Couch to 5K (C25K) Starting today. Anyone interested?

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  • loveme445
    loveme445 Posts: 2,439 Member
    Did Week 7 Day 3 today!
  • laurzishot
    laurzishot Posts: 91
    W8D1 completed! Still kinda hard, but i always finish the run so i suppose that's good. I just want it to start getting a bit more easy :P
  • rubysparkle
    rubysparkle Posts: 362 Member
    Week 8 Day 1 done. I've had to bunch them up due to work commitments later this week. Felt fine though - quite enjoyed it this time on treadmill.
  • Fliegenschwein
    Fliegenschwein Posts: 232 Member
    W9 D3 done today which means I`ve finished :bigsmile: :drinker:

    My plan is to carry on for a couple of weeks with the 30 min runs and then start B210K.

    One thing I've been finding with the longer runs in c25k that really seems to make a difference for me is to have breakfast an hour or so before my run and to have a sports drink 5-10 minutes before I start.

    Well done everyone :bigsmile:
  • ginnyroxx
    ginnyroxx Posts: 763
    i start week 4 tomorrow. i'm pretty nervous about the 5 min run. I can't imagine the runs y'all are doing in week 7 & 8 :/
  • rubysparkle
    rubysparkle Posts: 362 Member
    W9 D3 done today which means I`ve finished :bigsmile: :drinker:

    My plan is to carry on for a couple of weeks with the 30 min runs and then start B210K.

    One thing I've been finding with the longer runs in c25k that really seems to make a difference for me is to have breakfast an hour or so before my run and to have a sports drink 5-10 minutes before I start.

    Well done everyone :bigsmile:

    Excellent work!!!!!!

    I'm so looking forward to completing this. It's just a great achievement. Well done :)
  • rubysparkle
    rubysparkle Posts: 362 Member
    i start week 4 tomorrow. i'm pretty nervous about the 5 min run. I can't imagine the runs y'all are doing in week 7 & 8 :/

    Well done!!! I actually found the 3 mins and 5 mins runs harder than the 25 mins runs. I am now running 28 mins and it feels so great. So do keep going and know that it will get easier. Well done.
  • laurzishot
    laurzishot Posts: 91
    W9 D3 done today which means I`ve finished :bigsmile: :drinker:

    My plan is to carry on for a couple of weeks with the 30 min runs and then start B210K.

    One thing I've been finding with the longer runs in c25k that really seems to make a difference for me is to have breakfast an hour or so before my run and to have a sports drink 5-10 minutes before I start.

    Well done everyone :bigsmile:

    Congratulations!! Well done finishing the program :bigsmile: :drinker:
  • laurzishot
    laurzishot Posts: 91
    W8D2 finished today, it still seems a little hard for me even though i always manage to complete it. Maybe my body is just sick of running on the treadmill but once i finish this program i'm probably going to start running outside too.

    Great work this week everybody :drinker:
  • laurzishot
    laurzishot Posts: 91
    i start week 4 tomorrow. i'm pretty nervous about the 5 min run. I can't imagine the runs y'all are doing in week 7 & 8 :/


    That's okay we were all in the same boat that you are, each week is a challenge but a completable one. You can do it :wink:
  • sunflower9237
    sunflower9237 Posts: 6
    I started it last week, so far I love it!
  • loveme445
    loveme445 Posts: 2,439 Member
    Did Week 8 Day 1 Today
    W9 D3 done today which means I`ve finished :bigsmile: :drinker:

    My plan is to carry on for a couple of weeks with the 30 min runs and then start B210K.

    One thing I've been finding with the longer runs in c25k that really seems to make a difference for me is to have breakfast an hour or so before my run and to have a sports drink 5-10 minutes before I start.

    Well done everyone :bigsmile:

    CONGRATS ON BECOMING A COUCH TO 5K GRADUATE! :drinker:

    I was considering starting the Bridge to 10K right after I finished C25K. Now, Im thinking its probably better if I give myself a couple of weeks (maybe even months) to work on my 5K. I can jog a 5K but its a little tough at times and I want it to be a breeze before I start training for the 10k.

