froggiegal Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Hi. I just started this program this morning. I am overweight and not used to jogging or running. I am wondering how to find the ideal speed for my walk/jog. I don't want to push too hard and injure myself but I also want to maximize my benefits. Thanks for any advise. kcurtis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychswede Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 I'm also overweight..started week 4, day one today..I walk at 3.5 and run at 4.5-7.. kcurtis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcurtis Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 I started this. So I wanted to know how many times a week should I be doing this. I don't want to over due it and have that setback. What do you recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bswoods2 Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 I just started this today never a runner 50+ lbs over weight my goal us to be able to run a whole 5k hopefully I can do it and lose weight in the process Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Hi. I started last week. And ive never ran before. I feel proud Ive continued with it. It does get easier. Ruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katerberry Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 When I started c25k, I was able to do all the routines without stopping until I hit week 5. I took a break from the program and started working on my stamina. This was the routine I did: run 30 seconds, walk a minute on and off 30 minutes. Once I felt comfortable running longer, I would run 1 minute and walk for 2 minutes for 30 minutes. Then I finally upped it to 1.5 minutes and walked for 3 minutes. I read his article saying that if you run for X amount of minutes and then double that time for walking that it will help your stamina and increase your distance in running. At first, I started at 4.3 mph on the treadmill running and I was able to work up o 4.5-4.8. But don't start out running fast. Do what is comfortable for you. Also if you're new at running, don't run day after day. Make sure you have a rest day in between you're running days so you don't hurt yourself. I normally lift weights or ride the bike on my rest days. if your calves are hurting after a run, ride the bike for at least 15 minutes and it'll help elevate the pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clawalton71 Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 I'm an overweight runner as well, I just finished week 3 but don't see anyway to do week 4!! i just don't feel like I'm in condition to run 5 minutes at one time without feeling like I'll pass out....I guess I'll find out soon... Mnms and ivyoneill 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnms Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 I'm in day 2 of week 2, feeling accomplished. 50+, 40lbs+, I've got real bad knees so taking it slow, walk @ 3 speed on treadmill, run @ 4. I'm listening to my body, stretching afterwards and am willing myself through this. Next week ugh..Let's do this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivyoneill Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 I'm an overweight runner as well, I just finished week 3 but don't see anyway to do week 4!! i just don't feel like I'm in condition to run 5 minutes at one time without feeling like I'll pass out....I guess I'll find out soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivyoneill Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 The great thing is you can do the cycles over again until you feel you have made progress! I'm on week three and heard how week four is and hoping I can do it but if not will just do week three again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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