Couch to 5K-General Support

wackynunu

I do a spinning class twice a week and a kickboxing class once a week. I also move through my weight training quickly to keep my heart rate up.

ccmccoy09

1. Name
2. What level you are currently on in the C25K program
3. Do you have a race goal in mind, and if so, what is it?
4. Why did you start running?

This group is such a good idea! None of my friends are casual runners (some run marathons, some don't run at all) so it's good to have an online group.

1. Christine
2. Week 5 (repeating day 2 today)
3. Susan G. Komen for the Cure 5k on Nov. 6, Oceanside Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving.
4. I hated running but hate the gym more. I wanted to start some exercise that got me outside and let me get in some good cardio. It also needed to be something I could do alone and for relatively cheap.

I'm jogging about 5 days a week, so I repeat some of the C25k days. Running 20 minutes straight tomorrow is freaking me out. I'm a little nervous to see what week 6 brings!

flabulous4

Running 20 minutes straight tomorrow is freaking me out. I'm a little nervous to see what week 6 brings!

I bet the 20 minute run won't be as bad as you think...enjoy!

kiwifebes

I just did run 2 week 5 today and felt great. Looking forward to the next run but also a bit nervous.

sjostrich

Hey all! I didn't strictly follow the C25K but did use it as a guideline. I ran a Race for Life 5K in July (my first race ever) in 31 mins! I never was a runner (unless I needed to catch the last train home!) but now that I've been raising money for charity, and (a bonus) seeing a marked increase in my fitness levels and self-confidence, I think I've got the bug now!

I started following the Hal Higdon novice training guides just after my 5K and now I'm doing a half marathon this Sunday! Once you start you just can't stop! Before you know it you'll be able to run for miles without walking breaks! Amazing

gailduncan

1. Gail
2. Week 8
3. My only goal is to be able to run 5k
4. Can't run, wont run. In the gym I could do long sessions of the cross trainer and rower but would never go near the treadmill. I found running difficult which kind of made me feel like I was failing at being a human being. Some of my friends think nothing of entering 5 and 10k races so I wanted to be able to do it too.

I've been doing C25K for much longer than 8 weeks due to holidays and what not. Whilst my level of fitness have greatly improved, I'm running 28 mins but only covering 3.5km and feel like I'm never going to hit 5k. The last few sessions have been a bit of a struggle. Do you think I may have been doing too slow a pace on the earlier weeks?

Garrett1234

Hi I'm Garrett
I just finished day two of week one.
I don't have a race goal in mind.
Have begun running for fitness.

I walk and ride my bike for exercise, but with colder weather and darker mornings coming on I was looking for an alternative to the morning bike ride. So I'm doing c25k on a treadmill. My twist is I'm doing it barefoot.

zipline

Hi everyone.

1. Marco
2. Just finished W1D2
3. No specific race goal in mind. We'll see what the future holds
4. My main reason for starting is for weight loss. Never been able to run because of the weight, and I would love to be able to one day go for a run with wife who is runner. I have a little while to go before that happens!

ooOOooGravy

1. Gail
2. Week 8
3. My only goal is to be able to run 5k
4. Can't run, wont run. In the gym I could do long sessions of the cross trainer and rower but would never go near the treadmill. I found running difficult which kind of made me feel like I was failing at being a human being. Some of my friends think nothing of entering 5 and 10k races so I wanted to be able to do it too.

I've been doing C25K for much longer than 8 weeks due to holidays and what not. Whilst my level of fitness have greatly improved, I'm running 28 mins but only covering 3.5km and feel like I'm never going to hit 5k. The last few sessions have been a bit of a struggle. Do you think I may have been doing too slow a pace on the earlier weeks?

Hey, dont loose heart, its not about speed, its about getting out running. Im on kinda week 7 or 8 somewhere, i did follow the C25K quite strickly for the first 4 weeks, then it starts to push you to run faster and faster, which for the moment, im not too worries about, last night i did a 5k in 37 minutes had to walk for 90 seconds after 18 minutes and 27 minutes, due to stitch (which iv never had since startin this program so dont know where it came from). but i know i can keep going now for well over 30 minutes on a good run, and to make 5k i need to. Run at your pace, and make sure to can sustain it for 30 to 35 minutes, when you can do the everytime you run, then start to look at speeding up you pace, just adding 0.5 miles per hour will knock off about 4 minutes your 5K time.

Thats all im doing now, running 5K's then trying to beat the time i did previously, not always going to do it, but i am getting quicker

Garrett1234

@ Gail, I'm the worst runner in the world. Can play soccer, ride a bike, walk for hours, but run? I suck! So take heart you're not the only one who finds it an immense challenge.

You'll notice the c25k sites suggest that if you can't keep up with the pace they suggest, repeat weeks, etc. It's not about getting there on schedule, just about working towards being more fit. 8 weeks shows a lot of determination!

DefiningRaquel

Hey everyone, Im new to both the side and the program

1. Name : Raquel
2. What level you are currently on in the C25K program: Just finished W1D3
3. Do you have a race goal in mind, and if so, what is it? 5k Charity Race in March
4. Why did you start running? I wanted to get fit and also train for the race

Hope everyone's having a great weekend.

gailduncan

Thanks for the encouraging words. I'll admit that i've fallen off the C2K wagon this week as I started doing 30 Day Shred which made running a definite no go for several days. There;s no way my thighs could take it. Think I'll need to go back a few weeks and get going again.

meerkat70

We finished week three, but the small girl is struggling a bit on the three minute runs, so we think we'll repeat a couple of week threes before we move up to week four.

Play_outside

Hi, I'm new to the forums! I just finished the first week of couch to 5k today. I used to run a lot when I was a teenager and I actually really enjoy it so hopefully I'll keep up with it now. I don't plan to "race" per se, but I am going to do a 10k run way ahead in the spring. I just want to be more fit and healthy and happier. I'm mostly just using the C25K as a guideline, as I run a little bit more, so each week won't actually fall within one week. It's a great guideline for me to follow though, so I don't overdo it!

spammyanna

Ran my first 5k on Sunday, and came in at a time of 35:49! I was really impressed with myself. I ran 95% of it, and only walked for about a minute at a time.

On to the next one, in about a month. This time I will run the WHOLE thing!

jomar75

1. Name : Joanna
2. What level you are currently on in the C25K program: Week 2 Day 1
3. Do you have a race goal in mind, and if so, what is it? local 5K benefit run in April
4. Why did you start running? To stay healthy and share a hobby with my son

Play_outside

Congrats, spammyanna!

jomar, we are both just starting week 2. Good luck!

strongnotskinny121

1. Name. Crystal
2. What level you are currently on in the C25K program? Week 1
3. Do you have a race goal in mind, and if so, what is it? Not yet, but I will look into it
4. Why did you start running? Well, I'm not running yet really, but I've wanted to be able to run. I recently quit smoking and it just seems fitting that if I can breath I should be able to run. I really like the idea of being able to put on my headphones and take off. Kinda drop out for awhile. I guess to me, being able to run is the epitome of being fit.


Glad to read that other people are repeating weeks. I won't feel so bad when I have to.