jalcaraz Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 I'm very new to running and quite out of shape. I get winded walking up a flight of stairs...I finished week 2 but I just didn't feel like my breathing or muscles were where I needed them to be. I was winded constantly and my leg muscles were tired and I could hardly move. I decided to start again at week 1 and am improving that way. I also use run keeper so I can track my distance and I know my pace is improving. My plan is to continue with week 1 until I feel like my breathing is under control and then progress more. Is that a good idea? I'm scared to try we 3 because if I'm not able to complete it (and I truly do not feel ready) I worry that I might just give up, which I do not want to do. Any advice? TandaBear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TrishE Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Hello Jalcaraz It sounds like youre doing just the right thing for yourself right now. You truly feel not ready to jump ahead and thats perfectly alright. If feel yourself improving the way youre doing the program then keep at it. That's what is important. C25k helps get your prepared for a race, its not a race itself Good luck and keep up the hard work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djplong Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 I've had success repeating weeks when I've had problems. For me, Week 4 was when I hit the wall. It took 5 tries to be able to do both of the 5-minute runs in that week, but I eventually made it. Batgirl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatyLing Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 I was suffering from returning shin splints after week 2 so I took some time off and when I went back I repeated week 2 two more times and it was perfect for me. I have not had to repeat again yet, but I don't think it's a bad idea. I was also worried about getting discouraged and giving up. I didn't want to go backwards, but I think repeating weeks if it's what you need is perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinniped Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 I did W5D1 for four days, just finished W5D2 for the third time. I'll get there eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 You are all doing great. Great job!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkenyon7 Posted June 10, 2015 Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 I repeated most weeks at least once and spent a month on week 4. I thought I would repeat all my weeks but got through week 5 and am moving on to week 6. Any progress is good - sometimes it was so slow - it was hard to measure but eventually you will get there. C25K is a guide but each person is different and will make adjustments as necessary. Just be sure to stretch before and after - you're doing fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkenyon7 Posted June 10, 2015 Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 I repeated most weeks at least once and spent a month on week 4. I thought I would repeat all my weeks but got through week 5 and am moving on to week 6. Any progress is good - sometimes it was so slow - it was hard to measure but eventually you will get there. C25K is a guide but each person is different and will make adjustments as necessary. Just be sure to stretch before and after - you're doing fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigit Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 I repeated weeks too. I smoked for 25 years and struggled with my breathing. It's getting better and I'm finally progressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda D Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 You guys are doing great! The key is to listen to your body. The program is a guide, not an absolute, though we can turn it into that! Listen to your body and you won't go wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REllis Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 This is first real foray into running and I'm repeating week 1. I feel good enough to try week 2, but have developed a foot pain with my new shoes that I want to get worked out before moving forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin pelletier Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 If you don't feel ready then don't do it my breathing after week one was still horrible but i figured i would try week 2 day 1 just to see what would happen and I did it. Oh yes I was huffing and puffin when I was done with each 90 sec. I was pleasently suprised. Just don't give up on yourself. If you feel you need to repeat week 1 then do it. But please don't do it just because your afraid to fail. We will always fail once in a while. We pick ourself es up and do it again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chr0nicbookworm Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 I'm on week 4 day 2 and I'm definitely going to have to repeat I think. Had to take a few recovery days between week 4 days 1 & 2 too. Don't rush! Injuries will set you back a lot farther than repeating until your body is ready. No shame in that. Just keep chugging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 You Are All Amazing Cheerleaders, Thank you sooo much!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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