Starting Couch to 5K today!

flabulous4

Format for bridge to 10K is as follows:

Week 1 Duration: 53 min.
Run 10 min/walk 1 min Repeat x 4.

Week 2 Duration: 57 min.
Run 15 min/walk 1 min. Repeat x 3.

Week 3 Duration: 63 min.
Run 17 min/walk 1 min. Repeat x 3.

Week 4 Duration: 66 min.
Run 18 min/walk 1 min. Repeat x 3.

Week 5
Day 1: Duration: 55 min.
Run 22 min/walk 1 min. Repeat x 2.

Day 2: Duration: 61 min. Run 25 min/walk 1 min. Repeat x 2.

Day 3: Duration: 71 min. Run 30 min/walk 1 min. Repeat x 2.

Week 6 Duration: 70 min.
Run 60 min.

There's a group just started up on here for it as well.

I did c25K and then I just ran 5K 3 times a week for a few weeks before deciding to do bridge to 10K. I run 4 times a week at the moment, 3 sessions of bridge to 10K and a 5K on Saturday mornings. Must admit that that's it for me at the moment - I was doing 30 day shred with the other half and I need to get back to it but life has been busy - can't imagine how you manage with 4 kids, 2 is more than enough for me!

Liss416

I just did week 5 day 2... so far so good. I think I am going to follow your footsteps, flabulous4 and do several weeks of 5k's a couple days a week before starting the bridge... maybe I'll wait until spring? We'll see how much outdoor running I can do... Thanks for giving me the breakdown of the bridge... it looks so intimidating... BUT so did c25k at first...

I'm so hooked on running... I love burning so many calories!!!

Flabulous... do you have boys, girls, one of each? I have boys only (and not wanting a girl... 4's enough...lol)

Have a great weekend, everyone!

flabulous4

Heh heh...I have 2 boys, 5 and 3.

B210K looks scary but I'm finding it OK. In some ways I think it's hard once you've begun running for over 20 minutes to go back to the interval training. The first time it was really odd and doing the extra 10 minutes was tough...but you get used to it. Looking forward to next week (week 5) when it's down to 1 walk break and duration goes up...although I may not be saying that on Thursday!

Good running all!

Christi6604

Thanks for the support! I ran week 4, day 3 yesterday, on the treadmill again....and it was great again. I think I'm going to stick with the treadmill to build my endurance and then start incorporating outside runs again. My outside route is very hilly and the whole thing is an incline...so maybe it's just a bit too challenging for me at this point.

I also have an ankle that had been sprained twice in the past, that was swollen, so I will start wearing a brace.

Glad yesterdays fun was enjoyable again!

MrsMuffinRun

Hi, I'm not doing the Couch to 5K but I have started a very similar programme which I found on line. Today was my first official day, though I have been going for mini walk jogs for the last week or two but decided I needed a programme to follow to give me some sort of focus. I am doing it in the mornings when kids are at school, little one is only part time so I have a limited time I can do it. I am going out locally and feel a tad self conscious but I am not giving in to that. I really want to raise my fitness levels and lose some more weight. Plus after 7 years of full time mummying, it's nice to have something different to think about!

asteria82

I did it and it is a totally amazing program! I remember someone telling me early on "remember progress, not perfection." Even if you feel that you should be running at a faster pace...do what you can to finish the day. Even if you're running at a 4.0 speed Best of luck!

Liss416

I just finished week 5 day 3... the 20 min run was fine... I didn't hit the 10 min wall, but didn't get a surge of energy after 10 min either... I'm thrilled I finished it... I used run keeper to track (just downloaded the app the other day... I LOVE IT)... I did 2 miles in during the run!!!! YAY!!!!

I'm thinking of getting winter running gear... any ideas/brands? I've heard wear layers and wick materials...

Hope everyone has a great week!

Liss416

Just finished week 6 day 1... am pushing to run as frequently as I can... I start a new job on Thursday and my running window will be closing slightly.

Have a great day!

Christi6604

I think I doomed myself here. Lol. I was WALKING a couple days ago and re-sprained my ankle...it's a pretty mild sprain, so I'm wearing a brace and will take a couple weeks off depending on how I feel. Then, I'll jump back in.

Any thoughts on how long I should take off? This ankle has been sprained 3 times now. The first sprain, about 11 years ago was quite severe, the second sprain, a few months ago was fine after two weeks.....clearly, I need to always wear a brace on that ankle now. ...but I'm wondering how much time I should really take off....I don't want to keep injuring myself! My general practitioner told me yesterday that she thinks that because this sprain is so mild, I should take a week off, see how I feel and could start incorporating exercise slowly again. Any other thoughts?
- Christi

Thanks for the support! I ran week 4, day 3 yesterday, on the treadmill again....and it was great again. I think I'm going to stick with the treadmill to build my endurance and then start incorporating outside runs again. My outside route is very hilly and the whole thing is an incline...so maybe it's just a bit too challenging for me at this point.

I also have an ankle that had been sprained twice in the past, that was swollen, so I will start wearing a brace.

Glad yesterdays fun was enjoyable again!

NPetrakis

excellent program, it works! If you find yourself repeating a particular week due to difficulty, don't worry. Just keep at it

Liss416

Just finished week 6 day 2... so much fun!

Have a great weekend all!

Liss416

Just finished week 6! YAY!!! 25 minute run... done! I felt like I could have gone longer... What a feeling! Have a great weekend everyone!

flabulous4

I felt like I could have gone longer...

You will next week! :glasses:

Liss416

Just finished week 7 day 2... so far so good.... how is everyone else doing?

leomentlines

Congrats! I also did the same on Sunday, and am going to attempt the full 2.5 mile run tomorrow night Good luck!

amybluefish

I did my own couch to 5k my own way. Just started walking and finding points on the trail to jog to then walked, jog, walked etc adding more everyday. Now I can run 6 miles (probably longer if I tried). I have found the joy of running again and I am so glad. Good luck to you!

Liss416

Just finished week 7 day 2... had to squeeze it in before the holiday festivities...

Happy holidays everyone!

Liss416

Finished week 7 today. Can't wait to start week 8!

Have a great weekend all!

Liss416

Just finished week 8 day 1... 28 minutes... woo hoo!

Have a great weekend all!

Liss416

Just finished w8d2... had no intention of running today.... wanted to give my knees the day off... but it was so nice out, I couldn't resist....

Have a great week all!

Christi6604

After 2 1/2 weeks resting a sprained ankle, I completed Week 4, Day 1 (again!). I'm so glad I got to start where I left off! I thought I'd have to start over, but I didn't. I'm SO relieved and happy!!!

NiLo4598

I am planning on starting next Monday! I'm super excited. I needed a new cardio regimen and I REALLY want to learn to run more than a minute consecutively (so far only at 5.0mph).

I'd love for all of you to friend me and we can do it together regardless of what day each of us is on!

Liss416

I haven't been able to run it 2 weeks! I just started a new job and haven't been able to squeeze in exercise time. I was able to do week 9 day 1 today, though. It felt great. Great, expect by the end, my knees were starting to hurt. Just a little. Do you guys have that problem? Maybe it was because I haven't run in awhile or because it's cold and damp here... though I was told that my joints aren't 20 years old any more, so maybe my knees hurt because I'm old. haha

Have a great week all!