anyone here finished couch to 5 k

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  • TrailRunner61
    TrailRunner61 Posts: 2,505 Member
    I just started today! I had to use my treadmill because of weather, but plan on jogging outside when I can. Love the phone app!
    If anyone else is just starting, add me and we can help encourage each other.
    Good luck!
  • cranberrycat
    cranberrycat Posts: 233 Member
    I am on week 1. I started last week, and only went once (other things came up). So, I am just going to repeat week 1.

    My biggest problem right now, after 2 sessions, is that my joints are sore afterwards. Anyone have some advice for a 48 year old who is jumping in on this? I don't want to end up with a premature joint replacement!
  • scarlettgeorgia4
    scarlettgeorgia4 Posts: 88 Member
    I did it, I did the 20 minute run! Hooray!
  • bodyrocks365
    bodyrocks365 Posts: 81
    Bumppp
  • laineylynnfit
    laineylynnfit Posts: 369 Member
    I am bumping this because I am (again) trying to conquer this program. I am repeating Wk 2 this week. My problem is that my legs hurt severly after. I think its shin splints. I want to keep on but how do I stop my legs from hurting?? I am overweight and some people have told me that I need to build the muscle in my leg. Should I work on that before conquering the program or should I continue to work through the pain? It's hard but I get through it somehow, I'm just worried about the longer runs! I don't want to hurt myself.
  • anne2605
    anne2605 Posts: 482 Member
    I am bumping this because I am (again) trying to conquer this program. I am repeating Wk 2 this week. My problem is that my legs hurt severly after. I think its shin splints. I want to keep on but how do I stop my legs from hurting?? I am overweight and some people have told me that I need to build the muscle in my leg. Should I work on that before conquering the program or should I continue to work through the pain? It's hard but I get through it somehow, I'm just worried about the longer runs! I don't want to hurt myself.

    Have you considered just walking (briskly) for a few weeks before embarking on the running. Nordic walking is a great form of exercise. Or continue to repeat week 2 or 3 of the programme until your legs get used to jogging.

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