I plan on starting the Couch to 5K program either Sunday or Monday. Any recommendations for good running shoes? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Best of luck to those of you who are starting. My best advice is to run slowly. I found that running on a treadmill I always pushed myself to run too fast. By myself out on the track I'm not really aware of my speed and as a result my endurance is building much better.

As for shoes, I always thought Asics were the best but I talked to a runner friend who has wide feet (like me) and she said she likes Brooks better. I bought some Brooks and I have to agree. I had my gait checked out by the guy at the shoe store and bought a pair to help with overpronating and they're the most comfortable shoes I own!

Loving this C25K thing. Hope you all do too.

You can totally do this! You've even got the history to prove it. I'll be on w1d3 tomorrow.

I am starting on Monday as well. I am a little scared. But ready for this! Let's do it!

You will be surprised at the results. I finished my C25K at the end of November and ran my first 5K on Dec. 8. literally, If I can do it, anyone can. I hadn't run since high school over 25 years ago and I managed to run the 3.1 miles straight in under 30 minutes. At the beginning of the program, I was huffing and puffing (and cursing) running just 60 seconds. I still huff and puff, but it usually comes after the first 2+ miles. Make sure you stretch and drink some water afterwards and you will be good.

I am still running every other day for 3+ miles.

W1D1 done! But... the app I downloaded to deal with the intervals restarted itself somewhere along the way. I thought I was finding really difficult the jogging part and because of that, it seemed to be longer than the walking part. After 10 minutes of breathing agony, I checked my phone and realized I was jogging 90 secs and walking 60 secs :grumble: The last 10 minutes or so I worked out as I was supposed to.

I will get another app and train again on Wednesday.

MissAmyB80, those were interesting tips. I'll keep those in mind.

Way to go everyone!! I finished week 8 one month agon (12/7/12) and was so excited that I could jog for 30 minutes. Since then, I've increased my total running time to a max of 43 minutes which was my first 5k only jogging distance. Today I decided to start over with C25k but to jog all the "walks" and really try to "run" all the runs (instead of jogging). I'm thrilled with what I ended up accomplishing.

So, I just got back from my 45 minutes workout. Walked 5 minutes, then jogged the c25k warm-up. I ran the "runs", and jogged the "walks"... with only a few walk breaks in between. Honestly I didn't think I'd be able to do that much. All told, I accomplished 2.5 miles in 33 minutes. I then finished out with a walking 7 min cool-down. Wow!

All that is to say, you can do this! I went from being the "I hate to sweat" person, to loving running in the rain... which a good thing living in the pacific northwest! :laugh:

I just finished W1D2. Feel OK. Not "great!", but at least "Ok". How is everyone else doing?

Im in week 2.....my advice would to definitely use decent shoes. Cross Trainers and the like, warm up and down and stretch.

Way to go everyone!! I finished week 8 one month agon (12/7/12) and was so excited that I could jog for 30 minutes. Since then, I've increased my total running time to a max of 43 minutes which was my first 5k only jogging distance. Today I decided to start over with C25k but to jog all the "walks" and really try to "run" all the runs (instead of jogging). I'm thrilled with what I ended up accomplishing.

So, I just got back from my 45 minutes workout. Walked 5 minutes, then jogged the c25k warm-up. I ran the "runs", and jogged the "walks"... with only a few walk breaks in between. Honestly I didn't think I'd be able to do that much. All told, I accomplished 2.5 miles in 33 minutes. I then finished out with a walking 7 min cool-down. Wow!

All that is to say, you can do this! I went from being the "I hate to sweat" person, to loving running in the rain... which a good thing living in the pacific northwest! :laugh:

I like your idea. Thanks for sharing it!

I did W1D2 on Wednesday also. My legs were fine (though I can feel it a bit in my muschles today), but have to work on the breathing. On top of that, I had a cold and it was freezing outside. I would rather go to the track, but my 6 year is my little cheerleader and runs with me and she isn't allowed on the track so we stay in the neighborhood.