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Runners (please come in)
I have been doing c25k for a couple weeks now, Ive been progressing pretty well. But I have been going daily (except for Sundays) and some days are easier then others. I just want to make sure Im not hurting myself in the long road. Any thoughts.. do you run daily, every other day etc? And if it matters Ive only been on the treadmill. Too darn hot outside! 
Secondly should I push length of time first or speed? My first thought is length, but Im no expert.
Thanks for any help you may have!
Re: Runners (please come in)
No advice, but I'm going to watch this post too. I restarted c25k (on week 1) and it's rough going but I just signed up for a 5k in August so I'm going to make it work.
I've been running in the mornings... but it's so hard for me to get up early. Part of the reason I haven't been successful I think. But I hate the treadmill and it's hotter in the evening so I don't know what else to do.
ETA: I plan on following the 3-days-a-week routine and if I feel like that's not enough then supplementing with strength training or yoga or core work or whatever. So far, 3 days a week is a challenge for me, but i hope to build up to 5 days a week of running or other exercise.
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My BF is a marathoner (and I am soooo not a runner!), so my only advice comes from knowing about his training program, but he does not run daily. He runs M, W & Saturday and does other (non-running) exercise on the off days. Exercise that strengthens your core, like yoga or pilates, was recommended by one of his coaches. (Plus, stretching = good!)
Push length of time/distance before focusing on speed. His group starts their training with a short distance, and gradually increases until they're up to marathon distance. One day a week, they spend about a half hour doing time trials or speed drills--it's definitely not their focus. Of course, they're running outside, so I think a big part of what they're doing is working on endurance.
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I'm a avid runner or was until about 30 weeks ago
. I had to stop from injury from a half marathon. I got pg and when I could start to run I was already showing and my stomach muscles didn't like me.
I'm not a fan of the treadmill but it's a good starting point. The only reason is that it helps you run vs. being on the road and actually using yourself to run. It keeps the same pace and incline for you and it'll never be able to mimic conditions outside. When you do start to run outside don't be surprised if you have a hard time at first. 3 miles on the treadmill is not the same as 3 miles outside. Personally I can't run on the treadmill becuase I get bored. And when I train for a race I never run inside.
As for the program it's a great program. I am going to use it once I'm cleared to run again. I can't wait, I really miss it. I've recomended the program to a bunch of friends and they've had great success with it.
One thing I don't recommend is to run every day. Your muscles need to rest and you may do better if you take your rest days. There is a reason those are built in. I know it hard when your trying to lose weight (my case) or increase your distance or speed but it will benefit you more in the end.
As for improving speed or distance, it depends on your goals. If you want to run distances then increase distance. If your wanting to run the fastest race you can then increase speed. Personally, I found it easier to run distances and build up my stamina and then work on speed drills.
Agreed! Go for length of time first. Speed will come with it. If you want to be REALLY hardcore do some fartleks, but just increasing your time running will help you advance big time!
ETA my thoughts on treadmill: I started out this way too. Then, when I started getting out on the road, I found it felt way harder! When you do that, its completely normal as the terrain is not smooth sailing, and you will be pushing yourself off the ground rather than the treadmill helping. Best way to handle it is maybe try one outside run a week in the early hours when its not so effing hot.
Ditto what has been said. I've been recovering from some sports injuries lately and while I used to stretch I recently learned how important flexibility can be to prevent inury.
You don't have to take every other day off but definitely take at least one day a week off to rest. When I was not hurt, I was running 4-5 days a week.
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