It snowed a few inches tonight and we're supposed to get a couple more tomorrow. I've always liked being outside in the snow/cold so if it's not too slippery out I'll give running a shot tomorrow. I'm hoping I won't have to wait until Friday.
eyre13 - Congrats on coming back to C25k! I just started on Tuesday so we're at about the same spot, and I, too, was pleasantly surprised by not being too out of breath during the runs. It was a good feeling.
Auger, I am SO not ready to run in snow yet. I'm not sure what I'm going to do over the winter yet. I tried running on my mom's treadmill a couple weeks ago, and I was bored silly. So I will keep running outside as long as I can stand it.
Eyre, that's great that you're starting up! I really wasn't sure I'd ever be able to run - ACL repair in 1 knee, chondromalacia in the other, plantar fasciitis in both feet, and really big boobs - but I found sneakers and a sports bra that allow me to run. I'm slow, but I'm running!
I think the universe rewarded me for staying with my friend during the race on Saturday. When I ran Tuesday, I knocked almost 2 minutes off of my time from last week.
I'm thinking of trying the c210k app. There's a big 15k race in Utica in July that ends at the Saranac brewery, and some friends of mine are encouraging me to go for it. The ones that have done the race said you only need to be able to run 10k to run the Boilermaker - the crowd pushes you the other 5k. I think for now I'm going to just run for 45 minutes at a time, and see how far that ends up being. If I can add 1k a month, I should get there by July.
Riddy: Thanks! You have plantar fascitis - Do you wear a brace when running or anything?
Today is Day 2 for me. It should have been yesterday, but we had people over and they didn't leave until late. I'm actually looking forward to it... who knew I'd ever look forward to running?! The mind boggles....
Eyre,
My plantar fasciitis is under control. I did go to a running store to get fitted for sneakers before I started, because I HATE my orthotics. I have really flat feet, and I ended up with Brooks Adrenaline GTS. They are great for my feet!
I just fit my runs into my schedule, and don't worry too much about how many runs I get in a week. I aim for 2-3, but I've had a couple weeks when I only got in 1 run. But yeah, I hate planning on running, and then having life make me change my plans.
Hi everyone! I couldn't find anywhere whether this thread is only for C25K proper, or whether people in "C25K-like" plans can join in. I'm doing an 8 week program that's similar but not exactly the same, and I could really use some encouragement/strict accountability to get through my last 4 runs (I finished W7D2 yesterday), as well as perhaps some help figuring out what to do next when I get there. And... maybe some pointers on running in the rain. ^_^
If it's okay for me to stick around, I think I will.
I'm on week 6 of C25K and today I completed my FIRST EVER 5K!!!!! It was hard but I thought it was going to be awful. It was really fun. I may be getting hooked on running!
Congratulations TheMeIWant2Be! I love the feeling when you accomplish a big milestone. It's a reward itself! And thanks for the welcome Riddy.
I finished W7D3 yesterday, which means I'm up for W8D1 tomorrow morning. I'm still adjusting to that 5-10 minutes in the late middle of the run where I feel like I'm dying. I remember it from when I used to run a few years ago, and I know it's not going to go away (it's not a fitness issue), so I just keep reminding myself that nothing can stop me and press on until it goes away.
I need to make a change to my exercise routine in a big way, and one of the things I've always fallen short with in fitness is running. I've never been able to run and I feel like tackling that challenge would be such a huge success and motivator for me. So! As of today, I am starting the C25k program. I have an app on my phone I'll use to help with timing and keeping track of my workouts, and I'll check in here each time I complete a workout. Wish me luck!
Well, I did it!! I completed my first workout and I didn't stop or slow down once! I had a little difficulty trying to figure out how to breathe, but I just kept running and now I feel FANTASTIC!! I am so strong and I'm only going to get stronger with the help of C25K! Could anyone contribute some breathing tips for a beginner perhaps? I know we're all in the same boat, but I have a feeling at least a few of you are eons more knowledgeable than I on the subject. Please and Thank You!
I'm in need of some major help (hence, the long post). I went out Tuesday on W8D1. To be clear, this is for me a 28 minute run following 27, 26, and 25 min. runs (all completed successfully on the first try). Nothing should be giving me difficulty at this point. On Tuesday, with about 7 minutes left in my run, I simply stopped running. (This happens to me sometimes, but normally my brain can override my body and pick it back up again before I've actually started to walk; that didn't happen here.) I walked for about 30s-1m, and then finished my run. I was disappointed in myself, but it's just one run, and I chalked it up to an off day.
Today, I went out to repeat W8D1. With 13 minutes to go, again, my body stops running. I walked for 30s or less, and started again. About two minutes later, bam, I'm walking again. That time I told myself that there was clearly something wrong with my motivation. I sat down on a bench and vowed not to get up until I was ready to run to a tall building I could see in this distance (it's about halfway into my cool down, so a bit of a challenge). I finally got up (wobbly legs from sitting), and I ran to that building because I had to prove that I could.
My disappointment from Tuesday is magnified tenfold. I'm angry at myself– both my body and my willpower, which I believe are equally responsible in this situation. I've never failed to complete the same workout twice.
Advice, hugs, commiseration are all welcome.
Also, a more direct question: for those of you who are morning runners, what do you do about breakfast? After struggling with feeling it sloshing around in there, I tried an experiment today with waiting to eat until after my run. Unfortunately, I think the stomach cramps I was getting throughout the second half may have contributed to my repeated stop-and-walks. I don't have time in the morning to eat and then wait for it to digest before my run. Again, any advice welcome.
Well I tried to rush and squeeze all three runs into this week, giving respect to my rest day (Sunday) and my gym day with fiance and FIL tomorrow. So I did day 2 right after day 1, no rest for my still adjusting muscles. Bad choice. I wasn't too tired, but my calves and shins were very disagreeable. I decided to play it safe and go easy this time around to avoid injury. So I did W1D2, but it was a very light session. I'll probably repeat week one again next week.
New here! I just finished the 2nd week of C25K yesterday. I made it to week four earlier this year but had to quit after an achilles injury. (Injured myself in a fitness class, not running.) It feels a little more difficult this time around. lol
Question--Is anyone else doing the program on a treadmill or know someone who has? There's just no logistical way for me to run outside right now. I'm curious as to how difficult it's going to be to transition from treadmill to 'real' running, though.
Anyway. Just saying "hi"! I'm happy to see a C25K thread.
Hello Amanda1977! Good to see another fresh face here. I'm doing C25K on the treadmill and was wondering as well if it was particularly hard transitioning to the "open road", so to speak. Great to have you! Happy running.
I'm slow, but I'm running! 
I am so strong and I'm only going to get stronger with the help of C25K! Could anyone contribute some breathing tips for a beginner perhaps? I know we're all in the same boat, but I have a feeling at least a few of you are eons more knowledgeable than I on the subject. Please and Thank You!
Bad choice. I wasn't too tired, but my calves and shins were very disagreeable. I decided to play it safe and go easy this time around to avoid injury. So I did W1D2, but it was a very light session. I'll probably repeat week one again next week.
I'm doing C25K on the treadmill and was wondering as well if it was particularly hard transitioning to the "open road", so to speak. 
Great to have you! Happy running.
