Couch to 5k...start today?

anacsitham5

Day 1 - I hope it gets easier. :blushing: I was praying for the walking breaks to catch my breath. I am really out of shape. Will see how Day 2 goes tomorrow. Good luck everyone.

Ahzuri

Just wondering...my C25K days so far are Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I want to do cardio on Tuesdays and Thursdays but I know that I'm supposed to give my legs a break between C25K workouts. Would going on an elliptical on Tuesdays and Thursdays do me more harm then good???

You should lift weights on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Too much cardio is bad for you, you're going to lose weight in the form of muscle instead of fat. Protect the muscle by using it so you lose the fat instead.

Should you do a small full body work out then? Me and my husband go to the gym 4 days a week and he works out muscle groups each day so if I lift with him I'll be working on the same muscle group each time but he thinks that working out the full body would be a bad idea because they would all be trying to repair at once and would have a harder time doing that but I only do strength training 1 of the days a week now.

Ahzuri

Day 1 - I hope it gets easier. :blushing: I was praying for the walking breaks to catch my breath. I am really out of shape. Will see how Day 2 goes tomorrow. Good luck everyone.

I just kept counting down " Only 1 more minute" "Only 30 seconds YOU CAN DO THIS" the entire time I was jogging because it was sooo hard!

TheMrsBee

Keep up the good work everyone you are all doing AMAZING!! cant wait to see all our results! x

KierstyPants

I started this week as well. On sunday :]
Feel free to add me. I'd love to talk about it with you and try to compare results =D

forgiven4life

Day 2 scheduled for today. Haven't decided if it's going to be a treadmill day or an outside day. It is supposed to be really hot today.

MissAnjy

I'm halfway through week 5 right now. I'm in love with this program.

Losingitin2011

Ughhhh. It is nasty and rainy outside.... and my fibro hates me. I might attempt day two, but I don't know if its worth it to go balls to the walls and risk making myself miserable.

We'll see how I'm feeling in a bit. Right now I just wanna crawl under a rock.

kate2004rock

I did W1D2 yesterday...a little bit more challenging that Day 1 but I beleive because I did 10 minuets of cycling and 20 minute upperbody beforehand.

I am sort of contemplating donig 4 days this week. I am going to my parents for the Holiday Weekend and I'm afraid being away will get the best of me.

kate2004rock

Oh yeah, and a little sore today---but I feel so good!

Ahzuri

I started this week as well. On sunday :]
Feel free to add me. I'd love to talk about it with you and try to compare results =D

I am amused by your Forever a Scone signature

Losingitin2011

Got my running clothes on... double bra is not comfy, but neither is having my ta-tas flop everywhere when running. Waiting on pain meds to kick in, then I'm off to at least attempt Day 2. Does it still count if I end up having to walk a lot of it?

cobylea

Got my running clothes on... double bra is not comfy, but neither is having my ta-tas flop everywhere when running. Waiting on pain meds to kick in, then I'm off to at least attempt Day 2. Does it still count if I end up having to walk a lot of it?

I say go at your own pace. You don't want to hurt yourself just for the benefit of others. Good luck!

Ahzuri

Got my running clothes on... double bra is not comfy, but neither is having my ta-tas flop everywhere when running. Waiting on pain meds to kick in, then I'm off to at least attempt Day 2. Does it still count if I end up having to walk a lot of it?

Go your own pace! You don't have to sprint or anything for the jogging time for it to count Good luck I know you can do this!

dontstopnow

Day 1 - I hope it gets easier. :blushing: I was praying for the walking breaks to catch my breath. I am really out of shape. Will see how Day 2 goes tomorrow. Good luck everyone.

I struggled through day 1 and did a lot of speed walking rather than jogging. I was so out of breath! but day 2 was much better! Just remember not to start off too quickly because you'll run out of steam fast! Stick with it, you can do it!

aash28

Guys, I am so, so excited and proud! We have 18 people committed to our group at this very moment! We're great!
My thoughts:
*Losingit- I'm envious you have to wear two bras...donate some to me!
dontstopnow- You are so positive; I love having you in this group!
kate- I read that even if you want to go more, you should only stick to the 3 days. You don't want to overdo anything right now and then your upcoming weeks aren't as great as they could be!
Keep it up runners!!

Also, I told a really great, supportive coworker that I was doing the c25k. She decided to start it, too! As inspiration, she bought me this shirt and brought it to school today (how fun):
http://shopping.aol.com/running-sucks-womens-tee-pink-477678-699/867230757

Ahzuri

Guys, I am so, so excited and proud! We have 18 people committed to our group at this very moment! We're great!
My thoughts:
*Losingit- I'm envious you have to wear two bras...donate some to me!
dontstopnow- You are so positive; I love having you in this group!
kate- I read that even if you want to go more, you should only stick to the 3 days. You don't want to overdo anything right now and then your upcoming weeks aren't as great as they could be!
Keep it up runners!!

