Anybody out there doing Couch to 5K?

Terrilu428

I just started this week...using an app on my ipod and loving it so far. 2nd day today and didn't feel like I was going to throw up this time so that's good news! I'm looking to share the experience with buddies and cheer each other on!

jamielyster

sounds interesting? what is it?

tmgaytan

I just started this week...using an app on my ipod and loving it so far. 2nd day today and didn't feel like I was going to throw up this time so that's good news! I'm looking to share the experience with buddies and cheer each other on!

Hi!

I am doing the C25K program to get ready for a 5K in May (Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure). I started over with Week 1 and will be doing day 3 tonight. I took a week off last week. I'm doing my own 5 minute warm up at home. Then I do the total 25 minutes as a walk/jog instead of only 20 minutes. At home I have been doing a five minute warm up that Jillian Michaels does on The Last Chance Workout DVD.

Glad to hear that everything is going great for your second day!! I have made it through to the 2nd week into day 2 ... it's not bad. But wow! It really shows how out of shape I am. Seriously cannot believe I use to run track and field during jr. and sr. high school (and loved running in elementary school, too). WOW!

I'd love for us to cheer each other on.

liscar

I'm doing it! I'm on week six day 2 is tomorrow and absolutely love it!!! Remember, if you struggle with a day, you can redo that day as many times as you want until you feel like moving forward. It is an awesome program! Last Monday was week 5 day 3.....I was terrified of it ALL day....walk 5 min, run 20 min (or 2 miles), walk 5 min. WHAT?< really!!! I did it and felt like I was wonderwoman when it was over!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! keep up the good work --- it gets easier

irongate

I printed off the information on my computer the other day and it is still sitting on the counter next to the running shoes that I bought. In my defense, yesterday I took my shoes out of the box and cut the tags off. That is as far as I have gotten. My scheulde has been a little crazy lately and if I wait for it to slow down it never will. Seriously need to get my butt off the couch! Oh...and I signed up for a half marathon in September. So..enough excuses! Yes I am doing the couch to 5K.

richiedbond

I started it Monday. I may have to do week one twice but I am going to get through it. I would love to work through it with someone as well if you want.

becca14u2nv

I just downloaded the treadmill version but I have not started yet. I need to bring the treadmill in from the garage...there is no motivation with it in the garage especially when it is 20 degrees in there. (Midwest in January...gotta love the weather!)

coley19

I did this last summer with my mom to be able to run our first 5k together!! It was great and the run at the end was really easy after this training program! Good luck everyone!

amcmillan730

I started it a few months ago... got sick and had some knee issues... and I need to get back to it. I was at the end of week 3!

downtome

I have the app on my iphone as well. I have been procrastinating about starting because I'm scared but I'm going to try and start today! I would love to share updates and progress, count me in!

Denise

knittnponder

I'm on week 2, day two. Not very far along but it's easier this week than it was last week. I've heard that it will get harder at some point then suddenly get better so I'm preparing myself for that.

LizardIsANerd

I have only gotten as far as downloading the app to my droid! I need someone who will tell me to get off my butt and go do it everyday, but it has been SO cold! Plus I have like 500 other excuses, as always!

Terrilu428

Just google couch to 5k...you will get a ton of information, websites and apps to choose from. It is a 9 week training program that helps you move from not running all to running a 5K

socalblue

I did C25K back in late 2009 with a friend. I was never able to run for 20 minutes straight but C25K helped me to do it. I still try to go for a jog/run twice a week for 2-2.5 miles to keep it up. I know it doesn't sound like much since I did the C25K back in 2009. I ran a 10K in summer 2010 and had a hiatus last summer. I haven't signed up for any race this year and am hoping to do a 10K sometime this year.

I found week 5 is when it got hard... just stick with it! Sign up for a 5K so you will push yourself to finish the training. I also found Robert Ullrey podcast to be very very helpful.

