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1. Slow your pace! 2. Music 3. Start running W5D2 and add "bonus" run to it. Wen your total run time will be +20 min, then you know you can do W5D3 (My W5D2 was 2x8min runs plus 5min bonus ride with pace 5.2) Good luck, you can do it!

It should help. Just remember do not race with others (for me it is very difficult), keep the pace.

Good luck with your race! Friday: - Incline for walks is increased from 2.5% to 3%; - Run interval is increased from 0.5 mile to 0.6 mile; - number of intervals is reduced, bur running distance is the same - 3mi; All walks - 3.5mph, 3.0% incline; All runs - 5.5mph, 3% incline 0.5 mile warm up walk 5 x ( o.6 mile run, 0.1 mile walk) 0.5 mile cool down walk Total 4.5 mile, 58.5 min.

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Good for you!. I usually just walk after runs, sometimes more then app suggested. I have to keep my pedometer happy .

Create your own thread and others will join you. Or you can join recently opened one. You also welcome to post it here - We are watching over your progress! Wednesday: Increase incline for the runs, increase number of intervals, reduce rest distance, no bonus runs.... All walks - 3.5mph, 2.5% incline; All runs - 5.5mph, 3% incline 0.5 mile warm up walk 6 x ( o.5 mile run, 0.1 mile walk) 0.5 mile cool down walk Total 4.6 mile, 60 min. (Hey, I just run 3 miles with 3% incline!)

You made it to Week 5 - it is super. Be proud of it! Week 5 is challenging one. Do not worry about speed or distance. Reduce the pace. Just try to push through even if you have to switch to power walking in the middle. If you cannot make it from the first attempt don't be disappointed. You will get through it eventually. The journey itself is more important then destination!

Welcome to the forum! You are doing great!

I felt so tired today after work, I was about to skip today's workout, but this forum pushed me forward.... Monday 0.3mile walk - warm up 4 x ( 0.5mile run, 0.2mile walk) 2 x ( 1min bonus run - 8mph, 1.5% incline. 0.2mile walk ) 0.55 mile walk - cool down Walks - 3.5mph, runs - 5.5mph, all with 2.5% incline except bonus run. Total - 4 miles

It depends on your weight and intensity. Try to do this on treadmill, setting your weight. It is not exact number, usually treadmills give 20% error. But burned calories are never exact numbers, just estimate.

Read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Azdak/view/calories-burned-during-exercise-it-s-the-intensity-not-the-heart-rate-that-counts-26524

I know this problem too well

The C25K app is just a schedule. To keep stats you will need other apps. Try RunKeeper or MapMyRun. I track my steps with Garmin Express since I use Garmin Vivofit pedometer.

I have problems with my joints too. I think daily long exercises with my weight is too much for my joints. I reduce my running time to 3 days/per week. I do walking in between, but I replaced most of the walking (especially steps) with exercise bike - much less load on my joints. Try it.

Here is bitter truth (I am struggling with it every day): Less eat, more workout. There is no other way. Most pills are scum, unless you are believer. Special exercises can help, but only if you can stick with the main mantra above...

Caitlin The exercise should be challenging but not exhausting. The bigest jup in the running time is from week 3 to week 4 - 75% increase. Second is W5D3 (you can find few topics about it on this forum). So if you cannot breath after running - you are running too fast! Your first goal is to complete the program. You can work on the pace later (that is what I am doing now).

The program is running 3 days per week! You can do Monday - Wednesday-Friday or other days.You can move your Friday exerciser to Saturday. But the important part - try to stick with the program.

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I have the same problem as you are - I am running after work. Skipping full dinner 3 times per week is difficult and useful for me. I usually take some light but high calories snack: banana, energy bar, trail mix, yogurt. 30 min is good waiting time before the run. After run I am also trying not to stuff myself with heavy dinner: steamed vegetables, baked fish or just farmer cheese with fruits or jams. And if I can find some cookies I destroy them too

4th week is a huge increase in running time - 75%. On my first C25K I got it quite easy, since my pace was very slow. On my second C25k (6.5mph, 3% incline) I also stuck. I know I can reduce the pace of running and I will get it. But my goal this time is get the pace I want. So I am slowly preparing myself for this speed. For the first timer I would definitely reduce the pace. Also you may try week 3.5 : 3 min running, 2 min walking, 4 -7 intervals. After that 16 min of run (W4D1) should go easier.

Thursday: 3.7 miles walk - 3.6mph, 2% incline Friday (4.25 miles): 0.3mile walk - warm up 5 x ( 0.5mile run, 0.2mile walk) 1min bonus run - 8mph, 1% incline 0.3 mile walk - cool down Walks - 3.5mph, runs - 5.5mph, all with 2.5% incline except bonus run.

it is working for me (android, Samsung 4a). It does not work completely on my old Asus tablet. Check with costumer support. I hope you download it from google play store

And some free time and some skills I can (and I like) to cook. But to do it daily?

After holiday break (AKA long weekend fishing/drinking/eating) I am back to my treadmill. Tuesday: 4 miles in 60 min (it includes few 1 min and 2 min intervals of 7mph running) Wednesday Morning workout - 2.2 miles in 30min, it includes two running intervals: 1) 0.5mi running with slow increasing speed from 5.5 to 6.2 mph 2) 6 min run with 6mph Evening workout - 2.2 miles in 27 min: 5 min warm up - 3.5 mph 1.5 miles - 5.5 mph (about 17 min) 5 min cool down - 3.5 mph All is done with 2.5% incline