Couch to 5K (C25K) Starting today. Anyone interested?

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  • Fliegenschwein
    Fliegenschwein Posts: 232 Member
    W9D1 DONE! I can't believe i'm so close to finishing this program it's gone so fast :noway: I think that it's still kinda hard but each time i run it gets a little bit easier, spent some time on the rowing machine after my run today and boy did i feel it in my legs after!!

    Keep up the great work everybody! :drinker:

    Well done, almost there :drinker: :bigsmile:

    Finished Week 8 Day 3 today. NO MORE CONSECUTIVE DAYS FOR ME! I did Week 8 Day 2 yesterday and had to do Day 3 today because I didnt have time during the week to get them in. Oh my body didnt like that. I finished but my thighs and calves were tight. I will make sure I get a rest day in between runs from now on.

    OMG, we are on Week 9 and it all started the week of Thanksgiving! CONGRATS EVERYONE for keeping up with the program!

    I did two consecutive days this week too and its hurting today :frown: Well done for getting to week 9. Only 3 left :drinker: :bigsmile:
    I'm totally repeating week 4. I'm SO gassed at the last 5 minute run, there's no way i feel confident going to 8 minutes and then 20 minutes on w5d3.

    so mon - wed - fri this week = repeat week 4 :\

    I'm sure it`ll start getting easier soon. I was really surprised how quickly it got better. You`ve caught up really fast though :bigsmile:

    I finished week 1 of b210k today and I actually found it no harder than week 9 of c25k. Its certainly nice to get the walking breaks again lol. Well done everyone :drinker:
  • LisaLisaBoBisa
    LisaLisaBoBisa Posts: 22
    I am searching for someone who is at my level . . .I just finished week 1!! Yay!! (Had to do day 3 twice because I quit 1/2 way through).
  • ginnyroxx
    ginnyroxx Posts: 763
    repeated w4d1 last night and felt good! maybe it was difficult for me the first time bc i was trying to do it after a zumba class.
    from now on, i'll dedicate days just to c25k.
  • LisaLisaBoBisa
    LisaLisaBoBisa Posts: 22
    Just finished Wk2 Day 1!
  • laurzishot
    laurzishot Posts: 91
    W9D2 completed!! It's unbelievable to think there's just one run left i can't believe i've nearly finished the program. Great job to everybody else for sticking with this program too! :flowerforyou:
  • laurzishot
    laurzishot Posts: 91

    I'm sure it`ll start getting easier soon. I was really surprised how quickly it got better. You`ve caught up really fast though :bigsmile:

    I finished week 1 of b210k today and I actually found it no harder than week 9 of c25k. Its certainly nice to get the walking breaks again lol. Well done everyone :drinker:

    Congrats on finishing the first week :bigsmile: i'm not sure if i'm going to go straight onto b210k because i'm still finding the 30 min run challenging enough but i definitely want to start it sometime soon! Great job on beginning it so soon after c25k! :drinker:
  • loveme445
    loveme445 Posts: 2,439 Member
    repeated w4d1 last night and felt good! maybe it was difficult for me the first time bc i was trying to do it after a zumba class.
    from now on, i'll dedicate days just to c25k.

    Sounds like a good idea, because I know Zumba is a great workout! Have you tried running before the Zumba class? I do that sometimes and it helps me burn more calories in the Zumba class because my heart rate is already up.
  • loveme445
    loveme445 Posts: 2,439 Member
    Week 9 Day 1 Done! It wasnt so bad today. YAY, 2 days left!
  • rubysparkle
    rubysparkle Posts: 362 Member
    Week 9 Day 1 done.

    Felt great - finished it today on the treadmill. Have had a few days rest as Sunday was tough on my legs. Only 2 runs left - seems amazing from where we started 9 weeks ago. I never dreamt i would be fine with a 30 minute run.

