Thanks, Aspen8, for the clarification

I was told to walk on my toes when walking - had to see her walk to understand what she meant!  I tried this the last two times I did C25K and didn't feel half as much pain in my shins while walking!  I feel like I am sort-of falling forward while doing this, but my times have improved which is motivating (not that I really care how fast I am going, my goal is to be able to run/jog as much of the 5K as possible in March).

Also, I hated running cold water in the shower so I grabbed the blue gel "ice packs" from the freezer and sit with them on my shins for 20 min. before taking my shower. 

I love the Active.com C25K program on my Android phone!  I am going all different ways around the neighborhood, and using Songza to so I don't know what music will be next, but the last time I was out I ran near a busy street and missed the cue to walk due to the noise. 

Anyone have recommendations for using earphones while running? 

I use that C25K to train for a 5 k I loved it I am now using the C210k for training for my first 10 k

I just did W3D1 yesterday.  I kept thinking I wouldn't make it through that last interval!  But I did it!  I was so happy.  I must have looked like a grinning idiot through my entire cool down.   I was so scared of starting this week.  I have never run three minutes before!

Hope I'm not too late to the party.... I've been going to start and going to start for ages and finally did it today! A little about me... 36, overweight (need to drop about 40 ideally, 30 would be ok), have never in my life been able to run "distance". In my best shape in high school, I played softball competitively and also did various forms of dance. Sprints were fine but longer running stints forget it. So I've always wanted to run and my husband is a runner who's gotten back into it in the last year and I thought ok, I can do C25K.... So today I did it. Did W1D1 and I didn't stop, ran (more on that in abit) the whole time I was supposed to and it didn't kill me!!!

So I stretched before I left and then out I went. New pair of running shoes but same as a pair I've been wearing as sneakers for a while that I got via suggestion at a running store and then never really used for running. So my husband said they're likely shot since I've worn them around a few years and start with the new ones and only use those for running so they maintain cushion. Now here's some things I struggled with... I have always had a problem with tie shoes. The outside edge of my foot in the middle there gets this wicked cramping pain. Sometimes losening the laces helps but sometimes it doesn't. So I had that pain to contend with but it actually went away mostly as I kept going. On my left foot, I think my left arch is flatter than right and I feel the arch like standing on a pipe but I just kept going. That's common too and even regular shoes sometimes I have this problem. So I used to quit because of these issues and sucked it up this time and my feet seem no worse for the wear. The bottoms of my legs on the top where it bends before the foot got sore and felt very heavy. Not shin splints at all (I've had much experience with those so I know what's what) so in the walking part, I kinda shook things out and was able to keep going. My breathing wasn't too bad.... I'm a mouth breather so my throat got dry but I wasn't wheezing and dying like I thought I would be. The 3rd "run" cycle I was about ready to throw it in and thought it would kill me but I thought screw this, I'm going to keep going. And you know, I think it did get a bit easier. I was totally psyched I did it all! I'll probably have to do week 1 twice but I don'tcare, I did it! As for my speed..... ridiculously slow, feet were coming off the ground and all like a run but I probably looked ridiculous.... but again, I didn't care!! WAHOO!!!

Looking forward to the discussion and keeping us all motivated.

Hi. Newbie runner and almost 50. Not overweight but not in wonderful shape either.  I started this program for the first time on Jan. 1. My goal is to run a 5k before I'm 50 which will be in April. I haven't had any issues with the program until week 5. The jump in the jogging time was just too much for me. I jogged as long as I could but would have to stop to walk then start the jog back again as soon as I could. This is the first time I will have to repeat a workout. Has anyone else had this problem and how did you handle it? I've also started experimenting with pace and techniques. I never feel sore the next day but do feel soreness during the jog in the backs of my calves and thighs. Any insight or information would be appreciated.

I am a 36 year old mother of 2 boys, age 10 & 8 and have finally gotten to the point where I can take care of ME...

Running M-W-F and doing a toning class T-Th, all at 5:30AM and I am NOT a morning person but I've been able to do it for the last couple of months.

I just started with the C25K app on Monday!  I have been trying to run for about 9 months but gotten serious the last couple of months.  I've been going to the gym at least 4 days a week and have gotten to the point where I am able to run a mile without walking.  I have signed up for a 5k the end of May so I have lots of time but wanted to start this C25K program to make sure I get there.  And to hopefully avoid injury.  I started Monday at the beginning, even though I feel like I can do more, because I want to do it right.  So I just did W1D2 this morning and it felt great.  Finished up with a quick 2 mile bike ride.  My struggle is going to come when the weather gets nicer and I want to move the workouts outside.  I am currently running on a track (flat) in a controlled temperature environment.  That adjustment to outside with hills is going to be tough.

I've enjoyed reading the other comments here and will check back regularly.  It's nice to see that others are in the same situations with the same struggles and accomplishments!

Aspen8,

Thank you for echoing my concerns - I am not alone!! I did W1D1 yesterday and didn't feel as self conscious as I thought I would. I'm pretty sure that the guy on the treadmill next to me was also doing C25K. Though, I did find the gals doing the stairmaster next to me a little intimidating. BUT I did it and I feel great (even if a little sore) about doing it! I admire you for running outside - I'm WAY too much of a wimp to run in the cold!