I am 250lbs and just needing something a little more comfortable and to help support the weight.

I've tried: Brooks Adrenaline GTS 21 and Hoka Bondi 7

I like my brooks better that my hokas but I feel that I need more cushion.

Finished week 1 in (drumroll please…) one week.

Today was the start of week 2 and I survived it!

What run are you on today? 🙂 I’m working my way through couch to 10K, W11D1!

Hello, so I have been doing this for 8 weeks straight. However, I still can't pull a 3 miles/25 minutes without going into walking mode and running again. So here's a scenario:

1. Start the workout and do the 5 minute warmup walk.

2. After the warmup, I start the run.

3. For some reason, around the 15 minute mark or around that time, I just go to walking again but not because I'm out of breath, it's just that my body for some reason tires out.

4. Once I am not tired, I tried to run again but the duration is short and I go back to walking and try to run again.

5. Last 7 minutes or near that range, I gave up and just walk the remaining workout but there are times that I make the effort to go back into running.

(This scenario depends workout-by-workout case)

There are some good times where I can run 15 minutes into the workout but there are times where I can only break in 8 minutes and then it's going in and out of running and walking.

I don't know if I'm doing anything wrong. I look forward and not look down, chest forward, and run slow to run fast. I do not believe I am a hill striker but more of a mid foot or front foot striker.

Mentally, I am pushing myself but also at the same time, I need to read how my body is feeling. I am running at high temperatures since it is still summer in PHX.

Any advice?

Details

City: Phoenix, AZ

Time: Around 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM range

Temperature: Average 92-101 Degrees

What I carry and wear (in Amphipod Belt):

• Nathan Water Bottle with Huma Electrolyte Power Mixed in

• IPhone 14 Pro Max

• Airpods Pro 2

• Gate FOB

Shoes (Weekly Rotated): Asics Gel Kayano 30 (Size: 8.5 US), Adidas Boston 12 (Size: 8 US)

Shoe Insoles: Road Runner Sports Custom Insoles

Socks: CEP Mid Cut Socks (x4), Socks that I bought in Japan (x4)

Physical

• Height: 5'9"

• Weight: 148 lbs (or around that range)

• Age: 23

Here is the stats that C25K has given me

I have a bad habit of skipping days, jumped from week 4 day 2 straight to week 5 day 3 after reading people’s comments that its really hard. I wanted to push myself and i did it. I am proud of myself, last time i ran 5 kms was September 10 2023. I hope to be somewhere near in a few weeks 💕 Pace wasn’t a concern and honestly i am not stressing much about it at this point.

Okay so last weak was heavy, I nearly gave up. Had two or three days rest between every run, didn’t enjoy it and was considering taking a break from the program. Today I decided to give week 8 day 1 a try, and guess what!! I ran (jogged) 30 min non stop!! I should’ve run 28 minutes today, but my heart rate didn’t spike like crazy, and I felt like I could go on so why not! Ahh best feeling in the world, especially after such a heavy week where 25 was barely manageable.

Crept out of the house while husband and kid were still sleeping to complete the first run of week two. I was worried about not making it back out there after my two day rest, so that feels like another milestone passed.

My next challenge will be that I'm going on holiday on Monday, so I might have to come back to the rest of week two in a week. I'll be walking/hiking/camping so will be more active than usual but might not fit in running as well. In which case I just need to get back into the routine when I'm back at work. Fingers crossed my motivation doesn't slip away after a break!

I'm still kind of in shock! Last weekend, 4 minutes was hard for me. Tonight I was trying out new running shoes and wanted to see how far I could go. I think I could have gone even longer but I'm sweating a concerning amount. 😂 Even though my pace is glacial, feels incredible to see progress like this!

I’m F 27 150 pounds. I have always had bad endurance due to smoking. I smoked cigarettes for 11 years and vaped for 5. I just quit vaping and picked up C25K I’m on week 3 day 1 and I ran the first 3 minutes at 3mph but it was tough. HR was 176 by the end. The second 3 minute I ran at 2.7 mph. Which is practically walking but in a jog form, is this too slow? Should I repeat this task until I don’t feel like I’m dying from it?:( I feel embarrassed.

Hi, I am 41F, thin to average weight but just not in shape and want to get there. I did W1D1 on Wednesday and felt miserable during the runs. I did W1D2 today and really concentrated on going as slowly as I could while still jogging. Well, the running/jogging was much easier, and I felt during some portions that I could have kept going. My distance was less, but I feel hopeful for my next run! Just wanted to throw this out there if anyone needs encouragement. You are all amazing!

I have been jogging/walking for about 2 months and decided to train for a 5K. I am using the C25K app by Just Run because I am cheap and its free. I do the 5K training in the morning, but my wife likes to walk in the evening. She usually takes about an hour walk. Should I stop walking with my wife and risk her throat punching me or walking won't hurt my training?

Title probably doesn't explain what I mean too well.

