How hard is C25k going to kick my rear?

isacdimi10 · October 2012

DH and I have agreed to start C25k Monday (provided we don't need a boat to get around).

In the beginning when I first heard about it I was all "pfft losers running." Then it grew on me until I was like "Alright lets give it a shot."

Now I'm being a scaredy pants.

I'm supposed to do mornings (5am wake ups) because I do better that way and H is doing it in the evening with our neighbor.

[Deleted User] · October 2012

I'm not gonna lie, it will probably kick your rear quite a bit. Have you been exercising regularly? Are you starting on Mon with a full 25K?

tammy79 · October 2012

You'll start getting use to it by the second week.

panicked228 · October 2012

I did it this spring. I went from total non-runner to being able to run 30+ minutes without stopping. Some weeks were harder than others. I will tell you that for me, weeks 3 and 5 were the worst. I almost re-did those weeks because I didn't think I'd make it through the next week. However, I did just fine. It's a matter of pushing yourself past what you think you can do.

meldoo2002 · October 2012

I started it last February, ran my first 5K in July, and have been running 3-4 miles a few times/week since then. You can do it! It's not that bad and it's kind of addicting!

saraboston · October 2012

sofamonkey:
I'm not gonna lie, it will probably kick your rear quite a bit. Have you been exercising regularly? Are you starting on Mon with a full 25K?

Lol! C25k = Couch to 5k... the end goal is a 5k!

OP, it all depends on you and your fitness level. GL!

[Deleted User] · October 2012

saraboston:
sofamonkey:
I'm not gonna lie, it will probably kick your rear quite a bit. Have you been exercising regularly? Are you starting on Mon with a full 25K?
Lol! C25k = Couch to 5k... the end goal is a 5k!
OP, it all depends on you and your fitness level. GL!

Oh, OK. Then OP, it won't kick your arse as much as I was thinking! Wink

You'll still be a bit sore though. Just don't over-do it!

shopgirl78 · October 2012

Prior to last summer, I couldn't tell you the last time I ran. I completed the C25K last summer and have been consistently running 3-5 miles since. I ran in my last 5K on 10.13.12 in 10:45 miles (a little slow for me but I swear it was mostly uphill!!). I have been trying to build to a 10k.

I didn't think it was hard at all.

Arcadia1114 · October 2012

I'm on week four using the app. I did weeks two and three twice. I lost, then gained, then lost weight. With watching what I'm eating, I'm down eight pounds in eight weeks. You can do it!

flyingsaucer · October 2012

I found it to be a great pace, so that I never felt like I was over doing it. Don't get me wrong, you have to push yourself, but you will be able to handle it. Have fun!

citychicks · October 2012

As a morning runner myself, I would suggest that you drink extra water tonight and wait until after your work out to drink and eat breakfast. You should ideally eat 1.5-2hrs before your run, but when you run first thing in the morning that's not really realistic. If you eat and drink before you go, your body won't get a chance to use any of that food and it will just slosh around in your tummy (which can lead to side stiches). To replenish the used nutrients come home and have a small chocolate milk (disgusting I know, but it's a great way to replenish your sugars and proteins). Good luck and have fun. It gets addictive. Big Smile

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