for anyone considering the Couch to 5K...

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  • toots99
    toots99 Posts: 3,794 Member
    I started this with my mom a couple of months ago and after a few wks of stopping/starting yesterday I finished Week 5... which means that I ran for TWENTY MINUTES STRAIGHT.

    When I first started I couldn't run 60 seconds without wanting to throw up.

    TWENTY MINUTES. I ran slow but I RAN! I was so overwhelmed I actually cried a little when I was doing my cool down walk.

    Oh and the 10 inches I've lost hasn't hurt either. :laugh:

    I did W5D1, and lived through it. Then W5D2 bumps it from 8 to 20 minutes! That's quite a jump. I'm going to give it a try today, though,
  • mommared53
    mommared53 Posts: 9,543 Member
    Just to let everyone know. Amylynne26 started a new job yesterday so if she doesn't post right away, that's why.
  • JPriceGA
    JPriceGA Posts: 508 Member
    In my book THIS IS A MUST for this program... http://www.ullreys.com/robert/Podcasts/podcasts/files/category-7.html

    Go download these free podcasts! I listen to them on my Blackberry - don't have an I-anything, so don't let that stop you!

    I started this last Spring and got through week 4 - I was intimidated by week 5 so I stopped. A few weeks ago I started again - I finished week 5 a week ago last Saturday.

    I was so amazed I made it through the 20 minute run! I even ran and extra minute to prove I could!

    In the earlier weeks I was running around 4.5 mph on the runs - for the 20 minute run, I slowed it down to 3.8 to make sure I was successful. I'll be picking the pace back up now.

    So yes, it works! I haven't run since, so I'm glad I stumbled upon this thread... need to get back out there and press on! I download weeks 7-9 this morning so I'm ready to take it the rest of the way!

    I have a 5k run in October - did it last year in 58 minutes (run/walk), so I know I can do it - I'd like to get it done in 45 or less
  • mommared53
    mommared53 Posts: 9,543 Member
    In my book THIS IS A MUST for this program... http://www.ullreys.com/robert/Podcasts/podcasts/files/category-7.html

    Go download these free podcasts! I listen to them on my Blackberry - don't have an I-anything, so don't let that stop you!

    I started this last Spring and got through week 4 - I was intimidated by week 5 so I stopped. A few weeks ago I started again - I finished week 5 a week ago last Saturday.

    I was so amazed I made it through the 20 minute run! I even ran and extra minute to prove I could!

    In the earlier weeks I was running around 4.5 mph on the runs - for the 20 minute run, I slowed it down to 3.8 to make sure I was successful. I'll be picking the pace back up now.

    So yes, it works! I haven't run since, so I'm glad I stumbled upon this thread... need to get back out there and press on! I download weeks 7-9 this morning so I'm ready to take it the rest of the way!

    I have a 5k run in October - did it last year in 58 minutes (run/walk), so I know I can do it - I'd like to get it done in 45 or less

    Good for you! I'm hoping to do a 5K sometime later this year or maybe early spring of next year. I'll have to see how my training goes. I have a Christian podcast that my daughter found. I don't remember which one it is. My daughter downloaded the whole 9 weeks on my Ipod. The podcasts are a big help. Good luck and thanks for posting. :flowerforyou:
  • tabbydog
    tabbydog Posts: 4,925 Member
    :smile: If you don't feel comfortable running then walk, which is just as good for you but not as hard on the inside female parts as running! :smile:

    Huh? Running hurts my KNEES but not my girl parts. Is it bad for girl parts????? :huh:
  • jbunzsno
    jbunzsno Posts: 54 Member
    :smile: If you don't feel comfortable running then walk, which is just as good for you but not as hard on the inside female parts as running! :smile:

    Huh? Running hurts my KNEES but not my girl parts. Is it bad for girl parts????? :huh:

    I was wondering the same thing. If anything...it helps my TOM. My cramps aren't as bad as they used to be.
  • mommared53
    mommared53 Posts: 9,543 Member
    :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: I'm scared! I was just looking at week 5! There's no way I'm going to be able to do week 5!! Granted I still have two more days of week 4, but week 5 scares me. :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad:
  • m2kjenn
    m2kjenn Posts: 1,671 Member
    :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: I'm scared! I was just looking at week 5! There's no way I'm going to be able to do week 5!! Granted I still have two more days of week 4, but week 5 scares me. :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad:


    You will be able to do it!!!! think how far you have already come :)
  • mommared53
    mommared53 Posts: 9,543 Member
    :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: I'm scared! I was just looking at week 5! There's no way I'm going to be able to do week 5!! Granted I still have two more days of week 4, but week 5 scares me. :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad:


    You will be able to do it!!!! think how far you have already come :)

    Ok, I just need to quit looking that far ahead. I need to just concentrate on Thursday. but SHUDDER!! :laugh: Thank you for your confidence m2k.
  • maddiebabe
    maddiebabe Posts: 193 Member
    I just finished W5D1 and if I can do it you sure can....you are a rock star!!! You are always so positve and awesome and you will most definately succeed in week 5 momma red!!!!

