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to you!
I didn't follow it to the letter, because I had trouble structuring my life that well, and was not fully aware/didn't have access to the tools to measure distance that well, etc. Anyway, it was an excellent tool for me as a never-before runner to approach the project of becoming a runner. Not a fast runner, but a person who runs, somewhat regularly and without stress or injury, and with a good deal of enjoyment.
1) When did you finish?
About a year ago in May.
2) Are you still running?
More than ever. I have my first half marathon this weekend, and I'm training for a full marathon in May. Wish me luck.
3) If you are, how much do you run?
I typically run about 30-35 miles a week, I guess, but I'm taking this week easy because of the event. Mileage will increase again later this month before tapering in May. I don't keep a running log, but I think I am going to change that, very soon.
4) What training plan did you use (if any) after you finished c25k?
I run once a week with a partner. It's good, because she motivates me, and I feel like I have to keep training in order to keep up, and she feels the same "pressure." I read a little and try to use the info from training sites and Runner's World (my running partner gives me her back issues) to increase my speed and endurance. We started a relatively structured marathon training plan, taking info from RW and coolrunning and smooshing it into our own lives, back in January.
5) Anything else you want to share--running accomplishments, goals, etc.
When I first began running, getting to a 13-minute mile was a big deal--because I ran the whole thing. This week, I ran my first sub-9-minute mile. That's a huge gain in speed. I'm still not fast, but I am getting faster and going longer. Also, since I began running, I have lost more than 50 pounds. I still have a high BMI, but my health has improved to, I think, "enviable."
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Also, good shoes are a huge issue for me. I have flat feet, and they were always painful. Now, with good support, I can run 15 miles and have no foot pain. There really is a way for almost anyone to have a good experience.
I didn't follow it to the letter, because I had trouble structuring my life that well, and was not fully aware/didn't have access to the tools to measure distance that well, etc. Anyway, it was an excellent tool for me as a never-before runner to approach the project of becoming a runner. Not a fast runner, but a person who runs, somewhat regularly and without stress or injury, and with a good deal of enjoyment.
1) When did you finish?
About a year ago in May.
2) Are you still running?
More than ever. I have my first half marathon this weekend, and I'm training for a full marathon in May. Wish me luck.
3) If you are, how much do you run?
I typically run about 30-35 miles a week, I guess, but I'm taking this week easy because of the event. Mileage will increase again later this month before tapering in May. I don't keep a running log, but I think I am going to change that, very soon.
4) What training plan did you use (if any) after you finished c25k?
I run once a week with a partner. It's good, because she motivates me, and I feel like I have to keep training in order to keep up, and she feels the same "pressure." I read a little and try to use the info from training sites and Runner's World (my running partner gives me her back issues) to increase my speed and endurance. We started a relatively structured marathon training plan, taking info from RW and coolrunning and smooshing it into our own lives, back in January.
5) Anything else you want to share--running accomplishments, goals, etc.
When I first began running, getting to a 13-minute mile was a big deal--because I ran the whole thing. This week, I ran my first sub-9-minute mile. That's a huge gain in speed. I'm still not fast, but I am getting faster and going longer. Also, since I began running, I have lost more than 50 pounds. I still have a high BMI, but my health has improved to, I think, "enviable."
Also, good shoes are a huge issue for me. I have flat feet, and they were always painful. Now, with good support, I can run 15 miles and have no foot pain. There really is a way for almost anyone to have a good experience.