    Well done everyone
  • rubysparkle
    rubysparkle Posts: 362 Member
    W9D1 DONE! I can't believe i'm so close to finishing this program it's gone so fast :noway: I think that it's still kinda hard but each time i run it gets a little bit easier, spent some time on the rowing machine after my run today and boy did i feel it in my legs after!!

    Keep up the great work everybody! :drinker:

    Well done, almost there :drinker: :bigsmile:

    Finished Week 8 Day 3 today. NO MORE CONSECUTIVE DAYS FOR ME! I did Week 8 Day 2 yesterday and had to do Day 3 today because I didnt have time during the week to get them in. Oh my body didnt like that. I finished but my thighs and calves were tight. I will make sure I get a rest day in between runs from now on.

    OMG, we are on Week 9 and it all started the week of Thanksgiving! CONGRATS EVERYONE for keeping up with the program!

    I did two consecutive days this week too and its hurting today :frown: Well done for getting to week 9. Only 3 left :drinker: :bigsmile:
    I'm totally repeating week 4. I'm SO gassed at the last 5 minute run, there's no way i feel confident going to 8 minutes and then 20 minutes on w5d3.

    so mon - wed - fri this week = repeat week 4 :\

    I'm sure it`ll start getting easier soon. I was really surprised how quickly it got better. You`ve caught up really fast though :bigsmile:

    I finished week 1 of b210k today and I actually found it no harder than week 9 of c25k. Its certainly nice to get the walking breaks again lol. Well done everyone :drinker:


    Well done for finishing week 1 of B210K good to know its not too much more challenging than the final week of C25K. How does it feel being a C25K graduate? Im looking forward to it, i don't think i've ever stuck to anything so religiously.
  • Fliegenschwein
    Fliegenschwein Posts: 232 Member
    Well done for finishing week 1 of B210K good to know its not too much more challenging than the final week of C25K. How does it feel being a C25K graduate? Im looking forward to it, i don't think i've ever stuck to anything so religiously.

    Feels great to have finished c25k. I've really got the bug now to the point where I'm having a couple of days off now because I've overdone it a bit lol. I never thought I could get to the point where I could comfortably run for 45 minutes :bigsmile: I did W2 D1 of b210k yesterday and had no problems at all except that my legs are aching a bit today, but I'm glad I went straight on to it after c25k as the momentum is still there and not that much more difficult. I'm now actually running 7k+ which I'm still finding it hard to take in :noway: lol


    Well done for getting to week 9, only 2 more to go :drinker:
  • laurzishot
    laurzishot Posts: 91
    WEEK 9 DAY 3 DONE!! FINISHED COUCH TO 5K!!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

    Wow i can't believe i finished it, these 9 weeks have gone by so fast and i'm glad that i got to do it with all of you :happy:

    I also can't believe that even though it's still a bit hard, i'm running for 30 minutes!!

    Keep at it, you're all nearly there, good work everyone:drinker:
  • rubysparkle
    rubysparkle Posts: 362 Member
    Week 9 Day 2 done.

    I had to bunch them up as it's been a heavy week with work. Its my 30th Birthday this weekend and the perfect way to end my C25K program.

    I loved my 30 min run today - i just enjoyed the music and kept on running lol.
  • rubysparkle
    rubysparkle Posts: 362 Member
    WEEK 9 DAY 3 DONE!! FINISHED COUCH TO 5K!!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

    Wow i can't believe i finished it, these 9 weeks have gone by so fast and i'm glad that i got to do it with all of you :happy:

    I also can't believe that even though it's still a bit hard, i'm running for 30 minutes!!

    Keep at it, you're all nearly there, good work everyone:drinker:

    CONGRATULATIONS - YOU HAVE FINISHED EXCELLENT WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    You have done really well hats off to you. I only have one run left and im looking forward to it. Well done everyone.
  • rubysparkle
    rubysparkle Posts: 362 Member
    Well done for finishing week 1 of B210K good to know its not too much more challenging than the final week of C25K. How does it feel being a C25K graduate? Im looking forward to it, i don't think i've ever stuck to anything so religiously.

