Hi, I'm Lois and I'm 18 years old. I have been doing running for around 2 months but I need to start a running plan and C25K is that plan. I'm wanting to run my first 5K early next year so I have enough time to train and prepare by then.

Hey all! I'm Ciara, 21 years old, married to an avid runner (6-8miles 3X/week), and lifelong running HATER... I have had asthma since I was a child. But, I discovered that my asthma wasn't affecting me so much when I kept up with regular exercise (surprise, surprise) and one day on vacation, as I was walking on the beach, I was overcome with the urge to run, and run I did! It was only for about 3 minutes, but for ME to RUN for 3 minutes straight??? Crazy. That's when I decided maybe I could get into running.

So here I am! 5K is a good starting point, and it's a distance my husband would me more than willing to run with me unless he's training for another 1/2 marathon, so I've made it my goal. I would love to be able to go on runs with my husband.

I actually have already started C25K and I love it! I'm glad to be with this group for the extra support, because I know that it's only going to get harder! The first day was miserable for me. I gave up without finishing the workout, but I came back to try it again and now I'll do Week 2 Day 3 on Monday! Woohoo! It's a great program, just remember it's ok to go at your own pace & don't run yourself ragged... it really is a training program for non-runners, so take your time and teach your body how to run!

Hello, my name is Sherri also, I'm 41 and live in Michigan. I did my first run last night and have to say it wasn't nearly as scary as I thought it would be. I'm using the RunDouble app on my Droid. I'm 41 and have @ 30-40 lbs to lose. I plan on doing this and JM's videos. My run schedule will be Sun/Tues/Thurs and I have a 5k that I'd like to sign up for at the end of September.

Good luck everybody!!!

Hi everyone! My name is Amity and I'm 37 years young, I still have about 60 lbs I'd like to lose. Never been a runner but my cardio is slowly getting better and I want to kick it into high gear! Really wanting to do the Warrior Dash next September (I have a feeling this Sept. is a bit too close) and I want to actually compete! We have a few local 5 k's that I want to run next year as well so I'm hoping this will get me motivated. So glad to have the support of so many people!

Hi all,

38 in Vancouver and never been a runner at all. Going to try and do this program for the first time using this group to hold me accountable. I have degenerative arthritis in my knee but hoping to strengthen it using this program. I'll be using the c25K app that starts with 30 second runs and 4 minute 30 second walks... hopefully I'm not too much of a beginner for this program. Everyone else seems to be more seasoned.

Great to read everyone's introductions! I'm Erin, 36 years old, work full time, and have a 5 year old daughter. I did my first 5K 2 years ago by completing the c25k program at my local YMCA. I hated every minute of the running, but I loved how I felt with the accomplishment, how great I looked, and how healthy I felt. Unfortunately, every time I ran my feet went numb and I would nearly pee my pants. (yeay for kids making your bladder weak). After finally admitting to a podiatrist that my feet were giving me a hard time earlier this year and finding out I have weird bones and need special shoes, I'm finally ready to restart the c25k and give it a whirl. I start the official class at the Y on Aug 27th and the 5K is at the end of Oct/early Nov. I can't remember the exact date. But, it is the exact same course I initially ran in 42 minutes, so my goal is to beat my last time.

And my future goal, is to run a Warrior Dash in 2013, and would really love to do a Color Me Radd if one comes close enough to me. Fingers crossed.

I also play on a softball team with practices twice a week and games once a week, and I will be adding in some strength training and personal training sessions to help keep me motivated.

Remember, we're already miles ahead of everyone still sitting on the couch!

Well, I guess I am the old lady of the group...I will be 65 in December. I have COPD and Rheaumatoid Arthritis but I want to be a runner. Up until 7 months ago I was very much an overweight (248lbs.) couch potato, then I decided to get off my duff, lose weight and get fit. I discovered MFP in January and I love it. I've been at a plateau for 6 weeks now so I am hoping the C25K will help me to bust out of it.

I completed Week 2 Day 1 this afternoon and found it not too difficult. So remember, when you feel like it is too hard and you just want to give up, if this old broad can do it...so can you! :laugh: Good luck to all and I look forward to hearing about your experiences with the program! :drinker: :flowerforyou:

Cheers, Carole

Hi All,

I am Chris(tine) from Michigan, I am 30, and I have a 4 month old. I have always wanted to be a runner. I ran my first 5k last year (2011) and I didn't do so hot, I was really bad with being consistent and doing the runs so I ended up walking most of it. I am not using the C25k program, I hated that one when I started and quit it several times when I was in highschool so I am doing one I found in Getting Real about Running. week 1 is 4:30 minutes walking and :30s running repeat 4 times, after that you just subtract 30s from walking and add it to running for 9 weeks until you are running 20m straight @ week 9. After this I will see where I want to go. I downloaded "A HIIT Interval Trainer" from Android marketplace and entered my runs for each week there. It was a free app. I am hoping to do some kettlebell workouts as well/or the Max Capacity Training on off days. MCT has a free app too. We shall See. Thanks for the place to read about other people running, I think it will be a great inspiration and motivation to hear others talk about their struggles and triumphs while running.

Hi all! I'm Kate, 49 turning 50 in September. I completed the program the first time back in late 2010 having never run before and was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. Life got in the way and I ended up stopping after a couple of 5k races. I decided I wanted to do this again as a birthday present to myself to prove I can still do it so I just started again on Sunday (7/30). I completed week 1 yesterday. My time and endurance are not where they were, but I am determined to get there again!

Hi I'm Myla! I am turning 50 this year! I started the c25k 3 weeks ago and feel really good about making it the 3 minutes this week! Every year my friends and I participate in the Jingle Bell Run for arthritis - walking. This year we decided we would run the 5K, I am going to be so ready!