Couch to 5K! Really?!?! Really!!!!!!!

drh1111

Hi, I have been running the C25K for about 5 weeks. I am behind schedule, but what are schedules for. Please join us! I know that you will get great encouragement and great advice ( I can give encouragement, but I am short on the great advice).

My goal is to get down to 200 lbs from 243 lbs. What's yours? Good Luck! Hope you join us! It is really a lot of fun and helpful!!!

janisbrede

I'm on week one but did the full program last summer and did complete a 5k last September! Looking forward to doing it again this summer with the help of MFPs!

LuvMyBoys2

I'm in! My goal is to lose 50 pounds in a year. Slow and steady wins the race!

JMun

c25k for the win!

jpowell3976

I'm on my second attempt of week 5! I've lost 47 lbs and have 41 to goal. Started at 236 and am now 189. Week 5 is kicking my ask!

TheBeefChief

I did W4D2 last night. It's my second attempt at W4, because I was on holiday last week and only got 2 runs in, so I thought I'd start again.

I live in the Highlands of Scotland, surrounded by really steep hills, so it's quite hard going here. Last night, though, I managed all four running stages, and even managed to pick up the pace for the final minute. Usually by that point I'm stumbling along, wishing I was dead.

It really amazes me to think that just a month or so ago I was almost throwing up at the 60 second runs. Now I'm doing five minute runs with a little bit left in the tank. Roll on next week!

I'm aiming to get down to 215lbs, so just under 30lbs to lose now. I'm six feet four inches and broad built, so 215 is about a healthy weight for me, I figure.

TheBeefChief

You posted right before I did. Great, I've got one more run and then I've got week 5 to look forward to. Joy!

michaelaam18

I'm doing C25K with the Get Running app on my iphone, I used to be a long distance runner but longterm illness caused my fitness to decrease dramatically. I started with week 3 though, week 1 wouldn't have challenged me. I'm now on week 4, doing the second run tomorrow. I have a few running orientated goals for the next year
- Complete C25K
- Run a 6 minute mile (maybe not every mile I ever run, just a few times to prove to myself that I can!)
- Run a marathon whilst raising money for charity

These may not seem like big goals to anyone else, but I was bedridden for a year, so to be able to run a marathon (a childhood dream of mine) is a pretty big deal to me. I'll most likely cry tears of joy at the end of it!

susanb_16

I'm on W6D2 today. I was a long distance swimmer, but to voluntarily run. That was not a part of my fitness routine. It has been an interesting 6 weeks but I'm glad I made the decision to give it a try.

Pixietrash

I started this week.
Ive done 3 sessions and can definitely see and improvement in my stamina already!
Ive lost 5kgs since starting my journey 27 days ago and want to loose another 50kgs

on november 6 there is a walk for prems event in sydney 5km walk or run and ive decided to enter! Even if I just walk it! But my aim is to enter the run and do my best! Its an event near to my heart as my little girl was premature.

Would love to have some c25k friends to add me for motivation!

JustKaren1710

Congratulations to all of you that have decided to trot the LBS away. C25K is a really good way of learning to run. I was never a runner in my wildest dreams, but using that app changed my life. I did my first half marathon in April this year (slowly) and managed to get to the end on my own two feet !
I got injured just after that and could not run at all for 6 weeks and in that time I put on 21lbs (ouch), I was eating like I was still running the miles !
So as soon as I could I started using C25K again as I was huffing and puffing and getting nowhere. I am now back on track and am doing a 5K in 10 days and then my next HM in Sept.
It really works, so keep at it, I am.
Happy running, stay hydrated, loose lots of LBS !

drh1111

This is great!!! As we can see, there are a lot of us. Let's work together to make it through the C25K and possibly on to bigger and better things. This is a short note, but after doing a little research, I have found a couple of websites that will help with the running. I will post them later.

Good running and fitness!

drh1111

I am finding that breathing is one of the most critical parts of my running. I have listened to everyone on how to breathe, and it wasn't working. I was told to breathe through my nose only, inhale through my nose and exhale through my mouth, etc. This site, http://www.ehow.com/way_5171780_proper-breathing-running.html , has good information on breathing. Most of the articles say to breathe through your mouth. Some articles say breathe through your mouth if you can, otherwise breathe through your mouth. Breathing through your mouth dries you out, so you will have to drink more, but it really helped me.

Proper running technique is another important part of advancing in our efforts to make it to a 5K. This site, http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-267-268-8210-0,00.html , has good information on techniques.

runner'sworld.com seems to be a good overall site. It has a lot of good general information.

I hope these ideas help. Good running!!!

michaelaam18

I did Week 4 Run 2 today and bumped the treadmill up 0.5 miles faster for the running than I've been doing recently. It was such a good feeling to know I pushed myself a little further and managed to stick with it. So excited for the next run!

annied16

week 3 part 3 tomorrow and wow! i forgot how hard running can be! sounds like a great group...really scared of the full run session in 2 weeks!

mindiejean

I am 2 doing c2 5 k .. I would love to join this group how do I do that?

drh1111

mindiejean, this is all you have to do to join. Hope it is helpful to you.

annied, I know how you feel. I finished W3D3 for the second time this morning. You and I are together about the full run. It has me pretty nervous, too. Actually, I am kinda nervous about W4.

Hope everyone has a good weekend!

ilookthetype

I'm on my second attempt of week 5! I've lost 47 lbs and have 41 to goal. Started at 236 and am now 189. Week 5 is kicking my ask!