My advice for new runners is to get properly fitted for running shoes especially if you really want to stick with the training. It does make a difference. I didn't know any better and waited to long to replace my running shoes. I knew it was time when my knees started to hurt even on my regular 2.5 mile jog/run.

KirstayE

This is the first I have heard of C25K, but I think I will start doing it when I move into town. I currently live on a mountainside, and there is no where to go out walking/running/etc. without having to go up and down a STEEP incline, which I can barely walk up at a SLOW pace right now!

It sounds impressive. I'll probably have to repeat days/weeks, but I would be happy to be able to run even one mile, LOL.

Terrilu428

Thanks for the replies and advice. Right now I think I need to work on my breathing but I think I had better keep moving on schedule. The 5 K I am signed up for is in April so I only have one extra week I can fit in so I want to save it until I need it.

sandyjabs

I just started this week...using an app on my ipod and loving it so far. 2nd day today and didn't feel like I was going to throw up this time so that's good news! I'm looking to share the experience with buddies and cheer each other on!

What app did you download?

mwkinney

Hey everyone!

I'm currently on Week 4 getting ready for a 5k in April. Its tough, but definitely possible! I have the ipod app and LOVE it!!! Best of luck!

BrownEyedG1rl

Hey! I'm doing it too. I'm in Week 4. It's tough for me, but I made it through day 1 yesterday. I was so proud of myself when I was done! You can do this! If I can, you can!!

Terrilu428

I just started this week...using an app on my ipod and loving it so far. 2nd day today and didn't feel like I was going to throw up this time so that's good news! I'm looking to share the experience with buddies and cheer each other on!

What app did you download?

I am using the C25k app...they have both apps for Ipod/Iphone or for Droids. I LOVE it...so simple to use.

bebemc

I'm doing Couch to 5K. Just completed W3D2. I really like it and think it's a great way to get back on track. I am looking forward to being able to increase my stamina each week!

jennacle

How do you guys put "Couch to 5k" when you record your exercises on myfitnesspal?

jennacle

How do you guys put "Couch to 5k" when you record your exercises on myfitnesspal?

So I know I am quoting myself but I just made my own formulation. For anyone who doesn't know how to record their couch to 5k exercise this may help, and for anyone who does know how perhaps you have another way you'd like to share. This is my Week One Day One for Couch to 5K. However, if you chose to jog during your warm up, or if you chose to run, keep in mind that I chose to jog instead of run which does change how many calories burned. You can still use and alter this formulation so you can calculate how many calories YOU burned, but don't skip to the end and copy my calories because they may be different! Ready? Here we go

Week One Day One: "Brisk five-minute warmup walk. Then alternate 60 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking for a total of 20 minutes." (This is from: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml It contains the chart for the program so all you have to do is find what week and what day you are on and bingo! You've got that part of the formulation)

20 minutes x 60 seconds =1200 seconds

90 seconds of jogging
60 seconds of walking

90 seconds of jogging + 60 seconds of walking= 150 seconds

1200 seconds total divided by 150 seconds= 8 total times that we will do 90 + 60

90 seconds of jogging x 8 times that I will do it= 720 seconds

720 seconds divided by 60 seconds= 12 minutes total of jogging

60 seconds of walking x 8 times that I will do it= 480 seconds of walking

480 seconds divided by 60 seconds = 8 minutes

(or you could skip the final step because you know that 60 seconds is also one minute, times 8 times you will walk)

Also remember to add your 5 minute warm up which is up to you whether you chose to jog or walk.

I chose to walk, so that would be:

8 minutes of walking + 5 minutes of warm up = 13 minutes of walking

So to log on myfitnesspal:

13 minutes of brisk walking (or whichever pace you chose to do, I did brisk)
8 minutes of jogging

On a side note: Don’t forget to log any other walking you are doing throughout your day including walking your dog, or walking around the mall, or walking through a park, anything. Small things add up!

