Starting Couch to 5K (c25k) Monday, May 9th! Anyone with me?

HaleyAlli

I really want to become a runner, and I feel like I need a challenge, so I'm going to do this starting next week, no backing out! I live in a hot climate so I'll probably run in the mornings or evenings, not sure which yet. If I can do this you can do this; I have stomach issues as well as some other physical problems so excuses mean nothing to me, lol. It's time to get fit and healthy, even if it takes longer than 9 weeks to actually get where you want to be. WHO'S WITH ME?? LET'S DO DIS PEOPLE!!!

Katrob9

I'm in! I was going to start it this week and then just didn't get round to it. Defup for the challenge! I know it will be a challenge for me because I don't do running, but I'm wanting to change that.

HaleyAlli

Great! Btw here's the link for anyone who needs it--

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

teebeegeebee

Add me in - run monday wednesday and fridays
lets do other stamina on the rest of the week - fast walks to build up our pace levels
im currently working on walking 300k for the month of may
so yea lets do this

HaleyAlli

Sounds great, good idea to build up on other days. Monday-Wednesday-Friday are good C25K days.

StephanieDuckie

I've been thinking about doing this. Maybe I should. =]
Count me in.

HaleyAlli

Today's the day for change! Welcome!

(I have an ulterior motive for posting so much, this thread needs bumping! lol!)

HaleyAlli

Bump!

KaeChelle

I would like to try this. I am literally a couch potato and I need to get up and start moving. I haven't run since junior high probably. I'm sure I will start out slow, but it sounds like a good program from what I have heard from others. I will do my best!

HaleyAlli

Slow is the way to go! Welcome!

To everyone: make sure you join the active trainer free log, it should be a big help! http://trainer.active.com/

HaleyAlli

BUMP!! Come on people, let's get off the couch and get in shape! It's only 30 minutes or less a day 3 days out of the week!

heathermrls

today is my first day with my diet plan on mfp, so this seems like a good workout plan. count me in!!!

KaeChelle

I'm curious are you all doing this on a treadmill, at home just running in place, or outdoors somewhere? I'm trying to figure out what the best way to do it is. I just downloaded the android application to help me keep track of the time! That will help a lot!

HaleyAlli

I'm curious are you all doing this on a treadmill, at home just running in place, or outdoors somewhere? I'm trying to figure out what the best way to do it is. I just downloaded the android application to help me keep track of the time! That will help a lot!

I'm doing it outdoors with my neighbor, there's something so refreshing about doing it out in the fresh air But really you can do it on a treadmill too... However, if you want to run a real 5K for a charity event or something like that, you'll probably want to do your running outside with the terrain, it truly is different on the ground for some reason...

ETA: Glad to have you heather!

bethany7687

I'm in. Have never run a race before. Just signed up for a 5k in Brockton, Ma on July 6 to celebrate my 25th anniversary of recovery from alcoholism. So what do we do friend each other. How do we stay in contact.
Bethany

rorosaw

I'm so excited for you all to start this! I want to offer encouragement. I completed the C25K on March 24. When I started in January, I was 233 pounds and didn't know how I'd get through it. I won't lie to you--it's hard, hard but it's absolutely the most rewarding thing I've ever done for myself in my 44 years. I lost weight doing the running thing and through other working out and dieting, so that is a great benefit that I love. More importantly, it did more for my self esteem and for self image than I could ever describe.

After the C25K, I ran my first 5K on April 17. I have another this Sunday. I've become a runner--an honest-to-goodness runner which is one of my goals even at my heaviest. I want to continue to lose weight to get to my goal of 150 (or less , but more importantly I want to keep running and running!

So, good luck to you all and just know from a person on this site because I'm on my weight loss and fitness journey, that finishing the C25K IS POSSIBLE. You can do it! I believe in you!

Ro

HaleyAlli

Great cause! And I'm thinking we'll keep this thread updated, and all of y'all can friend me/each other too... Also we'll use the free activity log on the website. If you WANT to pay the $20 for the plan on there you can, but I just prefer not to myself lol.

