Looking for C25K Buddies

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  • KeriA
    KeriA Posts: 3,336 Member
    I am restarting C25K soon. I completed it a year and a half ago and a knee injury stopped my running for awhile. I will probably start with week 2. Best wishes.
  • msfaithful
    msfaithful Posts: 88 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/47-couch-to-5k-running-program-c25k-

    Great group of C25K participants and supporters!! :flowerforyou:
  • lexieflick
    lexieflick Posts: 30 Member
    Hey I used to absolutely hate running. I did the "get running" app the summer before last with my best friend and we both loved it. I am doing it again this year but I also need some running buddies to keep me motivated and accountable. Add me as a friend! I am a slow and sweaty runner but hey even walking is still lapping everyone on the couch right!?
  • slyfoxB
    slyfoxB Posts: 2 Member
    hi there ~ I will be starting the c25k program tomorrow....I would love to cheer you on...you can add me if you'd like.

    B
  • lexieflick
    lexieflick Posts: 30 Member
    if you are a nerd like me and like listening to podcasts while running, I love to listen to "Two Gomers Run a Half Marathon" they are hilarious and good motivation, especially season 1 in the beginning when they run their first few miles.
  • zorbaru
    zorbaru Posts: 1,077 Member
    ill (hopefully) start c25k tonight. The first few weeks should be pretty easy i rekon.

    will see how i go.
  • AmyK2003
    AmyK2003 Posts: 16 Member
    I'm going to be starting the C25K ap in the next few weeks. My first 5K is going to be at the end of April. Looking forward to it.
  • zorbaru
    zorbaru Posts: 1,077 Member
    Has anyone paid for the app? I just bought the upgraded version of Rundouble. Otherwise there is only a free 2 week trial. It looks like it won't let me progress so I have to start from day one again. Does that sound right? I have already done 3 or 4 runs but I am only on my first week so its no big deal.

    you should be able to start at any point you want

    i just bought rundouble pro aswell. the only free one that had the whole program didnt have inbuilt gps, and there is no point in a c25k app if you cant track the distance you are running.

    ill be starting at week 1 day 2 cos i want to start week 2 on sunday.
  • FrustratedYoYoer
    FrustratedYoYoer Posts: 274 Member
    Wow, thanks for all the replies and comments guys :) I'll check out that support group too I'm sure x

    Oh, I've sent out friends requests as well.
  • paulasuscas01
    paulasuscas01 Posts: 73 Member
    It seems that I keep downloading and deleting the app, but this time I'm sticking to it. I did Week 1 Day 1 on New Year's Eve but I felt that it could have gone better. So later today (1.2.13) I plan on repeating day 1 instead of progressing to day 2. During the run sessions I seem to stop just a few seconds before the time is up. Good luck to you!
  • LilacDreamer
    LilacDreamer Posts: 1,364 Member
    I'm on week 2 of C25K, feel free to add me
  • Terasome
    Terasome Posts: 3,808 Member
    how do you input c25k on your exercise log?
  • FrustratedYoYoer
    FrustratedYoYoer Posts: 274 Member
    how do you input c25k on your exercise log?

    I search "c25k" and when it can't find it I click on "add additional exercise" (or something like that) which is near the bottom of the page. Then input your data and save it and it's saved as one of your exercises
  • shandi_b
    shandi_b Posts: 153 Member
    Thanks for that info, I was wondering the same thing tonight (how to add c25k)
  • sbehe
    sbehe Posts: 11 Member
    Starting today with a group from work. I would like to be added though as well.
  • Mrs_Hoffer
    Mrs_Hoffer Posts: 5,194 Member
    Hi. I'm Teresa. I would also like to join... I tried to do this a couple of times last year, but never finished (excuses, excuses!!) Lol. I really want to do it this year and am looking forward to the encouragement and friends!! Feel free to add me if you like. Im in Columbus, Ohio.
  • krystal_black
    krystal_black Posts: 86
    Hi everyone I just started it yesterday!!! I was actually surprised at how easy day one was for me i thought id be dying before it ended lol feel free to shoot me a request and we can all talk about our progress.
  • 23lb
    23lb Posts: 3 Member
    Hi!

