C25K.....

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  • SallyAnn
    SallyAnn Posts: 43 Member
    If you don't have a heart rate monitor, use the talk test. You should not be so winded that you can not talk.

    Slow and steady is the key to the program. Once you hit the 5k mark you can increase the pace with (you guessed it) more intervals.
  • bethrs
    bethrs Posts: 664 Member
    Hi All.
    I just finished my first day of my Week 3 of Couch to 5k and I have to say I am pumped!! :bigsmile: I didn't think I could run for 3 minutes straight (mostly because of being chubbs, but also because of an old injury) but I did it. I could've jumped up and down. The best news is if I can do it- I know anyone else can.

    Not trying to gloat, just high on "hey I actually did that!" excitement.
  • Tamishumate
    Tamishumate Posts: 1,171 Member
    Hi All.
    I just finished my first day of my Week 3 of Couch to 5k and I have to say I am pumped!! :bigsmile: I didn't think I could run for 3 minutes straight (mostly because of being chubbs, but also because of an old injury) but I did it. I could've jumped up and down. The best news is if I can do it- I know anyone else can.

    Not trying to gloat, just high on "hey I actually did that!" excitement.

    OMG, I did that day on Monday, and I agree with you! it was amazing to think I could do that! I didnt think I could! YEAH to us both!
  • toots99
    toots99 Posts: 3,794 Member
    Here's another thread for those of us who are just starting...it might be easier to motivate each other if we just use one thread. :flowerforyou:

    Ok........why don't we start one....
    let me know if you do...I will keep up with you guys :wink:

    Sorry, I'm a knucklehead, I meant to post the link of the other thread that I originally mentioned! :laugh:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/59810-anyone-starting-couch-to-5k
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