Starting Couch to 5K today anyone want to join?

JenniferRHughes
JenniferRHughes Posts: 30 Member
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I am starting Couch to 5K just loaded the google app. I am planning on jogging my first 5K at the end of August. Looking for others that want to join me. If you can't run due to health problems you can always walk as well :) I plan on coming here daily :)
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  • geenabee2014
    geenabee2014 Posts: 6
    Hi,
    I was thinking of doing this yesterday! I have to start lower than the app though as I am very unfit! :)
  • carissab1020
    carissab1020 Posts: 2
    I can start this tomorrow! Feel free to add me. Im also doing the 30 day shred!
  • Squidgeypaws007
    Squidgeypaws007 Posts: 1,012 Member
    C25k is a fantastic programme - have been thinking of restarting it after I stopped running (from injury :(). I could do with getting back to running either way :laugh:

    And Geen - I don't know what you'd classify as "unfit" but when I first started (over two years ago now) I couldn't run for 30 seconds, was around 200Ibs and running made my sight go fuzzy.....did the programme in the usual amount of time and got up to running 10 miles eventually. Don't underestimate yourself!! :)
  • geenabee2014
    geenabee2014 Posts: 6
    Squidgeypaw, thank you for that, I just kind of mademine up last time because they didnt have an easy enough level, did you find an app that did 30seconds?

    How do we want to document this?
  • souvenance3
    souvenance3 Posts: 8 Member
    Sounds good to me! I thought I'd time my mile today for the first time since high school.....boy was that a shock. I was struggling just to make it around the block. Count me in!
  • Tiff050709
    Tiff050709 Posts: 497 Member
    I plan on starting tomorrow and do it every other day in between my other workout, so I am in :)
  • nlmillervt
    nlmillervt Posts: 242 Member
    Squidgeypaw, thank you for that, I just kind of mademine up last time because they didnt have an easy enough level, did you find an app that did 30seconds?

    How do we want to document this?

    This might be good timing. Yesterday I just tried out the iOS app by LOLO called Easy 5K with Jeff Galloway, and think I'm going to try to complete the program.

    It's got the ability to adjust the ratios for walk/run with lots of different options, although I haven't tried those yet. I picked it up for free last fall, but it looks like it's on sale right now for $1.99.
  • ilyahna2014
    ilyahna2014 Posts: 45
    I'm on week 6, but I'd love more C25K friends! Add me!
  • ejdp254
    ejdp254 Posts: 342 Member
    Downloaded it yesterday, just need to pick a start date!
  • geenabee2014
    geenabee2014 Posts: 6
    Ok so for me, I will be able to start tomorrow (monday) night, I am brand new to my fitness pal so shall we keep this board going and replay to each other

    I'd love to meet new people through this

    G
  • Alliern45
    Alliern45 Posts: 79 Member
    So glad I saw this thread. I just recommitted myself to MFP tracking and started C25K today!! I would love to have some accountability friends! I have about 70# to lose and run really slow. My legs always give out before my lungs! Are you all running inside or out? I am doing a combo of both depending on the day/heat. From previous experience (tried this once before and gave up) If you run inside make sure to set you incline up or the transition to outside is brutal! Just my experience.
    Onward
    Allie
  • christinacrisfield
    christinacrisfield Posts: 77 Member
    I am on Week 3 - but I am doing it accelerated - more like 2 weeks in 1, since I have the experience and am in training for a race in September. I notice it's really good for interval training and calorie burning. Add me if you would like!
  • JenniferRHughes
    JenniferRHughes Posts: 30 Member
    Wow I am really excited to have so many friends joining in. I am also intimidated by my fitness level but I am just going to do my best. Some friends suggested repeating weeks if it becomes too difficult. I would like to keep this going as a group. Let me see what I can do...anyone want to pick a name?
  • lessismoreohio
    lessismoreohio Posts: 910 Member
    I've been wanting to start this as well. I've wanted to start this for some time. Please feel free to add me as a friend.
  • farmgirl87
    farmgirl87 Posts: 1
    I'm in, too! I started it a while back then got too busy. Should be better doing it with others. Thanks:smile:
  • alicia0412
    alicia0412 Posts: 165 Member
    I just completed my 2nd day of it today! I could use some friends doing the same program so I don't give up as easily :)
  • jellybeansmamma
    jellybeansmamma Posts: 122 Member
    I did day one of a c25k the day before yesterday, was too hard for my level of fitness. Spotted a post about an app called zombies run! on the forums here last night, so I got the zombies run c25k app, did the first day today, much easier! And super fun! So I would love to join in with you guys :) Feel free to friend me as well :)
  • geenabee2014
    geenabee2014 Posts: 6
    Hi jelly beans mam, just looked at this app it looks hilarious, does it say things about the game while your running? Well done on day one!
  • geenabee2014
    geenabee2014 Posts: 6
    I just completed my 2nd day of it today! I could use some friends doing the same program so I don't give up as easily :)


