C25K (Couch to 5 K)

[danniellabella]

Today I started doing the C25K program. I'm sure there was a thread about this somewhere but I can't find it.

I would like to know who else is doing it or has done it and what you think/thought of it.

My day one: 90second walk on about 5.5k and incline of 1 most of the time, then 60second jog on between 7.6-8k. By the 28 minute mark I couldn't do the jog so just maintained the walk on about level 6.3k for the last couple of minutes.

[BrightSparkles]

Well done! xx

[krysalyss]

Hi there. The old one is here:
http://forums.bellybelly.com.au/foru...t-give-go.html

I did it and was really happy with it. I ended up jogging quite well but ended up with shin splints as my feet are turning in and I didn't realise it. But the program itself is good and I plan on doing it again once a week within the next couple of weeks as my legs are feeling better, and I am now used to wearing orthopedic insoles.

[danniellabella]

THanks Krysalyss. I hope your legs get better soon so you can start it again.

[mummato1]

I lurvvved C25K! It took me longer than the 9 weeks, as I repeated a couple of weeks as I didnt feel like I was 'ready' to move onto the longer runs. But eventually I did, and I went from not being able to run 100m to a full 5kms.

I plan on starting it again once bub is here and I have settled into some sort of a rountine.

A couple of tips....
- Remember to stretch
- Go slow!! Speed is not important, there were days when I was jogging so slow I seriously could have been walking faster
- Schedule it, and go - dont give yourself time to think up excuses (cause you will always find one!)
- I printed off all the weeks on to a chart and had it on my closet door.. it was so great to get home and cross that day off
- Join Calorieking the forum is great for motivation..
- When you think you cant possibily go any further.. go that bit further - you will surprise yourself!
- Find what works for you, inside on a treadmill or outside - it doesnt matter. For me outside worked better as I could push myself to make it to next pole, or fence etc

hmmm will add any others I can think of.

[MantaRay]

I seem to be having trouble getting past week 2. I just don't seem to be able to do it 3 times a week I'll need to try harder I think. Thanks for the inspiration!

[Kazbah]

I started this and got preggers so stopped, started again and injured my back so stopped ... I did find that doing it on real roads / paths a lot better and less painful than on a treadmill, the slightly uneven surfaces will reduce shin splints.

Keep up the good work!