C25K - anyone doing it or have done it?
ellaminnowpea11
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I am on week 5 of the Couch to 5K running plan. It is AWESOME!!! I can't believe how far I've come in 5 weeks. I was wondering if anyone has done it or in the middle right now?
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I'm due to do Week 9 Day 3 tomorrow.. and I'm excited!
Can't believe I finished the program.. I'm not running a 5K yet, but I'm very close!0 -
Did it early spring last year and have done several 5Ks (actually just one today), a 10K, a half marathon and training for my second half. Placed 2nd in my age group today! Great program!0
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I started Week 4 today...I really like it. It's bearable for me, and I feel great knowing I've been able to complete each level so far!0
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just did week 2, day 1 this morning!
I'm on my way!! :-)0 -
I'm on week five too.. Have day three left.. Not sure how 20 minutes straight it going to go!0
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I will start week 3 tomorrow, and I am HOOKED! I absolutely love the freedom of running outside. I have my sights set on my first 5K on Thanksgiving Day.0
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Just finished week 5 day 3, was so nervous to run for 20mins but really surprised myself!! cant wait for week 6 now0
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I've done two of them. one last spring and one last summner0
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I'm trying this. I printed out the info from the website this week. I don't know if I should do that or do what I was doing, which is walk 2-3 laps (1/4 mile each lap) then jog one, then walk etc. The C25K seems to be a lot to remember so I'm thinking I should just wing it. Not sure what might be better.0
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Will do week 2, day 1 today!0
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I'm on week 2... managing that fine, but can't imagine ever being able to run 5k! I'm keeping with it though and hoping! I did a 5k run bit did run/walk its the breathing I struggle with! x0
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Finishing week 8 today. :drinker:0
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I finished the program in early July and ran my first 5k on July 22nd. It's such an awesome program. I first started the program because running was always such a challenge to me and something I just couldn't do. I set out to conquer something I never thought I could do and now I'm doing it. The funny thing that I never thought would happen is that I now LOVE running. It's become such a passion of mine now and something that completes me.0
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I am a grad and have done 2 5K's this year. Props for getting as far as you have. You will be amazed at what you thought you couldn't do. Even if 5K's are not your goal, I feel its still worth doing one. One, you get a new tshirt lol, and two that is your C25K graduation present to yourself. Keep up the good work!
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I started today! I am tired but, excited to keep it up0
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I'm trying this. I printed out the info from the website this week. I don't know if I should do that or do what I was doing, which is walk 2-3 laps (1/4 mile each lap) then jog one, then walk etc. The C25K seems to be a lot to remember so I'm thinking I should just wing it. Not sure what might be better.
if you have an iphone or such you can download a free app that will tell you when to walk/run0 -
Just finished Week 4 Day 20
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I"m about to finished week 6! I never believed I could be a runner and now I love it! I feel so strong!0
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C25K is an amazing program, I used it myself before transitioning to Hal Higdon for more distance. I recommend it to anyone who wants to get started running!0
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I just finished wk2d3. I repeated it twice. Gonna move on to wk3 on Monday. Hoping I can do it!0
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I just started again today. Training for a 5k next month. I did it before and I got to week 7 and it worked great for 5k training so I am back at it again!0
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I started it in early July to shake up my cardio routine. I'm working towards my first 5k at the end of September. Week 7 Day 2 tomorrow!0
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I'm on Week 3, Day 3. Really enjoying it.
The issue I'm having is that when I use the treadmill, I have a really consistent speed and stamina, but when running outside, I don't push myself nearly as hard, even though it's not intentional. I usually run/walk for an additional 15 minutes on the treadmill and get to the 5k mark, but outside I usually only get to about 2.25 in 30 minutes, and feel wiped.0 -
I finished week 6 today! But I kind of cheated and started at week 4 because I was already running a bit..0
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I'm working on Week 7-Day 1 now.0
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I will finish week 8 tomorrow and I'm planning on registering for the Komen 5k Oct 21. I never thought I'd be able to run but I am doing it...slowly but still getting it done.
I did try running on a treadmill the other day to avoid running so early in the dark but it felt horrible. I'm just not sure how people run on a treadmill comfortably but I'd love to learn the trick so I can stop worrying about getting killed so early in the morning or tripping and falling in the dark.0 -
Completed Week 2 today. I'm doing more of a jog than run, but that is better than warming the couch !!!!0
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i'm a BIG BOY who is trying to have a healthier lifestyle ... I want to run ... I want to BE a runner!! I want to love it and crave it, like I crave that bag of Doritos!! I have recently started C25K, and so far, so good. I actually really, REALLY like it!! And so far, I have been successful. I even ran my second session in the pouring rain, because I was not gonna be discouraged on the second time!! i am on week 4, and i couldn't complete the W4D1 session on wednesday ... but then friday morning i NAILED it ... hopefully i can crush it again in the morning!! i LOVE C25K and i LOVE the fact that i look forward to running!!0
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Keep it up everyone... this program is for everyone big, small, in between! :drinker:0
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I am sitting on the fence, still contemplating. I'm not too good a runner, and I dont enjoy running. So Im just a - waithing0
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