    GOOD JOB EVERYONE! :flowerforyou:
  • thereshegoes
    thereshegoes Posts: 2
    Great choice! It's a really fun program and I'm seeing a lot of success with it, I'm on week 3 day 2. Good luck!
  • IzLuMomma
    IzLuMomma Posts: 88 Member
    I know C25K is a "beginners" program but, I am priming myself until the beginning of Feb. by using my elliptical. Ive NEVER been a runner but always have wanted to be! Im going to sign up tomorrow for a 5K that is taking place in May with some co-workers. Im excited but nervous! Looking forward to crossing the finish line in May!

    Just curious......what kind of "physical" benefits have you noticed from C25K? (weight loss, inches?)
  • ginnyroxx
    ginnyroxx Posts: 763
    Finished W4D1 last night. The last 2 minutes of my 2nd 5 min run, I really thought i was going too fly off the end of the treadmill.
    here's to it getting easier eventually!
  • laurzishot
    laurzishot Posts: 91
    Did Week 8 Day 1 Today
    W9 D3 done today which means I`ve finished :bigsmile: :drinker:

    My plan is to carry on for a couple of weeks with the 30 min runs and then start B210K.

    One thing I've been finding with the longer runs in c25k that really seems to make a difference for me is to have breakfast an hour or so before my run and to have a sports drink 5-10 minutes before I start.

    Well done everyone :bigsmile:

    CONGRATS ON BECOMING A COUCH TO 5K GRADUATE! :drinker:

    I was considering starting the Bridge to 10K right after I finished C25K. Now, Im thinking its probably better if I give myself a couple of weeks (maybe even months) to work on my 5K. I can jog a 5K but its a little tough at times and I want it to be a breeze before I start training for the 10k.

    GOOD JOB EVERYONE! :flowerforyou:

    Yeah i'm the same at the moment, the 30 mins is still a bit difficult so i want to wait until it starts becoming a bit easier before i up it to 60 mins!
  • laurzishot
    laurzishot Posts: 91
    I know C25K is a "beginners" program but, I am priming myself until the beginning of Feb. by using my elliptical. Ive NEVER been a runner but always have wanted to be! Im going to sign up tomorrow for a 5K that is taking place in May with some co-workers. Im excited but nervous! Looking forward to crossing the finish line in May!

    Just curious......what kind of "physical" benefits have you noticed from C25K? (weight loss, inches?)

    That's great signing up for the race! This program is challenging but certainly do able :smile:

    So far just finishing week 8 and i haven't actually measured myself but i can see visible results, clothes are getting a bit more loose and i've lost about 3 kilo's so it's definitely worth doing this program if you're interested in increased fitness and weight loss :bigsmile:
  • laurzishot
    laurzishot Posts: 91
    W8D3 completed today, still kinda difficult for me but sticking with it. Only three runs left!!:bigsmile:
  • Fliegenschwein
    Fliegenschwein Posts: 232 Member
    Well, temptation got the better of me today and I did day 1 of b210k :tongue: and it didn't feel much more difficult that the last week of c25k which is encouraging. The minute walk breaks are certainly very welcome and I did start to get tired during the last five minutes but managed to finish ok.

    Well done everyone :drinker:
  • rubysparkle
    rubysparkle Posts: 362 Member
    Week8 Day 2 done. I forgot to look at my watch and ended up running for 29 mins instead of 28. Think that says it all, it must be getting more manageable. I ran outside today and the wind was a problem as it was really strong but im pleased i got round it without too much trouble. I have noticed a massive improvement in my breathing, i don't gasp for air like i used to. It's all progress!!

    Well done everyone!!!
  • rubysparkle
    rubysparkle Posts: 362 Member
    Finished W4D1 last night. The last 2 minutes of my 2nd 5 min run, I really thought i was going too fly off the end of the treadmill.
    here's to it getting easier eventually!

    I have felt like that a few times, that im either going to pass out in the last minute or just fly off of it completely. haha, well done for completing it. You will fine it gets easier as you up the distance. Well done :)
  • rubysparkle
    rubysparkle Posts: 362 Member
    Well, temptation got the better of me today and I did day 1 of b210k :tongue: and it didn't feel much more difficult that the last week of c25k which is encouraging. The minute walk breaks are certainly very welcome and I did start to get tired during the last five minutes but managed to finish ok.

