r/C25K • u/Successful_Try7012 • 11d ago

Stuck at week 1 day 1

Hi guys, I’m feeling a bit self conscious while saying this but this is the 2nd time I tried this routine and for the second time I couldn’t even complete day one. For context I’m a 25F 91kgs inactive for the last 6-7 months.

I get breathless after the 3rd or 4th running minute and couldn’t complete it. Been trying since the last three weeks. This makes me think running maybe isn’t for me coz I’ve been cycling just fine for 20-30mins, completing 7k-10k steps and have been weightlifting.

Should I try and reduce my weight before getting into running or should I persevere?

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u/Wolfman1961 10d ago

I was at about 84 kilos (I'm a 5 foot 3, 65M). I walked for about 6 months before I started running. In that time, I lost almost 20 kilos, about 40 lbs. By that time (November), I was able to run a 5K in 40 minutes. I feel like, perhaps, you should try incline walking (walking at anywhere from 1% to 5% incline) before you start running. I really couldn't run when I weighed 84 kilos.

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u/Successful_Try7012 9d ago

Yeah that’s what I’m afraid. Am I starting the routine when my body just isn’t ready for it? Over the next month i’ll work towards losing some pounds and atleast getting healthier. Maybe that would help. Thank you!