SDChickie - congrats on finishing early! When I graduated over two years ago it actually took me a little longer since I had to do some weeks twice before I moved up. I'm hoping it won't take me quite as long this time but its really all about what my body is telling me!

W7D2 this morning! I'm really proud because I hit the exact same distance (2.01 miles) as I did on Sunday, but this time I did it at my own pace. I was so sure I was gonna end up with at 1.92 or something, but nope

SDChickie - what are you doing to improve your pace? I haven't decided if I'm going to work on that or distance when I graduate, and I should probably start thinking about it, ack!!

Repeating week 1. Still with slight modifications, but still doing it. It is so cold though. Brrrr... Cannot wait for warmer weather.

Thanks, cabinwife.

Ado Annie, I am running intervals... started with 30 seconds of increased pace, then back down to usual pace for 2 minutes, then adjusted the intervals from there. I'm now running 60 seconds at an increased pace, then going back to regular pace for 60 seconds. It's easier for me to track the speed on a treadmill, but I follow the same concept, albeit a little less scientifically, outside and am slowly improving my pace outside (in the lovely 30 degree weather!) as well.

Today is a great day to run, my fellow 3fc peeps!

SDChickie, I love the idea of switching back and forth between the slow pace and a faster pace! The first time I did C25K I did it on a treadmill with a 30 minute limit, so I just figured when I graduated I'd go back and do the program over faster. This time I definitely don't want to go back to the running and then walking thing -- your way seems a lot smarter, and it never would have occurred to me. Thanks!

Exactly what I was thinking! Thanks for sharing your method, SDChickie.

I've missed a few days of running due to a strained back, but finally got some good running shoes today(my first Saucony shoes!), hope they help. Can't wait to try 'em out tomorrow.

Well I finished week 1 last night. I'll be running w2d1 Friday night. I've been having problems with shin splints after my runs. Icing them helps but I definitely think new running shoes would help.

Cattails-hopefully your new shoes do the trick!

I need new shoes too. I think I need to rest. I feel run down and getting chest congestion. I tried to work out, but way below my mileage on elliptical and bike for the time I did.

Hello all...I'm re-doing the c25k programme. I did it last year but then started smoking again and gained some weight back, so thought I'd do it again to build up my running strength and stamina.

I'm going through the weeks much faster this time...some weeks only running 1 of the runs before moving on to the next week. Although I'm in week 6 now which on my programme has 3 different runs - so I'm doing all of those.

I'm very slow...which I hate. So I'm trying to work in some intervals to improve my sprint time (just started rugby training and also handy for chasing after my son) and my over-all time. Once I've re-graduated I think I'm going on to a 10 K programme as I'd like to run one for my summer challenge.

You are most welcome, Ado Annie and Cattails. Hope the intervals work well for you!

AlmostMe, you are no longer smoking, are you? Can't even imagine still smoking and trying to improve my lung capacity to run! Also can't imagine getting excited about a 10K... 5Ks and OCRs (for which I'm registered, but have not yet run!) are enough for me, thanks!

Hi all i finished c25k in may took 11 weeks i was c.300lb when i started so rested my legs inbetween. Ive now completed 12 official timed 5k's best time 34m 14s

Next sunday im doing a 12k my hardest task to date.

C25K the hardest run was w6d2 the starting and stopping was awful, would have been easier to run straight through.

W1D1 i barely lasted the 60s i really struggled but i still managed the dreaded w5d3 at over 290.

Believe in yourself, if you fail today try again tomorrow

W7D3 this morning, finally! Nooooot looking forward to tacking three minutes onto my next run, but c'est la vie.

Hi All!
Just began reading these posts looking for a little inspiration!
I started C25K Last Monday, ran 2 days, was feeling great then took 2 days off which was a mistake. When I ran again next it was so much harder then it had been. So I began again and ran W1 from the beginning the last 3 days.
I feel like I should run everyday to keep going, but maybe I should take days off? But then I just feel like I take a day off I get lazy all over again.
Tomorrow I think I'll just push myself to start W2 and see how it goes...
Thanks!

Welcome kcase2683!

Personally I find I do better at the runs with more breaks, like 2 or 3 days between, but I do other exercise such as long brisk walks, yoga, circuit training and weight lifting in addition to running during the week. Whatever works for you is the best way to go, IMHO - if running daily feels all right, then more power to ya!

Did W8D1 today! At the beginning I was talking myself through it all "you can do it even slower than usual if you want" and I thought I was, but the pace for my first mile was 11:09, wtf! That may be super slow for most runners, but it's a full minute faster than any mile I've ever run. The rest of the run was slower, but I'm still wowed about that first one.

kcase - I think the general idea between the rest days is that running is pretty high-impact, and your muscles need that time between runs to rebuild and get accustomed to the stresses of running. But listen to your body, if you can do it every day good for you! I wouldn't point straight to your time off as the culprit of your bad run though. Doing this program, some days I've felt like I can fly and other days I've felt just TERRIBLE, and sometimes I can point to a cause and other days I have absolutely no idea. Good luck with W2!