C25K - anyone doing it or have done it?

ellaminnowpea11
ellaminnowpea11 Posts: 11
in Fitness and Exercise
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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  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    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!
  • josiereside
    josiereside Posts: 720 Member
    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!
  • Itssojen
    Itssojen Posts: 73 Member
    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!
  • TLCkirby
    TLCkirby Posts: 12
    just did week 2, day 1 this morning!

    I'm on my way!! :-)
  • Mygypsysoul
    Mygypsysoul Posts: 113 Member
    I'm on week five too.. Have day three left.. Not sure how 20 minutes straight it going to go!
  • alycat06
    alycat06 Posts: 75
    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.
  • melindenmark
    melindenmark Posts: 279 Member
    Just finished week 5 day 3, was so nervous to run for 20mins but really surprised myself!! cant wait for week 6 now :D
  • winterdancer
    winterdancer Posts: 89
    I've done two of them. one last spring and one last summner
  • mstifb
    mstifb Posts: 230
    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.
  • clariangel
    clariangel Posts: 156 Member
    Will do week 2, day 1 today!
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    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! x
  • supahstar71
    supahstar71 Posts: 926 Member
    Finishing week 8 today. :drinker:
  • sarahruizfitnessjourney
    sarahruizfitnessjourney Posts: 192 Member
    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.
  • freew67
    freew67 Posts: 348 Member
    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!

    http://freew67.blogspot.com/
  • Finigan84
    Finigan84 Posts: 85
    I started today! I am tired but, excited to keep it up :smile:
  • josiereside
    josiereside Posts: 720 Member
    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/run
  • nmingo1
    nmingo1 Posts: 4 Member
    Just finished Week 4 Day 2
  • justaride08
    justaride08 Posts: 37
    I"m about to finished week 6! I never believed I could be a runner and now I love it! I feel so strong!
  • Katie5961
    Katie5961 Posts: 48 Member
    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!
  • PatriceMG
    PatriceMG Posts: 232 Member
    I just finished wk2d3. I repeated it twice. Gonna move on to wk3 on Monday. Hoping I can do it!
  • Monisfit4life
    Monisfit4life Posts: 228 Member
    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!
  • mojosister
    mojosister Posts: 25 Member
    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!
  • amersmanders
    amersmanders Posts: 118 Member
    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.
  • hbm616
    hbm616 Posts: 377 Member
    I finished week 6 today! But I kind of cheated and started at week 4 because I was already running a bit..
  • Teksavvy
    Teksavvy Posts: 133 Member
    I'm working on Week 7-Day 1 now.
  • starcatcher1975
    starcatcher1975 Posts: 292 Member
    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.
  • mjbell642
    mjbell642 Posts: 229 Member
    Completed Week 2 today. I'm doing more of a jog than run, but that is better than warming the couch !!!!
  • BigDaddy0825
    BigDaddy0825 Posts: 72
    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!!
  • josiereside
    josiereside Posts: 720 Member
    Keep it up everyone... this program is for everyone big, small, in between! :drinker:
  • girish_ph
    girish_ph Posts: 148 Member
    I am sitting on the fence, still contemplating. I'm not too good a runner, and I dont enjoy running. So Im just a - waithing

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