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What is a Couch to 5K? I think that's what it's called

LiMer
LiMer Posts: 112 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
What it is?

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  • leann_m_olson
    leann_m_olson Posts: 363 Member
    It's a running workout schedule that takes you off the couch and up to running a 5k. there are many links if you google it but here is a good explanation:

    http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
  • Euphonasia
    Euphonasia Posts: 136
    I'm going to start it in the beginning of July. How effective is it?
  • leann_m_olson
    leann_m_olson Posts: 363 Member
    Why wait? Start now! Running is the best way to burn calories. Sign up for a 5k race to get you motivated. Good luck you can do it! :flowerforyou:
  • Euphonasia
    Euphonasia Posts: 136
    I would love to but I was told to take it easy on my knee and gradually work my way up to running by the beginning of July by my doctor. But I am excited about it.:bigsmile:
  • msarro
    msarro Posts: 2,748 Member
    Its extremely effective if you stick with it. I'm on the final week now, and I ran a 5k last night. Considering I was unable to run around a block just a few months ago, I think that's a pretty drastic change. It ramps you up slowly using intervals.

    There are people on here who have lost a significant amount of weight while doing the program as well.
  • leann_m_olson
    leann_m_olson Posts: 363 Member
    I would love to but I was told to take it easy on my knee and gradually work my way up to running by the beginning of July by my doctor. But I am excited about it.:bigsmile:

    what about swimming or biking? you may want to do some other excercise before then to prepare yourself, or maybe you already are. Good Luck on your Journey. :flowerforyou:
  • LiMer
    LiMer Posts: 112 Member
    Is this free to download?
  • leann_m_olson
    leann_m_olson Posts: 363 Member
    yes, just add the link to your favorites
  • Nich0le
    Nich0le Posts: 2,906 Member
    There is a book you can buy but if you just google couch to 5k the basic training program comes up, I just printed that and all 9 weeks were there. It is a great program for new runners and runners trying to get back into the game, my daughter ran cross country last year until her hip muscle (gluteus medius) tore and she couldn't even walk and I asked her PT about the couch to 5k and after some review the PT said it was a perfect beginning program.
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    on the cool runnings site, scroll down the program is on that page you don't need to pay for the download.

    I just finished week 7 about 1/2 hour ago! It's AMAZING what you can do with Couch to 5k....when I first started I couldn't jog a whole lap at the track - today I walked 1 jogged 10 and then walked one more....I am still amazed that I am doing it and not talking about someone else - don't give up - repeat workouts or weeks if you need to - its great!
  • MTGirl
    MTGirl Posts: 1,490 Member
    I'm on week 3 of the Cool Running Couch to 5K program. I love it!! I think it's really cool that I started the first week of June and my August 1, I'll be able to run a 5K. If I don't repeat any weeks - which I may. That's o.k. too! I have a 5k run Sept 4 I'm going to sign up for. :drinker:

    On the CoolRunning site - you can download the program for like $20 - but if you scroll down the page there is a print button and you can just print the program free. Also - Women's Health has a program too.
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