From Couch to 5K

Newkell

I have been looking into this and think it might be a great place to start. Has anyone tried this program? I see that I can download an ap for my phone which seems pretty neat. I want to build up stamina to be able to do a 5k by the fall. Anyone with me?

ldholcombe

I am with you but I am trying to do one on July 17th and just started training. You can add me as a friend if you want. I also have a 8 week 5k training calender if you are interested.

SuzieR

I started this today ..... I thought I was going to die! I will persevere though, if I can ever walk again There's another thread on here with a group that are just starting this ... hang on I'll see if I can link!

Edited: here you go: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/248698-new-c25k-group-5-25-open-to-everyone

JennieMaeK

I just completed week two yesterday and I'm enjoying it. Another member of MFP posted this link for podcasts which I found really helpful.

http://www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/couch-5K-running-plan.aspx

I'm going to sign up for a 5 km run, it's near the end of September. I wish there was one closer to when I'll finish the program.

Add me as a friend if you want as well. We can encourage either other - I'm a little worried about week three. Jumping from running 90 seconds to two 3 minute running segments.

fitfru

Morning!

I just attempted my first 5k at the beginning of May and used the C25k iPhone app. It was great! My first 5k was definitely the hardest thing I've ever done. I am going to do another one in the fall. It's a bit too warm here to run right now.

Good luck and I'm definitely in for a 5k in the fall!

Angela4Health

I think the C25K will be great for you. I am just starting to train for a 5K on July 17th as well, but even though I haven't run for over 10 years, I did do track and cross country in school so I was able to pick it up again pretty quickly. I'm going by Higdon's 5K training schedule. I'm doing the last 5 weeks of novice and the first 5 weeks of intermediate. You can do a google search if you want to check it out, but if you're completely new to running you'll probably want to stick with the C25K.

jmijaressf

The C25K plan definitely does work. I used something similar to get started in running about two years ago and I've finally worked my way up to doing a half marathon next weekend.

jennmoore3

I downloaded the IPhone app, and I love it. I finished week 2, and it kicked my tush! I also found out the very hard way that I can't do it outside. At least in my neighborhood. I live in the country, and the roads are super hilly. My Heart rate hit 190 and I thought I was going to die. For real. So, it is only the treadmill for me, till I can find some flat ground to do it on.

Newkell

wow, thank you all for your great advise. I will look into those links mentioned and look forward to starting this.

TS65

There's a KAZILLION people on this site doing c25k. If you run a search (by the signature link above), you'll find a bunch of links. Have fun, I love it!