Anyone starting Couch 2 5K?

coldspringheadmomma

Hi - I just started this program last night, and thought if others were just starting, or thinking of starting we could support each other. I downloaded an app on my iPod called 5K Runner - it takes all the work out of thinking of timing etc. It works with your music, and notifies you when it's time to run or walk. I'm pretty excited. Last night I did 8 1 minute jogs and I did get pretty bad shin splints. I'm hoping that will go away once my shins wake up and realize they're needed again! Anyone else out there looking to start the Couch 2 5K?

bootcey

Yes, I just finished Week 1 Day 3. The one minute runs were tough for me. I am thinking about repeating week 1 before moving on to week 2. Add me as a friend, we can support each other.

For the shin splints, be aware of how your foot is landing when you run; not to much on your toes or on your heels; go for an even mid food land: read that some where

Good luck to you.

hrls83

im working on trying it... I want to do w1d1 today but its so cold outside! I wish I had an indoor track to go to lol! I will get it done though! I am a new quitter of smoking so I might repeat week one if I find im having trouble.

coldspringheadmomma

Just went out and did week 1 run 1. I went out last night and did week 1 run 1 as well, but didn't log it in my app so I'll count tonight as my first run. I wouldn't exactly call it a run, but it was definitely a jog. I got bad shin splints again tonight, but my husband (who's a runner) gave me some guidance on how to run and position my feet. I'm super energized about this....hoping to stick to it. I figure if I can go out tonight, when it's minus 10 degrees out there (minus 15 with the wind chill factor), I should be able to stick to this thing!

RepsnSets

There is a couch to 5k group on this site. Great site for support, tips and tricks

aulisse

I'm starting it today!! Where is the group for this? It would be great to join for extra motivation!

jenesnow

I did Week 1 Day 1 yesterday! I would love a little extra motivation. One question, do you think I could just walk on my non running days?

bostonwolf

Finished week 1, starting week too perhaps tonight.

I agree with the poster above who is repeating week one. The first time I did C25K I was fine until about week 3 and then ran into some workouts i could not do. I just repeated that workout once or twice more until I felt comfortable then I moved on.

listen to what your body is telling you and you will be successful with this program. Good luck all. There is a C25K group on here where you can find some support too.

KelBelz22

I'm starting today! I would love to have a group of people that are starting around the same time. Feedback and motivation is what is keeping me going right now.

Add me for support!

hbarnes89

I just started today! I'm using an app on my android called Run Double and it seems very similar - talks over Pandora while I run, tells me when to run/brisk walk/cool down. I ran cross country in high school a good five years ago; I didn't know how hard it would be to get back into running! There is a Color Me Rad run here in March and I'd love to be in shape enough to do it! Granted, I run on an indoor track because my neighborhood is not safe, but something is better than nothing!

Please add me as a friend C25K peeps! I'd love to be held accountable by others in the program!

jolenelf

I just started week three. So far so good! I did the C25K program a few years ago and it really works! Good luck, take your time and listen to your body!

kumanekochan

I wasn't going to start up because of all of the timing, I wanted to thank you for recommending the app! I'll be starting soon! THANK YOU!!!!

Brianna716

I started for the first time yesterday and I did ok. It hurt my knees and shins a bit though, my mom showed me how to use her foam roller to help with that.

writer_chick

I want to start tomorrow morning. I just decided this today because I'm tired of being unhealthy and feeling yucky every time I want to buy new clothes. I gained weight a couple of years ago, lost it, and have gained a lot of it back. It's mainly because I'm sedentary--at my desk all day. Are people still doing this? I'm new, but wanted to hop in on this thread.

haybreez02

I'm starting I have my first 5k run in May.

writer_chick

I did my first day this morning! I have to say, it totally. Kicked. My. *kitten*. I didn't know I was THIS out of shape. Obviously I knew I was ten pounds overweight (above the baseline that someone of my height should be--I'd like to lose way more than that, though), but WOW. I saw spots, my chest was hurting, my ears were hurting from the cold...it was awful. But I pushed through. I really hope this gets easier soon, because I'm not sure I can keep it up at that amount of discomfort. BUT! This is what helped me: "The body can take almost anything. It's the mind that needs convincing." And I also kept telling myself, "Hey, you pushed two kids out. This is nothing." Ha!

nikki_mar

I'm using the 5K runner app too! I did Week 1 day 1 and then had sciatic pain so about 1 week later (which was last night) I continued to Week 1 Day 2. I can't keep starting over. A couple of weeks earlier, I had a head cold so that stopped my progress. My first 5k is in April. I can't waste any more days if I want to finish this training. I'm also running on the treadmill for now until the weather breaks. Then I'll hit the college track.