    Feels great to have finished c25k. I've really got the bug now to the point where I'm having a couple of days off now because I've overdone it a bit lol. I never thought I could get to the point where I could comfortably run for 45 minutes :bigsmile: I did W2 D1 of b210k yesterday and had no problems at all except that my legs are aching a bit today, but I'm glad I went straight on to it after c25k as the momentum is still there and not that much more difficult. I'm now actually running 7k+ which I'm still finding it hard to take in :noway: lol


    Well done for getting to week 9, only 2 more to go :drinker:

    I love that you have now got the running bug - that is so cool. I cannot wait to start the B210K. Everytime I have a few days rest I worry that i will not be able to run next time and then hop on the treadmill and realise yep can still run 30 mins. I think i would feel the same way with the momentum. It's great to hear it's going well.
  • loveme445
    loveme445 Posts: 2,439 Member
    WEEK 9 DAY 3 DONE!! FINISHED COUCH TO 5K!!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

    Wow i can't believe i finished it, these 9 weeks have gone by so fast and i'm glad that i got to do it with all of you :happy:

    I also can't believe that even though it's still a bit hard, i'm running for 30 minutes!!

    Keep at it, you're all nearly there, good work everyone:drinker:

    CONGRATS! YOU ARE NOW A COUCH TO 5K GRADUATE! When do you think your going to start bridge to 10k?
  • Fliegenschwein
    Fliegenschwein Posts: 232 Member
    WEEK 9 DAY 3 DONE!! FINISHED COUCH TO 5K!!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

    Wow i can't believe i finished it, these 9 weeks have gone by so fast and i'm glad that i got to do it with all of you :happy:

    I also can't believe that even though it's still a bit hard, i'm running for 30 minutes!!

    Keep at it, you're all nearly there, good work everyone:drinker:

    Congratulations :flowerforyou:

    Well done on finishing, feels great huh? These last few weeks have gone really fast but here's hoping we can all keep going for a while yet and continue with b210k.

    Well done everyone :drinker:
  • loveme445
    loveme445 Posts: 2,439 Member
    Week 9 Day 2 done!
  • MooseWizard
    MooseWizard Posts: 295 Member
    Finished W3, D3 on Friday. Looking forward to starting W4, but worried as the 3 minute runs seemed to last forever. Great to see people completing it though, gives me great hope and motivation!
  • laurzishot
    laurzishot Posts: 91
    Thanks everyone! :) Feels so amazing to have finished this program!


    As to when i'm starting b210k i'm hoping to start in a couple weeks i just wanna stay at 30 mins a little longer to make sure i'm used to it.

    When are the rest of you starting b210k?

    Also Fliegenschwein what is your goal after you complete b210k? :smile:

    Actually what is everyone's goals? I think that once i complete b210k i'll just keep working on my speed and adding incline to the treadmill :bigsmile:
  • loveme445
    loveme445 Posts: 2,439 Member
    Well, I was suppose to do Week 9 Day 3 today but I went walking (uphill) Saturday and my hips are sore. So, Im going to rest a couple of days and get it done next week.

    Laura: After I finish C25K, Im going to keep working on my speed also. Im going to participate in my 1st 5K race the beginning of Feb and a 2nd 5K race in May. So, between Feb and May, I'll be working on my 5K time. After my race in May, Im going to start the Bridge to 10K program. When I finish that program, I want to complete two 10k races by the end of the year.

    MoozeWizard: Good Job!
  • Fliegenschwein
    Fliegenschwein Posts: 232 Member
    Thanks everyone! :) Feels so amazing to have finished this program!


    As to when i'm starting b210k i'm hoping to start in a couple weeks i just wanna stay at 30 mins a little longer to make sure i'm used to it.

    When are the rest of you starting b210k?

