Starting Couch to 5k - want to join??

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  • wanderingpilgrim
    wanderingpilgrim Posts: 109 Member
    Ran for my second time today. Am finding that I'm somehow able to run without stopping...something i never expected to be able to do. Ran 5 km's in 30 minutes! Nowhere near the same times I used to run it 10 years ago, but I'll take it!

    All the best everyone!
    Keep it up and focus on your goals!
  • simonmcgarry
    simonmcgarry Posts: 2
    I literally downloaded it ten minutes before coming onto this site, weird haha.

    Anyway, I'm going to start it tomorrow, but haven't run in about 8 years....and never with these moobs lol.
  • Eviesmum
    Eviesmum Posts: 270 Member
    Ran for my second time today. Am finding that I'm somehow able to run without stopping...something i never expected to be able to do. Ran 5 km's in 30 minutes! Nowhere near the same times I used to run it 10 years ago, but I'll take it!

    All the best everyone!
    Keep it up and focus on your goals!

    well done.

    I'm off to do W2 D1 shortly.

    About the blisters - I got them and one bled Sunday :sad: I put plasters on them to run today - but I know you can get proper blister plasters which are gel like. I don't know how to prevent them though so if anyone find out please let me know. :wink:
  • jen31889
    jen31889 Posts: 121
    I started day 1 yesterday and thought it was moderately difficult, not too bad. I felt great after, but I'm sore today.
  • wanderingpilgrim
    wanderingpilgrim Posts: 109 Member

    About the blisters - I got them and one bled Sunday :sad: I put plasters on them to run today - but I know you can get proper blister plasters which are gel like. I don't know how to prevent them though so if anyone find out please let me know. :wink:

    I used the blister packs for walking once, but they didn't hold up that well. The constant friction with the shoes seemed to be too much for it. The sock/shoe didn't "glide" over it like I assumed would happen.

    As far as blister treatment, I managed to find something that works well. It's called moleskin (meant for runners/ hikers.) It cost me $3.60. You can buy it at almost any pharmacy. There are directions on the back of the package. Basically what you do is cut out a hole in the moleskin the same size as your blister (leaving your blister exposed). It works by creating a thicker layer around your blister so that your shoe doesn't create friction right on it. Make sense?

    I have a blister currently, and used moleskin last night for my second run. My blister is in better shape today than yesterday, ...AND, I was able to run comfortably. :) That's pretty unusual to say for blisters!
  • forty3fab
    forty3fab Posts: 148 Member
    I just did week 3 day one of C25K on my iphone app this morning. I was scared to do it, but it was fine. You will feel so great after each and every day! Anyone can feel free to add me as a friend. The more support we have the better!!

    I have never been a runner and really have no intention of being a runner. I just really want to mix things up a bit and confuse my body so I can lose some weight. I am alternating C25K with the 30 Day Shred and I absolutely love that too!

    Stay in touch!
  • Panda_Jack
    Panda_Jack Posts: 829 Member
    Week 1 Day 2 - I thought it was easier than day 1. Let's see how the rest of it goes.
  • kamk16
    kamk16 Posts: 205
    I plan on doing week 1 day 2 tonight. Hopefully it goes well the first day wasn't bad and I really surprised myself:smile:
  • wanderingpilgrim
    wanderingpilgrim Posts: 109 Member
    It's -6'C and snowing.
    I'm working up the oompf to get outside and run.
    It's not working so well! LOL!
  • Bubs05
    Bubs05 Posts: 179 Member
    Just did W1D2. I wasn't sure I'd get it in today but I beat the rain...YAY! It seemed a little harder than the 1st day, I think just because I had a busy, crappy day.
  • wanderingpilgrim
    wanderingpilgrim Posts: 109 Member
    Just did W1D2. I wasn't sure I'd get it in today but I beat the rain...YAY! It seemed a little harder than the 1st day, I think just because I had a busy, crappy day.

    You did it tho, despite having a crappy day. Great job! :happy:
  • marniebigelow
    marniebigelow Posts: 43
    Is that app for the Iphone? I saw that and totally want it!!! I just can't afford another cell just for that though :/
  • marniebigelow
    marniebigelow Posts: 43
    I'm using the app. GetRunning for the couch to 5k. I love it so far. Im starting my second week today. Good luck!

