Starting Couch to 5k - want to join??

Eviesmum

Hope everyone's training is going well.

I have done w2 d2 today and I am really pleased with how its going.

tamcrit

Just popping in to offer some support. I started the Couch to 5K program last February and ran my first 5K last May. I had not run since high school, and was also overweight and out of shape. On the first day, I thought I was going to die trying to complete the 60 second running intervals. Well, long story short, after doing the program and that first 5K, I went on to run a 10K last October and my first half marathon in January. Along the way, I also lost 50 pounds. I now consider myself a runner and am continuing to train. My next half marthon is in April. I hope you also find success with the program. Stick with it, take it slow, build up as you feel ready (I repeated a few weeks), but each week, I just did a little bit more, went a little bit father, and am now amazed at how far I have come in a relatively short time. I was a 42 year old overweight, out of shape, mother of two...so if I can do it, anyone can!! Good luck, you can do it!!

sarahlouisah

I di work out 1 today I am also ding cancer research 5k in June will do number 2 saturday I always lose threads and cant find them again does anyone no how to keep track of this thread

mrssarahl

I started a similar program last week. My husband is a marathon runner, so I had him make me up a schedule. My goal, besides losing the baby weight, is to run my first 5k.

SabrinaJL

I started this on Monday because I want to do the MWR Bay Bridge run/walk on May 15th. I'll probably walk instead of run but at this point, I think I'd have a hard time walking it so I figured this would be a good way to get into shape for it. I currently do it on a treadmill because it's easier on my knees. I'm hoping once I finish it, I'll feel strong enough to try running outside.

Eviesmum

Just popping in to offer some support. I started the Couch to 5K program last February and ran my first 5K last May. I had not run since high school, and was also overweight and out of shape. On the first day, I thought I was going to die trying to complete the 60 second running intervals. Well, long story short, after doing the program and that first 5K, I went on to run a 10K last October and my first half marathon in January. Along the way, I also lost 50 pounds. I now consider myself a runner and am continuing to train. My next half marthon is in April. I hope you also find success with the program. Stick with it, take it slow, build up as you feel ready (I repeated a few weeks), but each week, I just did a little bit more, went a little bit father, and am now amazed at how far I have come in a relatively short time. I was a 42 year old overweight, out of shape, mother of two...so if I can do it, anyone can!! Good luck, you can do it!!

Brilliant - well done on all your wonderful acheivements and thank you for such a positive post :flowerforyou:

wanderingpilgrim

It's 4'C and gonna snow tonight...guess I'm heading out now then!
Happy running y'all!
Keep going!

jborski79

I'll be doing a 5k with work in May so I am all for it!!!

kamk16

Well I did week 1 day 2 yesterday finally it went pretty good.

millymollymandy565

As well as the other link posted, try free downloads of different music mixes at podrunner.com.

:flowerforyou: He does a great week by week "first day to 5k" series which is based on interval training. You can also access podrunner stuff via itunes and it's very motivational music that you don't realise the time zipping by!

Panda_Jack

Week 1 Day 3 in the bag!

tessastiltner

I am so glad that I have found someone on here who feels the same way I do. New to the site and I have been wanting to run a 5K forever, but really do not have any support. It's great to see so many people on here that are in the same starting position as I am. I've been trying to add a few minutes of running each day into my 3 mile walk, but starting tomorrow the Couch to 5k is my new best friend lol. Add me as a friend if you would like so that we can keep up with progress and support. Good Luck Everyone!

deanie0515

I want to join yall!! Going to see what 5k's are coming up in my area and look for the app!! I used to run and have done a couple 5k's and a 5miler, ready to get back at it :happy:

FitJ1210

Just noticed this thread I'm thinking about doing this?

angelbabe77

sounds great only have done one 5k but wanna keep going

MissNewAttitude2015

I want to join also!!! I too want to run a 5K in the near future...:happy:

nickiben

Well im struggling people!!!! I dont go to a gym so di my running at home. But when I get in from work, its 7pm and dark, and I know I sound a wimp but I dont feel safe running out on my own in the dark as I live in a village. Love my village, but too many scary shadows :-) Im saving up for a treadmill which hopefully should have in a few weeks, but what can I do in the meatime? Will be ok once its light! Will running on the spot indoors have the same affect??

momtozmc

Hi,

Can add me too if you like. I did W1D1 yesterrday. Didn't think I would be able to finish it, and I was going to walk the next run...and she said... it's your last run... you can do it!!!! And I did... !!!!!! Need to step up my excercise a little so I decided to do C25K!

L.

Panda_Jack

Week 2 day 1 down! I was feeling frisky since I just got a pair of fitted running shoes and upped the pace too! Damn I feel good!!!

Bubs05

Week 2 Day 1 done today. Ugh, not so easy today. But I'll keep at it!