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How old is your dog? Golden and Lab Retrieves (mine is 12 yo) never been long distance runners. They are sprinters. With age it is even more pronounced... If he cannot run with you take him for a walk instead. I also noted that manage dog's diet is much easier then my own - Just reduce the amount of snacks and food... For some reasons it is not working for me, only for my dog

What is good for yoga is not always good for running.... Try to breathe normally, as you do when walking. If your muscles are never sore but you out of breathe while jogging it could be yout breathing technique ... Another trick you can try is switch from time to distance, it feels easier for me. Also remember that week 4 - is biggest increase in run time for whole program! You should not worry about repeats, it is very normal.

Most likely you doing it too fast, reduce your pace. Try to jog as slow as you can (yes as slow as possible). Starting from here try to increase your pace, but you should be able to talk while jogging. Speed is your last goal, first is moving, then endurance... And yes it will get easier with growth of your endurance .

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First tip - reduce your pace! Basically jog as slow as you can. You can work on the speed later. Second - it is OK to repeat days or even weeks if you feel that you are not ready for next day/week.

Your phone camera pictures have big resolution (ppi- pixels per inch). That is why your pictures are to large for the profile. You need some special software to reduce resolution. You can try this online tool: http://www.reduceimages.com/ (I never used it myself).

Hi Catherine Glad to here from you. How was your run in Chicago? I assume that social part of the trip was great. Saturday Walk - 1.5 miles, 3.5mph (It took so long to warm up my ankle) Run - 1 mile, 6.1mph Walk - 0.3 mile, 3.5mph Run - 1 mile, 6.1mph Walk - 0.3 mile, 3.5mph Run - 1 mile, 6.1mph Walk - 0.5 mile, 3.5mph * all with incline 3% Monday (all walks - 3.6mph, all runs - 6.1mph, constant incline 3%) Walk - 0.6 mile 5 x ( Run - 0.6 mile, Walk - 0.2 mile ) Walk - 0.6 mile Wednesday (all walks - 3.5mph, all runs - 6.1mph, constant incline 3%) Walk - 0.6 mile 3 x ( Run - 1.0 mile, Walk - 0.2 mile ) Walk - 0.6 mile Friday (all walks - 3.5mph, all runs - 6.1mph, constant incline 3%) Walk - 1 mile Run - 1.5 miles Walk - 0.3 mile Run - 1.5 miles Walk - 0.3 mile Finishing last run interval I realize that I am not ready for 3 miles straight with 6.1 mile speed. I think I need add interval training to get over this bump.....

I am working on my speed now. So, yes, if my joints do not object, three times per week I am running my variations of the program. 2-3 other days is a gym. See my posts in the "Accountability 2016" - Post your Workout for Today Here!

I remember this, it was 6 month ago

But you are not alone! This forum is quite a company! Keep posting your progress (It was and it s a good motivation for me)!

Unfortunately C25K is just a schedule program, nothing more.... To keep your history you will need other app. many recommend the MapMyRun, but there are few you can try....

Yes, the program is 3 days per week exercise. Other days you should do walk/stretch/strength

I am sure it is different for everybody. Mine was legs and waist. Still long way to go in these areas

Monday Walk and run in mixed intervals (songs in my playlist): 3.8mph walking speed and 6mph running, both are with 3% incline, Total distance 5.5 miles, running 3.06 miles (running intervals: 0.4mi, 0.52mi, 0.56mi, 0.38mi, 0.8mi, 0.4mi ) Tuesday Total 17800 steps including:. 2.5 miles on threadmill and 5mi on the ex.bike. Wednesday Walk 0.5 mile Run 1.6 miles Walk 0.5 mile Run 1.6 miles Walk 0.5 mile ------- walk - 3.6mph, run - 6.0mph, incline 3% for both. Thursday 5.6 miles - ex.bike ~20min Walk 2.6 miles 3.6mph, 3.5% incline Friday My ankle decided not to run today. But I got my 16k steps daily. Walk 3 miles - 3.6mph, 3% incline

Happy to hear this. Take it slow.....

Oops. I forgot to mention one more (no joke) - I am using it to build courses for the bike rides. 1. Open the Google Maps (I think smartphone will be difficult to use, you need a computer) 2. Select start point 3. Select "Direction to" and select the farthest point of your run. 4. Select hiking type (or biking) Move the points to your path (zooming will be useful) Add destination points if needed.... AND do not try to find the distance feature in C25K or C10k apps. They are just simple schedules with voice. HTH

My first goal was to complete the program at any speed I can. The total moving time was more important then the distance. Now I am working on my speed.

DeeB, start with walking and try slow jogging. Do not rush. These extra pounds, we are carrying, can do a number on our joins...

I did it on treadmill and continue do it on treadmill. It is easier than outside (I was told). Set the incline to at least 1%, my settings now 3% or more.

just press on the day you want to do twice. You will be asked to reset to this day.

Android: To get to the forum - press on the symbol "quote" at the bottom of the app (third icon from the four icons) To close the forum and go back to the app - press it again.

That was me... When I started my second C25K with faster walk, faster run and bigger incline I was doing fine. Until Week 4 which I failed. I was trying to understand why it happens. Week Running time Increase to previous day 1 8min -- 2 9min 12.5% 3 9min 0% 4 16min 77.8% 5.1 15min -6.25% 5.2 16min 6.7% 5.3 20min 25% 6.1 18min -10% 6.2 20min 11.1% 6.3 22min 10% 7 25min 13.6% 8.1&2 28min 12% 8.3 30min 7.1% I would suggest that week 4 should be 3x4min runs - total 12 min. It will make the increase in running time 33% from week 3 to 4 and 25% from week 4 to 5.

Switch from the week 3 to the week 4 is the biggest jump in running time 75% of whole program! Even dreadful W5D3 20 min run does not come close to it. Stick to it, you will feel wonderful when you overcome it, and you will!

Monday Walk 5 miles - 3.5mph, 3% incline Tuesday Exercise Bike - 5 miles, ~18 min Walk 0.5 mile - 3.5mph, 3% incline Run 3 miles - 5.7mph, 3% Walk 0.5 mile - 3.5mph, 3% Arm and back strength machines ~ 25 min. Wednesday Morning walk 2 miles - 3.5mph, 3% incline Evening walk 3 miles - 3.6mph, 3% Thursday Exercise bike - 5 miles, ~ 19 min. Walk 0.5 mile - 3.5mph, 3% Run 3.2 miles - 5.8mph, 3% Walk 0.5 mile - 3.5mph, 3% incline Arm strength machines ~ 20min Friday Just regular daily 15k steps. (1 mile in the morning, 2.5 in the evening + the rest of the day 'activities') Saturday Morning walk 2.5 miles, 3.7mph, 3% incline Afternoon gym: Exercise bike - 5 miles, ~ 18 min. Walk 0.5 mile - 3.5mph, 3% Run 3 miles - 6.0mph, 3% Walk 0.5 mile - 3.5mph, 3% incline

Oh! You are all equipped for success! Good luck and keep posting your progress! May I suggest that your struggle with W1D1 is more in your head? Also try to reduce your pace to the "I cannot jog slower than this"