Couch to 5K

pammye65

Im gonna try the Couch to 5K thing. I already got the 'Couch' thing down pat...it was a snap! Anyone else that has done this? how were your results?

KristenF101

It's amazing! I completed the program in the spring of 2012 and continued running. I'm currently up to 7.5 miles on my long run!

heatherluuu

I was very successful with the Couch to 5K program! I downloaded an app that was super easy to use. I'm still running today!

BurtHuttz

I never ever thought I would be a runner; from my youth into my thirties I never ran for anything. Did couch to 5 k and I absolutely love running. Just got back from three miles about ten minutes ago and I feel fantastic. Can't recommend it highly enough. Go do it! Just maintain a comfortable pace that doesn't have you huffing and puffing and take it slow and easy. Don't get ahead of yourself in the program or you'll set yourself back.

Shua89

I was very successful with the Couch to 5K program! I downloaded an app that was super easy to use. I'm still running today!

What app was that?

MelisRunning

C25K is the best! I was not sedate but never thought, even considered, being a runner. Needless to say, now I am hooked. Love it even. Give it a try. Well worth the effort!

JustAGirlyGeek

I really enjoyed the NHS C25K plan. http://www.nhs.uk/LiveWell/c25k/Pages/couch-to-5k.aspx

You can download the podcasts from the site above or from iTunes. Have fun!!!

pammye65

thanks everyone! I just finished my first day!

pammye65

just go to app store and search 'couch to 5k..it will come up. its free and i used it ...so easy!

Pamelaniamh

I started Couch to 5K early in the year. I'm 54 years old

I stayed on each level until I was good and ready to move on the the next one. I had no problems at all with it.

I'm still running 3 times a week (on treadmill) and hoping to move on to an 8km run soon.

I love it :happy: :happy:

meggolego

I did C25K in spring of this year and loved it. I am one of those people that NEED a plan to follow to progress. I have since ran 2 5k races. I only added an extra week in the whole timeline due to doing a couple days extra until I was ready.

The first 20 min straight jog was terrifying. I told people that I was forsure going to collapse and die. But obviously I didn't.

Biggest recommendation is to go at YOUR pace and what you're most comfortable with. Don't try to beast it out from the get go if you are going to over do it. Get the basics down and once you can do the 5k, work on your time and speed from there so you have a baseline to go off of.

And have fun! I now enjoy running and can't wait to do it.

mandisu

Finished W1D1 tonight. Had to fight the demons in my head but I made it through the last run! I can see what a PP said about maintaining a slower pace. I was definitely huffing and puffing but I did it! I'm 245lbs and 5'1'' -- If this body can do it... anyone can!

juliec33

It's a great way to start. I started running using a c25k program a little over two years ago........my 2nd half marathon is on dec 9th. You can do this!!!!!

gabriellejayde

i'm on week 2, day... 2. I couldn't quite finish W2,D1, but I got the 2nd day done. so far so good!

Westiejo

Hi, I've just joined this site to help lose a few pounds, rediscover a decent relationship with food and motivate myself to exercise more regularly!

I'm interested in the couch to 5k programme - could I ask if the runners on here had a gait analysis and bought specialist running shoes?
I've tried running before (treadmill usually, although occasionally outdoors) in "standard" trainers (cost about £40 from a sports shed type shop) and suffered with painful hips and ankles afterwards, but am still keen to give it a go!

Westiejo

pammye65

I was very successful with the Couch to 5K program! I downloaded an app that was super easy to use. I'm still running today!

What app was that?

just go to app store and search 'couch to 5k..it will come up. its free and i used it ...so easy!

Storm_Wolf

I started the C25K app a week or two ago, but due to a really bad upper respiratory cold , I've not been able to finish my first week. As soon as i'm better I'm going to start over! I really like the app and after my first session I was exhausted but i felt so accomplished! I hope my lung capacity will increase because I would love to finish this program and run (jog) my first 5k by next summer!

ipsamet

I cannot recommend it enough! I finished it around the beginning of September, have gone on to run a bunch of 5ks, two 10ks and am now training for my first half marathon.

sliceofsarah

Hi, I've just joined this site to help lose a few pounds, rediscover a decent relationship with food and motivate myself to exercise more regularly!

I'm interested in the couch to 5k programme - could I ask if the runners on here had a gait analysis and bought specialist running shoes?
I've tried running before (treadmill usually, although occasionally outdoors) in "standard" trainers (cost about £40 from a sports shed type shop) and suffered with painful hips and ankles afterwards, but am still keen to give it a go!

Westiejo

I bought my running shoes from a specialty running store. The sales person who helped me first had me jog around so he could see my stride and then had me try on shoes he thought would work for my stride/pronation/etc. I was able to test drive the shoes by running around the block the store was on and the guy gave me tips about how the right pair would feel on my foot. I am very happy with the pair I bought and have ran in them several times. The shoes were approx. $100, but the store I went to sold the shoes at the same prices as bigger department stores.

I would recommend searching online to see if there is a running store in your area as well. If you go once and find a pair that works for you, then when the first pair wears out, you can just repurchase the same shoe model over again. Good luck with finding a pair that helps with your hips and ankles!

Oh and I should add that the shoes I bought were not custom shoes - just regular old New Balance without even a custom insole.

emtjmac

I finished about a month ago and my last four runs were 5 miles, 3.1 miles, 5 miles and 7 miles. It works and it has hooked me on running forever.

I made this post yesterday, maybe it will help you.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/805724-want-to-run-do-it-some-crappy-advice-from-a-newbie?hl=want+to+run+do+it&page=2#posts-12045441

LatteFix

So motivational! I'm sad to say I have a c25k app but I haven't used it. I run really crappily.. I love cycling Alot but running just makes my knees hurt..

I am motivated to try jogging again and hopefully see positive results!

^^

umer76

I have the C25K application in my phone for running. Do you guys know any C25K application for the cycling?

sudiah

I'm a bit inspired by PamelaNiamh who did this at 54! I'm 51 and read about this and I'm scared to try it. I did break both my feet a couple of years ago and have a bit of trouble with them, and have a bad back, but a lot of that is also weight related.... I hate exercise and need a goal...

emtjmac

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/805724-want-to-run-do-it-some-crappy-advice-from-a-newbie?page=2#posts-12106154

This is a post I made about my experiences with running during c25k and beyond. I think it might help!