Couch to 5K Running Program (C25K)

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I finshed week 8 *happydance*

mamakira
mamakira Posts: 366
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I am so happy. I did my last run in week 8 and now I can´t wait for week 9 to finish the program.

I measured time and distance and I ran/walked 5k in 40.28min. I did 2 mins warmup, 28 mins running, 2mins walk and then some 30 sec sprints. :) I think I am prepared for my first official 5k! This program is amazing! I can´t believe I came that far in such a short time. I really started in january. Not mentioning the efforts I did last year to get started that didn´t really work out.

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  • timeasterday
    timeasterday Posts: 1,368 Member
    That's awesome!! Great job!

    I'm in week 8 right now and am also looking forward to finishing next week. Then I start 10K training.
  • anitalee75
    anitalee75 Posts: 6 Member
    well done to you both, am starting today where do you ge the program from?
  • timeasterday
    timeasterday Posts: 1,368 Member
    well done to you both, am starting today where do you ge the program from?

    I know there are phone apps out there if you do a search for C25K. I think Active.com or CoolRunning have them. I use the free MP3 podcasts from the NHS (UK) website. They can be found here:

    http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/get-running-with-couch-to-5k.aspx
  • mamakira
    mamakira Posts: 366
    Congrats to you yoo, timeasterday. Isn´t it a great feeling?

    I will work on speed and distance fiorst before I start the 5to10k program.

    I have a free app for my windows phone. I think they are all almost the same. I needed the voice for the intervalls. Now for the longer runs I just take my HRM with me. I also stop my time for the sprints with it. I am not listening to music so I hate having stuff with me.
  • timeasterday
    timeasterday Posts: 1,368 Member
    Congrats to you yoo, timeasterday. Isn´t it a great feeling?

    Thanks! Yeah, it feels great to get out there and run every time. Last Saturday I went out to a nearby trail and ran 4 miles without stopping. I have never run that far! It wasn't easy, and I wasn't fast but I did it.

    Good luck on speed training. Sprints & hills!!
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    Congrats to you yoo, timeasterday. Isn´t it a great feeling?

    I will work on speed and distance fiorst before I start the 5to10k program.

    I have a free app for my windows phone. I think they are all almost the same. I needed the voice for the intervalls. Now for the longer runs I just take my HRM with me. I also stop my time for the sprints with it. I am not listening to music so I hate having stuff with me.

    Honestly, the 10k program is about speed and distance, so don't let that hold you back.
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    well done to you both, am starting today where do you ge the program from?

    I got the Radiant Tap App for my phone for $5, but the Cool Running app is the most popular. Let us know about your first day!
  • dmw45
    dmw45 Posts: 73
    I just started week 7. So surprised that this program really seems to work if you just do what it says, go at a comfortable pace and take time to recover inbetween lessons. I was so scared to even run a minute on the treadmill day 1. Now I look forward to running outside! Cant wait to finish now!! Congratulations on your progress. Its very motivating for me to see people doing so well.
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    Yes, DMW45. My theory is that it was created by pixies using fairy dust. Because it's darn near magical.

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