    Well done everyone :drinker:

    Well done - that's amazing progress. I can't wait to begin the b210k. Can i ask if your still making sure you get your rest days in or are you comfortable having consecutive training days? I have read about runners going out 5 or 6 times a week maybe one of those a long run and the others a shorter one, but i wondered how you get to this point of being able to run most days without the recovery periods.
  • Fliegenschwein
    Fliegenschwein Posts: 232 Member
    Well, temptation got the better of me today and I did day 1 of b210k :tongue: and it didn't feel much more difficult that the last week of c25k which is encouraging. The minute walk breaks are certainly very welcome and I did start to get tired during the last five minutes but managed to finish ok.

    Well done everyone :drinker:

    Well done - that's amazing progress. I can't wait to begin the b210k. Can i ask if your still making sure you get your rest days in or are you comfortable having consecutive training days? I have read about runners going out 5 or 6 times a week maybe one of those a long run and the others a shorter one, but i wondered how you get to this point of being able to run most days without the recovery periods.

    Thanks :bigsmile:

    At the moment I'm running every other day which is working out at 4 per week with a rest day in between each. Today was the exception though as I bought some proper running shoes this morning :love: and couldn't resist going to try them out so I did day 2 today which went ok , but I'm not at the stage where I'd like to run on consecutive days too often as my legs were feeling the strain towards the end.
    Week8 Day 2 done. I forgot to look at my watch and ended up running for 29 mins instead of 28. Think that says it all, it must be getting more manageable. I ran outside today and the wind was a problem as it was really strong but im pleased i got round it without too much trouble. I have noticed a massive improvement in my breathing, i don't gasp for air like i used to. It's all progress!!

    Well done everyone!!!

    I've also found that by far the biggest improvement for me has been my breathing, almost to the point where it isn't an issue now whereas a few weeks ago I was struggling a bit. Like you say, definately progress :bigsmile:

    Well done all :drinker:
  • cahira
    cahira Posts: 163
    I've just finished week two. Did a 5K today with my boys today and tried to keep up the intervals as best as I could and finished it in 43:15. Very proud of myself. I'm actually finding that doing the 5K's - even though I'm not ready to run the whole thing - is really inspiring to me. We have our "graduation" 5K picked out, and now we're looking for another one in mid February.
  • loveme445
    loveme445 Posts: 2,439 Member
    Week 8 Day 2 done today
  • msucoastgirl
    msucoastgirl Posts: 3 Member
    I just started the program. I'm going to use the first week as a trial week. I think I may have been overdoing it a little speed wise. During Friday's workout, I think I found a pretty good balance, so I'm thinking I will redo Week 1 this week and move forward. I'm very excited about it!
  • rubysparkle
    rubysparkle Posts: 362 Member
    Week 8 Day 3 done.

    By far my hardest run yet, i felt yuk before i left the house and i new it wasn't going to be a good one. Nevertheless i finished and onto week 9 now. Only 3 runs to go. One thing i noticed is i can now run a lap of the park faster than i used to be able to cycle round it - that made me smile :)

    Well done everyone!!
  • laurzishot
    laurzishot Posts: 91
    W9D1 DONE! I can't believe i'm so close to finishing this program it's gone so fast :noway: I think that it's still kinda hard but each time i run it gets a little bit easier, spent some time on the rowing machine after my run today and boy did i feel it in my legs after!!

    Keep up the great work everybody! :drinker:
  • loveme445
    loveme445 Posts: 2,439 Member
    Finished Week 8 Day 3 today. NO MORE CONSECUTIVE DAYS FOR ME! I did Week 8 Day 2 yesterday and had to do Day 3 today because I didnt have time during the week to get them in. Oh my body didnt like that. I finished but my thighs and calves were tight. I will make sure I get a rest day in between runs from now on.

    OMG, we are on Week 9 and it all started the week of Thanksgiving! CONGRATS EVERYONE for keeping up with the program!
  • ginnyroxx
    ginnyroxx Posts: 763
    I'm totally repeating week 4. I'm SO gassed at the last 5 minute run, there's no way i feel confident going to 8 minutes and then 20 minutes on w5d3.

    so mon - wed - fri this week = repeat week 4 :\
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