Calling all new C25K participants!!!

[clogger]

Have you recently started the Couch to 5K (C25K) program? This is the end of my second week and I was hoping to chat with others who are also doing it. There's a great thread with quotidianlight, liv, and mitziemarie, however, since they are at or near the end of the program I wanted to start a new thread.

Any takers?

[clogger]

I haven't decided if I should repeat week 2 or move onto week 3. Week 2 is pretty tough for me. I can't imagine running 3 minutes straight! Maybe I'll try it and go back to Week 2 if necessary.

Week 2 (from the podrunner interval set)

Episode: First Day to 5K - Level 1 - Week 2
BPM (beats per minute) CHART:

Walk - 5-minute warmup @ 128 bpm
Run - 90 seconds @ 138 bpm
Walk - 2 minutes @ 128 bpm
Run - 90 seconds @ 138 bpm
Walk- 2 minutes @ 128 bpm
Run - 90 seconds @ 138 bpm
Walk - 2 minutes @ 128 bpm
Run- 90 seconds @ 138 bpm
Walk - 2 minutes @ 128 bpm
Run - 90 seconds @ 138 bpm
Walk -2 minutes @ 128 bpm
Run - 90 seconds @ 138 bpm (I think this last run is actually 2 mins)
Walk - 1 minute 50 seconds @ 128 bpm

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Week 2 (from the podrunner interval set)

Episode: First Day to 5K - Level 1 - Week 3
BPM CHART:

Walk - 5-minute warmup @ 130 bpm
Run - 90 seconds @ 140 bpm
Walk - 90 seconds @ 130 bpm
Run - 3 minutes @ 140 bpm
Walk - 3 minutes @ 130 bpm
Run - 90 seconds @ 140 bpm
Walk - 90 seconds @ 130 bpm
Run - 3 minutes @ 140 bpm
Walk - 4-minute 10-second cooldown @ 130 bpm

[mitzimarie]

Hi, Kristine

I just wanted to stop by and offer my congratulations on your progress with the C25K program - well done! I also think that it is a great idea to start this thread, and hope that you can find a few buddies to share this awesome experience with.

I have never, ever been a runner and never played sports as a kid. I used walking and riding my bicycle as my main forms of exercise for years. It was only in April of this year that I even entertained the idea of trying to run. I am thrilled (and amazed!) that I like it so much.

The great thing about C25K, is that you go at your own speed. If you feel that you need to repeat a week, then by all means, do that. The number one reason why people quit is because they try to do too much, too fast. That will result in burn out, or injury. Just try to use your best judgment. Having said that, I'll share this - at every week that there was a big increase in the interval, I was nervous before the run because I never thought I would be able to pull it off. But so far, I've been able to. I did have to take a week off twice - one week for an injury from wearing crappy shoes, and one week for a really bad cold I caught from the guy who fitted me for my new shoes. Each time that I took a week off, I repeated the previous week to ease myself back in. Other than that, it's gone pretty well.

Best of luck to you with the program! I'll be looking forward to reading your reports, and I'll pass the word about the thread. Go get 'em!

[odirish]

I'd like to join in on the C25K. I do have a slight case of Plantar Facitis, but it's nearly gone. I had it for 5 months.. Anyway, I'd like to join in and start tomorrow. If my foot gives me any issues, I'll just drop out.

Mary Ann

[Lisa]

Clogger, I'm in...I've toyed with the idea of starting the program again. I even tried a little run with my walk today, amazingly, I didn't pass out in the hay fields around me I'll be starting from the begining tomorrow.

Mitzi...wow! I'm so amazed and excited for your progress. Thanks for sharing!

Odirish...ouch! I sure hope it heals well!

[clogger]

Mitzi ~ you're such an encourager! Thank you . I've never been a runner either. The first time I ever ran a mile straight was my freshman year of college, but I didn't continue to make running a habit. I've always looked at runners in amazement thinking I could NEVER do that, but I'm going to give it a try. Also, I plan on giving week 3 a try ~ just to see if I can do it. Thanks again for your support !

[clogger]

Mary Ann and Lisa ~ woo hoo ~ I'm so glad you're joining ! I think it will be great for us to be able to rely on each other during this challenge.

Mary Ann, I hope that this works out for you and that your foot doesn't give you any issues.

Lisa, I also toyed with the idea and added some running to my walking awhile before I started the C25K program.

Talk to you all soon!

[Lisa]

Thanks, Clogger....

Are we posting out workouts here? I'll post mine here, just let me know if we're posting them elsewhere

W1d1:
5 min brisk walk at 3.5mph
60s jog 4mph
90s walk 3.5 mph
20 minutes
I think I must have skipped or did something off because I ended up with walking 2 minutes left. If I really thought about it, I would write down notes to tape to my treadmill as to what times I should move to 4mph for my jog. But that would require thought process....maybe later.

Hope you gals have a great day!

[clogger]

Lisa, I was thinking we should post them here. What you posted looks great!

I also agree that it's hard to keep track of time so I downloaded the FREE podrunner intervals from iTunes (or at Podrunner: Intervals - Free Workout Music from dj steve boyett). It's techno music which is by no means my favorite, but it really helps me focus on the beat (speed) I'm walking and running. There's a signal that sounds when you are supposed to switch between walking and running or vice versa.

I'll do my next session either Tuesday or Wednesday. Usually I do three days per week ~ Tuesday or Wednesday/Friday/Sunday.

[Lisa]

cool! We'll post here then.

That's a cool site. Techno music is wild! But I appreciate it...lol....I'll have to give it a listen when I get a moment, and my computer finally downloads the sounds