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June C25K Starters

guest — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 20:37:24 GMT

There we go - W3D1 completed this evening. We were both a bit intimidated by the 3 minute runs, but we managed to pull through in spite of rather heavy rain.

The lower back pains I experienced the first week are all gone. However, my left shin is not too happy with me tonight. I am a bit worried about this shin splints thing I read about being very common for new runners. I've no idea if what I'm feeling is an actual injury or just my muscles being very surprised that they're being used all the sudden - how do I tell the difference between shin splints and a muscle being "tired"?

June C25K Starters

guest — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:34:29 GMT

Week 2 day 1 completed yesterday.

First week was a bit rough, especially day 3 where I really started doubting that I could step up to the week 2 pattern. Thankfully, W2D1 was actually so far the one that felt the easiest, especially with regards to my lower back. It's been hurting quite a bit during week 1, but almost nothing so far in week 2. Hoping it stays that way . We have W2D2 scheduled for Friday afternoon, and D3 for Sunday, let's see how everything is after that

June C25K Starters

guest — Wed, 30 May 2012 16:48:03 GMT

Hiya - me and the GF just completed our W1D1 run this afternoon (It's 6pm in Ireland now) - I know it's not really June yet, but it's close enough oth me

Both me and the GF are IT professionals who also spend most of our off-time at the PCs, so the running is sorely needed, especially for myself, I am somewhat more overweight and in bad shape than her.

C25K- Couldn't finish 2 mile run. What now?

guest — Wed, 30 May 2012 16:31:43 GMT

I'm completely new to C25K myself, but have done other similar interval plans in the past.

I'd say stop forcing yourself and repeat a week if you're not comfortable. I would definitely not skip ahead as it just gets harder later on. Repeat week 5 until you're comfortable you can manage the 2 mile run

There is nothing wrong or embarassing with repeating weeks - the 9 week schedule is a guideline, everybody is different. Personally I fully expect to have to repeat some weeks here and there.