    Well done!!!! Keep going!
  • jellybeansmamma
    jellybeansmamma Posts: 122 Member
    Oh it was great! there are voice actors that talk at points, today it was giving the backstory, so I was in a helicopter that was shot down, and had to complete a mission and get to base camp, speed up when zombies were chasing me etc, it was a blast! Especially since where I walk/run is a bush trail with creaky trees, wobbly old squeaky bridges etc, really added to the atmosphere for an early morning run!
  • Squidgeypaws007
    Squidgeypaws007 Posts: 1,012 Member
    Squidgeypaw, thank you for that, I just kind of mademine up last time because they didnt have an easy enough level, did you find an app that did 30seconds?

    How do we want to document this?

    At first I just ran as much as possible in the time gaps! You don't have to do exactly what the app says and you can repeat weeks as many times as you need to :) I actually ended up skipping a week because I'd made so much progress - the app is really good for beginners :)

    And Zombies Run = :heart: love that app xD
  • Squidgeypaws007
    Squidgeypaws007 Posts: 1,012 Member
    Wow I am really excited to have so many friends joining in. I am also intimidated by my fitness level but I am just going to do my best. Some friends suggested repeating weeks if it becomes too difficult. I would like to keep this going as a group. Let me see what I can do...anyone want to pick a name?

    you'll get into the swing of things before you even notice it - remember, it's to build fitness, you don't have to have it before you start!!

    And names....hmmmm.
  • Amwhite1986
    Amwhite1986 Posts: 194 Member
    I'll be starting Week 2 tomorrow if my knees cooperate! (I suspect I have arthritis, they're better with use. Don't always get out for my walks though.)

    During week one, at the point where I thought I'd fall over because I couldn't run/jog anymore was when it beeps to start walking. I don't know how I'm going to pull off 90 seconds this week. Someone will find me passed out on the side of the road. lol
  • aprilmenzies1
    aprilmenzies1 Posts: 20 Member
    Im doing the 30 day shred too, will have a look at the couch to 5k x:happy:
  • NurseNiffa
    NurseNiffa Posts: 25 Member
    My friends and I just started C25K. We are supposed to start week 2 this week. I think that I am going to download the zombie run app, it sounds like fun!!
  • amable26
    amable26 Posts: 3
    I am going to start today!
  • geenabee2014
    geenabee2014 Posts: 6
    NYmisc has started a new post for the c25k buddies it's

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1340643-today-is-the-day

    Hope we can all help each other :) first day later
  • aneary1980
    aneary1980 Posts: 461 Member
    I started it yesterday, I do more on the treadmill at the gym but I need to get used to road running. :)
  • cori314
    cori314 Posts: 38 Member
    I'm on week 2 and I love it! Count me in
  • Ariella603
    Ariella603 Posts: 2
    I found the app yesterday, found myfitnesspal yesterday too! So I plan on starting the c25k today:) Feel free to add me

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