    I found the last 5 minutes really hard but i walked for 20 seconds and after that i went back to running again! it was awesome to feel like I was invinceible for that short time period he he!!!\

    good luck :)
  • m2kjenn
    m2kjenn Posts: 1,671 Member
    Tonight I repeated Week 5 day 1 - I like the 5 minute run time. However I did keep going after the program was done and did two more 3 minute runs and a 5 minute run, so I almost did it twice. I wasn't ready to go to the 8 minutes yet so thought this a good compromise. I really do love running, although for the first time in this program my shins are tender, going to have to see what I can do about that...
  • amylynne26
    amylynne26 Posts: 195 Member
    Well went back to work yesterday after a 6 month "vacation". lol I was SO tempted to call off running last night (week 7 day 2) but I went anyway!!! Yay!!! My hip is bothering me so I had to walk for a couple of minutes in my 25 min. run but I made it mostly! :laugh:

    Everyone keep it up!!!! I love checking this thread and seeing how far everyone has come!
  • mommared53
    mommared53 Posts: 9,543 Member
    Maddie, thank you so much. That's such a sweet thing for you to post. Now I have to do week 5, I have a reputation to uphold. :laugh:

    M2k, great job! I'm impressed. You go girl! :flowerforyou:

    Amy, I hope your hip gets better real soon. Like you always say, "ice it". :laugh:

    Good luck everyone! We're all doing great! :flowerforyou:
  • Happyoceangirl
    Happyoceangirl Posts: 1,993 Member
    Week 4, Day 2 done - WOW - that was hard! And yet, I DID IT!!!! Am super sweaty and red faced right now - recovering. Got the correct week 4 podcast, so it was my first time doing the whole thing right.

    Glad you all are here - helps to have peeps to report in to. Now, off to work!
  • mommared53
    mommared53 Posts: 9,543 Member
    Good job Smiles! That is hard. So glad you made it. :flowerforyou: I'll be doing w4d2 tonight. I hope it's not raining. Keep up the good work, you're doing great. :happy:
  • LandBsdotingchauffeur
    LandBsdotingchauffeur Posts: 237
    I lost 52 pounds doing the c25k, eating healthier, and then continuing to run after I finished that program. I can't recommend it enough!!!
  • mommared53
    mommared53 Posts: 9,543 Member
    I'm hoping this program will knock me off my plateau I've been on for it seems like months. Good job LandBsdotingchauffeur. :flowerforyou:
  • maddiebabe
    maddiebabe Posts: 193 Member
    Im so happy to hear people having weight loss success on this program. i need to lose a bunch of weight before my wedding next september and I have entered a 5km race for the end of next month so I am hoping against hope I can get through this :)
  • mommared53
    mommared53 Posts: 9,543 Member
    Well, I didn't do my jogging last night because my jogging partner had an achy knee so we'll do it tonight instead. I so wanted to jog last night anyway but I refrained from it so Amy and I and hopefully her hubby can do this together. I still kind of wished I had went anyway. :ohwell: I'll let you all know how it went.
  • Wecandothis
    Wecandothis Posts: 1,083 Member
    Well, I didn't do my jogging last night because my jogging partner had an achy knee so we'll do it tonight instead. I so wanted to jog last night anyway but I refrained from it so Amy and I and hopefully her hubby can do this together. I still kind of wished I had went anyway. :ohwell: I'll let you all know how it went.

    For the first time in my life I have said no to waiting for others. :) I started the program, and someone wanted me to start over so they could do it too, and I declined. I was as proud of myself for that as I was for running!!!

    It's honestly okay to say "Okay I'll see you in a couple of days then" If you're only going 3 days a week there are days for others to 'catch up'.

    In any case, it's good that you are doing this, just don't let anyone derail you!
  • mommared53
    mommared53 Posts: 9,543 Member
    Well, I didn't do my jogging last night because my jogging partner had an achy knee so we'll do it tonight instead. I so wanted to jog last night anyway but I refrained from it so Amy and I and hopefully her hubby can do this together. I still kind of wished I had went anyway. :ohwell: I'll let you all know how it went.