Also, I told a really great, supportive coworker that I was doing the c25k. She decided to start it, too! As inspiration, she bought me this shirt and brought it to school today (how fun):
http://shopping.aol.com/running-sucks-womens-tee-pink-477678-699/867230757

That is awesome about your co-worker and wow 18 people!

Losingitin2011

I did W1D2 today. I tried jogging it and only got through 3 intervals before my knees started giving out on me, so I walked the rest and did an additional 35 minutes of brisk walking to help make up for it. I figure, even if I'm walking and not running, I'm working hard and doing more than I did before!

@Aash: LOL I get that A LOT. I used to be tiny up top and I truly miss it now. Having to buy L and XL shirts simply because of my girls is a pain in the rump! I can't wait for them to go down so I can get cute shirts again without looking like I'm gonna pop out of them

As for new bras, it'll have to wait until we've got income coming in. Right now there is next to no income, and lots of things that cost money :-S I cannot WAIT to graduate and have hubby get back to working again! He misses it!

nurseaim

I'm GAME! I've never been a runner, but always wanted to be. It sounds like a lot of fun, I'll download it to my iPod touch tonight. So, do we just follow the app program and weigh in weekly? I've never done one of the MFP groups or challenges. This is SO exciting! :flowerforyou:

dontstopnow

Guys, I am so, so excited and proud! We have 18 people committed to our group at this very moment! We're great!
My thoughts:
*Losingit- I'm envious you have to wear two bras...donate some to me!
dontstopnow- You are so positive; I love having you in this group!
kate- I read that even if you want to go more, you should only stick to the 3 days. You don't want to overdo anything right now and then your upcoming weeks aren't as great as they could be!
Keep it up runners!!

Also, I told a really great, supportive coworker that I was doing the c25k. She decided to start it, too! As inspiration, she bought me this shirt and brought it to school today (how fun):
http://shopping.aol.com/running-sucks-womens-tee-pink-477678-699/867230757

oh my gosh 18 people! i am so stoked, that is awesome!! and aww that made me smile so big, thank you (: i love being a part of the group! it's the first one i've attempted and i'm so glad i saw it. so thanks for making it!

ps- fun shirt, love it!

nurseaim

What I have learned from the C25K (Couch to 5K) program so far...

1) Do not let your weight keep you from running! I'm a big boy -- 260 lbs, and I finished my first 5K race (39:39) a week ago, and am running my 2nd in a week (aiming for 36 min). C25K has been wonderful. It allows you to ease into running, and you can always do it at your own pace.

2) Schedule a race right now. Find one that's 9 weeks out. Even if you aren't done with the program by then, run/walk it anyway. My first race was so much fun. Running with other people was a great motivator.

3) Do not run on consecutive days. As good as you might feel, as confident as you may become, let your legs rest. Not resting can lead to fatigue, injury and decreased performance. Trust me.

4) Take it at your own pace. Don't worry about speed -- just build up your endurance. Speed will come later. If you aren't ready for the next week's run, repeat the current week. No big deal. At the same time, though...

5) Don't psyche yourself out when the big runs come. You can do it! I stopped looking at the schedule and just downloaded the podcasts. I wouldn't know what was coming each day until I turned it on and the gal told me. Loved it that way.

6) I loved the NHS Choices podcasts (http://www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/couch-5K-running-plan.aspx) on my mp3 player. The gal has a great British accent -- and that would be sufficient for me to enjoy listening -- but she also provides tips and encouragement, along with the walk/run cues.

7) Run outside. Even in the rain. It's so much better than running on a treadmill. Enjoy the sounds and sights.

I never would have considered myself a runner, but I do now (slow as I may be). It's been fantastic, and a huge confidence boost.

Thank-you for this information. It's ALWALYS helpful for me to read what others have done. Great ADVICE!!!

481471

I did my week 1 day 1 yesterday. Amazing how out of shape i am, but oddly looking forward to tomorrows (every other day im doing it). Never thought I would look forward to running ... lets just hope the novelty doesnt wear off!!

How do I make sure im on the official list?
Need to make sure i am as that i am positive will keep me on track.

dontstopnow

Alright, guys, here's my attempt at organization.
I've created an e-mail account solely for our c25k group. The address is: c25kteam@gmail.com . This is where you can send your progress to me so that I can put it into a spreadsheet. I will then e-mail the spreadsheet to "dontstopnow" who will turn it into a screen print and then post it to this forum (which can hopefully inspire more people to join us). If you're interested, as soon as you can (so that I can start the spreadsheet and we can get a headcount for how many people we need to hold accountable for c25k throughout this week), please send me the following:

Your username (either use yours on here or makeup a new one on the chance you want to stay more anonymous).
Your starting weight before beginning c25k (so we can see how much progress we make at the end of this journey- but if you don't want to share this, please don't feel obligated. I'm going to use my weigh in from last Friday).

