Couch to 5K reviews/thoughts?

Commander_Keen

hhazlett62 wrote: »

Thinking of doing couch to 5k. I'm in relatively decent shape, need to fit in cardio & am training for a pageant. Any reviews of couch to 5k?

for me, I didn't like it, to many time it would jump by 2 min. I think it went from 5min to 7min. I could barley do 5 now I have to do 7min?
My suggestion would be this: Figure out your running pace, It should be something that is a bit faster then your walking pace. then figure out your duration pace.. It maybe 10 seconds.
Figure out your pace, then the following day, add 10 seconds.

skawtiep

I started it last spring and finished it although took longer than the actual program. I'd run on Tuesdays, Thursdays, then either Saturday or Sunday morning, depending on which day worked better for me. I also repeated some weeks when I wasn't comfortable moving forward. I think a lot of that was getting over mental hurdles rather than not being physically to go on. While I haven't ran any 5k events yet, by September 2015, I was using a program and phone GPS to run 5k+ 3 times a week.

mbaker566

i would either find a running store near you, google didn't really bring anything close up, or some websites like runner's world have a guide to help you choose a shoe that should fit your needs
i would also read this so you want to be a runner
and the stickies for the c25k group

coreyreichle

I like it. I started it May of 2015, starting at "Not being able to run 1/2 mile without stopping, and dying..."

Fast forward to Thanksgiving: Finished an 8K in 48 minutes, net time.

Fast forward to today: My 8K PR is 43 minutes and change. My 5K time is right around 26 minutes.

Bizzarrini

Run much, much slower than you think you should. I would always run too fast, get knackered and not be able to make it to the next walking section! So I kept giving up. I joined a local jogging group and the beginner group pretty much jog at walking pace lol. But it meant mentally I was able to continue jogging for longer periods before needing to walk. Now I am working on increasing my pace. But I do actually feel like I CAN jog which is the biggest hurdle for me. Good luck

Monnik73

I love the c25k. I started it again yesterday after about 2 years off running. The advice to go slower than you think you should is good, and something I have to remember. I always seem to go too fast and then get discouraged when it kicks my butt. I have to do mine on the TM this time of year, so there'll be an adjustment in the spring when it gets nice out. Running outside always feels harder to me. But my goal is to be able to enjoy a few nice early morning 5K runs with my son when we take him to Ireland/Scotland in late May. That will be quite a reward!

catlynk

I started zen labs C25K last Friday, I'm 53 years old and 90 pounds overweight and skeptical if I could do this. This morning I finished week one.

jayclock

It is excellent and I recommend to anyone trying to get fitter and burn some calories. I started it almost 10 years ago and have now done three Ironmans. And I am no lightweight. Listen to your body and get treatment for any injury

Orphia

catlynk wrote: »

I started zen labs C25K last Friday, I'm 53 years old and 90 pounds overweight and skeptical if I could do this. This morning I finished week one.

Yay, @catlynk !! Well done!

Just make sure you're having enough rest days. The body makes improvements while you're not running.

Keep up the good work, and keep us updated!