Couch to 5k

amcmillan730
amcmillan730 Posts: 591 Member
edited September 22 in Fitness and Exercise
looking to start couch to 5k this week... (probably actually starting on wednesday). anyone interested in doing it with me? I know I may be repeating some weeks... running is definitely a major struggle for me. but im ok with that. my eventual goal is to do a 5k around next summer... even if i walk some of it.

If anyone's interested let me know :)
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  • iamstaceywood
    iamstaceywood Posts: 383 Member
    I'm on week two right now. I will be doing some repeat weeks too. I'm really enjoying it although i found that i LOVE LOVE LOVE running outside. Everything about it. the terrain, the burn, the music, the freezing cold (i run the south end beach) the quiet, avoiding wierd peoples dog **** on the sidewalk, everything. I go from my house, all the way down to fort taber, and then turn around and wlak back, donkg half of that in teh sand so it super awesome.]!
    I'd love to be your c25k bud.
  • Jennplus2
    Jennplus2 Posts: 984 Member
    It is a great program but stick to what it tells you to do, I didn't take my rest days and hurt my knee from over doing it.
  • balfonso
    balfonso Posts: 370 Member
    I agree with Jennplus. Definitely follow the instructions. I too didn't take my rest days, and found it difficult to complete. Got there in the end though! It's a fantastic program to get started on running!
    Just make sure you have a great compilation of running music. I keep changing my music collection because I get bored whilst running. Running's not really my forte but I want it to be. :smile: Oh and a comfortable pair of running shoes!

    I've completed the program, but I still use it just to keep practicing on my time. I'm still finding it difficult to complete 5K in 20mins but it's a great stamina builder!

    Have fun ! :glasses:
  • stuartme123
    stuartme123 Posts: 210 Member
    I'm interested in starting C25K soon - but I'm a student and am planning to wait until my classes end (which is the end of this week, yikes!) I would love to be your C25K buddy! I like being in challenges with others because of the accountability, and the company. I'm a little nervous starting the program at the beginning of winter because I HATE HATE HATE the cold.

    But, long story short, I'm in!
  • HilarieXcore
    HilarieXcore Posts: 214 Member
    I definitely wanna join you! :)
    I need to get back to working out after finals.. i miss it.
    I hate running because I'm not good at it so I really wanna try to do this (:
  • briehl01
    briehl01 Posts: 3
    I literally just finished Week 9 Day 1. I smoked for 15 years and quit about six months ago - never thought I'd be able to run down the street let alone 3 miles. Get some good running music and stick with it! The sense of accomplishment is pretty cool! And, have you ever seen the bodies of people that run a lot?!?! Definitely something to strive for!
  • amcmillan730
    amcmillan730 Posts: 591 Member
    Thanks guys! I'm definitely a little afraid of it. But I can do it :) I am going to be adding this to days that I already go to the gym (usually zumba) I'm going to have to look into the schedule more I guess. But would it be ok to do this before or after an hour of zumba? I do classes 5-6 days a week... and I don't really want to give any up. I love them! But this is a major challenge I want to face.
  • mandyshell
    mandyshell Posts: 55
    I'm in!! I do Zumba a few days a week too. I was planning on starting day 1 of C25K today actually. Going to sign up for a 7K in March to keep me going!!! Let's do this :)
  • amcmillan730
    amcmillan730 Posts: 591 Member
    I'm in!! I do Zumba a few days a week too. I was planning on starting day 1 of C25K today actually. Going to sign up for a 7K in March to keep me going!!! Let's do this :)

    I don't want to give up my classes. haha. so I think I'm going to do it before or after. I never been able to run... so this should be interesting! I'll probably do day 1 on Wednesday.

    Today is date night/rest day. and Tuesdays are zumba, kickboxing, and core muscle conditiong.... 2 1/2 hrs is already enough. haha
  • amcmillan730
    amcmillan730 Posts: 591 Member
    I'm in!! I do Zumba a few days a week too. I was planning on starting day 1 of C25K today actually. Going to sign up for a 7K in March to keep me going!!! Let's do this :)

    PS You look awesome!!!

