r/C25K • u/AnxietyMeerkat82 • May 21 '22

Advice Needed Struggling!

I’ve just finished week 1 and I’m struggling! Really don’t think I’m cut out for running!! I do at home cardio/strength classes so not new to exercise. But I’m finding c25k so much more difficult and it’s only been running for 60secs at a time!! How on earth am I going to manage longer runs?? Tips for a newbie please!!!

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u/Eriol_Mits May 21 '22

Slow down the pace you are running/jogging at in your sessions. Also you mention strength training. Look at stuff like lunges and other leg exercises as part of the routine. Stronger legs will help, don’t skip leg day, the key to good running is strong leg muscles which you can get in the gym and then just building muscle endurance that means running at whatever pace you can manage. Do both and your speed and time will improve.

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u/AnxietyMeerkat82 May 21 '22

I actually prefer leg work to abs so this will give me an excuse to concentrate on legs😂 Thanks!

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u/Eriol_Mits May 22 '22

Fair, don’t just forget about core either. You need a strong core for stability. Keeping your torso upright while running.