C25K - anyone doing it or have done it?

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!!

well done! Getting to week 4 is awesome! I'm still on week 2!

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

I had never run in my life until I started C25K - wouldn't even run for a bus! The first week running for one minute killed me totally - I was so unfit! I have now finished it and try to run 5k at least once a week, either on the treadmill in the gym or outside - I love running outside for the fresh air but I do find it slightly harder to do. Download the app and go for it - you will not regret it - it is the best thing I ever did - my next move is to get my gait analysed and organise some proper running shoes (I bought fairly cheap ones just in case i gave up and they are a bit knackered now). I am in the US later this year so I will be buying some new trainers & running kit whilst I am out there. Plus I have got awesome thighs now - they so do not wobble any more!

I just started it today!..

though I seem to have lost week1 .. and started on week 2.. (which was actually okay!)

I cant waaaaaaaaaaaait to get better and see improvements!

Week 1 day 3 today!

So far so good!!

I have never been athletic. I have an uncomfortably large chest, and up until recently I liked to joke that I wasn't sure I could be motivated to run if I was being chased. In an attempt to shake up my weight loss I decided to try C25K. Insane, right? When W1D1 did not kill me, I did W1D2 and then D3. Day 3 was really hard so I did that week again. Yesterday I finished W3D3! I think I am going to repeat the week before moving on to W4. I was shocked to discover I really enjoy it. I am not fast or sleek. My face gets red, I sweat, and puff, but I do it and when I am done I feel so proud. I would encourage you to give it a try. When you make it through the first week or two you will be hooked. Take your time and do what's best for you. Good luck!

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 a smart phone, there's an app to time your intervals. IIRC, the Android app has a free version. Dunno about the Apple store - I know they have an app but I don't know if there's a free version.

I'm on week 2 day 1. I am used to doing an hour of cardio a day, so I've been running through the program twice, which may not be sustainable once I get to the longer jogging stretches. Because of my weight and an old meniscus tear, I chose to clear it with my doctor before starting. She was very encouraging, and with a few caveats (ice the knee whether it feels like it needs it or not, slow it down if it hurts, etc.) she sent me on my way to jogging. I think that my jogging is slower than my walking at this point, but it's a start!

The program I'm using on my phone is Ease into 5K.

I did the c25k it works. I rember not being able to do day .1 I did it at least 3 times now I can run a 10 min mile

Just finished Week 3 today!

Weeks 1 - 3 have been really easy so far (unless you're a complete beginner). Next week doesn't look hard, just 5 minutes. What I'm really stressing on is running 20 minutes without stopping. But I'll trust in the app to take me there!

Finished week 3 last week but my knee's been hurting really bad since. Will hopefully start week 4 later this week. I love it! It's an awesome feeling.

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

Or you can download a podcast. The NHS do a free one

Completed the C25K then went straight on to do the B210K program and was able to complete a 10K at the end of week 4. I am now trying to increase my pace by doing HIIT.

I would really like to try it. Do we train 3 days a week, for 9 weeks?