joedadd wrote:

 

c25k - w9 D3 COMPLETE - Crossed the Couch to 5 K STARTING line this morning. It feels great to say that I have completed the program. I also realize it is just the start of something much more. On to bigger (except my fat) and better things.

Awesome! Congrats!

Thanks! Keep it up everyone. It is totally worth it.

WooHoo!! JoeDadd!! Congrats!!

That Mudder run sounds a bit scary, but exciting, might have to look into it.

I just completed W1D3!! It felt good, I had good form and good breathing. I have a good route for around my house so I have no excuses, just wake up throw on my clothes and shoes and run out the door.

When I did D2 I accidentally ran for 2.5 min. Some dogs started barking right when the podcast guy was saying to walk and I missed it so I kept running, uphill!! LOL But I did fine just was like, "wow this is a long minute!"

I really want to do the 5K now I just need to find a way to pay for it, an extra 35 bucks is hard to come by, especially since gas prices just went up to $4.21!! What Happpened! It was $3.56 last time I got gas....

Anyway Cool Runnings,

Kristi

Hello,

I've started the C25K again, I tried about 3.5 years ago but wasn't as dedicated as I should have been so the results were well, pretty predictable.  I'm at W3D2 right now, I've never been a runner, I'm a female in my late forties and my weight when I started this time was approx 220.  I'm cross training on my off days and dieting, I've been losing weight but really don't expect more than 2lbs a week at most because i want to do this healthy. 

I should finish the program in April and will do a 5k then.  I'm just curious, if there are any women out there in my weight range who have completed the program and have been able to run the distance non-stop at a pace over 4.0 mph.  Is it reasonable to think that at just over 200 lbs (i'm 5'4") I could actually run at a decent pace?  or is that a goal i should set for later at a lower weight. 

I'm really not trying to focus on a pace or time, I just want to have a realistic expectation so as not to be disappointed if I make it through in 9 weeks but still get passed by walkers, not that it would bother me, just setting expectations. 

Hey Guys,

I've got my computer back.  Had a hardware issue.  Anyway,  good to see newcomers,  keep it up!

I got my 5 miles yesterday and 93 miles for the month of February.  The Half Marathon is in just about two months.

Joedadd - Excellant Job!

maginaz - I agree with joedadd.  Don't worry about walking.  As you progress and build muscle you will find yourself taking less walk breaks. and as you build stamina and endurance speed will naturally pick up.

HAVE FUN!

I did W2D2, adn ran on a trail. It was tough, uphill a lot and by th emiddle of my run my legs felt like rubber. But I turned around and kept running. I completed it and feel good. I have had a lot of energy but am very Hungry now!! I am trying to eat more lean protien (yogurt and fruit, etc) but I still feel hungy! oh well

Kristi

That is an awesome idea documenting your journey, ConfessionsOfAJunkFoodKid. I wish I had done that. I started C25K in August and ran my first 5K on 12/04/11. It was an awesome experience. My advice would be, if you don't think you can run any further slow your pace down. Your body can and will get there!

joedadd wrote:

 

@maginaz, I am not a female but I will take a stab at your question. 4MPH is a 15 minute mile. You should be able to do that when you are up to 5K. However, if you cannot, keep it in perspective: you are still faster than the millions of people who are still on the couch:) Also, don't worry about running non-stop. Most people will stop to pick up water along the way during a 5k at least once so don't worry about taking a walk once or twice in your routine.

 

Whatever you do, just keep at it.

Thanks Joedadd, I'm sticking with it.  I completed wk 3 today and felt good.