Ditto, didn't help that it was in the 90s the week I did it and felt like 100+

ChantalGG

I want to do it! 3 weeks ago i did day one of week one also went out and sent 180 on shoes and proper socks. never started it up again. my son is off at school and it is hard to find the time to get away from him. I was thinking of picking him up some good running shoes and have hi join me.

drh1111

I understand about the time. The best time for me to run is around 5:30 a.m. each morning. I have to drive an hour to my work, so I lose two hours each day during the week. The problem is that I am not really a morning person, so every morning is a struggle. You can do it!!! I truly believe that where there is a will, there is a way.

Good running to you!

Gaia85

I love the idea of this group! I will be completing W3R2 today. I was amazed that I was able to run the 3 minutes on Wednesday. I'm worried about the coming weeks though. I have never been able to run.

Sometimes when I'm running, I end up pleading with myself/body to cooperate with me because I'm terrified that I'll come to the longer runs and fail miserably. This group is the kind of motivation I need.

I'm 187.5lbs (started at 197lb) and looking to lose a total of 60lb. I'm also doing the 30 day shred, which at first scared me because I didn't want it to jeopardize my running but I ran on Wednesday after doing the shred for 3 days, so I'm hoping it will be all right.

How about some questions to get to know each other as runners!

1. Where do you run?
2. What time of day do you run?
3. Do you do other activities on your off days? What?
4. Why are you doing C25K?
5. Are you starting to feel the "runner's high"?

1. I run around this large reservoir in Central Park (NYC)

2. Usually the evenings, after it gets cooler. I'm a teacher on summer vacation, so I have the time. I'm worried about when school starts because I often stay at work well into the evening.

3. Either I walk, bike or swim and I'm doing the 30 day shred.

4. Two reasons: To feel accomplished in a physical activity and to lose weight

5. I think I'm starting to feel a "runner's high" but I don't know if I'm just imagining it/building it up in my mind. Any thoughts?

isaukco

I redid week 5 day 1 today as I had a week off on holiday!!!
I used to run when I was a teenager, and even won a few races....but alas that was a LONG time ago!
I am really enjoying getting back into running!

The worst thing for me isnt my breathing, its the excruciating pain I get in my shins and calves! OUCH! But thus far I have managed to keep plodding on despite it....hoping that it too shall pass!

Haven't lost any weight so far running, but then I don't really expect to until I start running 20 mins + without stopping!

michaelaam18

1. Where do you run?
2. What time of day do you run?
3. Do you do other activities on your off days? What?
4. Why are you doing C25K?
5. Are you starting to feel the "runner's high"?

1. I run on the treadmill at my gym, I always find treadmills are better for training because they stick to one speed.

2. Usually in the morning/mid-morning. I don't like going to my gym after 3pm, so by getting it done in the morning I don't have to worry about it later on.

3. Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't. I usually work for 9 hours on the other days and I'm always on my feet, so that's pretty good anyway,haha. I occasionally swim, walk or hop on the elliptical though.

4. To re-train myself as a runner. I hate that I used to be an award winning long distance runner and now I have to push myself to run 5 minutes. I also want to lose weight and get my runners body back along with completing a marathon next year.

5. 100% yes. I always feel on a high after a run, it seems to last a day or two, so by the time it's dwindling, I'm on to my next run and I get it all over again.

mindiejean

I have an app on my I phone C25k... it talks you through the warm up, when to run and when 2 walk, also the cool down, Its like having a personal trainer next to you, it can calculate how far you ran.. the speed of r walk Vs run, how many calories you burned. and you can listen to Music at the same time....
Happy running!!

xjlishey1

I'm in...starting today..this will be a challenge for me...

butterfly0589

I've just don't D1W1 and it's killed me! oh my goodness I'm unfit! how do we log C25K in MFP? xx

mindiejean

Oh My GOODNESS!! So my " personal Trainer" on my I phone C25k didnt work for some reason today... SO I just Started jogging very slowly. I read that in the book Run Your But Off. and I Ran a whole Hour !!! FAST walked up the steep hills!!! I cant believe it!!!! I am not sure how Far But I feel so GOOD!!!

JustKaren1710

Hi all, hope your running is going to plan. I managed a 4 mile training run today. Was far to hot to aim for fast miles, so kept a slow pace. Managed to get a blister on my heel (ouch) . I think I might just about get enough training in before my next half marathon.
Happy running loose those lbs

jezzi4ever

Woohoo! Officially 2/3 done with training!! Just finished up W6D3 today. 25 minute run...it was slow (12 min miles) but at least I got through them. I soooo want this heat to break so I can get outside again, the treadmill is incredibly boring!!

Any tips for how to keep myself occupied? I was even watching a DVD (Modern Family ) and I was still thinking "is it over? How long til it's over? Am I done yet?"

A nice little realization: I was saying "oh, just 5 minutes more, that's nothing." Before it was "5 minuets, UGHHHH!" So that's progress, I say!

michaelaam18

I did W4R3 today and bumped it up another 0.2miles faster during my runs. I'm now running 0.7miles faster than I was last week . So excited for my next run!

helenmelon29

I've just don't D1W1 and it's killed me! oh my goodness I'm unfit! how do we log C25K in MFP? xx

Hi. Im on W4D2 and suprised myslef that I could run it.

I log it as e.g 16 mins running (slow) and 15 mins walking (med pace). Obviously changing the minutes each week.x