Aggressive Couch-to-5k Training Group (Page 6)

GmrGirl - 2010-12-05 2:10 PM I'm doing the same thing as Mickie was.  Plugging away at running for longer times each time I go out.  I'm not even measuring how far I run, just taking the stopwatch so I know how long I ran.  Glad someone else is doing the same thing.  My running is slow slow too so now I don't feel bad.

On week 4 of the program.  Some days I can't get outside for the full training so do just the running portion.  Up to 9 and 1/2 minutes of running.  Planning on doing a 5K in March although if I'm doing well enough may do the local hash run in January.

Barry1963 - 2010-12-08 6:55 AM thanks sicone, thats what Ive been doing (mon/wed/fri) theres just so much different information out there , some info states running  6 days a week with the 6th day a long run, that must be for advanced runners.

ltcsh1 - 2010-12-11 8:51 AM Hi everyone, my name is Court and I am about 8 weeks into the 5k program.  I have done OK, but still have some problems and would like to know if anyone else has the same problems.  First, other than a small time period a few years ago when I walked or biked to work, I was never an athlete, but not lazy either.  Second I have done road work and tread mill during this program.  OK so my calves ache every run.  Some days more than others leading me to have more troubles completing the runs.  Does this "vanish" at some point?  My cardio is good, I barely feel winded while running, but the muscles are screaming.  Any ideas?  Thanks....

ltcsh1 - 2010-12-14 6:57 AM Thank you for the reply.  I did 21 minutes yesterday and seem OK this morning.  I guess I'll see how it goes tomorrow.  One last questions......I seem to run slower on a treadmill than on the open road.  Does this seem right?  Thanks

crittershooter - 2010-12-23 9:46 AM Hi, My name is Angie and a Friend and I are going to do a Sprint tri on Mothers Day. I am starting my Running training, I have never been much of a runner except for soccer or basketball. I am start my training the day after Christmas for the running part. I am a swimmer and mountain biker so I am focusing on running and throw the others in on off days, is that a good plan? I also trikke which is like downhill skiing on pavement and gets your HR up like running. 

crittershooter - 2010-12-23 10:51 AM THanks I will do that. I have a question though.
On the training plan for couch to 5K when I start running should I runn the whole "run" time at once or break it up?

ljdoss369 - 2011-01-06 11:28 AM Hello my name is Linda,

I am here to start the C25k programme. I have waited too long to do this. It is winter here and I suppose that I am starting at a bad time weather wise but if I can make it NOW I can totally do this. I have plans to walk the Appalachian Trail in March of 2012 and am hoping this will help in getting me somewhat prepared to do it or better yet so I don't have a heart attack in my first few mountain ascents. I hope I can find some help and motivation from here because motivation is my down fall. After working in the operating room all day its hard to get the energy to run and getting up early enough to run is going to be a challenge too. Time to KICK some butt and get going!!!!!

ljdoss369 - 2011-01-06 11:35 AM I will be starting this Monday 1/10/2011 I first need to get fitted for a new pair of running shoes so aching feet wont be my downfall.

annabananamc - 2011-01-17 6:04 AM Hey Everyone! I am coming back from a stress fracture in my foot, and so I need to ramp up slowly. I have a long history (I'm 49) of running/cycling/tri, etc, always a tortoise, but tend to not be consistent and get injured as a result. This year I want to change that. I've imported this plan to my training, and will be starting at week 5 today in order to make my Muddy Buddy training goal of April 9th. I am feeling a bit confused by the plan, and haven't taken the time to read back through all these posts, so I hope someone can help. I'm not sure how to divide up the intervals. For example, this week it says Walk 21/Run 9 Do I need to find the common factor (3) and then divide the runs up that way. So today I would do Walk 7/Run 3 three times? Is there a place in the training plan that describes this? THANKS and good luck to everyone using this plan!!! Ann

annabananamc - 2011-01-18 5:28 AM Thanks Jess! I did decide to divide it up for now, as I really want to ease back into the pounding on my foot. I also need to work a bit on form, as I tend to be a stomper and that exacerbates my problems. I am using these 30 minute runs to run 'low tech', with only a count down timer - no HRM, headphones, cell phone, gps, etc. I really want to listen to my body and learn from it, so I don't end up with another stress fracture. In addition, I'm finding that core strength is CRITICAL to injury-free running. My loose core let's my legs weeble wobble all over the place, instead of running from a position of strength and clarity. So...second run done yesterday, still some minor tweaks and tightness from re-aligning after 5 weeks in a boot, but overall it went well and I'm looking forward to tomorrow! SO GLAD that you are here, too, my friend and inspirer!

saylmer - 2011-01-27 12:21 AM Hi, my name is Steph and I am planning on starting the aggressive couch to 5k as of next week. I have always been a runner but since having my daughter (who is now almost 4) I have not been consistently training. I am looking forward to comfortably running 5K is 4 months time and then getting into some tri training for my first sprint triathlon towards the end of the year!!!