    For the first time in my life I have said no to waiting for others. :) I started the program, and someone wanted me to start over so they could do it too, and I declined. I was as proud of myself for that as I was for running!!!

    It's honestly okay to say "Okay I'll see you in a couple of days then" If you're only going 3 days a week there are days for others to 'catch up'.

    In any case, it's good that you are doing this, just don't let anyone derail you!

    No, I'm definitely not going to let anyone derail me. I only delayed this one time because I know Amy is really serious about finishing this course too. After this, it's stay on track even if it's on my own. :smile:
  • AlyssasMommy
    AlyssasMommy Posts: 191
    I finished week 2 yesterday. This is becoming more fun every day. I am moving on to week 3 tomorrow. I remember reading somewhere that there is a Michael Jackson podcast for week 3 but I don't remember which thread it was on:sad: :sad: :sad: Does anyone know where I can find this podcast?

    I looked at next weeks running plan and I am not even nervous. I am so confident that I can do this if I put my mind to it.

    I weigh in tonight. Wish me luck girls!
  • mommared53
    mommared53 Posts: 9,543 Member
    Good luck AlyssasMommy. You're going to do great on week three. :happy: :flowerforyou:
  • maddiebabe
    maddiebabe Posts: 193 Member
    hey momma how did your run go today? Did you end up getting out and going!!!

    I am so pumped for the third run of week 5

    I am so excited to see how people are making out on this program. I really like feeling like I am accomplishing something and when I hear that others are doing well and achieving goals it makes me want to workt hat much harder to get there too :)

    good luck to everyone this weekend!!!
  • JPriceGA
    JPriceGA Posts: 508 Member
    Thanks to reading your comments on this thread - I got back out there and have completed w6d1 &2. Thanks for the inspiration, and motivation to get back out there!
  • Happyoceangirl
    Happyoceangirl Posts: 1,993 Member
    I finished week 2 yesterday. This is becoming more fun every day. I am moving on to week 3 tomorrow. I remember reading somewhere that there is a Michael Jackson podcast for week 3 but I don't remember which thread it was on:sad: :sad: :sad: Does anyone know where I can find this podcast?

    I looked at next weeks running plan and I am not even nervous. I am so confident that I can do this if I put my mind to it.

    I weigh in tonight. Wish me luck girls!

    Hey Lauren - Suz has a week 4 Michael Jackson podcast - it's on www.kissmyblackass.org - BUT - it's not the regular week 4 podcast - do a search once you get to her page... hope that helps. Have fun! :)
  • Happyoceangirl
    Happyoceangirl Posts: 1,993 Member
    I finished week 2 yesterday. This is becoming more fun every day. I am moving on to week 3 tomorrow. I remember reading somewhere that there is a Michael Jackson podcast for week 3 but I don't remember which thread it was on:sad: :sad: :sad: Does anyone know where I can find this podcast?

    I looked at next weeks running plan and I am not even nervous. I am so confident that I can do this if I put my mind to it.

    I weigh in tonight. Wish me luck girls!

    Hey Lauren - Suz has a week 4 Michael Jackson podcast - it's on www.kissmyblackass.org - BUT - it's not the regular week 4 podcast - do a search once you get to her page... hope that helps. Have fun! :)
  • AlyssasMommy
    AlyssasMommy Posts: 191
    Thanks Smiles! I didn't want to miss out on that.


    OK..... So I weighed in last night and NOTHING.:brokenheart: I hate scales I am thinking about giving them up all together but I love to see my ticker change. I have felt really good this week. I felt like my clothes were fitting different and I am looking leaner but after I got on the scale I am wondering if it was all in my head. I had one other week where I didn't lose and the following week I lost 4 pounds so I am not going to give up. I just wish I would have lost one stinking pound. Oh well. Time to try harder for next week.
  • JNC87
    JNC87 Posts: 16
    HI i just started C25K last week and im really loving it. what is the podcast thing eveyone is talkign about?
  • mommared53
    mommared53 Posts: 9,543 Member
    Well I ended up not going out again last night. Couldn't find my daughter so got lazy and didn't go. Shame on me!! :frown: But this morning I got up and weighed myself and saw I've lost a pound! :happy: Maybe I'm finally off the plateau i've been on for so long. I'm so excited I've decided to go jogging! I'll let you know how it went when I get back. :happy: :happy: :happy:
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