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| What is it? |
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Fri Apr 27, 2007 4:37 pm |
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| maltby_gardner
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It's a program for beginning runners, designed to take you from a non-runner to being able to run a 5K (3.1 miles) in 9 weeks. It assumes a basic level of fitness.
I spen about 6 weeks walking to increase my general fitness before I started C25K, then I spent 3 weeks on Week 1 and I'm just finishing up my second week on Week 2. I will advance to Week 3 next week. I think most people (at least the people who are posting on this forum) are moving on each week. I'm a little older and was a lot more out of shape, so I'm taking my time. |
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Fri Apr 27, 2007 5:09 pm |
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| cyclechic
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M_G is correct - a certain base level of fitness is good to have and walking is the best way to achieve that. A person could use the 5 k program as a walking program. walk fast - walk slower to build their endurance.
C25k can be done as a distance program or a timed program. 5k in 30 min in 10 weeks is VERY relative. I don't run near that fast but have a goal of getting to 5k w/o stopping. right now w/ the walking figured in I do a 12 minute mile others do a 15 minute mile - it is all personal
I had a good base level of fitness from cycling and swimming but running is a whole different ball game. I am older (dang I hate saying that word :evil: and am staying longer on each week too. It takes time for the muscles and bones to strength for an impact bearing activity.
Why am I doing it? Because I am a non-runner who is going to be a runner before I die! ! ! in other words for the challenge. :D
Give it a try and join us on the couch to 5 K thread even if you are walking the whole way:) |
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Fri Apr 27, 2007 6:38 pm |
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| DarkChocolate
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Here is the info about the program: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
It's really wonderful!! I'm in Week 7 and am running a 5K in two weeks... there would have been NO way I could have done it when I started the program 7 weeks ago, but now I feel like I'll really be able to do it. It's very exciting :) |
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Fri Apr 27, 2007 7:25 pm |
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| maltby_gardner
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Quote: It takes time for the muscles and bones to strength for an impact bearing activity.
Hey, this doesn't just apply to us old folks! My 15 yo DD wants to quit swimming, so she wanted to take up running. Well, she's got a really well-trained cardio vascular system, so she popped out 3 miles the first day. That was 5 weeks ago and she's still trying to heal the muscle strain she got that day.
Learned her lesson, though. :wink: |
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Fri Apr 27, 2007 7:48 pm |
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| cyclechic
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maltby_gardner wrote: Quote: It takes time for the muscles and bones to strength for an impact bearing activity.
Hey, this doesn't just apply to us old folks! My 15 yo DD wants to quit swimming, so she wanted to take up running. Well, she's got a really well-trained cardio vascular system, so she popped out 3 miles the first day. That was 5 weeks ago and she's still trying to heal the muscle strain she got that day.
Learned her lesson, though. :wink:
OUCH :cry:
at least w/ age comes some wisdom and patience (usually) :lol: |
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Fri Apr 27, 2007 8:15 pm |
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| imtrying
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Thanks for all the answers and info! I think it sounds like a challenge and goodness knows that I could use another (*sarcasm).
I do think that it sounds heathly and like something that wouldn't take too much time and would be valuble though, so I belive I will give it a shot.
Thanks again! |
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Fri Apr 27, 2007 8:24 pm |
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