If you're really nervous about a workout, repeat the previous workout to get your confidence up. I repeated at least 1 workout a week because I was concerned about my knees and feet. So it took me 3 months to complete the 8 week program, but I didn't care.

I ran the full 5k again today - yahoo! I even did it a little faster than Saturday - just under 44 minutes! :yay::yay::yay:

Did W7D2 today, and it was HARD. I had worked 15 hours yesterday (didn't get home from work until 11pm) and it was really challenging just to get out of bed. Usually a little ways into the run I start feeling lighter and less heavy-footed. Not today. Today I felt like there were 15 lb dumbbells on my shoes. Yikes.

I'm in the last week of an eight week weight loss competition. I have been the leader every week save one. I'm determined to win the competition and the $180 that goes with it, so I'll be running every day until next Thursday. Wish me luck!

GOOD LUCK HARPIE!!!!!!

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Finished week 4 day 3 much better than day one ah I get so nervous before every new week, but my knees feel like they are getting stronger and the pain I was experiencing before is barely there now after my run

Completed W6D3 today. It was easier than D1 and D2 of this week.
I'm very happy I managed to run for 25 minutes straight.

Well, today I finally did it. I've put it off long enough. I splurged on some amazing Brooks for my poor plantar fasciitis prone feet. ;)

I began (I should say attempted) the first day of C25K today. For the first time, I experienced absolutely 0 pain in my right foot, ankle, and calf!

The bad news? I have not exercised regularly for, let me think... 12 years? And I'm 22. :dizzy: Needless to say, I was winded within the first 2 minutes on my treadmill. I was able to get to the 15 minute mark, but I was feeling light-headed, so I called it good for the night. I will continue to give it my all until I can complete day 1 of the C25K. I am not discouraged in the least. I knew going from zero activity to running would not be easy. Even if I have to repeat weeks on the C25K, I WILL get through it. I have always dreamed of becoming a runner. I have the right shoes, a great program, and copious amounts of determination.

My three C25K days will be Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. I will keep everyone updated on how I do each of those days. I hope everyone is doing well with their running! :D

Thanks, Riddy! So far so good. I've run the past 3 days in a row.

Thedollylala, I experienced the same thing around week 3 or 4. Eventually it did go away for me as well. I think you're right: we're gaining strength.

IsabellaOlivia, week 7 is all 25 minute runs. I agree, it's so much easier.

MelodyLeigh, keep going! It really does get easier. When I started, I hadn't really exercised since I was 22... it had been 17 years! You can do it!

CelticHarpie: Awesome job with the past 3 days! Keep it up, you're an inspiration!

I went back on the treadmill tonight, and to my surprise (despite my legs especially feeling the burn this go-around!) I was able to add another jogging session to my time, making my time 17:30 now. An additional 2 and a half minutes? I'll take it! I will take a break tomorrow and then I'll be right back in it for Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. I hope to be able to completely get through the first C25K workout by the end of this week.

The week after that, I will officially begin the C25K program!

I'm already itching for those 25 minute and 30 minute runs, but I will be patient... :D

Completed W7D1. I couldn't run the entire 25 minutes because I hadn't eaten or had anything to drink. My stomach was growling during the run. I walked for five minutes of the run right after the 12.5 minute mark.

Well, I almost made it running every day since last week. On Monday I woke up late and had to get my car to the shop. Didn't get an extra run in, but walked for about 15 minutes.

Ran an extra day on Tuesday.

Today was W8D1. 28 minutes of running. Not really that much of a jump from week 7, but that's probably due to the fact I added 3 extra days of running last week! I was really glad to move on to a new podcast with new music.

Had my final weigh in for the weight loss challenge I was doing the past two months. Was down 3 lbs for the week, and 15.8 total for 8 weeks. I was hoping for another .2 to make it an even 16 lbs loss. I'll know later today if I won the money. Regardless, I'm down nearly 16 lbs since I started this recent journey, and that's not too shabby.

Hi Everyone.

