C25K

kriggs1976

I am starting this C25K 9 week program today...any suggestions or anyone else every done it?
Just not sure what I should be expecting.

BerryH

If you use the search option you'll find dozens of threads full of answered questions, tips and success stories.

Here are all my beginner's running tip which include C25K, hope they help!
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/BerryH/view/20-things-i-wish-i-d-known-about-running-when-i-started-103936

kriggs1976

If you sue the search option you'll find dozens of threads full of answered questions, tips and success stories.

Here are all my beginner's running tip which include C25K, hope they help!
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/BerryH/view/20-things-i-wish-i-d-known-about-running-when-i-started-103936

Thanks!

msharp02

I'm on week 4 of C25K right now and loving it! I've never enjoyed running, but I like that I could start with brief periods of running and walking. I thought I might die during the 90-second running at first, but it gets easier! Best of luck to you!

flibberdajibbitt

I've done this a couple of times....my only suggestion to you would be: Get a good pair of shoes!

stubbysticks

Join the C25K Running Group here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/30-couch-to-5k-running-program-c25k

rrmmgg22000088cancel

I started it lastnight ! Clearly im in terrible shape! I did make it through the first workout though!~ Although i felt like i was going to die at the end! ... My feet were sore after but like someone else has said get a good pair of shoes! Im sure it will get easier as time passes! GOOD LUCK!

lizard053

It's a great program! I'm so out of shape, I can't do the shorter one's. I started my own 13 week c25k just last night!

kriggs1976

Join the C25K Running Group here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/30-couch-to-5k-running-program-c25k

I just did...thanks for that so much!

katkat1717

If you use the search option you'll find dozens of threads full of answered questions, tips and success stories.

Here are all my beginner's running tip which include C25K, hope they help!
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/BerryH/view/20-things-i-wish-i-d-known-about-running-when-i-started-103936

This is great advice!!

junyr

Just follow the program. It works wonderfully.

Shayztar

Get a good pair of running shoes, and stretch stretch stretch! I injured my knees really bad after starting the program and had to ditch it for now. I realized that I have to strengthen my leg muscles before jumping right into it again.

cmp04d

I've always hated running, but my boyfriend talked me into doing it with him. I'm on week 4 now, and shockingly, I'm really enjoying it. Its definitely challenging at times but totally doable

fasttrack27

Yes, follow it. Don't try to skip ahead if it feels easy, don't skip rest days, etc.. Don't run too fast - find a comfortable pace for YOU (it's not a race, you're building endurance and muscle memory). I still dont enjoy running but at least I can run a 5k now non-stop, so it does indeed work

bcampbell54

Get a good pair of shoes from a runners shoe store, one that will give a good gait analysis.
Follow the program.
Don't feel the need to push too hard.
I've just graduated, and I'm now a runner.
And I'm 57!

kayleen_longworth

I'm on w2d2 today. You can do extra days on each week if you feel you are not ready to move onto the next week. I did 5 days (instead of 3) on week 1 and will probably do at least 4 days on week 2. I don't want to push too hard and risk injury or not being comfortable. I do mine on the treadmill so if I need more difficulty I can up the speeds. I have really seen an improvement in just the last 5 sessions. So worth it! Get some good music to workout to with a great beat for running. Since I am prior military, i find the military cadences are great for me. It just feels right.

Make sure you have good shoes before you even start. It will make the difference in continuing or not!

ts1122

I am thinking about trying this! Sounds great!

pandsmomCheryl

I'm on week 5, and it's been very rewarding, as I have always been a terrible runner. I got an app called "get running" for $2.99 and my music plays in the backround, and it tells me when to run/walk, so I don't have to look at the time. Don't jump ahead, only do the three days per week - this way you won't be prone to injury. This is the the first time I've done any running without getting shin splints or knee pain. Good luck. Oh - and I'm totally noticing a change in my shape (read: butt!) since I started - so go for it!!!! :-)

Pookylou

It is honestly the best thing ever! I did week 7 day 2 last night, running for 25mins, I NEVER thought I'd be able to do it, but I can! I love running now, total fan of C25K :happy:

zombelina

Get ye some proper running shoes and don't forget to stretch when you get home!