    Also Fliegenschwein what is your goal after you complete b210k? :smile:

    Actually what is everyone's goals? I think that once i complete b210k i'll just keep working on my speed and adding incline to the treadmill :bigsmile:

    Well done for finishing, thats awesome :bigsmile: :drinker:

    I`m just about to go and do W2D3 of b210k which is going really well. I`ve signed up for a 10k in London in July so thats giving me a lot of incentive to keep going right now.

    After b210k .. well one of my life's ambitions is to run the London Marathon which I've watched on TV every year since it started, so I`ll be working my way hopefully towards that in the distant future. Its a long long way off yet but its something to focus on :bigsmile:

    Well done everyone and keep going :drinker:
  • LisaLisaBoBisa
    LisaLisaBoBisa Posts: 22
    I started it last week, so far I love it!

    Are you still hanging in there with it? I'm on Week 2 and the 90 sec job feels like forever! LOL
  • LisaLisaBoBisa
    LisaLisaBoBisa Posts: 22
    Great choice! It's a really fun program and I'm seeing a lot of success with it, I'm on week 3 day 2. Good luck!

    How is the program going for you? I'm on Week 2 and the 90 second jog seems to last forever!
  • Fliegenschwein
    Fliegenschwein Posts: 232 Member
    I'm going to stop b210k for a while I've decided.

    I'm getting a few too many pains in my legs and knees that I wasnt getting before, and while I can do the runs ok, I think I might be pushing it a bit too quickly so I'm back to the 30 minute runs for a bit to give it time to adjust properly :bigsmile:

    Well done all :drinker:
  • rubysparkle
    rubysparkle Posts: 362 Member
    Sorry I haven't been on for a while, i haven't done my last run of C25K yet as i gained a sore throat and cold at the weekend and need to get my strength back before i run again so im taking a few days to get my energy back.
  • Fliegenschwein
    Fliegenschwein Posts: 232 Member
    Hope you feel better soon :flowerforyou:
  • laurzishot
    laurzishot Posts: 91
    Well, I was suppose to do Week 9 Day 3 today but I went walking (uphill) Saturday and my hips are sore. So, Im going to rest a couple of days and get it done next week.

    Laura: After I finish C25K, Im going to keep working on my speed also. Im going to participate in my 1st 5K race the beginning of Feb and a 2nd 5K race in May. So, between Feb and May, I'll be working on my 5K time. After my race in May, Im going to start the Bridge to 10K program. When I finish that program, I want to complete two 10k races by the end of the year.

    MoozeWizard: Good Job!

    That's great! How exciting to have races booked :) Don't worry you'll complete it soon enough:flowerforyou:
  • laurzishot
    laurzishot Posts: 91
    Thanks everyone! :) Feels so amazing to have finished this program!


    As to when i'm starting b210k i'm hoping to start in a couple weeks i just wanna stay at 30 mins a little longer to make sure i'm used to it.

    When are the rest of you starting b210k?

    Also Fliegenschwein what is your goal after you complete b210k? :smile:

    Actually what is everyone's goals? I think that once i complete b210k i'll just keep working on my speed and adding incline to the treadmill :bigsmile:

    Well done for finishing, thats awesome :bigsmile: :drinker:

    I`m just about to go and do W2D3 of b210k which is going really well. I`ve signed up for a 10k in London in July so thats giving me a lot of incentive to keep going right now.

    After b210k .. well one of my life's ambitions is to run the London Marathon which I've watched on TV every year since it started, so I`ll be working my way hopefully towards that in the distant future. Its a long long way off yet but its something to focus on :bigsmile:

    Well done everyone and keep going :drinker:

    Thanks :) Wow what an amazing goal!! I'm sure if you keep moving forward slowly with your running that you'll be able to do the marathon and we can all watch you on tv :bigsmile:
  • laurzishot
    laurzishot Posts: 91
    Sorry I haven't been on for a while, i haven't done my last run of C25K yet as i gained a sore throat and cold at the weekend and need to get my strength back before i run again so im taking a few days to get my energy back.

    That's okay, you'll do it! Hope you feel better soon :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
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