I finished a coach to 5k plan a few weeks back and started a 10k plan, my question it feels like it is becoming harder to jog the same time as before? Like I'm getting unfitter. I know that's not true however does any one have some thoughts on this?

Thanks

Celticharpie: I'm really happy for you and that all the hard work you've done have paid off.

I did W7D2 today and it was challenging, but doable.

Time for week 5 day 3 Saturday omg I'm nervous!! 20 minutes straight I couldn't run the 2nd 8 minutes straight today I did the first 8 ok around 6 minutes in I peeked at how much time I had left

I FINALLY GOT THROUGH THE DAY 1 WORKOUT! :carrot:

Every other day for the past week I've been trying to get through all 25 minutes, but I kept getting way too exhausted to complete it. Tonight, it just hit me. I CAN do this. I bought a C25K app and used it while Pandora played music. I covered the treadmill clock with a towel and I never turned the phone screen on to see the time. All I did was stare straight ahead, listen to the music, and follow the woman's instructions on the app.

I am SO happy that I completed it. I can't wait to keep gaining endurance with each workout!

Yahoo, MelodyLeigh!!!! :yay::yay::yay:

That's what I do, too - start the music, start the app, and just GO.

Keep it up - you can do it!

And don't forget - you don't have to run fast (in fact, try to run slow), just RUN.

Greetings to all. I am so excited, I have just finished W6R3. :woohoo:

I follow the NHS programme and as the speaker Laura says I may call myself a runner now!

Great job, Kitcherella!

I'm still amazed that I am doing this. I am so proud of myself. Just goes to show what a well designed program and a little determination can take you. ;)

Hi all. I just started a c25k program, I'm in the first week. I'm a little nervous about joint problems but I'm definitely being careful, stretching, and not pushing myself.

I'd like to know what you use to keep track of time/distance? I have a pedometer and a blackberry, but that doesn't work much for me. Right now I'm just counting paces.

Welcome, wannabeskinny! Does Blackberry have any couch to 5k apps? If not, how about looking up the workouts and setting alarms in your Blackberry for the run/walk times? It would be a pain to set up, probably, but it would work. I think some people use a stopwatch. That you would have to keep looking at, and remember when to start and stop.

Take it easy and go slow. I repeated at least 1 workout in each week before I moved on to the next week. I'm still a slow runner - my 5K time is just under 44 minutes.

You can do it!

Have you tried any Blackberry running apps? The ones I've seen track your speed, distance, time, and even calories. I use a treadmill, so I go off of the speed and distance it gives me. I use a C25K app to know when to walk and run so I don't have to keep checking the clock. Good luck!

So, I finished another week 1 workout yesterday, and it was even easier than the last one! I am now comfortable with officially starting the program this Tuesday. Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday will be my 3 running days. Bring it on, C25K!!

How is everyone else doing?

So happy to find this thread! I am starting W2 and will do W2D1 tomorrow after work. I'm finding that I'm actually looking forward to the workouts and proving to myself that I CAN do this! I have 3 apps running at one time - C25K, pandora, and runkeeper. Just looked over my "runs" last week and W1D3 showed that the best time and the furthest distance - woot!!

Looking forward to letting ya'll know how W2D1 goes tomorrow!

I follow the NHS podcasts. They are free and you can download them from http://www.nhs.uk/livewell/c25k/page...g-podcast.aspx


I ran W7D3 today. I managed the first 20 minutes very well, however during the last 5 minutes my pins was stiff as wood.

This week I hope to make Monday, Wednesday and Friday my exercise days.

I will look into an app but I'm not too tech savvy :)

I am interested in doing the program and was wondering if anyone else has an HTC Android phone and what apps do you use. I am not tech savy but would like to try. Any suggestions would help greatly.

I used the Zen labs free couch to 5k app on my Android phone, and now I have the same app on my iphone. Works fine for me!

