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Has anyone heard or tried the couch to 5K running program

charman99
charman99 Posts: 88 Member
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I am not a runner but I have often wanted to try to be...when I was in the Army of course I ran a lot....

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

just looknig for any running advice

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  • Coolhand1969
    Coolhand1969 Posts: 821 Member
    I am not a runner but I have often wanted to try to be...when I was in the Army of course I ran a lot....

    http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

    just looknig for any running advice

    Oh yes, many of us have not only heard of it, but been through the program... it's awesome! Both myself and another user (Majope) gave some hints from our perspective on it on p.2 of the 2013 Indiana runs thread... But in short, I'd recommend:
    1) get an app on a smart phone to track things for you (I used rundouble on Android, but there are many other apps out there)
    2) take it slow - very slow - key is building endurance - speed will come later
    3) repeat any days or weeks if necessary - if it takes you extra time to get through the program - no biggie
  • hjay07
    hjay07 Posts: 28 Member
    I'm in the midst of it now and I really like it! I have the RunDouble app as well which is nice. Some of the runs look daunting at first, but each level really does prepare you for the next.
  • charman99
    charman99 Posts: 88 Member
    Thanks guys....I have been researching it and I am really liking that it works on your own pace... I would like to be able to run with a friend of mine when this stupid weather breaks!!!
  • jonward85
    jonward85 Posts: 534 Member
    I too have heard of the program. Thinking of doing it sometime...it's a bit chilly here in indy this time of year for my tastes of running outside.
  • charman99
    charman99 Posts: 88 Member
    Me too...I am in Kokomo so our weather is a little worse than yours....
  • jonward85
    jonward85 Posts: 534 Member
    Ick.. Im on the NE side, and i think we get kinda luck and miss a lot...the south side and further north up by you always seem to get it worse.
  • Shari_A_Turpen
    Shari_A_Turpen Posts: 9
    I started it this week. I had used it in the past when I wasn't so obese and used the podcasts but I couldn't get those to work, so I am using a 5K coach app.
  • murryhill5099
    murryhill5099 Posts: 10
    I started C25K November 2011 and I'm running my second Mini marathon in May. I had a few repeat weeks when I started and the first time I had to run 20 minutes in a row about killed me, but I kept up with it. I've gotten over running in the cold and snow, but I still hate rain! ;-)

    I used the C25K app.
  • hikezilla
    hikezilla Posts: 174 Member
    I do not enjoy running. I never have. I don't mind walking though..and when I was younger I would walk for hours on end. Is there a couch to 5K walking program? Even a couch to 10K walking program? 10K is 6.1 miles...right?
  • charman99
    charman99 Posts: 88 Member
    I am starting this week provided the weather does it's part....
  • Coolhand1969
    Coolhand1969 Posts: 821 Member
    I do not enjoy running. I never have. I don't mind walking though..and when I was younger I would walk for hours on end. Is there a couch to 5K walking program? Even a couch to 10K walking program? 10K is 6.1 miles...right?

    I never enjoyed running until C25K... (actually, I'm not sure that I "enjoy" it yet, but I love the health benefits and sense of accomplishment I get... and the fact I burn twice as many calories in the same time as walking)
  • Coolhand1969
    Coolhand1969 Posts: 821 Member
    I am starting this week provided the weather does it's part....

    Good luck - keep us updated on how you do!
  • charman99
    charman99 Posts: 88 Member
    I am really pumped about it...I had a friend do this and she said that when she started it the pounds just fell off... I hope that happens for me too!!!!!!
  • desertcrafty
    desertcrafty Posts: 50 Member
    Just started on Sunday! So far so good!
  • Coolhand1969
    Coolhand1969 Posts: 821 Member
    Just started on Sunday! So far so good!

    Good to hear! Good job on getting started!
  • Philllbis
    Philllbis Posts: 801 Member
    I wasn't a runner and finished the program. I'm now in the last run of the 5k to 10K program which I'll finish tonight and am looking for a half marathon trainer.

    I loved the C25K program. My advice is get good shoes, don't start out too fast and have a varied playlist!
  • gammols
    gammols Posts: 12
    I have rundouble for android as well. once this crazy indy weather breaks I"m sure gonna give it a shot. I feel like that may be the jump start I really need to get this weight loss off the ground!
  • jgthomas78
    jgthomas78 Posts: 81
    I'm also one that HATED running. Couch to 5K totally changed my life, as did MFP. I now love running, it's my favorite cardio. Try it out!
  • meganw5638
    meganw5638 Posts: 45 Member
    I got about halfway through it last year . . . then fizzled out. I'm thinking about trying it again when the weather breaks! I can run on a treadmill at the fitness center at work, but I always do better when I can have the variety (and people-watching) on the Monon. I'm a fair-weather outdoor exerciser for sure, but I'm dying for spring so I can get back on the trail and on the bike with my daughter!!

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