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Esther Go for repeat, it is OK. Week 4 has biggest increase in running time - 75%. Also try to do it slower.

I am closing to 56, completed the program in the February this year. Go for it! You will like yourself for this.

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It was long weekend here (Labor Day). On long weekends I don't do internet, I am traveling, fishing, eating and drinking This time I also manage to do running! Saturday September 3 - 2.9mi, 30min Monday September 6 - 3.2mi, 36min I have run outside first time since I have started the program!

Wednesday, Week "3+miles in two intervals or less" - 0.6mi, 3.5mph - 2.0mi, 6.2mph - 0.3mi. 3.5mph - 1.3mi, 6.1mph - 0.5mi, 3.5mph * All with 3% incline Total running distance 3.3mi

You need another app for this. (MapMyRun or others).

I would trust MapMyRuns more... Finish the program (time interval) then work on speed. I think you have enough time 'til November to get your distance.

You are welcome. I do recommend pinch of salt with it

It is true. Some days it takes 2 hours of convincing myself to put on running shoes...

Smiley, you need second app for that - MapMyRun or similar... I read that paid version of the C25K can show steps and calories too.

More experience runners have suggested that you should move in two directions (simultaneously) - one is increasing distance and second is interval speed training. My goal is 3.2mi with 6.5mph and 3% incline (treadmill). I've restarted my program and got to the week 4. Then I realize that this was to ambitious for me . Now I am "rocking the boat" - I do distance (4mi) or speeding weeks. It is actually fun to think up new exercises every week and stick with them. I got myself to the 3.2mi, 6.1mph or 2mi with 6.5mph. (See my posts in "Accountability 2016")

Breezee May I suggest that you need find a goal, target and try to reach it? It should be doable, not impossible, but challenging... It could be anything - speed, time, distance, weight, race event, etc.

Monday, Week "3+miles in two intervals or less" Walk - 0.6mi, 3.5mph Run - 1.7mi, 6.1mph Walk - 0.2mi. 3.5mph Run - 1.2mi, 6.1mph Run - 0.5mi, 6.2mph Walk - 0.5mi, 3.5mph * All with 3% incline Total running distance 3.4miles

I applaud your determination!

If you can run 15 min then try the week 4 (16 min run) and see how it feels. The C25k/C10k is just a schedule. You can and you should adjust it to your current abilities. You can always rollback or jump forward. But there is a wisdom in doing it gradually to avoid injuries and unpleasant feedback from your body.

Start your own thread-diary and write your exercises daily. Then we can shame you, if you get lazy again

Are you doing it from computer? What happens? There is a file size limit if I remember it right....

Nope, nut bars do not go to the calves. They go to the belt area, I know!

Of course you will succeed (with your background). My advice - post your progress on the forum. It helps fight off "excuse game".

Yes, the walking on the rest day is good idea. At one point I was overdoing it (making 7mi on rest days) so my legs were tired on running day. Lot of people saying that you have to go to the athletic shoos store and they will measure and sell you "right" footwear. I never did, just bought pair good running shoos on Amazon. But may be my next pair will be done right way . Muscle pain and breathing problem is normal for couch impaired people like us . But try to reduce the pace even more so your breathing will not go out of control. Last thing: do not try to "get into shape quicker". Steady is a winning strategy!

Not really. It is just your story is so not unusual on this forum. If you have questions I am sure somebody will answer. Keep us posted about your progress! BTW how was your first week? __Update__ I found the answer in another thread.

Friday (Week "Tempo") * All with 3% incline Walk - 0.6mi, 3.5mph Run 10 x 1min interval with speed 6.1 => 7.0 mph, distance 1.1mi Walk - 0.4mi, 3.5mph Run 6 x 2min interval with speed from 6.6mph to 6.1mph, distance 1.3mi Walk - 0.6mi, 3.5mph

Jessica, Obviously you are trying run too fast. Slow down to "schlepping" . Make shorter stride and try not to run on the hard surface (for your shins). Sometimes I am having problem with calf too. It helps if I monitor my stride and watch that my lower part of leg is relax when I move it forward. But main part is slowing your pace.

Human body needs carbs, fats and proteins. The proportion of these are different from person to person (metabolism is different). So if you feel good - try to stay with this diet, but do not get fanatically obsessed with it. You will need more calories when running, that is obvious. PS "For 25 days I haven't eaten any carbs" - I cannot imagine this, I will not be able to do this. Can you describe your diet? No fruits, no bread, no ice-cream, no even vegetables ?

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