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    Does anyone want to do C25K with me?

    Posts: 60 Member
    edited December 2024 in Getting Started
    I want to start Couch to 5K and want some running buddies or current runners that would give advice, answer questions and encourage. Please comment below if you are interested in either position. I would like at least one person to start with. Thanks!

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    • Posts: 4 Member
      I'm in. I've started a walk/run programme already. Let me know when you want to start. It will be good to have some friends doing the same thing.
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    • Posts: 6 Member
      I would love to do this! Let me know when you start and I'll be right there with you :)
    • Posts: 5,991 Member
      Would love to - I'm just finishing week 5 and planning a race in September.
    • Posts: 60 Member
      Yay!!! I think I will do day 1 tomorrow. I will check in when done. Hope u will let me know your process too M.
      ~Tracy
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      michellemaynard883 wrote: »
      I would love to do this! Let me know when you start and I'll be right there with you :)

      Let's start tomorrow!!! You in?
    • Posts: 60 Member
      gianna42 wrote: »
      Would love to - I'm just finishing week 5 and planning a race in September.

      That is awesome! I'm starting tomorrow and will be looking forward to building up to a 5k race. If you have any advice about the C25k process pls share.
    • Posts: 458 Member
      I just finished week 8 :) It's a great program. Best advice: go to a running store and get properly fitted for shoes.. and slow down.
    • Posts: 60 Member
      sparklyglitterbomb wrote: »
      I just finished week 8 :) It's a great program. Best advice: go to a running store and get properly fitted for shoes.. and slow down.

      I agree! I purchased Brooks Stability running shoes today and I am ready to do this!
    • Posts: 15 Member
      Awesome! I'm starting tomorrow as well! Registering for a 5k at the end of August. That gives me EXACTLY 8 weeks. I'm in!!!
    • Posts: 84 Member
      I just started this today so count me in!
    • Posts: 1,249 Member
      I finished my C25K about 2 years ago. I'd be more than cheer you on.

      Just remember. Regardless of if you run a 8:30 mile or a 10:30 mile. A mile is a mile. And you're lapping everyone on the couch.
    • Posts: 4 Member
      I'm interested in starting the program too!
    • Posts: 131 Member
      I started this morning. I'm in.
    • Posts: 60 Member
      Kiekie007 wrote: »
      Awesome! I'm starting tomorrow as well! Registering for a 5k at the end of August. That gives me EXACTLY 8 weeks. I'm in!!!

      Perfect! Thanks for joining the group and I want to know how it's going!
    • Posts: 60 Member
      PaytraB wrote: »
      I graduated C25K about 3 years ago and am still running. I'd be happy to cheer you along on your journey. It's worth it.

      Best advice I ever got (besides getting really good shoes) is to slow down. No matter how slow you think you're going, chances are that you're going too fast at the beginning.
      A simple test is to speak a short sentence out loud while running. If you can't do it reasonably smoothly (some heavy breathing is involved :smiley:), you're running too fast. Slow down. It really will get you to the finish line.

      Great advice! Thanks for being one of our seasoned runners that can answer any questions and motivate.
    • Posts: 60 Member
      CincyNeid wrote: »
      I finished my C25K about 2 years ago. I'd be more than cheer you on.

      Just remember. Regardless of if you run a 8:30 mile or a 10:30 mile. A mile is a mile. And you're lapping everyone on the couch.

      So true! Thanks for joining.
    • Posts: 60 Member
      kerstenk141 wrote: »
      I just started this today so count me in!
      findrayofsun wrote: »
      I'm interested in starting the program too!
      chassp8pooh wrote: »
      I started this morning. I'm in.

      Welcome!!! Thanks for joining and running. Let me know how it's going!
    • Posts: 1 Member
      I would like to join in too. I'm trying to be more active and C25K sounded great =D
    • Posts: 60 Member
      I haven't been for my day 1 run yet because it's super hot here in North Carolina. I will get it in when the sun is not blaring.

      Where is everyone from? How's the weather where u are?
    • Posts: 2,360 Member
      Heat sucks......but you've got to get used to it, so don't let it stop you. When the sun starts to set today, lace up your shoes. Take it slow and stay hydrated. You can do this. Don't be afraid to take longer walking breaks, either, to help you cool down. Heat isn't something to ignore.
      Do you have a running shirt; one that wicks the moisture away from your body? Those really work and help keep you feeling cooler.

      I just got back from a run, in pretty warm weather (warmer than I like running in). I took it slow and walked for a minute or two when I felt I was getting too hot. I'm on the west coast of Canada.

      I'll check back tonight and hope to see that you completed your first day.
    • Posts: 736 Member
      I'm in week one right now.
    • Posts: 60 Member
      Ok....Week 1, Day 1 complete. Felt good to get back to running!
    • Posts: 15 Member
      Completed Week 1, Day 1 this morning. Felt great!!! Bought new shoes and I'm ready for Day 2!!!
    • Posts: 2,360 Member
      Congrats to all you Week 1 Runners!!! Great workouts!
    • Posts: 97 Member
      Is it too late to get involved in this? I am also working on the c25k program. I just completed week two but do each week twice.
    • Posts: 131 Member
      If anyone else on here wants to add me please feel free. Set my alarm early this morning and did week one day one and stretching. My legs are still sore!
    • Posts: 131 Member
      Oh and I'm from Tennessee but travel in an 18 wheeler with my husband. So I can be anywhere along the Eastern seaboard and it can be anytime day or night that I get my C25k in. This morning it was Greenwich,CT at a Flying J where the terrain was a slight incline then decline on way back. Could explain why my legs are still tender!
    • Posts: 2,360 Member
      chassp8pooh wrote: »
      This morning it was Greenwich,CT at a Flying J where the terrain was a slight incline then decline on way back. Could explain why my legs are still tender!

      An incline will do that. My legs always feel it when I do hill runs.
      Hill runs are the best training, though. You did great. Well done!
    • Posts: 60 Member
      mimi4janda wrote: »
      Is it too late to get involved in this? I am also working on the c25k program. I just completed week two but do each week twice.

      Absolutely NOT too late! We are all at different places in the training. Just let us know how you are doing! I'm adding my status daily on this thread. Welcome!
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