Couch to 5k: who has done it?

skinnylove79

I am now inspired. Thank you.

brandiuntz

I'm just starting to do it but here's a question. When I run on the treadmill I do OK, almost enjoy it. When I ran outside for the first time in my life it felt like I was pounding the pavement really hard. I now I'm a chubby gal but I thought maybe I was doing something wrong. I was wearing older running shoes so maybe that was it or could it be that I was doing whimpy running like Phoebe did in that episode of "Friends". Is it possible to learn how to run like I know what I'm doing down the road so I can run in public?

Running outside is harder than a treadmill. My best advice is this:

1. Wear good running shoes. Pavement is a much harder material than a treadmill, so proper running shoes are a must.

2. Go slower. Most people have to run slower outside than on a treadmill.

ansonrinesmith

Hey everyone!

I started the c25k program this summer and just took it up again. I just started week 4 and having just looked at the upcoming weeks, I was wondering how other people found the last weeks of the program! I'm trying to stay motivated to be able to run a 10k this summer.

If you have done it, did you like the results? I haven't lost weight but I feel that I'm more toned and slip easier in my jeans, which is nice! Also, did it motivate you to go up to a 10k?

Thanks so much!!

Done it, twice! First time I had never ran more than a mile (IN HIGH SCHOOL!), and wanted to get fit. Lost weight and ran a 5K 9 weeks later, at the end of the program in 45 minutes. It motivated me and I eventually ran a half marathon!

Got a hip injury and didn't run for 6 months. Got back on it and started running 5Ks again at the end.

teamAmelia

I hated running since I was able to walk - not able to run more than 1 second (max !)
currently doing week 6 and it surprisingly goes pretty well !!!!
As people just said, I also was surprised to succeed running 20 minutes straight !!!

Totally recommend it ;-)

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Really, since you could walk? No more than one second? :laugh: Exaggerating much?

farniente8

I'm on week nine and have really enjoyed the program an the benefits of running. I think I will end up doing the 10k program next! Good luck!

2abnorth

I'm doing the program now & will be hitting week 5 this week. Due to a knee issue, am doing it on an elliptical. As winter is hitting (snow here this week!), the plan is to do the full 10k on the elliptical for now & hopefully, transition on real running. The timing in this program is great. Use the C210K app. Highly recommend it!

teamAmelia

I'm doing the program now & will be hitting week 5 this week. Due to a knee issue, am doing it on an elliptical.

That's such a neat idea. I never thought about doing it for anything other than running. I might try this for biking. Thank you.

asp415

Did it, loved it! I signed up for my 1st 5k @ week 2, to make sure I pushed through & completed the program. I just did my first two 5ks this weekend, one on sat & one on sun. It was the best feeling to cross that finish line.

besdais

This has been interesting reading. I was thinking about trying it, but with the cold and snow coming up, maybe I should wait until next spring. I just can't imagine that I could do it - I have never been able to run any distance.

You can do it. Try it. I have never ran a mile in my entire life until C25K and the infamous week 5 day 3 where I managed to run 2 miles straight.

I am still slow as a sloth, but I run and if I can do it, seriously, you can too.

So I am starting to think I might try it, but what happens when the snowstorm comes and I am inside for a few weeks? I was thinking about starting in March or late February. Also, does everyone have the app? Is that the best way to do this?

teamAmelia

This has been interesting reading. I was thinking about trying it, but with the cold and snow coming up, maybe I should wait until next spring. I just can't imagine that I could do it - I have never been able to run any distance.

You can do it. Try it. I have never ran a mile in my entire life until C25K and the infamous week 5 day 3 where I managed to run 2 miles straight.

I am still slow as a sloth, but I run and if I can do it, seriously, you can too.

So I am starting to think I might try it, but what happens when the snowstorm comes and I am inside for a few weeks? I was thinking about starting in March or late February. Also, does everyone have the app? Is that the best way to do this?

Oh, yeah, the app is definitely the way to do it. I don't know how ppl can do it w/o the app bc the app lets you know when to run and walk. Why wait until spring? If it will be too cold, then I understand. But, you could always do it on a treadmill.

BrendanScrote

This has been interesting reading. I was thinking about trying it, but with the cold and snow coming up, maybe I should wait until next spring. I just can't imagine that I could do it - I have never been able to run any distance.

You can do it. Try it. I have never ran a mile in my entire life until C25K and the infamous week 5 day 3 where I managed to run 2 miles straight.

I am still slow as a sloth, but I run and if I can do it, seriously, you can too.

So I am starting to think I might try it, but what happens when the snowstorm comes and I am inside for a few weeks? I was thinking about starting in March or late February. Also, does everyone have the app? Is that the best way to do this?

Oh, yeah, the app is definitely the way to do it. I don't know how ppl can do it w/o the app bc the app lets you know when to run and walk. Why wait until spring? If it will be too cold, then I understand. But, you could always do it on a treadmill.

I totally agree with TeamAmelia ..... I put off starting for an age (at least 2 years !!!) Now I'm totally into it.

If you started today and managed to run through with problems, you would finish on Dec 22nd and that would be a great Xmas present to yourself