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

NikkiSmo

OK so I'm on week 4 of the couch to 5K program and lets just say its kicking my butt! I wanted to see if anyone else has a simular issue..... i need to loose about 70 lbs so I'm sure its a lot of strain on my body however the insides of my knees are KILLING me. Is it just the strain of my weight or am I possibly running inncorrectly? Any suggestions I can't stop now!!!!! Side note I'm extreamly flat footed (not sure if that may also play a factor).

akaporn

I've been pretty active (soccer, Insanity, etc.). I always know that I'm not a good runner. But, yesterday, when I tried to run a 3mi with a girl I know, I failed miserably. I did finished the 3 mile but at the point the girl was laughing at me. And I felt so bad. I've been kicking her *kitten* on the soccer field all the time. So, now I know how bad of a runner I am. Please feel free to review my profile / ask me questions. I'm gonna need a lot of help with running.
Just downloaded the program (android) and played around with it a little bit. I will try it tonight.

yallcallmedeb

I completed Day 1 of Week 2 today!!! I really didn't think that I was ready but it didn't kill me! I'm using the RunDouble app which I really like but today I couldn't get the GPS on my phone to work!!! I really want that feature so that I know how far I am going and what my pace is. I know that I am running too fast for being a beginner. But with no feedback, I am lost! Ok.....off to take the phone and GPS!

Oh....and I don't think that I'll be able to do the 3 minute intervals next week at all!!!!

PixEm

So, I did my Week 1 Day 1 run lastnight and it was cake. I can run a mile straight without stopping, but it is the next mile that kills me. Since I don't feel like I got a great workout in with just following the program I am going to fill with walking at lunch time and maybe some more running on my off days from the program. I tracked my progress with the Run Double app and love this by the way!

Stephanie198907

I would love to but for some reason by week 2 my knee begins to hurt.
Good luck to everyone though. Running is so freeing!!!

jesstiger81

OK so I'm on week 4 of the couch to 5K program and lets just say its kicking my butt! I wanted to see if anyone else has a simular issue..... i need to loose about 70 lbs so I'm sure its a lot of strain on my body however the insides of my knees are KILLING me. Is it just the strain of my weight or am I possibly running inncorrectly? Any suggestions I can't stop now!!!!! Side note I'm extreamly flat footed (not sure if that may also play a factor).

Hey there Nikki, I have about 40lbs to lose. I do think carrying extra weight has something to do with it. I would just recommend taking it slow and going at your own pace. I had to learn that I'm not going to look like a gazelle (or my husband) when I run, and for the most part I am just jogging, but I still break a good sweat! Everyone has their own pace. I say you shouldn't feel like you're gonna die, or barf, or pass out. I just don't think that's necessary. I think exercise is supposed to be fun. I mean, think of how good you feel afterwards. Seriously, just take it slow. Speed comes later. I am only going 4.7mph at my fastest, and I am tall, so that is not a big stride for me.

Another thing could be the shoes. Make sure you have actual running shoes because that really does make a difference. I should take my own advice! Also make sure you are taking a day off between workouts. I did this program years before and my knees started bothering me. I had less weight to lose but I was pushing myself pretty hard.

akaporn

Week 1 D1,2,3 combo -CHECKED. Went pretty easy. Will start W#2 this weekend. Can't wait to the more challenging one. Still want to take one at a time to build up my strength.

bunnybeth14

I'm doing week 2 day 3 tonight and it's going ok started getting sore shins at the beginning of week 2 but it's easing off now! I did an extra day of week one because I was nervous about starting week 2 but I think as long as I'm going at least 3 times a week I can do it at my own pace, good luck everyone and try to keep at it!!

kennymac44

Count me in too! I'n on wk4 of 'easeinto5k', which is a similar programme. Over 100lbs to lose so 5k in July is a massive achievement for me. Using Fitbit tracker too, which I love...

