Couch to 5K
davidbronkalla
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Is anyone else starting the Couch to 5K program for this challenge? I figured it was a good timeline match up (9 weeks for the program, 10 weeks for the challenge). If anyone is interested, i can update my progress as the time goes by. My starting weight is 247 and I would like to lose at least 15 pounds during the challenge.
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I am! I actually started last week, so I am on Week 2 Day 2 (that's what I did this afternoon). I'd love to know your progress, since I have no concept of how fast I should be going or when that endurance should kick in. *smirk*0
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My husband and I will be starting Couch to 5K in the spring. I really want to start it right now - but where I live, it can get as low as -40 celsius, so it's a bit difficult... but I've heard really great things about it!0
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I'm down
Are any of ya'll following a specific program? Mind sharing 0 -
I'm interested too, but it's too cold to run now...I joined a running group 3 years ago and I have the steps to obtain this goal from a real couch potato spud to do and complete a 5K.. If anybody wants this routine, let me know, I'll be glad to share it. It can be done...I did it until I came down with the H1N1 flu two years ago. It really took a toll on my lungs, but I feel like I'll be able to start it again once it gets a little warmer here.0
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I loved the C25K program! I completed it in 2011. Good luck and stick to it! It really does work 0
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starting next week0
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I did it last fall and it's a great program. Now I run 5k at the gym average 3 times a week. I'm currently improving time and adding resistance! It totally works!!0
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That sounds good.0
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Here is a link to the program for anyone interested:
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
If you go there and scroll down, you will see the plan laid out. I decided to download the app on my phone for a more convenient way to use it.0 -
I am going to do the Running Room one... 10 and 1 system. I love to run - my only problem is that I should probably buy a second pair of trainers as the snow where I live will muck up the ones I have and that would be sucky for the gym. Kind of excited. What is the time frame on the 5KM?0
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I think I will start C25K.. been thinking about it.. so now is the time!0
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Hi all, I am starting tomorrow (Saturday). Are we keeping in touch on this forum as far as our progress, or not?0
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Is anyone else starting the Couch to 5K program for this challenge? I figured it was a good timeline match up (9 weeks for the program, 10 weeks for the challenge). If anyone is interested, i can update my progress as the time goes by. My starting weight is 247 and I would like to lose at least 15 pounds during the challenge.
I was going to start it sooner, but since the official start date for this team is tomorrow 1/6/13. I will hold off and start it tomorrow. Feel free to add me, we can keep each other posted on our progress
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I am doing it right now. Just finished week 3 and will start week 4 day 1 on Sunday. Good luck everyone who is doing it. Remember to get some good stretching in before and after!0
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I am starting tomorrow! I've always wanted to run a 5K but am far from ready for it. I got about halfway through the program one time but then fell off the wagon.
Here's to second chances! Also, there is a treadmill version for those people who can't run outside this time of year. http://www.c25k.com/c25k_treadmill.html 0 -
I am starting tomorrow! I've always wanted to run a 5K but am far from ready for it. I got about halfway through the program one time but then fell off the wagon. Here's to second chances! Also, there is a treadmill version for those people who can't run outside this time of year. http://www.c25k.com/c25k_treadmill.html
Thanks maybe I will look into the treadmill one since where I live right now it is to snowy out.0 -
Thanks maybe I will look into the treadmill one since where I live right now it is to snowy out.
No problem. Best wishes!0 -
I'm going to start doing it this week! I am terrified because I have only done a lot of running when I was about 100 lbs lighter than I am now and I don't know how my body is going to handle it. I have a feeling that it'll require me to repeat some weeks, but I'm okay with that. Best of luck to everyone who is going to be starting it.0
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I will start it again tomorrow. I dont think I will start with week 1, but I will be starting it tomorrow as well.0
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I did w1d1 today. It went better than I thought it was going to. The running was easier than I thought it would be. I'll consider it a small NSV!0
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I started the program with more weight then you and didn't need to repeat.It's a gradual increase and your body adjusts very quickly.I'm going to start doing it this week! I am terrified because I have only done a lot of running when I was about 100 lbs lighter than I am now and I don't know how my body is going to handle it. I have a feeling that it'll require me to repeat some weeks, but I'm okay with that. Best of luck to everyone who is going to be starting it.
By the end of this I ran 10km in a relay of a marathon.I was 220lbs at the time.You can do it!0 -
i am restarting the C25K next tuesday. I will go tuesday, thursday, and saturdays on the 3 day a week program..0
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Worked to complete Week 3 Day 1 yesterday, and while I wasn't able to jog all the sections in their entirety, I still managed to average a 15-min mile. I'm hoping that tomorrow yields better endurance on my part.
How are others doing on their C25K?0 -
Hey, I'm also doing C25K started a little before the first so tomorrow I'm on Week3 day 10
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I was wanting to do this as well. I downloaded the app to my phone but was wondering how much of my data plan will it use? After last months bill doubled with my little one watching Mickey Mouse in the car I'm scared to use anything lol! Does anyone know if it will use very much? I'm stupid when it comes to data usage.0
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I've only got 2 days left in this week to do the next two days of week one.
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W3D2 completed, and this time it went a LOT better than day 1. I think I really need a significant warm-up/stretch before I jog every time (today I had yoga before I did my jog). I'm still a little chagrined that the speed in which I jog is considered a "very brisk walk" by MFP standards, but I'm going to be incredibly happy when I complete my first 5K of 2013 (whenever that may be).
I hope everyone's doing well!0 -
I started the c25k (again) for the challenge. This will be my third time attempting. This time rather than outside, I'm doing it on the treadmill at the gym. I don't know if its because I've lost about 15 pounds since the last time I tried, or because of the treadmill, but it seems much easier this time around. I really hope to be able to complete it. Even when I was in the best shape of my life, I have never been able to run any kind of distance. One of my ultimate goals is to be able to do some 5k runs. W1D3 is tomorrow.0
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I started the c25k (again) for the challenge. This will be my third time attempting. This time rather than outside, I'm doing it on the treadmill at the gym. I don't know if its because I've lost about 15 pounds since the last time I tried, or because of the treadmill, but it seems much easier this time around. I really hope to be able to complete it. Even when I was in the best shape of my life, I have never been able to run any kind of distance. One of my ultimate goals is to be able to do some 5k runs. W1D3 is tomorrow.
This sounds just like me. This is my second time trying and I do it on the treadmill. Running a 5k is also a goal of mine...not just a weight related goal, but it's on my bucket list! Yesterday I completed W1 and I'm pretty proud of myself just because I didn't think I was going to squeeze it in but I managed. The plan is to start w2 today. Best wishes to you!0 -
i am restarting the C25K next tuesday. I will go tuesday, thursday, and saturdays on the 3 day a week program..
What is this? Inbox me since I never come bck in time to get answers from msg boards!!0
