Couch-to-5K - Who's In?

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  • jumptothebeat
    jumptothebeat Posts: 71 Member
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    I start week 4 tomorrow as well - eeek! Hopefully I will be fine........

    I'm getting nervous because I think it all steps up a lot in week 5 - I really think this is more of a mental challenge for me than a physical one actually.
  • jesstiger81
    jesstiger81 Posts: 93 Member
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    Finished W5D1 today! I can't believe it. I made it through all 3 of the 5 minute runs. I am still keeping a moderate pace (4.5mph) so that I don't burn out or wear out. I was definitely ready to walk by the end though! I added a minute onto the last 5 minute run. Just trying to prepare myself because Wednesday I have 2 8-minute runs! My husband said he is going to do Friday's 20 minute run with me, because I know I will need the cheering on.

    Have a great week everyone!
  • yallcallmedeb
    yallcallmedeb Posts: 294
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    YAY! Finished week 4 today! I added an extra minute onto the last run of the workout.

    Sometimes when I am on my way to the fitness center I'm thinking, I don't have lots of energy today, but I'm still excited about this workout. Then, once I get started, I know I have the energy.

    Next week...
    Monday - 3 5 minute runs
    Wednesday - 2 8 minute runs
    Friday - a 20 minute run!

    Hope everyone has a great weekend. I am SO glad I take a rest on Saturday and Sunday!

    Thank you SO much for posting this <sarcasm> I just finished W5, D1 and knew what D3 had in store and knew that there was A 8 minute on my next run but TWO of them???? Really, now???? AUGH!!!!

    I think that the weather is doing me in. The humidity is consistently over 50%, today's average humidity is 78%. I'm going as soon as I get my youngest on the bus. I think that today's temperature was about 70 when I left. I actually lost 5 lbs during today's workout and that weight was actually AFTER I drank 20+ oz of fluid! I am feeling drained after doing my C25K outside lately. The kind of drained that I don't have any energy for the rest of the day. Thoughts? Ideas????
  • k8es
    k8es Posts: 271 Member
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    Just finished W5D1. I think I may have a different version than some of you. Mine had 2 five-minute runs and 1 seven- minute run. It was tough but I made it but i'm definitely getting scared for the 10 minute run at the end of the week
  • 3ofmine
    3ofmine Posts: 136 Member
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    If you can't go outside to run and don't have a treadmill can you do it walking or running in place?? I want to do this so bad but right now with my kids out of school I don't have a place to do it and can't get to the park everyday. I am dying to do this though!
    Angel
  • greatthursday
    greatthursday Posts: 19
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    Me me! I took a few weeks off (life got in the way -- moving, etc) but I am back on track, I think. I had JUST completed W5D3 (treadmill version -- 20 minutes straight) before I stopped. It took me a while to acclimate to my new surroundings (particularly the heat) but now I am up to W6D3 -- running 25 minutes straight! Woo hoo! The weather here is killer (between 50 and 80% humidity, 100+ degree temps outside). I didn't think it would affect me indoors (as I choose to run on the treadmill until I can get adjusted to the inclines on the real pavement) but MAN it sure has!

    Looking forward to continuing on to Week 7 ..
  • akaporn
    akaporn Posts: 231 Member
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    Week 3 Day 1&2 -Checked
  • tgwilson
    tgwilson Posts: 10
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    I'm in! Today was my 4th day with the program! Good luck!
  • bluegrasschica
    bluegrasschica Posts: 224
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    I just printed off the training schedule today! How fun. I'm in
  • cmorga02
    cmorga02 Posts: 34 Member
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    Myself and some co-workers are doing day 2 today. So we are doing it!
  • crimznrose
    crimznrose Posts: 282 Member
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    I'm on Week 3, Day 2 today and leave for vacay this Friday. Hoping to do it on the beach while I'm there. :glasses:
  • Shanel0916
    Shanel0916 Posts: 586 Member
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    I'm in I was just looking at a website for this and decided I'm going to began tomorrow!
  • WandaVonDunajew
    WandaVonDunajew Posts: 184 Member
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    Week 2 day 1 here, so far I love it. If only the weather wouldnt sabotage me all the time, there's been T-storms and showers for the last 2 weeks here, so I run when I see it rains less or at all, but the hours are insane :))
  • kmoore02
    kmoore02 Posts: 167 Member
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    Week 9 and loving it! I ran my 1st 5k 2 weekends ago and finished in 41 minutes. Half of the race was uphill! I'm going to wear the 5k out and move on to the 10k!
  • ToniSG
    ToniSG Posts: 12
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    Start very, very slowly. I would recommend doing the first week for at least three weeks before moving on. I started it and blew out my knee. Now can't walk or jog for a while. Which totally sucks! Jogging is hard on the bones if you're not use to it.
  • kmoore02
    kmoore02 Posts: 167 Member
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    Finished W5D1 today! I can't believe it. I made it through all 3 of the 5 minute runs. I am still keeping a moderate pace (4.5mph) so that I don't burn out or wear out. I was definitely ready to walk by the end though! I added a minute onto the last 5 minute run. Just trying to prepare myself because Wednesday I have 2 8-minute runs! My husband said he is going to do Friday's 20 minute run with me, because I know I will need the cheering on.

    Have a great week everyone!

    Week 5 day 3 isn't as bad as it sounds. I was terrified myself and ran it nonstop! Just set your pace and breathe with your belly and you'll be fine!
  • RavenaRae
    RavenaRae Posts: 16 Member
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    I'm in! I'm starting tonight!!
  • HaleyxErin
    HaleyxErin Posts: 94 Member
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    I'm hoping to do a zombie 5k if we can get one in Bama
  • kmoore02
    kmoore02 Posts: 167 Member
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    Start very, very slowly. I would recommend doing the first week for at least three weeks before moving on. I started it and blew out my knee. Now can't walk or jog for a while. Which totally sucks! Jogging is hard on the bones if you're not use to it.

    You do have a point! I experienced shins splints and foot cramping so I went to a running shoe store so they could recommend some running shoes by looking at my gait. That didn't work for me because I went from having minor problems to major knee pain and discomfort in my lower legs.

    I stop wearing the recommended shoes and googled "runners knee" and "stretches for runners". That help me tremendously and I no longer have any pain in my legs or knees.
  • jesstiger81
    jesstiger81 Posts: 93 Member
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    Week 5 day 3 isn't as bad as it sounds. I was terrified myself and ran it nonstop! Just set your pace and breathe with your belly and you'll be fine!

    Thanks!! It is good to hear that from someone who's already done it. I am excited about the 2 8-minute runs I have tomorrow. I'll probably do one 8-minute and one 9-minute, just to help me prepare. I am just happy I am doing this and feel good!!

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