For those who've done/are doing/want to do the couch to 5k

SmallBodyBigHeart

I'm starting the couch to 5k program Wednesday, I'm pretty nervous so for all who have done the program, want to start it, or are doing it now please add me!!

spaingirl2011

I'm just finished day 1 of week 2. It's a great program and it starts small, so while it's challenging, I don't feel like I want to give up. You'll do great and imagine how accomplished you'll feel at the end!

deedlit90

I'm starting tonight! I'll send you a friend request. Anyone else who wants to add me please feel free! :-)

sorrelduncan

Highly recommend! It's how I started 2 years ago. Currently training for my first marathon. You will love C25K! You can do it!!!

iluvchad4

I started two weeks ago, but have not been able to follow it like I wanted. Gona restart it this Sat now that my schedule has calmed down & can do it 3 days a week. It's pretty easy to follow & like the program says start off running at a slow pace & you will gain speed later on in the program. Good luck!!

SmallBodyBigHeart

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jewelzjulie

i just printed it off yesterday to start!!

ines1966

I started three weeks ago and I LOVE it - i signed up for a 5K to keep me motivted - i feel so energized. Good luck to everyone

lottee1000

I started it in February. I repeated some weeks, had some weeks off for holidays and laziness and so on, but I finished it in April. In May I did my first 5k race. On Sunday, I did my first 10k! I am now working on improving my speed before I try and add any more distance. I've just done 5k in 31 minutes. (literally, still in sweaty gym kit writing this!) At the start of the year, running for two minutes was all I could manage. It works! Add me if you want a cheerleader for couch to 5k!

freeli

just starting with week 4

rachaela06

I started a couple weeks ago, but had the flu last week, running was not an option. I did get to do it last night, finally, and it felt great!!! I've never been a runner, even as a kid, but this program makes me feel like I can do it!! It fits in with my workout schedule and I like how you can repeat a week if you need to. Good luck to everyone.

ntw25

I did week 1, day 2 last night, looking forward to it. Also looking forward to the replies and comments on this thread

mandimuscles

It's a great program! My BFF started doing it and I was all, NO WAY IN HELL WILL I EVER RUN WITH YOU. Funny, now she's almost done with it, I have started it. I have exercise induced asthma so I thought for sure I wouldn't be able to do it, but I was surprised when I found I could!! I'm a red, sweaty mess when I am done but it feels SOOO good, I may have to repeat a few weeks here and there to build my lungs up but I know I can do it! And when I walk now, I find myself actually just wanting to run after a bit. Pretty amazing program!! Good luck!

Raw07

i am wanting to do it so bad! If it would only stop raining!

trud72

the worst thing about it is the music!! lol :bigsmile:
Good luck x

strunkm4

This was the first program I did when I joined MFP. Good luck!!!

VenomousDuck

Just finished it!!!

still a big person, but I can run like a t-rex!!!

ran 2.09 miles non-stop monday night with no problem.

I LOVE THIS PROGRAM!

VenomousDuck

the worst thing about it is the music!! lol :bigsmile:
Good luck x

if you have an Android phone the rundouble.com app allows you to use your own playlists!!

I love that app!

wellingfamily507

Tonight is our first day of training, I walk with some other softball moms on Tuesday and Thursday nights during our daughters 2 hour practice, we walk 6.25 miles in 1hour and 50 minutes, there are 5 of us that walk, and a runner dad told us we should do the Akron Marathon as a Relay team, SO here we go with training, we are 16 weeks out! Very Excited, I ran my first mile on Sunday morning, and felt GREAT! super excited to get started this evening!

AlliGM

I started C25K in January of this year. I repeated two of the weeks due to travel and schedule difficulties. Loved the program. I am now running 7 to 10 K on my long runs and 5K on short days. I am only 1/3 of my way to goal weight so it feels really good to run those distances. Google for C25K Podcast list and phone apps, I found those really helpful. It is a wonderful program and you will do great. Bon Chance!

deedlit90

I did Wk1 Day1 last night and am glad to say I got through it fine, even though it was raining! I took advice and bought running shoes before I started, I got a long sleeved running top (because of the rain) and wore a baseball cap and hardly noticed the rain at all!

All you people who did this and now run 5k - 10k are so inspiring! I hope to be like you guys later in the year! :happy:

Jencogneeto

I want to restart this. I did the first 2 weeks awhile back, then slacked off. Shame on me.

For those that want alternate playlists, and don't have a smartphone (like me), there's a website that has different lists posted for each week that you can download. http://www.c25kplaylists.com/4801.html

If anyone wants to add me, feel free. And how are y'all tracking this? I still haven't figured out a good way.

I'm shooting for the Austin Zombie run in December!

supergirl6

I have done/am doing this program, although I hurt my foot about 2 weeks ago so I haven't done it in two weeks. :-(

A little background - I started when I weighed 330 lbs. As you can imagine, I could not keep up with the program as written. I had to repeat weeks many times over. In fact, I did Week 1 five times before I could move on to week 2.

It's a great program and as I can attest that you don't need to be a good runner or even fit to do this program. And if you finish week 1 and you're like, no way can I do week 2 yet, doing week 1 again is fine. In fact, most of the people I know who've done it, no matter what weight they are, have repeated week 1 at least once.

I lost 33 lbs and completed my first 5K in April. I'm a big fan of coucn to 5k :-)

welsh_lass86

Hi I've sent you a friend request. I'm on week 4 atm. Its no where near as hard as it looks when your first starting. Just take it slowly, repeat weeks when need be and before long you'll be amazed at how long your running for. Good Luck

LilLolo22

It's a great program. I did it last year and I'm actually thinking of doing it again to switch things up. You can do searches online for free podcasts that have music and queues. They are great!

JessicaCBranch

I've heard about it.....just looked it up and printed it off, let's do it! Sending FR now...

fitchic1969

Hi, I'm new to posting on this site, so if i'm not doing it right, please advise. Anyway, I'm looking for advice/encouragment regarding the c25k program. Running a 5k is a 'private' goal of mine. I say private because I'm afraid to tell anyone because I'm not confident in my ability to follow through. I have been working out reguarly 2-4 times a week for over a year now, and my strength and ability have increased, but I am sill about 100lb overweight. Even though I run in short bursts while working out, I'm very intimidated about the c25k. Have any of you started the program while still overweight, or did you wait until your weight had come down considerably first?

Madux1818

I've heard about it.....just looked it up and printed it off, let's do it! Sending FR now...

Please send me one too, thx.

momtobe06

week two here.. please add me

thefreebiemom

the worst thing about it is the music!! lol :bigsmile:
Good luck x

I use the runkeeper app. You can set up your own routine in it. I set it up to tell me when to run and when to walk for the intervals. It even includes a 5 min warmup and cool down if you want. It lets you use your own playlist on your phone. It also tracks your pace for each interval, tracks a map based on GPS, and records your total distance and estimates your calories. (For me it undershot my HRM by 50-75 calories)

Im_NotPerfect

I'm on W3D2 (tomorrow). So far so good! Although I AM nervous about next week. I've NEVER run for 5 minutes at a crack before! Heck, what am I talking about...I've never run for ANY amout of time before!!