Kenny

ajhr

I was running 5k in early April so hopefully I won't have to start at Week One again, but count me in regardless!

mkissa2

I'm in! I start week 2 tomorrow. Week 1 felt great, so I am just worried about the upcoming weeks. The support of a group will be fantastic!

piratesaregrand

Doing week 1 day 3 tomorrow. I know I can do that, but I'm a bit nervous about week 2!

maciec

I'm on week 4 Day 2 today. I'm doing it on the treadmill though. I'm tied to the house by my 14mo. The only time I struggled so far was with W4D1 and I think it's because I took 2 days off inbetween runs. I'm really enjoying it so far. I must want to be able to run a mile without stopping!

PixEm

Okay dumb question! How do I include someones comment in my response? I see the blue box in people comments where they are responding to someone elses post. I can't see to do this.

maciec

See at he bottom of the posts where it says Quote - click on that on the post that you want to quote. Like if you want to quote my first post (not this one) go back to that post and click quote.

Just got done W4D2 and I think I sweated enough to fill a pool!

PixEm

Thank you Maciec!!!

jesstiger81

Just finished day 3 of week 2 and I feel like a rock star!

A helpful tip is to just not feel like you have to be running fast. I think right now it's about the endurance, and being able to actually make it. Speed comes later. I am really taking it slow, with my fastest "run" time being 4.8mph today. I may do 4 days this week, can't hurt!

Glad to see everyone else is doing great! Keep it up, and don't worry about the next level - just say, "bring it on!!!"

kmel2479

Definitely an amazing program that makes me proud of myself everytime I run! I started off a few weeks ago and the 90seconds were rough. It took all I had just to be able to get through those! I completed Week 6 Day 2 today which is 10mins run/3mins Walk/10mins run and I felt awesome! It definitely gets easier and I think I am starting to find a stride a tiny bit. I'm not so much trying not to die as I am trying to take deep breaths and realize that it can be done! It's pretty cool so I'm sticking with it! Keep up all the hard work- it truly WILL PAY OFF!!!!!:happy:

willpower5

I'm in! I started on Monday so i'm now coming up on week 1 day 3. I tried starting a few weeks ago but had a hard time tracking my run time, this time i downloaded the app to my iphone and i love, love, love it. Turn on your music, then the GPS then select your day and hit start. it tells you when to run, when to stop, logs your distance/time, running and walking and saves it to a journal so you can see your progress.

frazzle29

I'm in! I'm on W1Day3 today

shiobeh

Just finished week 1 day 3! Will be starting week 2 in 2 days time, and I'm quite scared. Hope I can endure the 90 second runs. )

stacymama5

I am definetly in!!! I started once and messed up but I'm going to start again!!! Thanks for asking!!

yallcallmedeb

Tomorrow is my Week 2, Day 2 and I can't wait to go. I am so excited to have someone lined up to stay with my kids (who are off of school) so that I can go to the track and run! I just hope that I don't have GPS problems again!

JenR1008

I am just starting out to lose weight. I have never run a day in my life but I am going to give this a shot. Doing something new just sounds good to me.

jesstiger81

Hey all! Another quick tip: When I am doing the last running segment of each workout, I add a little time to it. Just helps me to prepare for the next workout and the next week. Right now I am just adding 30 seconds to the last running segment. It helps!

kiku76

Hey all! Another quick tip: When I am doing the last running segment of each workout, I add a little time to it. Just helps me to prepare for the next workout and the next week. Right now I am just adding 30 seconds to the last running segment. It helps!

this is a great tip. I'll try that.

I did week 4 day 2 yesterday. I actually ran for 5 minutes! My starting pace was a 11.5-min mile, and by the last minute it was closer to a 13-min mile but I did it without walking. It was the longest I've ever gone! Looking forward to the weeks to come

maciec

Are you guys running on the road or treadmill? I'm just wondering how it's going to feel when I finally hit the road. I think that I am going to finish what I have started on the treadmill and then start all over? on the road. Thoughts?

danithegirl89

I'm in

amyram

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.

Ditto I'm 50 and just finished w1d2 and I hurt all over, I didn't know you could take a day off in between. It's only 3 days per week. Oops.

Symonep

Am doing w1d3 tomorrow did a circuit today on the rest day.

Feel free to add me as a friend if anyone feels like a running buddy