Couch-to-5K - Who's In?
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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.0 -
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.
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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????0 -
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 week0
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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!
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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 ..0 -
Week 3 Day 1&2 -Checked0
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I'm in! Today was my 4th day with the program! Good luck!0
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I just printed off the training schedule today! How fun. I'm in0
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Myself and some co-workers are doing day 2 today. So we are doing it!0
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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:0
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I'm in I was just looking at a website for this and decided I'm going to began tomorrow!0
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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
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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!0
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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.0
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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!0 -
I'm in! I'm starting tonight!!0
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I'm hoping to do a zombie 5k if we can get one in Bama0
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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.0 -
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!!0 -
I actually found the info on that last night, I am starting tomorrow. So I am in!!!0
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Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyy (how do I scream in terror????) Tomorrow is dreaded W5D3! I am SO scared! I know that I can do it on the treadmill but am not at all sure if I can do it on the track! It should be 65 degrees and 75% humidity when I do it so hopefully that won't be a problem.
At what percentage of humidity, do you call it too much to run in? I could handle running in a light rain; I just have trouble running when it is so humid that I can't breathe when I'm not running much less when I am running!!!0 -
Just finished W5D3 the 20 minute run. The NHS.UK podcasts are a big help, Love the British accent Laura has when she gives you little pep talks and advice.0
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Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyy (how do I scream in terror????) Tomorrow is dreaded W5D3! I am SO scared! I know that I can do it on the treadmill but am not at all sure if I can do it on the track! It should be 65 degrees and 75% humidity when I do it so hopefully that won't be a problem.
At what percentage of humidity, do you call it too much to run in? I could handle running in a light rain; I just have trouble running when it is so humid that I can't breathe when I'm not running much less when I am running!!!
I feel ya Deb. I live in LA so there's no way I am running outside during this summer heat/humidity! I really think you should make sure you're not dreading it or feeling like you're gonna die. Even if you're taking tiny steps and jogging really slowly. The cooler air helps, but I totally know how it is with the humidity. How did you do?
I just finished week 5 today! Whew! I did stop at 19 minutes just to get some water and rest a little, then I ran the remaining 6 minutes of the running part. I am a little bummed that I didn't run it straight without stopping, but I know I am still working up to it. I am glad that the start of week 6 kinda backs things off a little bit... after today, two 5-minute runs and a 7-minute run seem easy!
Also, good job Johnny finishing week 5!
I just registered for our local Race for the Cure yesterday. I am a team captain and hope to recruit lots of runners/walkers and raise some money for this great cause.
Today I am rewarding my hard work with a trip to the Clinique counter for a makeover and to buy a little makeup!0 -
Im in.Ive just found out about this programme and think its great! I'll be starting on Sunday too and doing the three workouts on sundays wednesdays and fridays! I cant run hardly at all at the moment without feeling like im going to fall over so WHEN i achieve 30 minutes of nonstop running im going to be extremely proud of myself!0
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I feel ya Deb. I live in LA so there's no way I am running outside during this summer heat/humidity! I really think you should make sure you're not dreading it or feeling like you're gonna die. Even if you're taking tiny steps and jogging really slowly. The cooler air helps, but I totally know how it is with the humidity. How did you do?
I just finished week 5 today! Whew! I did stop at 19 minutes just to get some water and rest a little, then I ran the remaining 6 minutes of the running part. I am a little bummed that I didn't run it straight without stopping, but I know I am still working up to it. I am glad that the start of week 6 kinda backs things off a little bit... after today, two 5-minute runs and a 7-minute run seem easy!
Also, good job Johnny finishing week 5!
I just registered for our local Race for the Cure yesterday. I am a team captain and hope to recruit lots of runners/walkers and raise some money for this great cause.
Today I am rewarding my hard work with a trip to the Clinique counter for a makeover and to buy a little makeup!
I got through W5D3 as designed. I kept my pace to 5MPH which was my goal. The first quarter of a mile almost killed me! I was running into a heavy breeze and could actually feel it pushing me back! I also was having a horrible time breathing. I think that the humidity was around 87% (not the 75% predicted) and my nose is totally stuffed up....probably allergies. I'm still having a hard time breathing today just sitting here on the 'puter. I really had to push myself to jog the entire jogging 20 minutes but I told myself that if I didn't make it through it all, I would have to fess up and tell you guys and I didn't want to do that so I persevered! I am really proud of myself for getting it done. I can't decide if I'm going to start week 6 tomorrow or Monday. There is a group home that goes to the track on M, W, F mornings and they really inspire me to keep on going. They weren't there on Th so I'm not sure if they only go the 3 days a week or if they were on an outing.0 -
Hey all I am doing something different. I started with c25k but it was way too hard on my knees so I dug around and found this. I start week 2 Monday and I am so proud. I ran 3 minutes straight and that is huge for me. When I started I could barely do. 30 seconds. Here is the link if any of you need to go slower. http://www.fromcouchto5k.com/articles/training/the-couch-to-5k-training-plan/0
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I would like to do this...I am about to be done with an eleven week challenge in the next two weeks and I was looking for another really challenging activity to compete in. I was just looking for 5k races to sign up for in my City...This group competition should help train and build stamina.0
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I just did week 7 day 1 and I wouldn't say it's getting easy, but I am quite proud I can run for 25 minutes now I just need to work on speed in a few weeks. No clue how to start doing that
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Thank you for this information. It actually saves me posting a question. I started the C25K yesterday -- W1D1 on the treadmill using the RunDouble program on my android. I was doing 3 to 3.5 as my brisk walk and 4.5 mph for my run, but it was very challenging. I found my heart rate hitting the "high" level on the treadmill (maybe 150-160). By the end, I couldn't do the run, so just kept walking at around 3.2 mph.i want to try this, but i dont know if i will get past week 2, at 250lbs, i try to do one min jog one min walk and it gets really hard..
Just do what you can do and you will find that the weight comes off and it gets easier (it really does!!!!). If you need to repeat a week, go ahead and do so. Keep your running speed SLOW. If you have access to a treadmill, use it because on a treadmill you can not start going faster without making a conscious decision to do so. Try to do your running at no more than 4MPH. Keep your brisk walking slow enough that you are not out of breath when it comes time to run again. Don't believe that you are not going to be able to complete the next workout but go in believing that you can. If you truly cannot get through the next workout, then go back to the previous workout and do that for a day or two and then proceed forward again.
Even if you stay at Week 1 for a month or more, just keep doing it 3x a week and DO NOT GIVE UP!!!!0
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