Chi Gal Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 I did W1D2 this morning, and I can barely run the entire length of the interval. Does it get easier? I can't imagine myself running a whole marathon (which is my ultimate goal - it's in November) let alone a 5k! Just wondering if everyone starts out this way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salamander16 Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Don't give up! When I did C25k the first time I was winded at the end of every interval. I even had to repeat most of the weeks. I worked myself up to a half marathon though, so I'm sure you can do a marathon if you keep your heart & mind set on it. Rob129 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob129 Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Don't give up! When I did C25k the first time I was winded at the end of every interval. I even had to repeat most of the weeks. I worked myself up to a half marathon though, so I'm sure you can do a marathon if you keep your heart & mind set on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonna Bononna Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Getting winded- oddly enough this is why I'm going to do this program (haven't started yet, waiting for an Achilles injury to heal). I was walking the treadmill but didn't feel I was pushing myself hard enough. Figure if I'm following this I'll be forced to push myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi Gal Posted January 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Thanks everyone! I actually came down with a really nasty cold last weekend and am just getting over it, so I was out of commission for a few days. I'm going to try repeating W1D2 tomorrow, and W1D3 on Saturday.  Salamander - how long did it take you to get up to a 13.1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torus_ot Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 What I like about this program is small goals every week.When I started I choose very small pace for both walk and run. I was so afraid of failing....After week 5 I was sure that I can finish the program and at the end of the week 7 I started making 5k distance every time. Now it is week 8 and I slowly increasing my pace. I am 55, obese (BMI 32.2), high blood pressure and sugar, back pain and other stuff. So the program is doable even for me. Stick to the program, but listen to your body (and ignore your mind ). If you cannot run - walk. it is better then sitting. Alesi143, SebPolska and JeremyB 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djplong Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Everyone starting out on the couch starts that way. Â Your body is rebelling at the idea of having supply oxygen to a body in motion. Â It *does* get easier - that's why the increases are comparatively small early in the C25K program. Â Your body has to get the idea of what your "new normal" is going to be - and you're going to be stretching that out while it adjusts. Â It's not a cakewalk, but it's far from impossible. Â I'm sure there are dozens of people on these forums that will repeat the line I tell everyone around here - "If I could do it, you probably can as well" - because, believe me, I was pretty firmly on the couch last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi Gal Posted February 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Just wanted to update: I have W5D2 tomorrow, and I'm psyched! I've actually been able to complete all of the running intervals thus far. Slowing down has helped SO much. Hopefully I can work on speed in the next couple of weeks  How is everyone else coming along? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torus_ot Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 If somebody would tell me in past November that I will run 6km non stop, I'd say he is crazy My body is still complaining next day after run (especially my joints), but it is much easier to force myself jump to the treadmill... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 Way to go. Yay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi Gal Posted April 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 Tomorrow is W8D3 - I can't even believe it! I just had to re-read my first post because I still can't believe I made it this far - and feeling pretty good! I'm a little slower than a 10:00 mile, but not by too much. I'm planning to run 5k 3 times next week, and then I'm going to start the 10k app!! I really want to thank everyone here for their support - it was a big help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blayne Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 Great job! Excited for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi Gal Posted April 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 I ran 5k 3 times last week! Turns out, I'm nowhere near a 10 minute mile - more like 12 minutes and 20 seconds, but I'm doing it! Starting the 10k tomorrow morning - W9D1 here I come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.