    We can do it!
  • mandyshell
    mandyshell Posts: 55
    Oh thank you :) I'm hoping I'll be able to run longer than I did last time I tried this. I tried the C25K before I lost any weight, so I'm hoping for at least a little improvement. lol. Yeah, I can't give up my Zumba either, I LOVE my Zumba :) You are a busy woman, holy cow!! Have fun tomorrow, work it girl!! Let me know how day 1 goes :)
  • motoxmom1
    motoxmom1 Posts: 85
    I'll join you! I got new running gear over the weekend and have been breaking in my new shoes. I am thinking Mon/Wed/Fri as I swim laps on Tues/Thurs/Sun. Just curious what type of device are you going to use to know when to switch from walking to running? Will a stop watch let you program it to keep going off at certain intervals? I'm excited to get this started!
  • amcmillan730
    amcmillan730 Posts: 591 Member
    Oh thank you :) I'm hoping I'll be able to run longer than I did last time I tried this. I tried the C25K before I lost any weight, so I'm hoping for at least a little improvement. lol. Yeah, I can't give up my Zumba either, I LOVE my Zumba :) You are a busy woman, holy cow!! Have fun tomorrow, work it girl!! Let me know how day 1 goes :)

    will do!! holidays might not be the best time to try and schedule something else... but i want to do it! :) hence the need for some accountability buddies! haha
  • meanness67
    meanness67 Posts: 366 Member
    I just started this yesterday. Did Week 1 Day 1. I will be doing my on a treadmill.

    I did through week 8 of this program last year and blew out my knee horseback riding and had to go through surgery and pt.

    Wishing everyone much success!
  • iamamalia
    iamamalia Posts: 21 Member
    i just started this yesterday- outside in the frigid nj cold! it was rough for me, but i finished it! i used the stopwatch feature on my watch and it was it was a little difficult to coordinate... i searched the web last night and found some C25K podcasts which i will be using for week 1 day 2 tomorrow- they give you cues for when to run and walk. just google "c25k podcasts"... hope that helps!
  • motoxmom1
    motoxmom1 Posts: 85
    I found the C25K playlists last night and downloaded so I am ready for Wednesday!
  • nikkicarter13
    nikkicarter13 Posts: 231 Member
    C25K is an awesome program! I completed this about a year and a half ago and haven't stopped running since! Go for it and stick with the program. For me running became addictive and this past year I completed a half marathon, triathlon and full marathon. I also just registered for my next half marathon in Feb. Signing up for races has given me a lot of motivation to keep up with good eating and maintaining my fitness. Keep up the great work!
  • Caperfae
    Caperfae Posts: 433
    If I had a treadmill I totally would.
    It's not the best time of year to be running outside in these parts (Eastern Canada) .. cold and snow and ice. I live right down the street from a 1/4 mile track though and I will be planning on the C25K in the Spring.

    Good luck!!
  • SimonsGirl
    SimonsGirl Posts: 91
    I'm in too starting tomorrow!
    :happy:
  • meanness67
    meanness67 Posts: 366 Member
    Week 1 Day 2 Complete!
  • iamstaceywood
    iamstaceywood Posts: 383 Member
    I also use the podcasts. I downloaded the ones from runningintoshape.com and they are great!
  • amcmillan730
    amcmillan730 Posts: 591 Member
    i'll be starting today! Does itunes have a podcast too?
  • motoxmom1
    motoxmom1 Posts: 85
    Completed my first C25K workout this morning. The playlist was a great help! How are others entering it on their exercise diaries? Just adding up the amount of time spent walking and jogging? I can't wait to do it again on Friday! Thanks all!
  • jsecret
    jsecret Posts: 606 Member
    Yep - I wanna start it too - as long as the treadmill is working upstairs at work, I'm the only one who uses our workout area so when something breaks it's like pulling teeth to get it fixed unfortunatly!
  • Andr1a
    Andr1a Posts: 1
    Does anyone know if you can do the Couch to 5k on an Elliptical Machine?
  • aaddaammggoolleeaaffss
    aaddaammggoolleeaaffss Posts: 230
    I'm starting tonight at the gym :D
  • amcmillan730
    amcmillan730 Posts: 591 Member
    I'm starting tonight too... kind of scared. haha. Not sure if you can do it on an elliptical or not. I think the idea is to train to run/jog. But I could be wrong.
  • Silvergamma
    Silvergamma Posts: 102 Member
    I finished Week 2, Workout 2 yesterday :).
  • aaddaammggoolleeaaffss
    aaddaammggoolleeaaffss Posts: 230
    Anyone else using the Android App? I just downloaded it for tonight
  • JoyousRen
    JoyousRen Posts: 3,823 Member
    I'm re-doing it to work on my speed. It's a great program.
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