Couch - to - 5k Running Plan

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  • acook059
    acook059 Posts: 15 Member
    HEY PAM- I'm just learning about HIIT- do you do this yourself or go to a gym? Any tips for trying this at home? Maybe I'll see if there is a Message board about it....

    Thanks,
    April
  • cellorocker
    cellorocker Posts: 290
    I tried it today!
    And oh yes, I was sweating at the end of the workout.

    Should I drink more than 8 cups of water today because I was sweating profusely during the program?

    And I have to agree, Ullrey's Podcasts are amazing. I just stuck my iPod on the iHome, and hopped on the treadmill.
  • maddiebabe
    maddiebabe Posts: 193 Member
    I did week three run #1 yesterday and that three minute run nearly killed me. I was not expecting it to be quite that hard but once you do the first one the second one doesnt seem quite so bad. I am looking forward to improving on my run from yesterday Wednesday. I hope everyone else has a good run today too :)
  • Melissa_123
    Melissa_123 Posts: 115
    Starting week 5 tomorrow morning- I can't wait. I know I can do it! Have you all signed up for an actual 5K to celebrate your accomplishment? I have NEVER been a runner and have signed up for a 5K for the end of September. That will give me time to finish C25K and continue on my own a bit....
    I love Roberts podcasts but will check out Suz's- I really like the free music! YOU CAN DO THIS!

    I am going to sign up for one in November...I am just starting and have never run in my life (except when I was little and my brothers chased me with frogs and lizards, eeww!) so I am very nervous. My husband and daughter (she is 16) will do it with me. They run together now 3-4 times a week so I KNOW they can do it...I will get there by November though. I want time to finish and have a few weeks to run before the 5K though so I chose November.
  • m2kjenn
    m2kjenn Posts: 1,671 Member
    Great to see everyone still in. javascript:add_smiley('flowerforyou','post_body') I have signed up for a 5k on Sept 19th, that will be the 9th week from starting this program. I'm just like you kevinsgirl3, never thought I would be able to run, even though I'm only at 90sec. now I love the way the program works and I'm feeling very positive that I'll be able to move on through it, especially with some of the great feedback I've seen on this site.

    I've been alternating this with the shred or other workouts from my On Demand channel, last night I just did abs.

    good luck to everyone, I like seeing all the progress here. Let's keep it up.
  • re_define
    re_define Posts: 39
    Kevinsgirl- You and I seem to be on the same schedule. I just did week 2 day 1 yesterday as well :smile: I signed up for my 1st 5k on October 3rd so I'm anxious about that. I'm loving the plan so far and the 90 seconds of running was a bit easy but I know it'll just get more challenging as the weeks go on so although I'm nervous, I'm looking forward to the challenge.
    Besides doing the couch to 5k training I also rotate between my Jillian Michaels dvds, Tae bo dvds, On demand workouts and the bike or elliptical at the gym. I get bored easily so I like to rotate my workouts to keep it interesting.
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    I look funny when I run.


    My shorts bunch up between my fat thighs.


    :embarassed:

    Try a little longer pair - I had the same problem when I first started - actually I got really chaffed at one point - looked like carpet burn.
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    To all of you trying Couch to 5k - it's an incredible feeling everytime you accomplish the workouts - just wait til you get to 2m - 3 miles ---you'll be like NO way - and you CAN do it! Keep working hard! I've never been a runner before and I am running 3.5 miles now.....
  • m2kjenn
    m2kjenn Posts: 1,671 Member
    I look funny when I run.


    My shorts bunch up between my fat thighs.


    :embarassed:

    Try a little longer pair - I had the same problem when I first started - actually I got really chaffed at one point - looked like carpet burn.

    I have the same problem. Hate it. I did buy a pair of tight bike shorts which I wear under my other shorts, that helps a bit.
  • Shuutnstar
    Shuutnstar Posts: 46 Member
    Hey ya'll... Newbie here.

    Where do you find the C25K Program to start??

    Thanks!


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  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    Hey ya'll... Newbie here.

    Where do you find the C25K Program to start??

    Thanks!


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    coolrunning.com
  • jules1984
    jules1984 Posts: 439 Member
    I tried this awhile ago before getting incredibly painful shin splints - I went to the doctor and found out I'm flat footed (among other problems). I think though, that I'm ready to start again - gonna buy myself some serious arch supports and get out there!! Congrats to you all doing so well!!
  • m2kjenn
    m2kjenn Posts: 1,671 Member
    To all of you trying Couch to 5k - it's an incredible feeling everytime you accomplish the workouts - just wait til you get to 2m - 3 miles ---you'll be like NO way - and you CAN do it! Keep working hard! I've never been a runner before and I am running 3.5 miles now.....

    thanks for the great encouragement!!!! That helps so much, Congrats on such a great accomplishment yourself. Can't wait to get there :)
  • m2kjenn
    m2kjenn Posts: 1,671 Member
    I tried this awhile ago before getting incredibly painful shin splints - I went to the doctor and found out I'm flat footed (among other problems). I think though, that I'm ready to start again - gonna buy myself some serious arch supports and get out there!! Congrats to you all doing so well!!