I hope this helps anyone who was struggling trying to figure it out like myself! I just wanted to save anyone the hassle. You can use this for whatever day or week you are on or if you are not on Couch to 5k but something similar, you can use the formula as well.

13 minutes of brisk walking: 72 Calories burned
8 minutes of jogging 5 mph (12 min mile): 71 Calories burned
Total Calories Burned Over 30 Minutes of Couch to 5K Week One Day One= 143 Woohoo!

Have a great day yall!

LizardIsANerd

How do you guys put "Couch to 5k" when you record your exercises on myfitnesspal?

So I know I am quoting myself but I just made my own formulation. For anyone who doesn't know how to record their couch to 5k exercise this may help, and for anyone who does know how perhaps you have another way you'd like to share. This is my Week One Day One for Couch to 5K. However, if you chose to jog during your warm up, or if you chose to run, keep in mind that I chose to jog instead of run which does change how many calories burned. You can still use and alter this formulation so you can calculate how many calories YOU burned, but don't skip to the end and copy my calories because they may be different! Ready? Here we go

Week One Day One: "Brisk five-minute warmup walk. Then alternate 60 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking for a total of 20 minutes." (This is from: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml It contains the chart for the program so all you have to do is find what week and what day you are on and bingo! You've got that part of the formulation)

20 minutes x 60 seconds =1200 seconds

90 seconds of jogging
60 seconds of walking

90 seconds of jogging + 60 seconds of walking= 150 seconds

1200 seconds total divided by 150 seconds= 8 total times that we will do 90 + 60

90 seconds of jogging x 8 times that I will do it= 720 seconds

720 seconds divided by 60 seconds= 12 minutes total of jogging

60 seconds of walking x 8 times that I will do it= 480 seconds of walking

480 seconds divided by 60 seconds = 8 minutes

(or you could skip the final step because you know that 60 seconds is also one minute, times 8 times you will walk)

Also remember to add your 5 minute warm up which is up to you whether you chose to jog or walk.

I chose to walk, so that would be:

8 minutes of walking + 5 minutes of warm up = 13 minutes of walking

So to log on myfitnesspal:

13 minutes of brisk walking (or whichever pace you chose to do, I did brisk)
8 minutes of jogging

On a side note: Don’t forget to log any other walking you are doing throughout your day including walking your dog, or walking around the mall, or walking through a park, anything. Small things add up!

I hope this helps anyone who was struggling trying to figure it out like myself! I just wanted to save anyone the hassle. You can use this for whatever day or week you are on or if you are not on Couch to 5k but something similar, you can use the formula as well.

13 minutes of brisk walking: 72 Calories burned
8 minutes of jogging 5 mph (12 min mile): 71 Calories burned
Total Calories Burned Over 30 Minutes of Couch to 5K Week One Day One= 143 Woohoo!

Have a great day yall!

I wear my Heart Rate Monitor and log the calories it says....
I have done Week 1 Day 1, but the program on my droid kept dying and running when it is under 40 degrees outside makes it feel like I am juggling hedgehogs inside my lungs. Asthma is no fun when it is cold!!
I am going to download the paid version today to see if it is less buggy.

debgiles222

I'm doing it and starting week 4 this week. Up until now the workouts have sounded doable but this weeks just sounds hard. Gotta keep pushing through. I've got about 2 empty weeks in between the end of C25K and my 5K but I know it'll only get harder so I want to wait a little longer before I use one of those. I'll have to check out the app for iphone tho. That sounds like itd be a great tool to use.

jennacle

How do you guys put "Couch to 5k" when you record your exercises on myfitnesspal?

