Originally Posted by
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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!
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I'm no expert on running, but I pick it up nearly every fall when I stop riding as much. It took me a few rounds of this to finally figure out that running doesn't suck nearly as much if I content myself with running at a slower, sustainable pace. While I'd theoretically love to be faster--and maybe I'll get there eventually if I stop stopping/starting the running thing--it's just counterproductive for me to press on with a pace my lungs and legs aren't happy with. So, one suggestion I have for you in terms of your breathing and heart rate is to slow down. Your body may not be ready for the pace you're trying to maintain.
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