Couch to 5K

Good luck! I got to the 3rd week and then my knee blew out, ended up getting 30 cc of fluid drained off and was no absolute NO running, so that did it for me, I loved it though.

I started doing this too. Its going to take me awhile to even get through the first week. I can barely run for 45 seconds. But I can already see that its a better work out and will build endurance and burn more calories than walking does.

A friend gave me the instructions. In case anyone else is interested here is the program:

Week 1: Run 1 minute, Walk 2 minutes x 7 sets
Week 2: Run 1 minute, Walk 1 minute x 10 sets
Week 3: Run 2 minutes, Walk 1 minute x 7 sets
Week 4: Run 3 minutes, Walk 1 minute x 5 sets
Week 5: Run 4 minutes, Walk 1 minute x 4 sets
Week 6: Run 5 minutes, Walk 1 minute x 3 sets + 2 minutes additional run
Week 7: Run 6 minutes, Walk 1 minute x 3 sets
Week 8: Run 8 minutes, Walk 1 minute x 2 sets + 2 minutes additional run
Week 9: Run 10 minutes, Walk 1 minute x 2 sets
Week 10: Run 10 minutes, Walk 1 minute x 2 sets

A couple of things I've learned, stretch afterwards but not before. Don't start off really fast or you'll burn out. Run at a comfortable pace.

please can you explain how the program works. where do you do the run/jog. thanks

What app is that? :-)

Wait...I'm lame...Its probably titled the same as your topic name! Whose so sill!

haha....here's the app I use http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/c25k-couch-to-5k/id301233668?mt=8
it's $2.99 but definitely worth it.

And for someone else who asked where you do it, you do it anywhere you can go to run/walk. 1st day I did it at the High School track, but I live in Florida and I think it's to hot for that. Yesturday I did it on the treadmill at the gym, and felt much better.

You don't really need the app, you could use a stop watch...but the app just works better for me.

Here's the plan for anyone that is interested:
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml?cmp=2

On week nine this week. I never thought I could run but couch25k is an amazing program. I was using a wheel chair in December if I had to walk too much so the difference it made in my life was tremendous.

I listened to the beginning of each week as I would end the previous week and would be terrified that next week I would have to run 5 minutes, or then 8 minutes, and finally 30 minutes. I was amazed after my first 30 minute run. I could do it.

My hints are run every otherday as suggested, otherwise I had knee pain. Remember it's not a race, set your pace and go for the distance, chewing gum to avoid dry throat, if you need to repeat weeks do it, it's the end results that matter.

Just downloaded it! :-)

I'm trying it again. I seem to get into it for a few weeks, but then get bored with it. Lately, I'm back into it. :laugh:

Does the app allow you to listen to music also? I'm planning to start C25K soon, but I like walking while listening to my iPod. I've been hesitant to d'load the podcasts because then I can't listen to my music while doing the walk/run for C25K.

The link I posted a little earlier does allow you to play your music while the app runs. It will ding and tell you when to run and walk. Once you've completed your workout it lets you put info in as to how you did, how you felt, the weather and what type of terrain you worked out on. It will also update to your twitter of FB account if you want it to.