    I have 23lbs to lose, I also live in the UK and have started running today. last year I could run 7k easily but haven't done anything since August so this is going to be tough. My motto: what doesn't kill you makes you stronger...

    Good luck!
  • zorbaru
    zorbaru Posts: 1,077 Member
    Ok, so i didnt get started last night. I think i will wait until my wife gives birth. with 2 kids already at home and her being 38.5 weeks, its a bit hard to do much at all.
  • audih12
    audih12 Posts: 11 Member
    I use to run a lot. And am using the c25k to help me get back in shape. I am in week 4 however I do the week workouts twice before moving on. I love it!!!!!!
  • msfaithful
    msfaithful Posts: 88 Member
    how do you input c25k on your exercise log?

    If you couple your c25k app with Runtastic or any of the other apps that are integrated with MFP then it will automatically sync your run to your exercise log when you end the run. :heart:
  • kwenners
    kwenners Posts: 9 Member
    I'm started my C25K tonight after work!! I used to run, and am looking forward to getting back into it! Please feel free to add me.
  • FitSlimHappy
    FitSlimHappy Posts: 54
    I'm just starting c25k :) feel free to add me guys! Always looking for new motivation MFP buddies :)
  • LosinItAll2012
    LosinItAll2012 Posts: 238 Member
    I'm re-starting today..... I started a few months ago, but my treadmill busted. I just found out that a nearby town does an annual 5K in August... I'm stoked! I've never done one before...but I am gonna do this one!!
  • gingerenderly
    gingerenderly Posts: 15
    I started C25K today. I am very overweight and my legs were burning pretty bad when I was done. I feel ok, just wonder if I will do more harm than good considering the pounding on my body. Any constructive insight will be appreciated. Thanks.
  • necca68
    necca68 Posts: 11 Member
    I started the C25K last spring, and I've run 2 5k's since then. My advice is JUST KEEP DOING IT! Losing motivation during the winter months is VERY easy to do, but bust thru those months and just keep doing it! One motivating factor for me was I signed myself up for 5k's during the holidays. So I did one on Thanksgiving and one during Christmas. I just signed myself up for another one the end of March. Gives me something to work towards. Also..if you don't feel you are ready to move on to the next work out, just redo the last workout. As long as you are doing SOMETHING...then don't worry about not being ready to move on!
  • nesstle
    nesstle Posts: 62
    I did the first day yesterday, went well, jogged all the parts and felt like I could do more. Bet I won't be so joyous at week 3/4. I'm aiming for 6 days a week. Just repeating the days twice.
    Add me if you like.
  • taschulz
    taschulz Posts: 43 Member
    Finished Week 5. Wahoo!! And I am going to do a '2 Mile' Challenge in March. Hopefully I will be ready for a 5K in April. Running very slowly, really jogging is a better description, having a race to work toward will hopefully help that. Thanks for posting all the helpful advice and support!!
  • dj542
    dj542 Posts: 4 Member
    Started c25k on Jan 1, though it wasn't a resolution or anything. Just finished day three and liking the program so far. Feel free to add me, I'd love the motivation. Thanks.
  • x_cinder_x
    x_cinder_x Posts: 118 Member
    I lost 50lbs doing the c25k, and I literally was a person who would rather let a bear eat them then attempt to run away from it (I liked to think of it as a Darth Vader approach, hey he never ran=P)
    This app really was a life changer. I would love to support anyone who is doing it. Add me!

    Oh and side note-if you ever find a day that is just to hard do not hesitate to break it down. I felt like a failure when I hit the 20 min run day and could not do it. It took a week of breaking it into two 10 min runs with a short walk between. I just kept going while trying to remember that even a bad run is better then no run. Good luck!

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