after their run? I've never had this kind of hunger after working out before -- even after an hour of hard cardio.

I just finished W1D2 and it was MISERABLE. But I think it was because it was so hot. I stopped a couple of times during the walking intervals and poured water on my head. I'm either going to have to start getting up earlier or start doing it on a treadmill... boooo!

I'm due tomorrow, but due to one thing and another I walked eight miles today... might put it off to the Friday, and then do Sunday as normal. I'm doing week one for the third time - trying to get my walk up from 4 on the treadmill to 5. I managed for most of it, but my last two intervals I dropped down to 4, because I was pooped.

Right side stitch is almost always a breathing issue, Ferumbras. Try breathing on every third foot strike, so you're not synching breathing in or out with either foot.

I'll give that a try. Thanks!

I am kicking myself for not jogging since October. I am fine with the breathing, but my muscles are screaming. I can not wait until I get to the point where when I am jogging and in a zone...it is such a wonderful place to be.

I finished w1d3 today.

I'm on week 5 and shocked that in 2 more runs will be doing 20 min straight.

I had been walking a lot and one day just ran all the downhill portions. Then I realized I might as well try this as a summer goal.

I'm using the podrunner intervals for this. And after the 5k the have 8k and 10k also. I don't know what my future plans are, right now it's just to complete this. My husband thinks I'll want to run an actual 5k afterwards, we'll see.

I'm starting on Monday so this is a great thread to come across! I'm anxious to try it, I have been debating and questioning for a few months now, and now I finally decided to quit the debating and just go for it!

Thanks for that info! I never knew that and I always get pretty bad ones.

Are some of you doing it every day? That's admirable and I wish I could do it, but my body is already a little ticked off that I'm doing C25K and 30DS at the same time... haha.

Oddly enough, running (when there's no 30 day shred involved) seems to make my upper body hurt more than my legs. Anyone know why?

I did w2d1 today.

bamagirl - Doing 30ds and C25K back to back is impressive.
For now I am doing 2 days C25K 1 day elyptical or walking.

I made it to the gym today, but a cavalcade of little things went wrong; treadmills occupied for ages, no water in the dispenser, music so loud I couldn't hear my podcast, and then my sports bra suffered an malfunction as the first run started... I made it to the second, then had to pause it and dash to the loo... when I came back the treadmill had reset. *facepalm* So I just did my weights, and will go tomorrow to do my run. I went and saw X-Men First Class instead. :)

I am doing the C25k right now! I love the program. I completed it earlier this year and at the end of February did my first 5k race in about 41 min. I was never a runner and still do not consider myself one, but this program really helped me out. I like how it starts you out slow and you build onto your time with intervals. I completed my first Sprint distance triathlon in late March and then hurt my foot trail running which set me back with no running for a month. I am beginning the C25k program all over again this week..and its so much fun!:carrot:

I just did my W1 D2 exercise! I started on Sunday and then had a couple of really busy days with school work and while walking around city wearing bad shoes, got half a dozen blisters in my feet and had to heal my poor feet! OK, I did almost 20 min warming by walking and cool down was also longer, all in all I was out for 50 min. :D

Just finished W2D1, it was a bit of a struggle, but I finished!! Hopefully Day 2 will be easier!

I have a question for anyone who has or in the process of doing c25k. Do you do the routine every other day or do you do it on set days like M,W,F (which would leave SA and SU off from the program)? I'm asking because if you think it's best to do it MWF, I will wait to start Monday, if you guys think it's ok to go every other day in which the days always change, I may just start today and then do w1d2 on sunday.

I think I'll jump in here too :)

I did W1D1 on Wednesday and plan to do the next one today. I totally wasn't expecting to be able to complete all the runs but I did it and I was so proud! I seem to react a little differently than most I've seen on here in that my breathing is ok but its my lower legs and shins that cramp up and make it really hard for me to continue. I've been drinking lots of water but I guess that just means I need to keep doing strengthening exercises for my legs to help support me.

Happy jogging/running all!

Ashleigh: I'd say do whatever's comfortable for you and what you can maintain. For me, I'm trying to do it every other day, but if I get off by a day, I'm not going to beat myself up over it. Since I'm also doing 30 Day Shred every day, I don't want to risk injury by doing both exercises every day, so having a day off from c25k every other day works well for me.

I had originally planned on MWF, but I think I'm going to just go ahead and do it every other day. I'd love to get done a few days earlier! :)

Ashleigh- Do what ever works the best for you.

kylonaa- I have the same problems you do. I am trying to strech more before and after jogging.

bama girl - I am too impatient to go on a set MWF. I look foward to completing each section, it brings a sense of accomplishment.

Wow, today was just as much of a pain! My phone (with the podcast) crashed several times, then the TREADMILL crashed! When I got going, my stomach starting grumbling and I had to take a bathroom break, when I got back the treadmill had reset... I pushed on, and then someone came in and put the television on so loud I missed the cue on my podcast to run! I finally had to take it off and just count the intervals on the treadmill. (Who watches Friends to work out?) And then one of my earbuds fell into the treadmill and got ground up.

But I completed it! Running at 8, walking at 5, with slightly longer breaks due to bathroom/missing cues. Will eat no beans on Sunday and do it properly, I will!

I do a "Monday, Wednesay, Friday" type routine, but I actually go Friday, Sunday, Tuesday. I just felt compelled to start on a Friday :)

Ms Marvel: I'm impressed you persevered! I would've given up in frustration and disgust.

Thanks for the tips guys! I didn't start today, long day lead to a short workout so we will see when I do start- Monday at the latest!

Just did w2d1. Ugh. Did not feel so great today. The last two intervals were really tough and my running pace suffered as a result. I may end up having to repeat this week.

I'm on W8D1 and found that it's best to just listen to your body and your life schedule. Basically, if it seemed like the jog took a lot out of me, I'd rest two days. If not, I'd rest just one. Also, if I completed the the last day of a "week" on a down note, I'd repeat the jog at that level before going on. It's taken me 10 or so weeks to get to week 8.

Bottom line, you can be really flexible with the program. I'd say the most important part is just getting started. Good luck!

Ummm i started C25K a couple months ago. I did week 1 day 1 and thought I was going to die! I never tried again after that lol. Im such a loser lol.

Don't worry too much about repeating - I'm on my third week of Week 1! The important thing is to keep going - there's no hurry.

One of the best things about doing the c25k program is that it really seems to rev up my metabolism. I jog really slowly, and it still makes a huge difference for me. I think I am going to work through the program jogging slowly and then repeat it increasing my speed.

Ms Marvel: Thanks. It's good to know I'm not the only one who can't keep the program's pace. :)

I have done my own version of C25K and I am paying for it in pain. I had gotten up to a mile at 5mph, but couldn't break through for longer runs so I slowed down and finally made it for 2 miles. So that became my new benchmark - jog/drill at least 2 miles each run. At first things were okay, then my hip hurt for a little bit. Thought nothing of it - pulled a muscle is all. Next run, took a day to recover. Then it started hurting during. Now yesterday, I could barely finish because of the pain and it still hurts to walk. After researching on the internet I think I have Trochanteric Bursitis. So I guess I need to stop running for a while and build up my hip muscles to start again. Lesson learned is to not push yourself before your time... I still plan to cross train with step areobics and eliptical because I still got all these darn calories to burn and fitness to preserve. Darn it, middle age and I have a birthday next week, lol (articles say this is common for middle aged women who run)!