Couch to 5k Day 1

GoalsinMind

I just started the Couch to 5k for the 3rd time today. Is anyone interested in joining me and keeping each other motivated to continue with it?! My goal is to sign up for a 5k in the spring and run it comfortably and at a decent pace. Want to join me?!

shydaisi

I am interested. I started the program back in August and completed 4 or 5 weeks, but it fell by the wayside after I ran my first 5K in September. I just found out my gym has an indoor track in the basement, which will allow me to run without using a treadmill but still allowing me to utilize their childcare (this has been part of my procrastination as I did not want to continue the program on the treadmill). I am going to start over with week 1... I can do W1D1 today!

ontheskinnyroad

I have started and was on week 5 then stopped. I started back on week 3. I signed up for a 5k which is December 3!!!! I'll join if I can stay at my current week.

KatrinaG2012

Count me in. Got to week 3 some weeks back and had some issue with the ball of my foot.
It is finally better and I am anxious to get started again but need the motivation of group support.
I have broken in some new shoes and inserts and ready to go.

Hello new shoes, goodbye blues:)

GoalsinMind

I think we ALL need encouragement and motivation no matter what week/day we're on! Shydaisi--I completely understand about child care and needing something indoors. I'm thankful for my treadmill living in Iowa where it gets too cold/icy/snowy to be outside! (I also don't have to worry about the idea that EVERYONE in town is looking out their window watching me as I plod on by! I know they're not, but I feel like they are!)

Does anyone know how to start a group? I'm fairly new to MFP, but I'm willing to give it a shot!

Ontheskinnyroad---WAY TO GO! You've signed up for your 5k! THAT is awesome motivation by itself!!! I need to look for one in my area so I can keep my eye on the goal!

Myzstarr

i want to do it. i downloaded it and have never used it. lazy and no motivation..... im willing to try

ebju8482

I'm defiantly in I started Week 1 Day 1 this morning and I love it I wish I couldve done it outside but it is raining like crazy outside so I had to do in on my treadmill, but I'd love some motivation I know once I do get to do it outside I'll need all the motivation I can get COUNT ME IN

ontheskinnyroad

I think we ALL need encouragement and motivation no matter what week/day we're on! Shydaisi--I completely understand about child care and needing something indoors. I'm thankful for my treadmill living in Iowa where it gets too cold/icy/snowy to be outside! (I also don't have to worry about the idea that EVERYONE in town is looking out their window watching me as I plod on by! I know they're not, but I feel like they are!)

Does anyone know how to start a group? I'm fairly new to MFP, but I'm willing to give it a shot!

Ontheskinnyroad---WAY TO GO! You've signed up for your 5k! THAT is awesome motivation by itself!!! I need to look for one in my area so I can keep my eye on the goal!

LOL you have started it LOL.. Nothing special. We can all reply to this thread or you set up the rules it's your group. Whatever it's up to you.

shydaisi

I think we ALL need encouragement and motivation no matter what week/day we're on! Shydaisi--I completely understand about child care and needing something indoors. I'm thankful for my treadmill living in Iowa where it gets too cold/icy/snowy to be outside! (I also don't have to worry about the idea that EVERYONE in town is looking out their window watching me as I plod on by! I know they're not, but I feel like they are!)

Does anyone know how to start a group? I'm fairly new to MFP, but I'm willing to give it a shot!

Ontheskinnyroad---WAY TO GO! You've signed up for your 5k! THAT is awesome motivation by itself!!! I need to look for one in my area so I can keep my eye on the goal!

It is basically just like posting a thread, which you did. I think it might be best to have a weekly thread - I have been part of ongoing support threads for C25K in the past, and they seem to fizzle out around week 4. People continue on, but just don't seem to post as much.

What about doing a C25K and weight loss challenge - so a 9 week challenge where you have a fitness goal of completing the C25K program (no matter where you are in the program) and a weight loss goal. Each week you post your weight and talk about how you did the previous week?

Just throwing out ideas...

bobbi29

I am on Week 2 day 1. I also just sign up for a 5k in March so I am really excited. :bigsmile:

KatrinaG2012

I think combining it with a 9 week weight loss challenge is an outstanding idea. It seems it would matter less what week/day of the C25K program each individual was on to begin with. Perhaps tying in the idea of working the program a minimum of 3 days a week. Am I correct that this is the recommendation? Just throwing out ideas.

Oh and W1D1/ Done:)

shydaisi

Just got home from the gym, and W1D1 is done! I really enjoyed the run and am in love with the indoor track!

nickydp

I have tried it once before and only made it to Week 3 for a variety of reasons. Would love to give it another go! The idea of a weight loss challenge tied in is very motivating!

curlygirlcami

Hey! My husband I just did D1W1 Sunday! It was great! I am going to try to stick with it and do the program all the way through. The challenge idea sounds good to me. :-)

xamyxx

hey im up for it hun im starting day 1week1 this afternoon so im new to it add me if ya like

Caerthilian

Hi! Yes, I'd like to join please! I can't do the brilliant Park Runs (free timed 5k weekly runs organised all over the UK) here in Italy and in any case my time sucked - run/walk (2 min. intervals) in 41 mins! - and I haven't done it for over a year. I long to be able to run the whole thing and get a much better time - and I'm back in the UK in January. Did my first training session this morning!

katekrise

I did C25K in February. Stick with it! I'm training for a Marathon now. Def. wouldn't have thought that back in February!