Planning your route is also a good idea if you're running outdoors. Nothing worse than having to run around the same housing estate 5 times!!

scs143

I finished it in November and run 3x a week. Don't be afraid to repeat a week if it was hard and podcasts REALLY help. I used kissmyblackass.org (yes it's real) because I like hip hop, but you can find many other kinds. Having someone in my ear saying - "run" or "time to walk" was great. Not having to look at my watch while running was great.

Good luck! I loved it!

kriggs1976

I am thinking about trying this! Sounds great!

Let's start together. I am starting it tonight...add me

LauraLouIsReady

Get a good pair of shoes from a runners shoe store, one that will give a good gait analysis.
Follow the program.
Don't feel the need to push too hard.
I've just graduated, and I'm now a runner.
And I'm 57!

Agreed! This can make ALL the difference on your joints. Take things slowly. I heard that they have podcasts you can download on your ipod for training. Not sure how to do it, but I've heard they are very helpful. I have a friend that started C25K last year and she is training for a marathon right now

Praying for your success!!!

AlliGM

On week four and loving the program. I downloaded the free podcasts from PodRunner Intervals and love using them-- good music and takes the guess work out of the intervals. ( http://www.djsteveboy.com/intervals.html )

Good shoes, properly fitted, are a must. Also, I find softer surfaces make huge difference for me. Good luck!

JoAnn73

Yep, finished the program right before the New Year and have been running everyday since. I'll be doing my first 10k on March 24th! good luck it works.

bchmura

Yes, like other people suggested - get a good pair of shoes at somewhere that will fit you. If they don't let you run around in them a bit then maybe try somewhere else. Fleet Feet is really good if you have any near you... The only store where you can expect people to go running out of the store with unpaid merchandise.

Also, if you have a phone that will do Apps, spend the $1.99 and get an iPhone of Android app to do the tracking for you, you will be much happier for doing so.

I did it, works good. Don't skip days and go at a pace you can handle. You can always do it again at a faster pace later on.

Excellent!

emawalton

I second Fleet Feet! They're great! Ditto what everyone else has said. Take your time and don't try to run to hard or too fast. If you need to repeat a day here or there, it's ok. If your body isn't ready to move up, then you might end up setting yourself back later because of injury. The C25K apps for the smart phones are great! I usually play mine over the top of Pandora and also use RunKeeper to track my total time/distance (since I usually walk farther than the actual workout to get back to my house).

Good luck!!

wombat94

Everyone here has posted very good advice so I won't repeat it too much.

I'm on Week 3 - just did run 2 today and I am amazed at the progress from 2 weeks ago... I would never have believed my body could adapt so fast.

I'll put in another recommendation for the "Get Running" app if you have an iPhone. I love the app and the fact that I get the interval messages and timings over top of my own music playing on the app.

Footwear is another very important detail... but be open to other possibilities. I had never run before in my adult life (I'm 42, and just got under 300 pounds for the first time since I was in my twenties) and I have heel spurs and have had problems with Plantar Fasciitis... the key for me to being able to start this is minimalist/barefoot footwear - I am running in Vibram FiveFingers shoes.

These kinds of shoes promote striking the ground in a neutral posture, instead of striking heel first.

They definitely aren't for everyone, but I've read - and I am finding myself - that starting out with them if you are not already a runner may be easier than transitioning to them at a later date.

Ted

kayladreams

I just started today as well! Did Week 1 workout 1 and feel great! Doing Week 1 workout 2 on Thursday and than workout 3 sometime this weekend!! Hoping to be able to get my endurance back, used to run track a couple of years ago lol.