When to start C25K...?
Hi all,
I apologize for asking something that's probably been answered a bunch of times already (difficult search terms for specific searching).
I'm about 7.5 weeks post-rny and down 38 lbs. I want to and have wanted to start running for a long while. Previously, I've tried C25K at about 20lb heavier than I am now (at 236 now), but around week 3 or 4 my knee would start complaining.
At what point did you all feel like it was a good time to start running?
Also.... ENERGY!
I'm also hesitant to start because I am dubious about whether I have the energy for it. I seem to get tired so quickly. Is this likely because I'm still pretty early out?
Please advise... and thank you in advance!!
-Amy
I apologize for asking something that's probably been answered a bunch of times already (difficult search terms for specific searching).
I'm about 7.5 weeks post-rny and down 38 lbs. I want to and have wanted to start running for a long while. Previously, I've tried C25K at about 20lb heavier than I am now (at 236 now), but around week 3 or 4 my knee would start complaining.
At what point did you all feel like it was a good time to start running?
Also.... ENERGY!
I'm also hesitant to start because I am dubious about whether I have the energy for it. I seem to get tired so quickly. Is this likely because I'm still pretty early out?
Please advise... and thank you in advance!!
-Amy
Start right now if you have been cleared to workout by your doctor.
The nice thing about the c25k program is if you can't progress, you just do the previous weeks again.
Take it slower this time. Do each week twice, it will help you build up your endurance, get your body used to moving and give you time to lose more weight in the process. The reduction in weight will hopefully make it easier on your knees.
The c25k program isn't a race, take it as slow and as easy as you need. Baby yourself. If you finish and think wow that was too easy, you can always do it again and try to do it at a faster paces. Challenge yourself.
but remember the first thing is to stay healthy so you can finish.
You don't do yourself any good if you are injured.
Best of luck,
Scott
The nice thing about the c25k program is if you can't progress, you just do the previous weeks again.
Take it slower this time. Do each week twice, it will help you build up your endurance, get your body used to moving and give you time to lose more weight in the process. The reduction in weight will hopefully make it easier on your knees.
The c25k program isn't a race, take it as slow and as easy as you need. Baby yourself. If you finish and think wow that was too easy, you can always do it again and try to do it at a faster paces. Challenge yourself.
but remember the first thing is to stay healthy so you can finish.
You don't do yourself any good if you are injured.
Best of luck,
Scott
The first time you do something - It's going to be a personal record!
When to start? hmmm Tonight sounds good 
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As previously said start when you are cleared by your doctor. Sometimes energy levels will make it difficult it is at these times we learn when we can push through it and when we need to listen to our bodies and back off.
As previously stated I never completed week 1 of C25K sometimes I feel like I am the only C25K failure, but I didn't give up. I came up with something that worked for me and completed my first 5K 11 weeks after surgery and only 3 weeks after getting exercise clearance from my surgeon. Ok I cheated I did more than walk before getting full clearance.
Find something that works for you and stick with it and you will amaze yourself in a year.
.As previously said start when you are cleared by your doctor. Sometimes energy levels will make it difficult it is at these times we learn when we can push through it and when we need to listen to our bodies and back off.
As previously stated I never completed week 1 of C25K sometimes I feel like I am the only C25K failure, but I didn't give up. I came up with something that worked for me and completed my first 5K 11 weeks after surgery and only 3 weeks after getting exercise clearance from my surgeon. Ok I cheated I did more than walk before getting full clearance.
Find something that works for you and stick with it and you will amaze yourself in a year.
Paul C.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
Well... I did the C25K program beginning March 1. It too****il the day of the race (June 11) for me to go all 3.1 miles... but I did it!
As for when to start... well I had to start when I wasn't afraid... and for me that was about a year post -op... I know I probably could have done it sooner... but I was just too scared!
So when you are ready... that is when you start!
One word of advise... go to a proper sports shoe store to be fitted for your shoes! I spent 90 minutes one-on-one with the sales associate before she felt good about the fit! I attribute that one move to me never having a muscle pull or knee trouble. Spend the money... it is worth it.
Since I did not injure myself, I never quit! It took me a month longer than the schedule to finish all the lessons (not because I repeated any of them, but because I took some breaks during the training--getting back after a break was never difficult for me).
Good luck!
As for when to start... well I had to start when I wasn't afraid... and for me that was about a year post -op... I know I probably could have done it sooner... but I was just too scared!
So when you are ready... that is when you start!
One word of advise... go to a proper sports shoe store to be fitted for your shoes! I spent 90 minutes one-on-one with the sales associate before she felt good about the fit! I attribute that one move to me never having a muscle pull or knee trouble. Spend the money... it is worth it.
Since I did not injure myself, I never quit! It took me a month longer than the schedule to finish all the lessons (not because I repeated any of them, but because I took some breaks during the training--getting back after a break was never difficult for me).
Good luck!
Thanks guys! I think I am going to spend a week or two hitting the elliptical (maybe incorporating some interval training there) and see how I hold up there energy-wise. I think if that goes well, I'll feel more confident about running.
I have gotten fitted at running stores before and that's fantastic advice. It made such a huge difference previously. I have also read up on proper posture/form as another means to avoiding injury.
I can't wait to start, but I don't want to enthusiasm to backfire on me, so I am going to wait just a little bit longer and even then, constantly remind myself that it's okay to go my own pace. I may need reminders of this though.
Thanks again!
I have gotten fitted at running stores before and that's fantastic advice. It made such a huge difference previously. I have also read up on proper posture/form as another means to avoiding injury.
I can't wait to start, but I don't want to enthusiasm to backfire on me, so I am going to wait just a little bit longer and even then, constantly remind myself that it's okay to go my own pace. I may need reminders of this though.
Thanks again!
Hey Amy - good for you for wanting to put a game plan in place; regular exercise is key to long term weight loss success.
I agree with the others that the important thing to do is to get your body acclimated to regular exercise and not just jump in out of enthusiasm and risk an injury that will derail your plans. I started with a solid walking plan and was walking about 4 miles daily before I started the C25k and then started implementing it into my regular walks and have not had any issues with pain in knees or feet. I am not saying that is where you should be but it was where I was when I was ready to think about a running program. I loudly SECOND the recommendation to get fitted with a quality shoe. On the days you don't run, cross train with some other cardio like swimming and the eliptical is an excellent choice.
Energy was an issues for me and with the approval of my nut. I added an extra protein shake to my daily intake to up my calories and protein. Once I bumped my calories, energy is no longer an issue for me.
I agree with the others that the important thing to do is to get your body acclimated to regular exercise and not just jump in out of enthusiasm and risk an injury that will derail your plans. I started with a solid walking plan and was walking about 4 miles daily before I started the C25k and then started implementing it into my regular walks and have not had any issues with pain in knees or feet. I am not saying that is where you should be but it was where I was when I was ready to think about a running program. I loudly SECOND the recommendation to get fitted with a quality shoe. On the days you don't run, cross train with some other cardio like swimming and the eliptical is an excellent choice.
Energy was an issues for me and with the approval of my nut. I added an extra protein shake to my daily intake to up my calories and protein. Once I bumped my calories, energy is no longer an issue for me.
I am creating my own revolution and PAMdemonium reigns!
RNY 11/16/2010
SW 270, CW 155, GW 135
1st 5k time 40:34 (Dec 2013)
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