Couch To 5K Starting June 6th, Join Please!

seesaey

I want to start sooner, but in reality I will probably start June 8. I have three kids 4 and under (my oldest just turned 4 last week ) and only a double jogging stroller. So my oldest would have to run with me - which she did a few times but won't anymore. She goes to a summer camp for a few hours twice a week starting June 8 so I'll start up then! I'm so excited, I've been feeling the urge to run along with what I'm already doing now.

seesaey

Count me in too! I have tried it many times before - I kept repeating week one over and over.. Can anyone tell me which iphone app is good. there are three to chose from. Thanks! Looking forward to the 6th!

Great! I'm also looking for one I can use but with an android phone, preferrably where I can listen to my own music and it cues me when to go faster/slower.

I bought one - its called C25k by bluefin software. I think it was $2 or $3 and it lets you listen to your own music but will tell you when to run/walk. It says it has a halfway notification also but I haven't had a chance to use it that long (my oldest wanted to go back home before that point). Its for Andriods.

joolzsd

I'm in... I am working on "week 0" now - same as week 1 but only running 30 secs instead of a minute I could only make it through 6 of the 1-min run intervals last week so I'm trying this way instead. I use the treadmill - much easier on my knees/hips.

divindolpn

Count me in. I am on week 5 Day 3 -- the dreaded 20 min run. Honestly, I have been putting this off for almost 2 weeks. Tomorrow I am going to just DO IT!

chickadee2010

I am in, as well!

Great!

chickadee2010

I want to start sooner, but in reality I will probably start June 8. I have three kids 4 and under (my oldest just turned 4 last week ) and only a double jogging stroller. So my oldest would have to run with me - which she did a few times but won't anymore. She goes to a summer camp for a few hours twice a week starting June 8 so I'll start up then! I'm so excited, I've been feeling the urge to run along with what I'm already doing now.

Awesome!

chickadee2010

Count me in too! I have tried it many times before - I kept repeating week one over and over.. Can anyone tell me which iphone app is good. there are three to chose from. Thanks! Looking forward to the 6th!

Great! I'm also looking for one I can use but with an android phone, preferrably where I can listen to my own music and it cues me when to go faster/slower.

I bought one - its called C25k by bluefin software. I think it was $2 or $3 and it lets you listen to your own music but will tell you when to run/walk. It says it has a halfway notification also but I haven't had a chance to use it that long (my oldest wanted to go back home before that point). Its for Andriods.

Cool. I was hoping for a free one though. I think they mentioned one on the c25k website, but I'd have to recheck.

chickadee2010

I'm in... I am working on "week 0" now - same as week 1 but only running 30 secs instead of a minute I could only make it through 6 of the 1-min run intervals last week so I'm trying this way instead. I use the treadmill - much easier on my knees/hips.

Great job! That's me too, I struggle with the jog/run sometimes because the only thing I do on the treadmill is walk. It's so much more relaxing for me lol.

chickadee2010

Count me in. I am on week 5 Day 3 -- the dreaded 20 min run. Honestly, I have been putting this off for almost 2 weeks. Tomorrow I am going to just DO IT!

Sounds good!

drdove23

Completed Week 4 day 3 yesterday! Apparently I CAN run 5 minutes without stopping! Hooray!

chickadee2010

Completed Week 4 day 3 yesterday! Apparently I CAN run 5 minutes without stopping! Hooray!

Great job! And that sounds so intimidating, by the way. 5 minutes? How in the world am I going to do that? Can you say blast my mp3 player and focus on the music instead of my workout? Yep, that's what I'll have to do.

nisijam5

I think I am going to join you in this....I'd like to get my endurance ready for Warrior Dash

chickadee2010

I think I am going to join you in this....I'd like to get my endurance ready for Warrior Dash

Great!

drdove23

5 weeks ago, 1 minute of straight running was too much for me. You will get to five minutes! I just looked at the post about the "dreaded 20 minute run" thats coming up, and I'm filled with terror! LOL! But loud music and really good shoes also help out . . I actually went to a running store and got fitted, something I've never done. I had been wearing running shoes in my normal "work shoe" size, and they put me in a whole size up with a crazy insert for my arches - it CHANGED MY LIFE! My feet don't hurt no matter how much I pound the pavement!

chickadee2010

5 weeks ago, 1 minute of straight running was too much for me. You will get to five minutes! I just looked at the post about the "dreaded 20 minute run" thats coming up, and I'm filled with terror! LOL! But loud music and really good shoes also help out . . I actually went to a running store and got fitted, something I've never done. I had been wearing running shoes in my normal "work shoe" size, and they put me in a whole size up with a crazy insert for my arches - it CHANGED MY LIFE! My feet don't hurt no matter how much I pound the pavement!

Shoes and music do make all the difference.

BusyBee1204

I'd like to join! I'm signed up to at least walk a 5K in October. I sure could use the support and motivation from this group! Thanks!!

nisijam5

bumping so I don't lose the thread

i like the idea of downloading music for the program, would be helpful when outside.

UnoDiamante

I may join you! I have had the app on my phone forever so I should probably start putting it to use!

chickadee2010

I'd like to join! I'm signed up to at least walk a 5K in October. I sure could use the support and motivation from this group! Thanks!!

Awesome. Welcome!

chickadee2010

I may join you! I have had the app on my phone forever so I should probably start putting it to use!

Definately put it to use. Great to see you again!

chickadee2010

******** Voting Time *********
So, I need some suggestions. This will be a 9 week program. Do you all like the idea of having one long thread and then once it gets to however many posts start a new one OR do you like the idea of having a new thread each week?
Thanks!

nisijam5

Let the thread roll....

chickadee2010

I'm torn on the voting. Not sure which I want to vote for yet lol.

casey12105

I'm actually planning on starting June 13th, that'll be the day after I finish my Insanity program. I'm going to stay at my family's for the summer starting June 15th- august 9th so I'm thinking this will be easier for me to squeeze into the crazy vacation schedule.

chickadee2010

I'm actually planning on starting June 13th, that'll be the day after I finish my Insanity program. I'm going to stay at my family's for the summer starting June 15th- august 9th so I'm thinking this will be easier for me to squeeze into the crazy vacation schedule.

That works for me. Welcome on board!

UnoDiamante

I think just let the thread go..I think it may be confusing for people to have to look for the new thread each week..

chickadee2010

I made a list of everyone, and the ones I wasn't sure about if they were joining or not. Everyone's definately welcome to join, the more the merrier! But I'm just making a list to see who all I've got so far. Here we go...

For Sure Joining:
chickadee2010
Irene8509
thebigwindmill
1crazymom
Badew917
eotrg
sherrillg
kiwipez
numnumnums
jenaissance
oukii
abeautifulvoice
seesaey
joolzsd
divindolpn
nisijam5
BusyBee1204
UnoDiamante
casey12105

Are You Joining Us?
abrokewing
pyroxian
drdove23

So that's 19 of us who are IN, and 3 of you I wasn't sure if you wanted to join or not, so please let me know.

More people are welcome, so if you want to join, just say so.

KatheryneH13

I def want to join!!!

chickadee2010

I def want to join!!!

Great! I'll put you on my list.

chickadee2010

I'm going to vote to continue the thread until it ends and start a new one. Looks like so far that's what all the votes are.