Then, by this Sunday, please e-mail/message me on here the following:

How many days of c25k did you complete this week:
Total weight loss/gain for this week: (try to observe a week's progress. For example, I like to weigh in on Fridays, but if you prefer Sundays, just count your weight difference from Sunday's weigh in to the next Sunday's)

Any other suggestions? Keep 'em coming. Good luck this week, guys, and happy running! : ) Remember, it's c25kteam@gmail.com

for the people asking if they are on the official list: as long as you have done this, i'm pretty sure you'll be added

Ahzuri

I did W1D2 today. I tried jogging it and only got through 3 intervals before my knees started giving out on me, so I walked the rest and did an additional 35 minutes of brisk walking to help make up for it. I figure, even if I'm walking and not running, I'm working hard and doing more than I did before!

@Aash: LOL I get that A LOT. I used to be tiny up top and I truly miss it now. Having to buy L and XL shirts simply because of my girls is a pain in the rump! I can't wait for them to go down so I can get cute shirts again without looking like I'm gonna pop out of them

As for new bras, it'll have to wait until we've got income coming in. Right now there is next to no income, and lots of things that cost money :-S I cannot WAIT to graduate and have hubby get back to working again! He misses it!

Way to go!

otr12

Day 2 is done. Took me 32 minutes again. According to my gadgets I went a tiny bit faster and a tiny bit more distance but burned 11 less calories. I also didn't smoke at all before I went. That's 11 hours without a cigarette, including sleep time. That made it a lot easier. Not ready to quit smoking yet, but smoking and C25k refuse to get along with each other in my body.

cobylea

Day 2 is done. Took me 32 minutes again. According to my gadgets I went a tiny bit faster and a tiny bit more distance but burned 11 less calories. I also didn't smoke at all before I went. That's 11 hours without a cigarette, including sleep time. That made it a lot easier. Not ready to quit smoking yet, but smoking and C25k refuse to get along with each other in my body.

I quit smoking 17 days ago. My turning point was when I first decided to do the C25K a couple of weeks ago and after day one I was pretty sure I was going to cough up a lung! :noway: I can finally say that even though it's been only 17 days I have so much more air in my lungs and it feels great!

horseryder77

Ahahaha so funny story.

Today was day 3 of week 1 for me. Except I'm considering doing week 2 starting Saturday..
Anyways.. it's been raining here ALL day. And around 5ish, it stopped. So I looked at the weather channel, and online, and found it's not supposed to rain for another hour or two.. so I went out to do my day 3.
RIGHT when my app said "you're half way done!" the sky OPENED UP and just POURED on me. It was comical how soaked I got. It helped me move quicker though! I only got 8/9 of the runs done though, cause I didn't exactly want to keep going haha. I supplemented it with running up and down the stairs of my apartment twice. Hopefully that counts. (I live on the 3rd floor, but there aren't many stairs).

But running in the rain isn't bad! You don't feel the sweat as much and if the sky releases the cracken of storms on you, then you can get a good laugh out of it as well.
The punch line is that it stopped raining as soon as I got out of the shower. Pahaha...

Hope everyone else is doing well! I'm enjoying this program! Did get a cramp right above my Achilles tendon today. *shrug* Gooodd luuucckkkkkk

NZhogiebear

Hi
Hope i am not to late to join, have sent email

Finished W1 D2 yesterday, and so far i am really enjoying it, so great that so many people are starting at the same time, helps to keep you motivated. I am doing this on the treadmill most of the time (to many young children at home haha) and will try to get out on the weekend for on road training.

Haha @horseryder77 you poor thing, so glad you see the funny side, mother nature sure likes having fun with people some days

GOOD LUCK guys!!!!!

Losingitin2011

Ahahaha so funny story.

Today was day 3 of week 1 for me. Except I'm considering doing week 2 starting Saturday..
Anyways.. it's been raining here ALL day. And around 5ish, it stopped. So I looked at the weather channel, and online, and found it's not supposed to rain for another hour or two.. so I went out to do my day 3.
RIGHT when my app said "you're half way done!" the sky OPENED UP and just POURED on me. It was comical how soaked I got. It helped me move quicker though! I only got 8/9 of the runs done though, cause I didn't exactly want to keep going haha. I supplemented it with running up and down the stairs of my apartment twice. Hopefully that counts. (I live on the 3rd floor, but there aren't many stairs).

But running in the rain isn't bad! You don't feel the sweat as much and if the sky releases the cracken of storms on you, then you can get a good laugh out of it as well.
The punch line is that it stopped raining as soon as I got out of the shower. Pahaha...

Hope everyone else is doing well! I'm enjoying this program! Did get a cramp right above my Achilles tendon today. *shrug* Gooodd luuucckkkkkk

LOL I live in Oregon and looked outside today, it was pouring and I was like "well.... I guess a free shower never hurt anyone!" By the time I got home I was SOAKED. My fleece jacket weighed like 4 lbs and my skin was ice cold. Felt nice to just GO though. Even if I can't run it, I sure as heck and speed walk my way to a 5k and that will be more than I did before :-)

aash28

I'm so proud of everyone; we're doing great! Keep the positivity a'comin. Also, I will send an e-mail to everyone that I have added to the list by tomorrow evening. No fear, I will not (not now and not ever- I'll only be adding weight % changes...Biggest Loser style) include your weight.
Keep on keepin' on,
Ash