Couch to 5K

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  • TdaniT
    TdaniT Posts: 331 Member
    Come join the C25K group! We would love to have you there!

    Where do I go on this site to join you guys?
  • TdaniT
    TdaniT Posts: 331 Member
    Thanks everyone! It helps to have support here on this site!
  • houlenberg
    houlenberg Posts: 107 Member
    You can do this! I just did week 5, day 2 yesterday and ran an entire mile! I was SO nervous, but I did it. I couldn't run for 30 seconds 5 weeks ago!
  • marqcutie80
    marqcutie80 Posts: 68 Member
    Come join the C25K group! We would love to have you there!

    Where do I go on this site to join you guys?

    Under the Community tab, Choose Groups. Then search for C25K. You'll find it. Good luck!
  • stopdangerpi
    stopdangerpi Posts: 34
    Last year I went from being unable to run more than a block (my whole life, could not ever run) to running at 10k. I think what held me back forever was trying to run fast.

    Basically I went to the park with my friend while he ran fast in circles around the park and I took my sweet sweet time. Like basically started a step above walking, then slowly and slowly picked up.

    I also listen to music when I run but listening to "Harder Better Faster Stronger" doesn't work when you're jogging really slowly so I picked upbeat, slow tempo songs like "Bang on the Drum All Day" or "Uptight (Everything is Alright)".

    Also, you should NOT compare yourself to other people. Every race I do, my friends are already drinking a beer and de-sweat-ified by the time I finish but that is OK because then they can take my victory picture coming over the finish line.

    Also! It helps to sign up for a 5k and know that you have to show up and do it (try to get a friend to come along!)

    And while you shouldn't compare yourself... when I run I usually pick someone who is running about the same pace as me and just try to stay near them, if they get ahead of me, I pick someone else. Just to keep the energy up during the race!
  • hdlb
    hdlb Posts: 333 Member
    You can do it

    And don't worry about speed. That will come in time after you're running a long distance. Find a pace that works for you, and stick to it.
  • loril13
    loril13 Posts: 320 Member
    I'll start echoing all the great advice the other posters have given you.

    I finished C2k5 the end of December. I began Labor Day weekend. I usually ran twice a week. Three times just didn't fit with my schedule and other gym classes I take. I still swear W1D2 was the hardest. Day 1 I was all excited and ready to start this noew thing. Day 2 I remembered how hard day 1 was. Those were the longest, most miserable 60 seconds of my life. But I did it. You will too!

    I found on days that seemed the hardest, I was pushing myself to go faster. WHen I forced myself to slow down, I was able to go the full time for that day.

    I have since moved on to 5k to 10k. I am on week 6 day 3. I don't think I am made to be a distance runner. I am sure I can do it. I just lose interest after about 45 minutes. lol

    Definitely join the Couch to 5k group. It is full of wonderful, encouraging people.

    Good luck!!
  • TdaniT
    TdaniT Posts: 331 Member
    Come join the C25K group! We would love to have you there!

    Where do I go on this site to join you guys?

    Under the Community tab, Choose Groups. Then search for C25K. You'll find it. Good luck!

    I found several there. Which one are you a member of?
  • marqcutie80
    marqcutie80 Posts: 68 Member
    Come join the C25K group! We would love to have you there!

    Where do I go on this site to join you guys?

    Under the Community tab, Choose Groups. Then search for C25K. You'll find it. Good luck!

    I found several there. Which one are you a member of?

    Sorry I didn't check back on this thread sooner. I am not a member of any of the C25K groups on here. I never even finished the program when I tried it last year to be honest! I just ended up doing it on my own until I made it...

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