C25K

I did this for a while... it advances too quickly for me. But you can repeat weeks... the new app update lets you do this without losing data. I think overall it's a good app.

I downloaded this app and am starting today! Anyone else doing this?

One thing I've done is to get a heart rate monitor and I start by walking briskly for 5 mins... then I run as long as I can at a moderate even pace. Once I really can't go any more I walk. I try to run/jog as often as I am able to, usually trying for 1-2 per song. I do this for 30 mins. It may not be the exact same thing but it should help your cardio if you are honest with yourself.

I tend to burn around 500 calories.

I'm doing it, but I'm using the Zombies Run C25K. I tried it last year and it was just too much for me. I've since lost 60lbs and am a lot more fit and I'm finding it easier, but not easy. I still have to really work at it. I'm not a natural runner.

I've been doing this for 3ish weeks. I don't follow the exact schedule as much as run for 90 second bursts as many times as I can for 25 minutes (after a 5 min warm up), and cool down for the other 5 min. The first week I could barely make the 60 second mark on the treadmill, but I'm now doing 90 seconds comfortably. I'll probably try going 2 min tonight! Surprisingly enough, I actually really enjoy running, and I'm thinking of signing up for a 5k...pretty weird considering that a few months ago, I couldn't make it up a flight of stairs without getting winded

I think C25K is a GREAT app and a simple way to become a runner (if that's your ultimate goal).

I've done it. It really does work if you stick with it! Don't be afraid to repeat a week (or even one day) if you need to.

Ok, you guys talked me into it! No more procrastinating, I'll start today!!

I am doing it and starting the dreaded Week 5. Little worried, I have my Pandora all set with the latest music and I am ready.

I should be running at a slower pace for the 20 min run on day 3.

I downloaded this app and am starting today! Anyone else doing this?

I downloaded the App last night! Not sure when I will start... I'm nervous!!

i'm on week 4 day 2... been loving it so far!!

i did my first session on sunday and my next one will be tomorrow, I didnt so much run as jog to be honest as I'm not fit enough to run yet!!

I did it a few months ago! I've not done any races yet, but I can run for 20-30 minutes without stopping for the first time in my life now!

Used the program before there was an app...LOL...Loved it the first time around, used it when I quit smoking. Second time around I used it to get my son off the couch. This time is am actually ramping up the pace, attempting to get pace down to 6 minute miles consistently, so instead of jog/walk I sprint/jog. The program is great!

I started it last week. Today I'll start Week 2, Day 1. So far, I like it!

I would like to do it, but I need for it to get a little warmer first. It's nine weeks of training? Is it a free download?

There are a few apps out there, some are free, others not. I can't remember if I paid for mine, which usually means it was free or a buck.

LOVE the C25K program! Actually twice.
The first time through, I had to repeat a couple weeks.
But it got me to the point where I could slow jog a 5K.
Then I took a break from running - and when I started again, decided to do the program again.

I searched for podcasts to download where the song tempo changes for the walk vs run intervals - that helped me as I could zone out a bit and just focus on my feet hitting the ground in time to the music.

Good luck!

I am - I will finish week 2 day 3 today and then move to week 3. I was on Week 1 and started and stopped and started and stopped many many times within the last year. So now I am determined to get this done before I go to the beach!!