Starting Couch to 5k - want to join??

I have been tossing around the idea of starting a program like this. I just keep chickening out. I really don't feel like I can run. I will try to join you. As long as I don't talk myself out of it before tomorrow

My son runs cross country for high school (5K). I know I won't ever be able to keep up to him but if I could finish without being last by an hour or more:huh: They do hold one in my area in Sept. maybe I can be able to do it.

Add me as a friend if you like

Yes! in fact I just signed up for my first 5K yesterday. My $20 is paid and therefore i am commited now! 99 days until my race day! feel free to add me as a friend cause i am not in shape or ready for a race at all! From my facebook computer chair to 5K is me

Hi. I am super intimidated by this! But I really really really want to run. I used to do it years ago, then ended up nearly losing my foot to gangrene (after a bad break involving surgery) and was told I'd never run again.

I miss it soooo much but am afraid of the pain and possible re-injury. It''s been 7 years; I am strong and have healed, and I think I am capable of it. But fear has held me back.

This freaks me out, but I'm thinking it's time. Time to fight the inner demons and "go for it."
Good luck everyone.

I will join you! I'm trying to join a local group (Santa Rosa, CA) and their first run is tomorrow but I missed their info meeting because of being sick all week so now have to wait and see if i'm allowed to join. If not, I'll do it on my own!

I was just looking into Couch to 5k today! I think I do want to join

I am interested. I have the app as well, but found problems with it starting over from the beginning after it had already started, but I'd like to try it again.

I tried it the other day and could only do 15 of the 30 minutes but I am gonna try again in a few weeks when I have hopefully dropped a few more pounds... it is a goal that I have set though. I want to be able to accomplish it before the end of June, since it is a 9 week training I think that is a reasonable goal!

I love this app!!! The couch to 5K app is great! I use it all the time. I just did a 5K on the treadmill in 33 MIN - and I am thanking this app!!!! Its great! I would love to join! I want to keep doing it so I can get faster. FUN!!!!

Hi,

Have you guys seen this?

http://runningintoshape.com/5k-training-downloads/



I intended to start this week but an old injury has not made it possible, I think I will start with walking fast /extra effort when supposed to be running for now (I carry a lot of weight). Hopefully then the weight will come off and the more I loose the more I will be able to run ....eventually!

Good luck everyone!

Good job! Glad you liked it!

It's still early in the morning here where I am, so I'm hoping to get out there soon. It's freezing c-c-c-old though!! ( -12'C!)

Just thought of something: how are you keeping track of calories for these runs? I don't have a HR monitor, so I have NO clue! Anyone?

I'm planning on starting today. I was reading a lot about the program last night and am planning on starting it right away. I want to get my cardio up'd and I've been out of the habit of hitting the treadmill hard so I'm hoping this will put me on the right path. Hope everyon'e start on this is going well.

I ran a 5k last year, first one ever. I was 280lbs and finished good. I think I came 209th out of 333 or something like that. It wasn't easy, but wasn't super hard. I was the biggest guy in the field. I got smoked by a 77 year old but have nothing but respect for him.

I worked with a fitness trainer and the most important advice he gave me about starting to run is speed. When you start training, run as SLOWLY as you possibly can. He told me that people start to fast, and end up giving up soon after because it's too hard. I was about 300lbs when I started with him. I ran so slow, people were walking faster than me. But it only took 4-8 weeks till I was running at a good jog. My first practice time for a 5k was 45 minutes. Second was 41. But when I got into the race and had everyone around me, I ran faster without realizing and did it in 33 minutes.

The most important thing though, people where clapping and cheering me home, complete strangers, both on the street and at the finishing area. I was actually over come with emotion at the end, was not expecting that.

Alas I hurt my ankle a few months after and it's only now that I'm starting to train again for another one. But I'm also 3lbs lighter than when I started, so I'll do it again. I would love to be part of the group you create and support each other.

Mike