Couch 2 5K and elliptical?

ashleymmannisto

I have been working out this week with the elliptical. The past 5 days I've gone 3x and do an hour each time on the elliptical. I was wondering if anyone has done the couch 2 5K program? I am considering doing the half hour tredmil on that program, then doing my half hour on the elliptical. Any opinions?

thebuz

Hi there,

I'm currently on Week 4 of the C25K program and have registered for my first 5K race on New Year's day. I highly recommend the program. There's several versions available for your phone that will let you listen to music and will alert you to start running or start walking. It starts with a short run alternated with a walk (first week I think is 60 seconds run/ 2 minute walk) and then you repeat this for 20 minutes. Each week will then increase run times until you can run 30 minutes straight at the end of the program. I personally run outside and love it but with it being winter the treadmill will keep you dry. Keep in mind that running outside is a bit more difficult so if you decide to the program with a 5K run to be done in your future that you'll want to try running outside also. Let me know if you have any questions. Good luck!