Just started Couch to 5K

[Shellyrides]

So I did the first day of C5k and I must say I will be doing week one over at least once...I was worried about my knees at my weight but other then being a little sore ( I also did a 45 cardio wight training yesterday so it could be ether or)

Any pointers form other runners? I really want to be able to do triathlons next year and running has never been my strong point.

[OakLeaf]

Two words: Chi Running.

Also, shoes that fit, including being wide enough. Personally I have a pretty low opinion of shoe store gait analysis (some stores probably have very good personnel, but there's really no way to know unless they have PT or PTA after their name). If they look at your feet standing but not running and try to put you in a particular kind of shoe because of the way you stand, ignore everything else they say. If the shoes press against the sides of your feet (particularly the toe joints or the corners of your toes), they're too narrow; if you can't spread your toes out inside the shoe, they're too narrow; if you can't stand on "four corners of your feet" (first and fifth metatarsal heads and inside and outside heel), they don't fit and are likely too narrow.

You're being smart to start slow and do weeks over if needed. Good luck (and we'll be looking for you over in the regular running threads ).

[surgtech1956]

Yes, what Oakleaf said. I think shoes are the most important thing with running. Go slow, its OK if you have to repeat a week. Its also important to listen to your body, some weeks I ran every other day, some I would do 2 days in a row. I started the end of June, did my first 5K last weekend. I am slow - 15:00 miles and I'm only running about 12 MPW - I plan to do a 10 miler and a 1/2 Marathon next year. I'm 56 yo, 30# overweight, plus have a plate/6 screws in my right ankle. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress.
BTW, there is alot of good information on the Running World website and forum too.

[Shellyrides]

Thank you ladies! I am looking forwards to mixing this into my cycling program along with weight lifting to loss weight and get my life back!

[Crankin]

C25K is a great program. You should feel free to modify it up or down (like repeat or skip a week).
It's better to go too slow than too fast.

[amb]

I just started C25K last week. Tonight I did W2/D1. I am a very active person who HATES running so I thought trying the program might ease me into it in a manner where I'd hate it less. So far, I am not loving it. My HR gets so high when I'm running that I find it hard to breathe. Running just does not feel good. I'm hoping it will get better. I did go to a running store to get fitted for shoes. They're definitely way better than my shoes for Zumba. I'm planning to sign up for a New Years Day 5k. I think that's shaving a week off the program so we'll see how it goes. If I do the program, run the 5k, and never run again, I'll be fine with that. At least I tried....

On a side note, the free C25K app on the iPhone is awesome - it does all the work for you (except for the running! )