Tinkerbella831

I will so sign up for this challenge. Over the summer I was at week three and then school started and I stopped. But I want to start it back up and I am going to start from week 1 and work my way to week 9 that will give me something to do on my off days from Jillian Micheals 30 day shred.

shydaisi

I need to find a local 5K to run in December or January... I ran one in September and it was great for my motivation!

emilyajones

Id love to do this! Just to get myself fitter and things

If anyones interested...I found this for Couch to 5k for the treadmill incase you dont like running outside or something!

http://www.c25k.com/c25k_treadmill.html

shydaisi

Id love to do this! Just to get myself fitter and things

If anyones interested...I found this for Couch to 5k for the treadmill incase you dont like running outside or something!

http://www.c25k.com/c25k_treadmill.html

This is great for those who can't get outside due to weather conditions!

However, be warned that I found it much easier to run on a treadmill than to run outside. I did my first 5 weeks of the program last time on the treadmill, and then attempted my first 5K. While I was very happy with my final time, I was very disappointed that I had a difficult time running the same amount of time during the race as I could do on the treadmill -- I was up to 5 minutes straight at about 5.5 miles per hour and had a hard time running even half of that at a time during the race, especially after the first "sprint." If your goal is to be fit, it wouldn't be a problem, but if your goal is to be able to run a 5K, it might be disappointing in the end.

GoalsinMind

This sounds like such a WONDERFUL idea! I love that everyone is excited about a challenge! Any ideas on how to put it all together? This is new for me, but I love the accountability it creates as well as motivation and support! Let's do this!

GoalsinMind

I think we ALL need encouragement and motivation no matter what week/day we're on! Shydaisi--I completely understand about child care and needing something indoors. I'm thankful for my treadmill living in Iowa where it gets too cold/icy/snowy to be outside! (I also don't have to worry about the idea that EVERYONE in town is looking out their window watching me as I plod on by! I know they're not, but I feel like they are!)

Does anyone know how to start a group? I'm fairly new to MFP, but I'm willing to give it a shot!

Ontheskinnyroad---WAY TO GO! You've signed up for your 5k! THAT is awesome motivation by itself!!! I need to look for one in my area so I can keep my eye on the goal!

It is basically just like posting a thread, which you did. I think it might be best to have a weekly thread - I have been part of ongoing support threads for C25K in the past, and they seem to fizzle out around week 4. People continue on, but just don't seem to post as much.

What about doing a C25K and weight loss challenge - so a 9 week challenge where you have a fitness goal of completing the C25K program (no matter where you are in the program) and a weight loss goal. Each week you post your weight and talk about how you did the previous week?

Just throwing out ideas...

I LOVE this idea! How do you think we should set it up? Everyone share the goals or not? I LOVE this idea for accountability!

Savemyshannon

Count me in! I actually do Day 2 tomorrow! I wanted to do it today (I did Day 1 on Sunday) but my legs and calves were just so beat that my body was having none of it, so I spent the half hour at a steady brisk pace, instead.

My friend and I are doing the program together, and then we're going to sign up for a 5k in the spring!

Alexia40

We could set up a group - C25K - 9 week challenge then within that have discussion threads on why/aims etc and one for progress and everyone logs their own progress.

I'm happy to attempt to set up the group as long as you all join!!

Savemyshannon

I will DEFINITELY utilize the group! I could use some buddies to help me through this!

Peridot09

Count me in please if you start a group...tomorrow is W2D1 for me! I can already tell that I am going to love running. :happy:

miracleminded1

I'd like to give it a try! I have it downloaded onto my IPod...and I went to go start it on Sunday, but then my IPod was dead! I didn't know the battery would go low if it wasn't being used.... ? Anyway, I did some running anyway, so maybe I could count that as W1D1?

GoalsinMind

We could set up a group - C25K - 9 week challenge then within that have discussion threads on why/aims etc and one for progress and everyone logs their own progress.

I'm happy to attempt to set up the group as long as you all join!!

I've joined, but now I need to figure out how to get to the group! LOL!

Tinkerbella831

Last night I started all over I did week 1 of the C25K and it was a breeze. I am actually doing each week for 4 days instead of 3 and I am alternating it with the 30 day shred DVD- by Jillian Micheal. So today is my rest day from the C25K but I will be doing my DVD... :laugh:

Everyone have a good day.

shydaisi

Below is a link to the Group created as a result of this thread. Feel free to join us!

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/202-c25k-9-week-challenge