Couch 2 5k

peonybaby · by **peonybaby** » Wed Jun 27, 2022 10:54 pm

fixibelle wrote:Well done everybody!

A quick question - I've had to stop for a week thanks to a minor medical issue. Should be ok to start again on Monday but I'm not sure whether I should start again from scratch or pick up wher I left off? I had got as far as week 2, run 2. Maybe I'll just start week 2 again and see how I'm getting on...

hi there fixibelle, I have been told that if you miss a week running it can set you back two weeks so depending on where you are I would take it from there maybe. However I could be corrected on this, there might be someone else with more running experience on the forum that might know better, Ive only been doing this for about 4 months...

peonybaby · by **peonybaby** » Wed Jun 27, 2022 11:00 pm

tiffanybride wrote:AAAHHHH!!! i got tendonitis from jogging too much. So disappointed! It's so sore

I got patella tendonitis a few years ago from going a bit nuts hillwalking, did a 80k hillwalk over 3 days but didnt really train for it properly. It was terrible sore and I went to a physio who kind of taped it up for me. It still niggles now and again. Ive been told recently that that kind of injury can happen when your inner lower thigh muscles (above the knee kind of area) have not had a chance to get strong enough, maybe you need to take it handy and repeat a week before going on to the next stage?? Again Im no sage on this kind of thing but its just my experience

by **martinpatrick** » Wed Aug 01, 2022 9:57 am

hi,

im on week 2 day 2 of c25k using a treadmil..i was just wondering at what speeds people at this stage were walking and running? I feel it after the workout and do be a real sweaty betty but just wanted to see if I should be pushing myself more.
HAve been allergic to exercise for years and running was definitly something I wouldn't even entertain but am loving this and can't wait for the days I can go to gym! :o)ll

peonybaby · by **peonybaby** » Tue Aug 07, 2022 10:30 pm

Hi there, check with the instructors in the gym to make sure but the running should be at least 9kph. I use the hill programme when I'm in the gym but usually I run outside. Walking wise I would do about 6kph.

Mrs Fahrenheit · by **Mrs Fahrenheit** » Tue Aug 07, 2022 10:59 pm

Recently started the Couch 2 5k and i'm just starting week 2 tomorrow. Had started it before and it triggered a small issue that I have with my back and worried about making that worse, I stopped.

I started eating a "clean diet" 4 weeks ago and I've lost 5 pounds. So, inspired I started running again (well mostly walking right now) on grass with better runners...so far, all good with no back pain.

Very motivated after reading this thread.

redgp · by **redgp** » Wed Aug 08, 2022 3:37 pm

This has inspired me to get my runners from under the bed and download the app! :wv

by **martinpatrick** » Fri Aug 10, 2022 10:06 pm

peonybaby wrote:Hi there, check with the instructors in the gym to make sure but the running should be at least 9kph. I use the hill programme when I'm in the gym but usually I run outside. Walking wise I would do about 6kph.

ok so

had been walking 6.5kph but was only jogging at 8kph so upped it today to the 9kph-and managed to survive-just bout! Thanks for that..when I thought of it if I'm aiming for 5k in 30 mins I would want to be running at 9/10kph! :wv

BusyBee29 · by **BusyBee29** » Tue Aug 21, 2022 9:36 pm

Just started today. This thread inspired me to download the app. I found week 1 run 1 very easy and was wondering if I should stick with this for the rest of the week?

Mrs Blobby · by **Mrs Blobby** » Mon Sep 10, 2022 12:06 am

Can you skip a week.on c25k if you feel fit for it or would you advise sticking to the plan?

BusyBee29 · by **BusyBee29** » Mon Sep 10, 2022 4:17 pm

I was in the same situation at the beginning but would advise to stick with the programme. I do it on treadmill and to challenge myself I upped thr speeds and hill!

Mrs Blobby · by **Mrs Blobby** » Tue Sep 11, 2022 9:19 pm

Thanks busybee, I didn't skip the week but found myself jogging longer than than timer said for jogging. On my day three of week two tomorrow can't wait and want to get to week four by Monday .

Mrs Blobby · by **Mrs Blobby** » Tue Sep 11, 2022 9:20 pm

What stage are you at now?

MinnietheMinx · by **MinnietheMinx** » Wed Sep 12, 2022 10:17 am

I started the C25K again last week and completed week 2 day 1 yesterday evening. So far it's going much better than my first attempt but I'm still struggling to find a good breathing rhythm. I'm just doing 3 workouts a week (Tues evening, Thurs evening and Sat morning) and didn't want to skip the first couple of weeks. I've never jogged/ ran before so I want to give the muscles in my legs a chance and don't want to over do things. I'm hoping to get to the stage where I can run 20 minutes three times a week and then hopefully add swimming and pilates to my routine. I'm starting small though!

BusyBee29 · by **BusyBee29** » Wed Sep 12, 2022 4:19 pm

I'm just starting week four now and really getting into it. Its very effective as its only 30 mins three times a week but I can really see my fitness improve and feel toned all over. I used to work out for an hour and not see the same progress - I think because it's like interval training and the body cant get used to the routine for too long! Happy running x

Mrs Blobby · by **Mrs Blobby** » Wed Sep 12, 2022 4:56 pm

we are all close enough with the c25k. im doing last day of week 2, Im doing it four times a week so the weeks are going to go a little faster. Im looking forward to the week 5 day three ,were you just run to see how i get on, i cant believe i will be able to do it but going to give it my best shot.

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