I've only recently started C25K and I find that during the jogging parts I'm fine and my breathing is good. But the minute I cease jogging and go to the talking my breathing is much worse for a short while of the walking phase. As I shift through the phases it gets more prolonged.

Is this normal? I think it is but just wanted to check.

I’ve ran off and on over the years but I’m mainly a walker. I challenged myself to start running again to jumpstart my metabolism and finished today. I’m slow but it feels good to run again as a “mature” lady.

I was completing w7d3 this morning. I usually get tired during the last 5 minutes, but I suddenly had a burst of energy and ended up running for 33 minutes in total - finally passing the 5k! I was dreading the 5mn runs a few weeks ago and I’m now able to run over half an hour, I never thought it would happen. Onwards and upwards!

Let's brag a little. What did you accomplish this week?

Just completed Run 3 of Week 5. I dropped my phone almost immediately, my left calf has been tight for a week, and the laces on my right foot came undone after about 8 minutes, but I kept going and did it.

I completed C25K the first time back in 2019, when I was younger, fitter and not as fat. This time, I've found it easier. I haven't given up on runs like I did the first time, I haven't put off running like I did the first time, and I've made sure to keep to the run day/rest day/run day routine. I've done my runs first thing in the morning, so it's not hanging over me all day and I don't find an excuse to put it off, even if I have woken up some mornings and considered it. The feeling of having done the run is better than the feeling I get from putting it off.

I haven't enjoyed the first few minutes of my runs, maybe I'm starting off too fast, but when I get into it I feel better. I definitely need to work on my breathing, but I've found that your head gives up before your body does. Telling myself that as I run keeps me going. I hate running, love having ran.

I’m on week 4 day 3 n I feel like I’m running slowly but the 5 minute runs are still really tiring me out. Granted not as much as a couple weeks ago as I’ve had to redo it a couple times but tiring enough I don’t think I could move to week 5 yet. I see people say that if you can’t hold a conversation during your run you’re probably going too fast, is that a good way to determine the correct speed as to not get too out of breath?

Although there is no direction regarding hills, and how to introduce them to your run. I’ve found that if i’m finding it easier some days i include a hill or two rather than increasing the length of the run. Also jncreasing the pace. Loving the app though i must say it’s really helped me and can’t wait to complete the 5k for the first time in years.

Feeling good so far! 33, 230 lbs with high blood pressure, haven't ever been a runner (was the chubby kid that walked the mile) and haven't even made an attempt since... Oh god, freshman year of high school probably...

Today’s run was:

5 min warmup 5 min running 3 min walking 5 min running 3 min walking 4 min running 3 min walking 2 min cooldown

It’s still feeling super easy and I enjoy running so much! Already thinking about what I’m going to do after I finish the 9 weeks.

I started c25k using the NHS app and Denise Lewis voice on Monday. I only managed 45 seconds of run 1 (of 8 one minute runs) before just not having any go left.. On Wednesday I did day 1 again and managed 5 of the 8 one minute runs. Should I move on to day 2 or keep repeating day 1 until I can do it?

Just started running to improve cardio and drop weight. As the title says, I'd like to achieve 3 miles in 30 minutes, i.e., a ten minute mile. Currently at 1.5 miles in 30 minutes. Is it possible to achieve my goal on the treadmill by the end of the year assuming 3-4 times per week.

Hi everyone, hope y'all doing awesome! I ran my first guided run on NRC today, before this I used to run with or without music. This felt great, intermittent pep talks, reminders to ease off the pace at times and in the end I did end up feeling better than the beginning, a stronger person.

Great to have tried something different today.

Let's gooo :))

I’m using the C25K app on an Apple Watch and it doesn’t always have the same distance as what’s actually being ran. Is there a way to see how accurate it is? Or does anyone know if maybe there’s a way to calibrate it? Thanks!

Hey guys so my life is an absolute shit show right but I managed week 5 day 2 today.

I took a week off and then repeated w5d1 and here I am now.

The second 8 min rep was difficult, I think I started too fast and ran too soon after breakfast.

But I still did it and it felt great.

I'm planning w5d3 the 20 minute run on Saturday.

This sub has been a lot of motivation for me, thanks everyone for your posts.

On one hand I’m so proud of myself for running 3 mins twice and 5 minutes twice today! (Week 4 day 1 of zenlabs app)

But during that second 5 minute run, it was straight mental to get through it. I had to keep reminding myself that I’m breathing and not injured and it’s just my mind so keep pushing. I felt on top of the world after I completed the run today!

On the other hand, I feel like it took everything I had to get through those last minutes (technically a total of 16 min running today)..for a second it crossed my mind that “damn…how are you going to run 30min straight? 50 min? Over a hour?”

I visualize myself crossing the finish line of a half marathon in my lifetime..it’s my ultimate running goal, but currently having a moment of doubt..

Any advice, stories, and motivation welcome!