Couch Potato to 5k.

xxjacqueline

One of my goals is to be able to run a 5k. Or just to run, period at this point. I was wondering if any of you have tried the couch to 5k program? If you have what did you like about it? What was difficult? What was the end result.

michelellawrence

I am on week 3 of the program, and I am loving it! I haven't run in over 20 years, and didn't think I was going to be able to do it, but to my surprise, I CAN RUN! LOL It is a workout, but I'm so glad that I am doing it. If you decide to try it, Good Luck!!

JMun

I finished c25k and lost loads of weight and got addicted to running. I was 215 lbs when I started c25k.

MissAnjy

I'm currently on week 2 of the program and i LOVE IT!!! I've always struggled with running (in the past) but this program is really teaching me how to run at intervals to finally achieve the goal of a 5k. I HIGHLY recommend it if you're starting out. Can't go wrong with it
I'm amazed at how much better i am at it already.

chuckster26

i just did d1 w1 of c25k! gonna run tomorrow ! cant wait!!

00trayn

I used it to get started with running last summer and I worked up to running for 15 minutes without stopping. Then after a few months break from it, I started it up again this winter and didn't quite follow it exactly. But using intervals and running a few times a week I worked up to running the full 5k distance. I had my first 5K this past Sunday and I finished it in 39min, 33 seconds. So yes, it works

Chika_2015

I just started the program last week and I am on Week 2 Day 2 of the program and it's not that bad, this comes froma person who HATES to run, but this program really takes it step by step and it builds your endurance. I do it Mondays Weds and Thursdays and I am losing weight in the process, so not a bad deal. Add me so we can tackle this together and Good Luck

hush7hush

I'm in like the first week.
Just finished 3 days, but doing it again.
Check out my blog for my ideas on it.


http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/hush7hush

LoveleeB

I actually just started it today. So far so good! I would recommend buying ( only $2.99) the C25K application on iphone/ipod/ipad or Android because it helps you track progress and prompts you when to switch from running or walking.

xxjacqueline

Thanks for all the input guys. You all sound very positive.

LovelySnugs

there's actually a support thread going on right now - all kinds of people in various phases of the program. check it out! if nothing else, there's a lot of helpful advice and motivation from everyone going through their individual struggles.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/204915-couch-to-5k-start-4-4-11