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C25K again

guest — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 20:31:22 GMT

Hi all.

I had a couple of rest days Saturday and Sunday, rest from running only, not from other housework etc. Run week 2 day 2 on the treadmill tonight as the weather is horrible. Heavy rain tonight, looks like autumn (fall) has arrived for us. Oh well that's what happens when I live in Scotland.

Anyway legs hurt a little tonight so off to bed early.

Longtallsallee, is your knee sore because of your shoes, have you had your running shoes checked? I hope you feel better soon.

Happy running and I hope your weather is better than ours.

C25K again

guest — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 14:16:08 GMT

gogolegs,

sounds like you are getting on well with your programme. Well done.

I moved on to week 2 yesterday and omg I loved the 90 sec runs, to be honest I found it great going so I did an extra one at the end and did it a little faster than the others. I am looking forward to my next run tomorrow.

Happy running

C25K again

guest — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:09:55 GMT

Hi Longtallsallee, Indiana ? I have heard of it but will need to look it up on google. The only place in the US I have been to is NY, many times as I have family there.

sounds like you are doing well on your runs, congrats on running for 8, I can only dream of that much at present. I enjoyed my run yesterday and looking forward to my next one tomorrow. Although I've just eaten Ravioli and feel like I'm going to burst, just hope I'm ok for tomorrows run.

I am thinking of new running shoes as an insentive to keep going, once I get to 5K I will buy them to keep me running. That is when i want to do the programme for 8K or 10K.

Well done.

C25K again

guest — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 13:22:42 GMT

Day 2. Started on the treadmill and after about 10 mins had to get off and rush to the little room. Did not expect that to happen. Anyway got back out into the garage and back on the treadmill to finish the programme.

I then took my DD to the train station and on the way back I was feeling so good I thought about doing the programme all over again. So half hour later I was back on the treadmill and did it all again.

I feel fantastic. I am not running as fast as last time. I just want to finish the programme, speed will come later.

I'm thinking I'll move on to week 2 next time I run.

August C25K starters :)

guest — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:06:19 GMT

I too started back on the programme at week 1. I know it works and I am looking forward to getting back up to full fitness again. I'm quite happy just out running, or should I say jogging, for 30/45 mins at a time. I'm not fast on purpose. I did the programme before and went as fast as I could even doing speed intervals to help with my training and all I got was fat legs.

This time I am taking it slower and building on distance rather than speed. I want slim runners legs not fat footballer legs. Well that's the dream.

Happy running everyone.

Questions and needing some motivation from a newbie runner..

guest — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 09:01:25 GMT

Wow, you do have a lot on your plate just now. But congratulations you are moving in the right direction.

I don't know anything about your condition so perhaps you should check the websites for it and what you should be doing as regards exercise. I would, if I were you, let your doctor know what you are doing.

Secondly the programme works for everyone. it is a 10 week programme but if it takes you 20 weeks or 30 weeks to complete then do what works best for you. The first time I did the programme years ago, I walked slowly then walked faster for the 'run' parts of the programme. Once I built up my walking I was able to jog (very slowly) the next time I did the programme.

As for weight loss, any form of exercise will help with weight loss as long as you control your eating, it will not work with exercise alone.

I do some walking and yoga on my day off. I've only started back on the programme this week but intend to do a little something to keep my motivation and weightloss going.

Good luck and try to enjoy what you are doing. Think of each day as an achievement, it must be better than the day before, if not then the next one will.

C25K again

guest — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 08:47:27 GMT

Back on the C25K again and this time I will continue to run. Last time I completed the programme and after a few weeks I did less and less running because of the winter. This time I am going to keep it going.

Week 1 day1 completed yesterday and don't feel any different, which can only be a good sign. Do need to loose a few pounds so hope the additional exercise will help. I have some kettlebells and should start to swing them for 30 mins or so on my days off.

Who is on the programme ? What week are you on ? do you do other exercises? is so, what and how often?

Oh, I am 45 and live in the UK, the weather is not kind to us so sometimes I use my treadmill. Going to start the first few weeks on the tm before I venture outside again.

Miz T

Re: Calling all Penguins (slow runners)

guest — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 10:59:59 GMT

Hi, I'm new to the forum and think I will fit right in on this thread. I have run 5K before at 45min and was put off as I was told by some that it was too slow. Now I'm back currently on week 6 of the C25K and running on my treadmill at 6.7kmph. I also do intervals of 5x3min at 7kmph. My excuse is I'm 44 and only have we short legs. lol.

Anyway who cares, I'm doing this for me, not to break any world records.

Love'n all your posts.

Re: I am a Newbie runner, walking on treadmill ready to run, just stating out any advice?

guest — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 10:53:48 GMT

I'm on my second go at the C25K programme. I'm also running it on the treadmill at the moment. Only because it is -4 here yesterday and I don't like to run outside on ice and the cold affects my breathing. Once I'm up to speed again and running 20/25 mins I'll then take it outside and do some intervals. Especially when the weather is better. I hope to be fit enough to run outside come the spring in March/April.

Outside running is harder as you have to push your body along the road, on the treadmill the road is moving for you. The treadmill is great for time and running at a constant speed. I too have gone from 7.5 to 7 and recently just lowered it to 6.7 in order to complete the 20 min run of week 5 day 3. However, I did 5x3min intervals yesterday at 7kmph just to keep myself running at the higher speed now and again. I'm on to week 6 day 1 tomorrow and that will be at 6.7. I am only 5'2" and over 40 so don't want to push myself too much at the moment.

Once I've completed the C25K I'll up the incline on my treadmill to 1% then 2% which represents road running better.

As for the programme, Denise - I have not paid for anything I follow the programme on the Cool Running website and run the times not the distances.

Good luck

Re: Started C25k tonight anyone need a training partner.

guest — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 10:37:24 GMT

Hello everyone, I've not been on the forum much this weekend but I see you are all doing really well.

Shorty how are you getting on? can't wait to hear your report, go get that run done.

Week 6 Day 1 for me tomorrow, looking forward to the intervals again. Not looking forward to day 3 as that is the end of the intervals and it's long non stop runs. I just hope I can do it.