And I run Endomondo and itunes at the same time, too. ;)

Ok friends. I learned a very valuable lesson: don't let time excuses stop your running! I did W8D2 today, a week after doing W8D1. I was out of town last weekend, and even though I brought my running gear, I just didn't make time to run.

Today I paid for it. It was a tough run. I did it, but it hurt a little.

Moral of the story? It's 40 minutes of your life. How many times do we waste 40 minutes watching TV or surfing the web? Just get out and do it!!!!

Yeah, I try not to let more than 4-5 days go between running. Any more than that, and I will pay for it.

Interestingly, I ran yesterday. I was not really feeling it - my legs just felt heavy. I kept at it because I told myself I would. To my shock, I was a full minute faster than my time on Sunday! I guess "fake it til you make it" really does work! :D

I'm going to do my very first workout tomorrow :D

Good luck Nayshal!

Just remember that it only gets easier if you keep doing it. In a couple of months, you'll be able to run for 1/2 an hour straight without stopping! If I can do it, anyone can.

Let us know how it goes :)

I started doing the C25K last week. I had a jogging partner, but she just flew to India yesterday (she'll be gone for 3 weeks) and now I have no one to jog with. I'm on the second week but I'm just so supremely self-conscious that I can't drum up the courage to do it on my own.

I do Nia, Zumba and Circuit Training with a trainer during the week so I am sure to exercise 4 to 5 times a week. The C25K was to supplement the 2 to 3 days that I do nothing. An hour ago, I was trying to find out if there were any other fitness classes I can take today, because I'm so scared of jogging on my own.

I guess the real reason I'm writing this long post is to find out if other people out there are doing the C25k strictly by themselves. And if so, how do they motivate themselves to do that? Do you ever feel anxious and awkward about it?

Thanks,

L2L

Hi L2L,
I always run alone. I'm still pretty slow, so I'm glad I don't have the pressure of worrying about another person's pace. I just pop in my earbuds, start the music and Endomondo, and go outside and run.

I'd like to try a run with someone more experienced, but I don't want to shortchange their workout, either.

Yesterday I ran on my mom's treadmill for the first time. It was pouring, and I wanted to run. I was BORED silly. Even with music or tv, I was just staring at the display, watching the tenths of a mile tick off. I kept thinking "I could just stop the treadmill", but I kept going. Guess I won't go rushing out to buy a treadmill for the winter. :p

Jogged C25k W8D1. It went fine, I ran a new route today with more hills, which meant I slowed down the pace to manage to get through the full 28 minutes.

Did week seven day 1 today it was tiring but I didn't stop I felt very proud of myself for achieving it! Yay!

Getting up at 6am is becoming really difficult for me now that the weather is turning cold and rainy and my blankies and pillows are oh so snuggly! Today I'm wearing my sneakers and waiting for my husband to come home and take care of the baby while I go out for a run. The late afternoons are usually my lowest point of the day (tired, hungry, low energy) so I wonder if doing a workout at this time will be good for that.

I'm really enjoying running, tho I'm sure I make noises and panting all crazy when I do cause I get stares

Hello all. I still can't believe I am running 25 minutes nonstop. :running:
And Thedollylala I am sure I do that sometimes. :D
I also raise my arms when I finish as if I am crossing an imaginary finish line. :cb:
I decided I should reward myself with a nice long-sleeve top for the winter. Any ideas/suggestions?

I do that, too! :D

I think the important thing about a shirt is that it should be some sort of moisture wicking material. Beyond that, I'm looking for something in a color I really like. I want my clothes to make exercise a more positive experience, if that makes sense.

I haven't run since last Thursday - darn rain. I'm going to try again tomorrow.

What is it about running that makes you feel self conscious? If you're able to take a fitness class with other people surely you can work out alone. Just wondering because I feel the total opposite. I'm terrified of running with someone else because what if I can't keep up or I'm panting hard and I have to keep up with them?

Completed W8D2.

me too IsabellaOlivia and I feel great! I was feeling fine, I didn't have to stop, I could continue. Can't wait till tomorrow to finish week 8.