Anyone doing C25k?

Just wanted to see if anyone was doing this...

I tried to do it earlier over the summer and was a total failure. I completed Weeks 1-3, but couldn't get past the first day of Week 4. After becoming really discouraged, I quit

I decided to start it up again recently. I hopped on the treadmill and felt good, so I ended up starting with Week 2.

Yesterday I finished Day 3 of WEEK FIVE! I can't even believe I ran at 5.5 for 20 minutes straight without stopping. I was really proud of myself after having not even made it through Day 1 of Week 4 last time.

Is anyone else with me? I really want to complete the program this time! I've been doing it 4 days/week instead of 3.... it's easier for me to do it every other day - otherwise I get out of the routine of it!

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Posted by julz33

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I do run races but was thinking of doing this just to keep me going between races and build a better running foundation - if I can, I might start this week...

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OMG Hayley!!! that's amazing.. congrats..keep up the good work!!!

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me! i am starting day 1 today. I have started in the past, but something always gets in the way. Im not letting that happen this time and plan to do it all. CONGRATS!!!!!! that is a HUGE accomplishment. I cant wait to be able to run!!!!!!!

My long term goal is a marathon. Baby steps!

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I'm doing a 5K race in December and am training using the C25K program. Right now, I'm up to the 28 minute run (can't remember what week that is). I'm running with DS, which definitely makes it more challenging. I'm not sure if I'll continue running with DS in the winter, but I really want to keep up with the running. I'm considering training for a 10K race during the winter/spring.

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hows it going?

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thanks for asking!

Today is going to be day 3 of week 6....

but this whole "week" of C25k, I've been having a lot of pain in my right ankle and in both of my knees. I pushed through Day 2 but it was really challenging for me!

I'm at that point where I feel like giving up but I'm going to try to see how today goes

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Posted by maybeamommy

thanks for asking!

Today is going to be day 3 of week 6....

but this whole "week" of C25k, I've been having a lot of pain in my right ankle and in both of my knees. I pushed through Day 2 but it was really challenging for me!

I'm at that point where I feel like giving up but I'm going to try to see how today goes

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Take a couple of days off and restart the week when you feel better.

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thanks for the encouragement!

I DID IT!!!

I did Week 6, day 3.

I ran for 25 minutes at 5.5.... which is over 2 miles! I can't even believe it!!!!! My legs felt like JELLO after, but I did it!

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how's everyone else doing???

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okay I know nobody cares, but I did Week 7, Day 1 today....

walk 5 minutes
run 25 minutes
walk 5 minutes


I ran at 5.5 again.... first distance, then speed - right?

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This is exactly what I need. I am starting this on Thurs.

Message edited 11/8/2010 2:27:58 PM.

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that is awesome! You are totally building up to running which is great. I miss running! I can't run much anymore b/c of an injury, so I will live vicariously through you.