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

mincefille

I've thought of doing this on my own, but it would be good to have company!

omearaee

Well I'm new to this but I think I would love to give this program a try. I hope it gets me moving in more ways than one.

abigailmariecs

I am in! I just finished week one on Friday. My plan is to get all the way through week three then try back at week one with the kids. On Week one Day one I attempted to take my 21 mo old and my 9 mo old with me as they must do everything with me (stay at home mom) I got about half way through day one and realized I had to stop or there was no way I would be able to make it back to the house. I was very upset and almost quit, decided to kick myself and not allow failure, now I run back and forth on our tile floor in the living room and when I can get to it early enough in the backyard. I live in AZ, its to hot outside after about 11 to run in my current physical condition yet.

Mar1l1ze

I did D1W1 today at gym

TashiTashi

Just finished Week1 Day1 tonight. I`m hoping to be able to stick with it this time, I got to Week 3 last time before an unrelated injury sidelined me.

shiobeh

I just started this today and it was such a great feeling! I didn't know I could last that long but hey, I did and it was a feat for me. My advice is don't push yourself too hard at first. I started my jogging slowly and built my pace from there, but I didn't put too much speed because if I did, I might not be able to finish the whole 20 minutes. My main goal is to build up my endurance, I guess speed would come after. Looking forward to my day 2. Let's all go for it!

ell_jay

I'd like to join also please! I NEED some support and motivation to start; might start tomorrow (if I'm confident enough to run outside on my own =/)

Any friend requests are welcome and appreciated! I'll support you if you support me x

mirfan25

i've been thinking of trying this for a while now... would love to be able to run!! OK, I'll do it :-) starting tomorrow :-)

santosateos

I'm so in!
I'll start on Monday, thanks for posting this!

BexleyGirl

Count me in too......have tried to do it before but never finished......will start day 1 today.

traceyjayne64

Im hoping to start tomorrow, is there a group or are we keeping in touch here ?

ColtyHan

I am just finishing week 1. Loving this so far, and I am already seeing an increase in my recovery time during the walks. I plan to do the program twice. The first time for endurance, and the second time to increase speed.

kiku76

I'm redo-ing week 4 this week (stating tomorrow). last week was super busy and I only was able to go running wednesday so I just planned to redo the week.
I'm looking forward to it actually. My run double app conked out on me and on the 5-min run interval, it seemed to stop working. I was running for longer than 3 minutes and was thinking, when is this going to end so I checked the timer and it said I still had 4 minutes left! I don't think so. I updated and I hope it works this week. I know I went longer than 3 min (which has gotten fairly easy which is amazing since when I started, one minute was hell) so I want to know know if I can actually make the 5 minutes.

oh and I learned that jogging slowly is key. I can always work on adding speed later. right now I concentrate on endurance.
good luck to all who are just starting! you can do it!

upacreek

I'm In! I'm on a mission to prove that the older crowd, (I'm 57) can get off the couch and get healthy! I'll start today.

nhall423

Me, please! I just finished week 1 yesterday, and I definitely feel stronger than day 1. I'm running in the Color Run in Philly this summer and my goal is to run the whole thing (and beat my sister).

terraskye

I just did week 1 day 3 today...I'm totally sore and it wasn't as good a run today as I hoped but I'm not giving up at all..


Feel free to add me if you'd like:)

dreamingchild

I've decided to start this on Monday. I mean, what do I have to lose?? I hope I don't hurt anything though.

AbbeyRysMom

I finished week 1 yesterday, but I'm going to do it over again. It was REALLY hard and I'm REALLY out of shape, so I'm going to restart W1D1 on Monday.

shaelataylor

i just finished it and now am working on adding some more speed...its a great program so good luck!

missywill1

I am in---I have always wanted to run but have never thought I had the stamina!

kreisad

What do you do to increase your speed? I've completed the program before and did other exercises. Now, I've started it again and the only way I know to increase my speed is try to run the intervals faster. I'm also trying to incorporate weight lifting into the program and other forms of cardio but I can't come up with a consistent plan. I'm afraid if I incorporate those other things, I'll be too tired to run. Thanks for suggestions.

peppermintkitty

Just started today! Finding the perfect playlist really helps keep me motivated.

yallcallmedeb

I have problems with my breathing as well. My husband told me that there's a reason why the military chants while they run. It forces you to breathe correctly. Since then, I have been lip syncing while I run and listen to music along my run. It really has made a huge difference. The key is to breathe from your stomach, not your chest. And, don't go too fast!

Hopingforchange

I just started week 2 on Friday and going out for W2D2 in a few minutes. Anyone can feel free to add me!

yallcallmedeb

I'm trying to figure out how to get my 3 days in this week. I will definitely be going tomorrow morning at my regular time, as soon as I get the youngest kid off to school! But.....they are off for 5 days (plus the weekend) for Memorial Day due to un-used snow days. I'm hoping to find someone to watch them for an hour on W and F for me and, if that doesn't work, I'm going to try to take them to the track with me but it is usually too crowded there for me to think that it's going to work. My husband is traveling this week, so I can't even go at a crazy hour when he is home

johnny_66

I'm on Week 2 and loving it, so I'm in too!

Edit: If anyone would like to download free mp3 tracks which help guide you through each run, check out this link on the NHS website, they're pretty useful!

http://www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/couch-5K-running-plan.aspx

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Thanks for this link, I just started C25K this past week and found that timing myself was a pain.....Tried the nhs link and loved it. You can include me in the group also.

DuckieMom

Add me to the list... I need the motivation and accountability to run again. I know it is good for my body! I will start on Monday.

Newf77

Going to start this program again this week.

alyson820

I just started this today! I'm doing the Color Run on August 25, so it's perfect to train for!

Hjbaker

I am in! Just got a new pair of trainers yesterday and can't wait to put some mileage on them