Couch to 5k program

FitKate
FitKate Posts: 169 Member
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I truly believe this is the best way to get your butt off the couch and start a running routine. I started this in June and on Thanks giving day I ran my first 5k in 38:19. Under my 40 min goal. Know i'm working on improving my times and pushing new limits i never thought was possible.

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  • shellym189
    shellym189 Posts: 2
    congrats!!
  • mjwarford
    mjwarford Posts: 35 Member
    I did C25K about four years ago and 30 lbs ago. I am training for my first half marathon now. Worked for me.
  • FitKate
    FitKate Posts: 169 Member
    That is amazing!! Congrats!! I'm going to work up to doing Tough Mudder!
  • mjwarford
    mjwarford Posts: 35 Member
    Oooh, Tough Mudder looks like so much fun. I have done a couple of Warrior Dash races and they are a blast. Have fun!
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    Congrats! I know the feeling and it's awesome. :flowerforyou:
  • Sparlingo
    Sparlingo Posts: 938 Member
    Sweet! I think I'll start it in the spring when the snow starts to melt. I certainly have heard enough positive reports :). I have always thought that I could "never be a runner" -- maybe it's time to shatter that negative self thought!
  • kelly_e_montana
    kelly_e_montana Posts: 1,999 Member
    I'm on week 2 workout 2 right now. Loving it so far. Thanks for the inspiration.:smile:
  • slowturtle1
    slowturtle1 Posts: 284 Member
    Congratulations and I agree! I will confess that I gave up the first time I tried it, but I picked it up again (this time with the iPhone app) and I ran a 5K last month! I've walked them before, but this was my first time ever to run one. I never even liked running, and now I love it! I also talked my husband into using the app. He'd never run at all, but after doing the app he ran the 5K with me last month. Congratulations again on your accomplishment and happy running! :flowerforyou:
  • FitKate
    FitKate Posts: 169 Member
    You need to bash the " I can never be a runner mentality" I have had asthma since I was 9. This year my insurance dropped my coverage of my meds and it was going to be 300 a month. Since i'm not rich i changed my diet and started exercising. I haven't taken my every day inhaler since Jan 2012. Its almost been a year! And i can run a 5k every day now with out the emergency inhaler. If I can do it so can YOU! I never played sports in school and I know run faster then I did in 6th grade gym.
  • princeza9
    princeza9 Posts: 337 Member
    I did C25K in the spring- did wonders for me!! After running about a dozen 5Ks this year, I've started on 5-to-10K and I'm still working at improving my 5K times.

    Congrats!!!
  • melonclarinet
    melonclarinet Posts: 163 Member
    I did week 1 day 1 today...we'll see how I do. I'm excited about it.
  • Sweetfi
    Sweetfi Posts: 59 Member
    Congrats! I'm considering doing a five k in June so his is inspirational!
  • FitKate
    FitKate Posts: 169 Member
    I have the android version of the app and LOVE IT!!! I can listen to music during my run and it will give me interval updates. Love the customization.
  • fishbaitkait
    fishbaitkait Posts: 45 Member
    Congrats on the finish!

    Last year I ran my first 5k at 40 minutes. This year I finished in under 27 minutes. It's totally possible! Keep it up!
  • kkochenber
    kkochenber Posts: 26
    That's terrific!. I tried it a couple years back and gave up about 1/2 way thru for a reason (or not) that I don't even remember.
    I just finished week 2, day 1 yesterday am determined to finish it this time. I feel wonderful after each session.
  • alycat06
    alycat06 Posts: 75
    FitKate - I have the same story! I was skeptical the of the program, but I had heard people swear by it. So, I gave it a try. On Thanksgiving Day, I ran my first 5K in 39:55. It was an AMAZING feel to do the race. I know understand what people mean about a "runner's high." I've registered for another 5K in January and started the C210K program yesterday with plans to run my first 10K at the beginning of April. I use the ZenLabs app for the iPhone, and it is great! Good luck to those who are using the program now. It's worth it!
  • ICarla
    ICarla Posts: 200 Member
    Someone please explain to me how this program works. I would like to do it because I want to be able to run a marathon...thats my ultimate goal. Right now I can't even climb my stairs without wanting to fall out.
  • strawberrytoast
    strawberrytoast Posts: 711 Member
    Ive been just jogging walking on the treadmill for 2 years now. Have recently started looking at this program and have started it from week 4 as i think this is where i am lol! Dont like the app much as its really for people who run outside but im glad it gives you training workouts instead of just plodding along not knowing what to do. I think my quickest 5k was about 43 minutes. Hoping to get that down.
  • FitKate
    FitKate Posts: 169 Member
    @ strawberrytoa - the app has the ablity to go into treadmill mode! So that way you can still get your interval updates. I run outside and on a treadmill. If you feel like you can run the intervals starting at week 4 then Great! If not I would start it from week one. It really helps you build endurance.
  • running_mum
    running_mum Posts: 59 Member
    I swear by C25K. I literally started off the couch. Never ran in my life before! Last night I finished week 7 - HUGE improvement fro week 1 - I could not run 30 seconds when I started! And last night I ran for 25 minutes (for the third time) All I can say is GIVE IT A GO! If I am able to do it, anyone is ;)

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