Couch to 5K

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  • KendleX
    KendleX Posts: 275 Member
    I have used RunDouble c25k in the past and liked it. It helped with my first 5k. The thing I like about RunDouble is it speaks start, Stop, Cooldown. The one that has a standard beep gets annoying if you loose track.
  • indigo827
    indigo827 Posts: 26
    It's a great program! :)
  • ShannonTodd
    ShannonTodd Posts: 105 Member
    I used C25K to get back into running after my youngest son was born, and absolutely loved it! Go for the program. If you need a cheerleader, feel free to add me! :)
  • InfamousFox
    InfamousFox Posts: 14 Member
    Couch to 5k sounds like a crazy idea and my crazy mind is in whole-hearted agreement that I should jump on board and do it too! (My body is in disagreement and will take some convincing, but I can be pretty persuasive.) I'll add you. ;)
  • Samstan101
    Samstan101 Posts: 699 Member
    Go for it! I started in March, got to week 5 and then graduated early. I've now got my first 10K race in 6 days.
    Super addictive, fantastic for your confidence and there's always another target for you to set.

    Week 7 for me and now regularly do my local Park Run, am signed up for a couple of 10k's next year and a half marathon next October. I've gone from hating running to absolutely loving it. As above, its totally addictive!

    Because I was 300lbs when I started I took it slower than 3 sessions a week and did elliptical sessions and swimming in between. I also iced my knees if I had any knee aches/ pain at all after a session. I can now run for 90mins without stopping! I'm slow but have stamina I didn't think possible when I struggled through the first session of C25K, I've also taken nearly 15mins off my 5k time since August when I ran my 1st 5k! Its hard but worth sticking with as it gets easier and that's when the buzz kicks in :D
  • juanpegler
    juanpegler Posts: 92 Member
    Go for it! I started in March, got to week 5 and then graduated early. I've now got my first 10K race in 6 days.
    Super addictive, fantastic for your confidence and there's always another target for you to set.
    Nice! Good Luck on the Race.
  • rle2512
    rle2512 Posts: 44 Member
    I started with that program I'm up to 10 miles at a time, its been 6 months since i started the couch to 5k and when i started i could only run 1/8 of a mile at a time.
  • stumblinthrulife
    stumblinthrulife Posts: 2,558 Member
    If running is something you want to do, couch to 5k is fantastic. I 'graduated' in spring this year, and I'm now running a 25min 5k, and I can run upwards of ten miles should the fancy take me.

    If you are just looking to burn some calories and get in shape, don't feel you have to run. You can do it just as well taking up a sport, zumba, or whatever. If you pick something you actively want to do you are much more likely to stick with it long term.
  • NessaR2011
    NessaR2011 Posts: 184 Member
    Couch to 5k is AMAZING. I could barely walk quick enough to keep up with my husband let alone run. Now I'm running 3-5 times a week. Me. I'm still in shock to be honest. I just finished the last week and I love that even in my still fairly large body I can run. Go for it. You'll love how much it transforms you!
  • p4ulmiller
    p4ulmiller Posts: 588 Member
    I started C25K earlier this year and found it incredibly tough.

    I did a "free run " a couple of weeks ago, and amazed myself by running a full 5k with only a couple of short walks. I would have given up a long time before without the program.

    Do it, and do it today.
  • RoyBeck
    RoyBeck Posts: 947 Member
    Good luck!

    I started in September and I've now run 6 5ks. It's very addictive.
  • Ivey05131980
    Ivey05131980 Posts: 1,118 Member
    I had to quit mid-way through...pretty sure I'm still too heavy to do it. Hope to try again 50 pounds from now! Good luck!
  • RoyBeck
    RoyBeck Posts: 947 Member
    I had to quit mid-way through...pretty sure I'm still too heavy to do it. Hope to try again 50 pounds from now! Good luck!

    Sorry to hear that. I lost 45lbs before starting and now I'm running 15 miles a week. Hope that gives you some motivation? :)
  • SchroederNJ
    SchroederNJ Posts: 189 Member
    A friend of mine is doing it --- very proud of her.

    I was telling a coworker about it the week before Thanksgiving and they started that weekend
  • fishermanmatt
    fishermanmatt Posts: 308 Member
    I just finished Week 3, Day 3 this morning. My pace is slow. I do the walks at 3.6 mph and the runs at 5.0 mph. Even as a kid I couldn't run any distances. I'm looking forward to to being able to stop a run because I'm ready too instead of because my body can't do anymore.
  • Rocbola
    Rocbola Posts: 1,998 Member
    Nothing but praise for C25K from me. DO IT! You'll love it.
  • srobertking
    srobertking Posts: 74 Member
    I'm on week 4 and I love it! Try the app rundouble if you have a smartphone.

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