    Do invest in some really good shoes that work with your feet. I did and and it has made all the difference.
  • 08sweek
    08sweek Posts: 38 Member
    I have my boyfriend working on a new mix for the C25K. We are both very into music and have began the C25K program, but we don't care for the mixes out there. Hopefully, he will be able to finish this soon, and when he does, I'll let you know how to locate the podcast. :smile:

    P.S. I am also plagued with shin splints, so although he gets to work at a faster pace than me, I have found running with someone else actually helps by keeping you from injuring yourself as bad. He corrects my running form, which keeps my shin splints from acting up! :happy:
  • countindowntothin
    countindowntothin Posts: 201 Member
    bump....i'm looking into doing this, wanna be able to find this thread when I do!
  • jules1984
    jules1984 Posts: 439 Member
    bump....i'm looking into doing this, wanna be able to find this thread when I do!

    Haha, that's the secret reason I replied to, I want to keep up with others and find those podcasts!! :bigsmile:

    Also I thought maybe others with shin splints should know they DON'T have to "deal with them" like they always told me in high school.
  • Magenta15
    Magenta15 Posts: 850 Member
    tagging this to check out pod casts etc when i get home...

    I really wanna try but i can't even seem to jog for a min...i get burning sensation on the outter sides of my lower legs/calves.... and then it hurts to even walk. booo!

    PG:flowerforyou:
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    tagging this to check out pod casts etc when i get home...

    I really wanna try but i can't even seem to jog for a min...i get burning sensation on the outter sides of my lower legs/calves.... and then it hurts to even walk. booo!

    PG:flowerforyou:

    maybe start with week 1 - but cut the running in half for a week then do week 1 at 3/4 the running and the third week start with week one.

    Be sure you have proper shoes on and you warmup before and stretch after. I ALWAYS walk for a warm up and walk for a cool down before I stretch. Good luck.
  • Fausttt
    Fausttt Posts: 101
    if you have an iphone, it has a c25k app that overlays vocal cues to whatever music you want to listen to on your iphone/ipod touch
  • dgoode01
    dgoode01 Posts: 3
    I for one can truly say that following the cool running c25k program actually works. I have never been a runner even dating back to school (never was able to run a mile), but I started this one day, followed it through and completed my first 5k in June with a time average mile of 10:35..So if you keep at it and follow the program week by week you will make it, cause if I can do it..anyone can.
  • countindowntothin
    countindowntothin Posts: 201 Member
    I'm so excited to start this now!! :bigsmile:
  • m2kjenn
    m2kjenn Posts: 1,671 Member
    if you have an iphone, it has a c25k app that overlays vocal cues to whatever music you want to listen to on your iphone/ipod touch

    That is the best reason I've heard to switch to an iphone!!!
  • laurajoyk
    laurajoyk Posts: 305
    Thanks for posting this. I'm not into jogging cause I tend to overdo it. This sounds like a great plan I'm totally going to try it this evening. Thanks.
  • maddiebabe
    maddiebabe Posts: 193 Member
    Ijust finished week three run number two and i found running 3 minutes straight was really really really difficult! I keep finding myself out of breath still. anyone have any ideas lol
  • m2kjenn
    m2kjenn Posts: 1,671 Member
    I just finished week 2 last night. Really scared to move to week three with the 3 minutes. However last night, on my last segment I decided to keep running (I had plenty of time for my cool down walk, I ran at least another minute, couldn't believe I was doing it, felt so good, so maybe I'll be able to pull off the 3 minutes.

    I've read on some other posts some people decide to repeat a week or two if they feel they aren't comfortable with the running time after 3 runs. I think, if 3 minutes still feels that tough, maybe you should repeat the week, or go back to week 2 and work back up to it, after all, the end result is what you are after, doesn't matter if you get there in 9 weeks, or 10 or 12 weeks, will still be great when you do.
  • countindowntothin
    countindowntothin Posts: 201 Member
    Well I got up and started the run tonight, and I was really disappointed with myself!! By my third run interval, I thought I was going to absolutely DIE! I had to walk through the fourth one, but then I finished out and ended up running a minute and a half my last run! I guess maybe I shoulda walked the whole 5 minute warm up instead of skipping ahead to the running part! I really want to stick with it, but I see now just how tough its gonna be!

    Good luck to everybody else thats starting and thanks to all those that are way ahead of me, your a huge encouragement to keep on going!
  • m2kjenn
    m2kjenn Posts: 1,671 Member
    Good for you - the 5 minute warm up walk is really important, that really gets your muscles ready to go, I bet next time you'll do even better. I've decided to repeat week two (the 90 second runs) Just don't feel I'm quite ready to move on, but may add some to the end of each interval to make it a little more challenging.
  • jules1984
    jules1984 Posts: 439 Member
    Ijust finished week three run number two and i found running 3 minutes straight was really really really difficult! I keep finding myself out of breath still. anyone have any ideas lol

    I would do as the program suggests and repeat week 2 for a bit. I guess if you run 5 days a week, do a week in between with 2-3 days of week 2 and then move up to week 3. I'd then keep it slow and do a full week of 3. Over-doing it will get you nothing but pain. Good Luck!!
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    Ijust finished week three run number two and i found running 3 minutes straight was really really really difficult! I keep finding myself out of breath still. anyone have any ideas lol

    I would do as the program suggests and repeat week 2 for a bit. I guess if you run 5 days a week, do a week in between with 2-3 days of week 2 and then move up to week 3. I'd then keep it slow and do a full week of 3. Over-doing it will get you nothing but pain. Good Luck!!
    Are you resting between run days....I found the program MUCH harder on the body if I didn't rest as it suggests.
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