Taking up running; any other running newbies?

Try Couch 2 5K! Google it.. there is also an app for it It helps with beginners!!

I wish to be a runner.

For now, I'm consigned to walking fast on a treadmill at a steep incline, mostly because I'm terrified I'll fall off if I try to run on it, lol. I live in the great, frozen north and am impatiently biding the time until the snow and ice melts on the roadways so I can really begin training. I am signed up for a 5k race at the end of April, so I hope that's sooner rather than later.

Just as soon as I can reliably get outside to train, I will be starting the C25K program (for the third time :embarassed:) in attempt to make even a halfway decent time for that first 5k.

I'm a newbie as well. I ran a couple 5Ks two years ago (worked up to it with Couch to 5K) but haven't been running since. I start a Run Camp this Saturday and will work my way up to a 5K distance again within 13 weeks with a group of people that have similar abilities as me. I'm very excited to start again although I know it will be hard. I have over 100lbs to lose and I know running will help. And I am SLOW. But what is that saying? "I'm faster than everyone sitting on their couch." Feel free to add me if you'd like.

I'm a newbie too. I always hated running, but I started a C25K program in July. To my surprise, I finished it and have continued to run about 35min per day. In fact, I have not missed a day since I began (I run every 2-3 days). This is a huge surprise to me, since I am great at starting and quitting things.

I never thought I'd like running, but I actually do now. I look forward to it, which is so weird. Anyhow, here are some things that have helped a lot.

1. Download music or podcasts (I use npr podcasts) and listen to them while you run, so things don't get boring.

2. Join a gym for when the weather is bad

3. Using a program like C25K provides structure which really helps.

I can't actually do a 5 K yet, since I am very slow. I run about 2 miles in my 35 minutes, so I'm 2/3 of the way there.

I have also recently started running outside, i had been running on the treadmill for a while but always intervals of fast and slow and not for very long so was terrified of going outside and having to sustain it over a distance. I downloaded an app (runkeeper) that maps my runs and compares them for distance and time, it also gives you a feature of setting what you want to achieve and therefore gives you advice on how from current performance you would get there. it has really helped me, i run slow but when burning calories and fat it is about time mainly so my mentality is if i can run 30mins without stopping at this pace or 10 mins at that pace ill go for the slower one as my stamina will build up allowing me to go faster in the future. I dont know if that helps.

If you need motivational or moral support you can always add me as i have found the friends I have on here understand issues like this more some times and dont have the 'here she goes again' attitude to diet / fitness chat that some friends who dont understand the desire to get fit have!!

And GOOD LUCK!!!

Im doing couch 2 5 k

Like others are saying C25K is awesome. I just did Week 2 day 1 yesterday! I take my pup along with me to keep me motivated, but sometimes it seems I'm the one motivating him! If you do C25K don't be afraid to repeat a week or day! Set it to your pace! Good luck!

I started running as well a couple of months ago. I used to run when I was younger but hadn't really for the last 5 years so I'm starting over. 5mph is pretty good! I can currently go for about 30 minutes at 5.5 - 5.8 on my treadmill. I would love to be able to run a 5k this summer so we will see how it goes. Stick with it and add me if you want! Good luck!

It's a great way to lose weight, stay cardio healthy, and also clear your head. I started 2-1/2 years ago, have lost 70 pounds, have terrific cardio stats, and love it. I started on an elliptical and struggled to stay on the thing for even five minures. After weeks, I ran a mile and thought I was going to die. I signed up for a half marathon eight months in the future (to keep me focused) and kept at it. Last week, I finished my first full marathon and run 10K several mornings each week. It has certainly grown on me from my initial dread. Good luck to you!

I'm just starting the C25K program this week - Wednesday will mark my Week 1, Day 2 session. The first one, I made it through - but I won't lie, it damn near killed me.

I'm proud that I even MADE it, though! One step at a time, that's exactly how I'm looking at it, and if I'm not ready to proceed to Week 2, then I'm just going to continue Week 1 until I "get it". Right now I'm torn between feeling REALLY good (for a few minutes) and absolutely horrible.

I've walked 5Ks before, and had no issue. But I really, REALLY want to run one - if only to prove to myself that I CAN.

Pretty much been running for just over a year, lost a little weight but it helps maintain current level. Anyone can add me if they want to

I recently started training for a half marathon in May.

Me! I'm using the Run Your Butt Off method, and I'm on week 2, which is a cycle of 4 minutes walking, 1 minute walking. I'm looking forward to entering my first race in the early summer. I'm going to try the Poke Salat 5k in Arab, Alabama!