Couch to 5k, anyone?

chanstriste13
chanstriste13 Posts: 3,277 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hiya! I have been looking at this program and hearing wonderful things about it for years, and I think it might be about time to give it a go. I am planning my first week to start this coming Monday, January 18th. Anyone else interested?

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  • melanieann48111
    melanieann48111 Posts: 804
    Hi there! I did a similar program last year with excellent results! I have a blog all about it...what worked, what didn't, my ups and downs. I haven't been running this winter because I live in Michigan but I'm going to start back up at the first sign of thawing! I'd love to follow along with you guys though.
  • shannahrenee
    shannahrenee Posts: 380
    I just started yesterday! I'm planning a half marathon in June and figured I would do this program first and then move on from there.
  • ractayjon
    ractayjon Posts: 365
    I am on Week 1 Day 2 today - actually going to do my "workout" right now....I'm in!

    Wondering -- I have a treadmill at home which I will do my workouts on at home, the gym has much better treadmills and when spring comes (Im in New England) I will attempt outdoor running....but my question is without a heart rate monitor - or with my older at home treadmill - how do I figure calories burned for my daily log? Any suggestions?

    thanks!
  • CrystalT
    CrystalT Posts: 862 Member
    Hey guys, just wanted to let everyone know that there was a thread started at the beginning of the year for people starting C25K. Feel free to join in.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/73999-new-c25k-for-the-new-year

    ractayjon, there were some people on the thread discussing how they were going to log this w/o HRM. Might help you out.
  • ractayjon
    ractayjon Posts: 365
    Hi there! I did a similar program last year with excellent results! I have a blog all about it...what worked, what didn't, my ups and downs. I haven't been running this winter because I live in Michigan but I'm going to start back up at the first sign of thawing! I'd love to follow along with you guys though.


    I would love to read through your blog -- is it on this site or a different one?
  • ractayjon
    ractayjon Posts: 365
    Hey guys, just wanted to let everyone know that there was a thread started at the beginning of the year for people starting C25K. Feel free to join in.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/73999-new-c25k-for-the-new-year

    ractayjon, there were some people on the thread discussing how they were going to log this w/o HRM. Might help you out.

    THANK YOU !!!! Im still trying to find my way around this site I appreciate the help.
  • shannahrenee
    shannahrenee Posts: 380
    I am on Week 1 Day 2 today - actually going to do my "workout" right now....I'm in!

    Wondering -- I have a treadmill at home which I will do my workouts on at home, the gym has much better treadmills and when spring comes (Im in New England) I will attempt outdoor running....but my question is without a heart rate monitor - or with my older at home treadmill - how do I figure calories burned for my daily log? Any suggestions?

    thanks!

    Since you're on a treadmill and can see what pace you are running at I would just log the pace and let MFP do the calcs. For example last night I walked at a pace of 4.0 mph during the walking which added up to a total of 17 minutes and then I ran at 5.5 mph for a total of 8 minutes. I entered the information that way. I actually think what MFP came up with as calorie burn was a little low but I'd rather be on the low side than the high. Hope that helps!
  • ractayjon
    ractayjon Posts: 365
    I just started yesterday! I'm planning a half marathon in June and figured I would do this program first and then move on from there.

    Good luck!! Thats an ambitious goal - Im proud of you for trying! YOU GO!!
  • melanieann48111
    melanieann48111 Posts: 804
    I started it last year when I did the program so it's on Blogger...it's a mix of humor and exercise.

    http://runningwithoutbeingchased.blogspot.com/

    If you have any specific questions about what I did, etc. Feel free to message me. Running is hard work but it's so rewarding!
  • McFatterton
    McFatterton Posts: 1,358 Member
    I just re-started yesterday. There are lots of threads on c25k - join in on one!
  • pinkhockymom
    pinkhockymom Posts: 86 Member
    I have a watch with a chest band that tracks my heart rate and calories burned based on my height and weight. I believe we picked it up at Sports Authority. I am sure you could get one at any sporting store.
  • shannahrenee
    shannahrenee Posts: 380
    I just started yesterday! I'm planning a half marathon in June and figured I would do this program first and then move on from there.

    Good luck!! Thats an ambitious goal - Im proud of you for trying! YOU GO!!

    Thanks!
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