So I know I am quoting myself but I just made my own formulation. For anyone who doesn't know how to record their couch to 5k exercise this may help, and for anyone who does know how perhaps you have another way you'd like to share. This is my Week One Day One for Couch to 5K. However, if you chose to jog during your warm up, or if you chose to run, keep in mind that I chose to jog instead of run which does change how many calories burned. You can still use and alter this formulation so you can calculate how many calories YOU burned, but don't skip to the end and copy my calories because they may be different! Ready? Here we go

Week One Day One: "Brisk five-minute warmup walk. Then alternate 60 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking for a total of 20 minutes." (This is from: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml It contains the chart for the program so all you have to do is find what week and what day you are on and bingo! You've got that part of the formulation)

20 minutes x 60 seconds =1200 seconds

90 seconds of jogging
60 seconds of walking

90 seconds of jogging + 60 seconds of walking= 150 seconds

1200 seconds total divided by 150 seconds= 8 total times that we will do 90 + 60

90 seconds of jogging x 8 times that I will do it= 720 seconds

720 seconds divided by 60 seconds= 12 minutes total of jogging

60 seconds of walking x 8 times that I will do it= 480 seconds of walking

480 seconds divided by 60 seconds = 8 minutes

(or you could skip the final step because you know that 60 seconds is also one minute, times 8 times you will walk)

Also remember to add your 5 minute warm up which is up to you whether you chose to jog or walk.

I chose to walk, so that would be:

8 minutes of walking + 5 minutes of warm up = 13 minutes of walking

So to log on myfitnesspal:

13 minutes of brisk walking (or whichever pace you chose to do, I did brisk)
8 minutes of jogging

On a side note: Don’t forget to log any other walking you are doing throughout your day including walking your dog, or walking around the mall, or walking through a park, anything. Small things add up!

I hope this helps anyone who was struggling trying to figure it out like myself! I just wanted to save anyone the hassle. You can use this for whatever day or week you are on or if you are not on Couch to 5k but something similar, you can use the formula as well.

13 minutes of brisk walking: 72 Calories burned
8 minutes of jogging 5 mph (12 min mile): 71 Calories burned
Total Calories Burned Over 30 Minutes of Couch to 5K Week One Day One= 143 Woohoo!

Have a great day yall!

I wear my Heart Rate Monitor and log the calories it says....
I have done Week 1 Day 1, but the program on my droid kept dying and running when it is under 40 degrees outside makes it feel like I am juggling hedgehogs inside my lungs. Asthma is no fun when it is cold!!
I am going to download the paid version today to see if it is less buggy.

That sucks about asthma I used to have asthma. Thank you for replying I wish I had a heart rate monitor to log the calories it says. But that is a great point! a heart rate monitor would make it so much easier. I have an iphone and it does fine in our 30 degree whether but I do get concerned about it getting too cold. I have the paid couch to 5k. There are a few of them but I have the brown one and have not had a problem with it the about 4 times I've used it so far.

brooke741

I'm using an app called Ease to 5k on my android. I love it so far! I have always sucked at running so this should be interesting! My husband is in the Coast Guard and deployed for two months, I'm hoping to impress him when he gets home.

Island_Style20

Well, reading all these posts is pretty inspiring. I tried week one/day one and could barely even make it through that. I have a really hard time breathing when running. Gave up the first time trying it. Perhaps I should give it another shot and just work through the same exercise a couple days in a row. I'd really like to be able to run longer.

Rabbitfeet

I have the app but no time! I am planning on starting once my finals are finished in 2 weeks! I find it so hard to jog I either walk or sprint and then I cant sustain my sprinting for very long. This is just practise I suppose!

becks2089

I was doing it!
I did a whole 5 weeks and was feeling wonderful! But I just recently started a strength program that doesn't allow Cardio the first month... so sadly I have to leave my progress behind.

Great Luck!

kgibbz

I just graduated last week. I loved the program. Trust it! I know sometimes the runs (ie 5 mins, 8 mins and 20mins) seem very intimidating but you are ready and it is ok to repeat weeks. I did. Now that Ive graduated I can run for 30 mins straight as slow as a snail but still a jog. Im working on my time now. Im also doing a Susan G Komen 5k in May.