New-Going to train for life (and a 5k) Support needed!

EllyK09

Hello...greetings from Philly. I have never ran a race in my life but being 24 and way out of shape I need some major motivation to get healthy and get moving! Hoping to hear from some other people moving in the same direction. I want an active lifestyle that goes beyond my winter snowboarding trips and swimming at the beach. I have never been more ready for change and to kick failure in the butt!

HMKan

Have you tried the Couch 2 5K program (C25K). There's a bunch of us in a thread on here http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/157757-new-couch-to-5k-c25k-thread-anyone-out-there-in-week-1

There are podcasts and smartphone apps that really help make this program easy. I can't say enough good things about it.

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

EllyK09

Thank you...I will check it out!

BobbyDaniel

Couch to 5K is a great program, I did it last fall and I have never been a runner, in fact I HATED running. Since completing it in November I've done 3 5K's and I'm going to start the Bridge to 10K today (hopefully). Good luck in reaching your goals!

lbarnett300

I am working toward my first 5K. I have neve run in my life. I will be 55 on my next birthday. I have my time down to 35 minutes. Not to bad for someone that qualifies for the senior citizen discount. To get started I used a modified version of C25K.