ETA: this was @bethany

MoLivesLuvsLifts

I'm in! The schedule sounds good! I need to run more so the weight will melt off - or so I hear!

HaleyAlli

I'm so excited for you all to start this! I want to offer encouragement. I completed the C25K on March 24. When I started in January, I was 233 pounds and didn't know how I'd get through it. I won't lie to you--it's hard, hard but it's absolutely the most rewarding thing I've ever done for myself in my 44 years. I lost weight doing the running thing and through other working out and dieting, so that is a great benefit that I love. More importantly, it did more for my self esteem and for self image than I could ever describe.

After the C25K, I ran my first 5K on April 17. I have another this Sunday. I've become a runner--an honest-to-goodness runner which is one of my goals even at my heaviest. I want to continue to lose weight to get to my goal of 150 (or less , but more importantly I want to keep running and running!

So, good luck to you all and just know from a person on this site because I'm on my weight loss and fitness journey, that finishing the C25K IS POSSIBLE. You can do it! I believe in you!

Ro

Thank you SO much, I didn't see this until after I posted! You're an inspiration, keep up the good work!

HaleyAlli

I'm in! The schedule sounds good! I need to run more so the weight will melt off - or so I hear!

Glad to have you, welcome!

KaeChelle

I'm not doing this because I necessarily want to become a runner or do a 5k, but because I need the structured exercise! I think it will be a great way to have a plan and to stay accountable!

HaleyAlli

I'm not doing this because I necessarily want to become a runner or do a 5k, but because I need the structured exercise! I think it will be a great way to have a plan and to stay accountable!

In that case, do it however you feel comfortable Ultimately this is about YOUR goals and YOUR health!

ETA: Love the verse in your siggy btw!

lailenm

I started C25K this past week, so I'll be starting week 2 on Monday. I look forward to seeing how you guys like the program as you go. I already love it, even if I am a bit slow and heavy. Good luck!

HaleyAlli

I started C25K this past week, so I'll be starting week 2 on Monday. I look forward to seeing how you guys like the program as you go. I already love it, even if I am a bit slow and heavy. Good luck!

Thanks so much!

maddymama

I finished the program at the end of March.... it is such a great thing to accomplish. I did have to repeat a few weeks, mainly two and three, for family illness/housing issues. I am sooo glad I did it, and that I didn't give up. Overall it's a great way to build up your endurance without overly straining your body.
As with the previous poster, I am now a RUNNER! I run 4 miles at a time a few days a week, and try to do one day of intervals, too. I'm doing my 3rd 5K tomorrow am.... but not "racing" it, I will run it with my hubby to get him to do the whole thing without walking. :-)
YOU CAN DO IT!!!!
I found the free podcasts from running into shape essential for my success.

HaleyAlli

I finished the program at the end of March.... it is such a great thing to accomplish. I did have to repeat a few weeks, mainly two and three, for family illness/housing issues. I am sooo glad I did it, and that I didn't give up. Overall it's a great way to build up your endurance without overly straining your body.
As with the previous poster, I am now a RUNNER! I run 4 miles at a time a few days a week, and try to do one day of intervals, too. I'm doing my 3rd 5K tomorrow am.... but not "racing" it, I will run it with my hubby to get him to do the whole thing without walking. :-)
YOU CAN DO IT!!!!
I found the free podcasts from running into shape essential for my success.

Awesome, thanks for the words of encouragement! Where do you find the podcasts?

frida001

I just did Week 1 Day 1!!!

HaleyAlli

Oh good, you're still alive! There's hope for us then, LOL! XD

mamato3inca

I just downloaded an app to my Droid for C25k. You can play your music in thew background (whatever you want, your songs or Pandora) and it beeps at you when it's time to change. Looks pretty cool! I'm hoping to join you all on Monday!

htuzzi324

I'm in! I haven't run in nearly 3 years, and I'd love to get started again! Starting Monday!

Davali

I've just finished week 3, although I've been doing the programme for about 5 weeks - it took me nearly 3 weeks to do week 1, so although I'm in front of you, I figure some of you will easily catch me up! Week 4 next week is looking somewhat daunting.

Good luck to all of you - I can't wait until I can say I'm a runner.