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I saw this one coming. I've done everything through Week 5, Day 2, which I thought would be pretty challenging as you make the transition from 5 minute runs to 8 minute runs, an increase of 60%. But that last day, which I attempted this morning, jumps to a single run of 20 minutes with no walking. Now, wait a minute -- the run before last was 5 minutes (times three). Now we're at 20 minutes? Four days later? I know the next workout, Week 6 Day 1, is easier. But what's the point of this 20 minute run? I couldn't complete it, and wound up walking about a third of the time. Very discouraged. I've decided to try to repeat it in a couple of days, and continue doing it until I can get up to 20 minutes, however long it takes. I had no problem with the previous run, so a couple of runs of 8 minutes each is doable with a 5 minute walk to break it up. This is an entirely different kettle of fish. Has anyone else run into this problem at this stage? Until now, I've found the program really good, and step by step have been getting fitter. Thanks. P.S. I'm a 61 one year old male in London (England). I can't remember the last time I ran -- possibly in 1980. I keep fit by walking, so this is really a big challenge for me.

My ultimate goal it to get in shape and look and feel healthy. Running the 5K this summer and if I enjoy it I’ll push for more.

Somehow I ended up doing week 3, day 1 on my first day trying this. Today was also my first time doing any kind of running for as long as I can remember. I noticed I was in week 3 nearly halfway through the workout, but did not feel like starting over so I went through with it, although moving at a snail’s pace. I guess this is karma since I did this without my husband, but I feel like if I brought him along he would run faster than me and make me feel bad.

Week two done. Still n one piece

I think it should help. My understanding is that exercise helps regulate blood sugar because you're using the sugar for the energy you use when you run. Your doctor should know this, if you ask them.

I’m so excited for you! I remember the first time (5 years ago) I learned that I could run. It was amazing to me! Congratulations on giving it a try! I am also planning to run in a 5k at the end of April. This will be my 5th time doing this race but I wouldn’t really consider myself a runner. I use the race as motivation to get back outside and do some walk/jog laps. So, here I am again trying to jumpstart myself to get back out there. This is my first time using the c25k program. I just started this week so I’m ready today for w1d2. It’s a cold 23 outside right now. Time to layer up!

It’s time to get fit! Running a 5K with friends this summer on my 55th BDay. Must get ready! And my horse will be happy when I lose the weight I’m sure!

Slowing your speed down helps. If you find it hard this week... do what you can and redo the week more than once until you can.

I was able to do the first day work out even though it was hard. But I did repeat week one before moving to week 2. So I would recommend attempting to do the workout and if you need to back off some of the runs to a brisk walk and repeat the week until you have those 8 runs down. One thing I have found is that the first 2 runs and the last one are the hardest. The ones in between are the easiest because my body is all warmed up. This will increase your stamina. I have been a walker for exercise the past couple of years so this is quite challenging. I just did my week 2 day 1 and it wasn't as hard as I thought it would be.

Sounds like a great idea! Seems odd to me that run6.1 is so much easier than 5.3. Just substituting 6.2 for 5.3 looks good too

I know exactly what you mean!!! I wasn't ready for a continuous run that long. I actually skipped that day and went right to Wk6 Day1. I figured, no biggie as long as I kept getting out there and trying! Then I repeated Wk6 Days 1 and 2 over and over for a couple of weeks before moving on to Wk6 Day3 (running for 22 minutes). I'm on Wk7 Day3 now! I'm 58 years old and had not run for about 30 years, so I decided to cut myself some slack! I look at this program as a great suggestion of one way to get you to running 5K. It will not be perfect for everyone. Use it as a guideline and modify it if you need to to make it work for you. Don't stop running because you didn't following the program exactly!

I was very nervous about w5 day 3 which I completed today. I just slowed down, I mean way down. And before I knew it I got the message you have one minute left. Don't worry about speed, just get the distance done and the speed will come later. By the way I am 53 years old and have not run in about 5 years, so starting from the beginning again.

Do what I did - go very slow (schlepping ). And it is really OK if you need to repeat W3D1-3. C25K is just a schedule. It works well for most, but if you have to - adjust it for your physical current state.

Tomorrow I do W5 D2 and I encountered the same feeling. How do I go from day 2 to day 3??? I usually don't look ahead til I get to the track as not to freak myself out. I think and hope this is just mental. I'll know more after tomorrow. I'm 68 and this is my first time doing c25k.

Don't sweat the distance and just do the time. You will speed up.

Surprisingly, I managed the 20 mins on w5d3 and thought I'd done really well but it turns out I travelled only 2km when apparently I should have done 2 MILES?!?! At this rate I would need to jog for 50 mins to do 5km

I had the same problem. I had been cruising through the program up until W5D3. I felt like I was going to die after the first 12 min at a snails pace. I had to walk a few minutes then struggled through the remaing 5. Thought about repeating the run but I've decided to put it behind me & move on to W6D1 (which should be a cake walk in comparison!) By the way, I'm 43, at my ideal wt and exercise regularly.

I'm the challenge today. Considering you've been successful until now, I suspect it's a mind over matter issue. Believe me when I tell you, your body can do it regardless of what the voice in your head is chanting.

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