    Was this the Iphone app?
  • Panda_Jack
    Panda_Jack Posts: 829 Member
    I don't know if they have it for Iphone, I have it on my android though.
  • adamsas
    adamsas Posts: 3
    I want to do this as well! I would lvoe to help you stay motivated. I am horrible about keeping up wwith running, but i have always wanted to do a 5K, maybe by helping you I will help myself.
  • rondeebop
    rondeebop Posts: 1
    Hello...I'm new. I have been on many diets and lose it and then gain it back. I want to be in better shape for the Relay for life walk that I am doing with my co-workers in June.
  • cougs12
    cougs12 Posts: 92
    I'll join. I am on week 2. I just signed up to do my first 5k mothers day weekend.
  • Shellndub
    Shellndub Posts: 72
    I was just thinking about doing a 5k this morning. One coming up in my area. Never run before. It's for a great cause though. I'd love to be in on this too.

    :0)
  • cougs12
    cougs12 Posts: 92
    I was just thinking about doing a 5k this morning. One coming up in my area. Never run before. It's for a great cause though. I'd love to be in on this too.

    :0)


    I am doing the Susan G Komen Race for the Cure.
  • nickiben
    nickiben Posts: 117 Member
    Is that app for the Iphone? I saw that and totally want it!!! I just can't afford another cell just for that though :/

    yes its on the iphone and android. But you can go on the website - just put couch25k into google. It explains the same thing so you can follow that rather than buy a new phone!! :-)
  • Eviesmum
    Eviesmum Posts: 270 Member
    Hope everyone's training is going well.

    I have done w2 d2 today and I am really pleased with how its going.
  • tamcrit
    tamcrit Posts: 340 Member
    Just popping in to offer some support. I started the Couch to 5K program last February and ran my first 5K last May. I had not run since high school, and was also overweight and out of shape. On the first day, I thought I was going to die trying to complete the 60 second running intervals. Well, long story short, after doing the program and that first 5K, I went on to run a 10K last October and my first half marathon in January. Along the way, I also lost 50 pounds. I now consider myself a runner and am continuing to train. My next half marthon is in April. I hope you also find success with the program. Stick with it, take it slow, build up as you feel ready (I repeated a few weeks), but each week, I just did a little bit more, went a little bit father, and am now amazed at how far I have come in a relatively short time. I was a 42 year old overweight, out of shape, mother of two...so if I can do it, anyone can!! Good luck, you can do it!!
  • sarahlouisah
    sarahlouisah Posts: 116
    I di work out 1 today I am also ding cancer research 5k in June will do number 2 saturday I always lose threads and cant find them again does anyone no how to keep track of this thread
  • mrssarahl
    mrssarahl Posts: 4 Member
    I started a similar program last week. My husband is a marathon runner, so I had him make me up a schedule. My goal, besides losing the baby weight, is to run my first 5k.
  • SabrinaJL
    SabrinaJL Posts: 1,579 Member
    I started this on Monday because I want to do the MWR Bay Bridge run/walk on May 15th. I'll probably walk instead of run but at this point, I think I'd have a hard time walking it so I figured this would be a good way to get into shape for it. I currently do it on a treadmill because it's easier on my knees. I'm hoping once I finish it, I'll feel strong enough to try running outside.
  • Eviesmum
    Eviesmum Posts: 270 Member
    Just popping in to offer some support. I started the Couch to 5K program last February and ran my first 5K last May. I had not run since high school, and was also overweight and out of shape. On the first day, I thought I was going to die trying to complete the 60 second running intervals. Well, long story short, after doing the program and that first 5K, I went on to run a 10K last October and my first half marathon in January. Along the way, I also lost 50 pounds. I now consider myself a runner and am continuing to train. My next half marthon is in April. I hope you also find success with the program. Stick with it, take it slow, build up as you feel ready (I repeated a few weeks), but each week, I just did a little bit more, went a little bit father, and am now amazed at how far I have come in a relatively short time. I was a 42 year old overweight, out of shape, mother of two...so if I can do it, anyone can!! Good luck, you can do it!!

    Brilliant - well done on all your wonderful acheivements and thank you for such a positive post :flowerforyou:
  • wanderingpilgrim
    wanderingpilgrim Posts: 109 Member
    It's 4'C and gonna snow tonight...guess I'm heading out now then!
    Happy running y'all!
    Keep going!
  • jborski79
    jborski79 Posts: 8
    I'll be doing a 5k with work in May so I am all for it!!!
  • kamk16
    kamk16 Posts: 205
    Well I did week 1 day 2 yesterday finally it went pretty good.:smile:
  • millymollymandy565
    millymollymandy565 Posts: 1
    As well as the other link posted, try free downloads of different music mixes at podrunner.com.

    :flowerforyou: He does a great week by week "first day to 5k" series which is based on interval training. You can also access podrunner stuff via itunes and it's very motivational music that you don't realise the time zipping by!
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