C25K Group
Lindz8afish
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This coming Monday, it's time to start running! I have never ever been a runner or a jogger of any sort. I've never been able to run a mile without stopping. Time to change that!!! A few of my friends and I are going to challenge each other to completing the 9 weeks of Couch to 5K. If you are serious about completing it, we encourage you to join us!!
To start off the challenge, by Monday, 3/28/11, time yourself how long it takes you to run a mile. Then over the course of the week complete Week One of C25K. Each Monday will start a new week of C25K. By Sunday, post your BMI's and/or weight on this forum. And finally once we have completed the 9 week program we will be running a mile again to see our NEW AND IMPROVED TIME!!
Feel free to add your own mini challenge's each week, like burning so many calories a week, drinking more water, reducing your intake of sodium, sugar, etc. And post how you do on those challenges. It will be a great way for us to keep each other motivated!
Goodluck and happy running :happy:
To start off the challenge, by Monday, 3/28/11, time yourself how long it takes you to run a mile. Then over the course of the week complete Week One of C25K. Each Monday will start a new week of C25K. By Sunday, post your BMI's and/or weight on this forum. And finally once we have completed the 9 week program we will be running a mile again to see our NEW AND IMPROVED TIME!!
Feel free to add your own mini challenge's each week, like burning so many calories a week, drinking more water, reducing your intake of sodium, sugar, etc. And post how you do on those challenges. It will be a great way for us to keep each other motivated!
Goodluck and happy running :happy:
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This is perfect. I wanted to start the program next week. I signed up for the Warrior Dash (it's in June) and I've NEVER done any running ever. So I was going to start the C25K to train and build up my stamina...work myself up to 4 miles. I'll have to get out and try to run that 1st mile to post for Monday.0
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Is the C25K a program of some kind? Where do I find more information?0
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i started c25k 2 days ago and did not do the first mile test. i started this because i am not a runner so why would i want to run a mile first...lol. than said i have done this the last 2 days and skiped to week 2. i will try to post here but good luck to you all0
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Is the C25K a program of some kind? Where do I find more information?
It is a jogging/running program that gets you able to run a 5k in 9 weeks (or so they say
This is the website with information on it: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
If you have an iPhone or a Droid phone I know they have an app that keeps track of time for you on it.0 -
i started c25k 2 days ago and did not do the first mile test. i started this because i am not a runner so why would i want to run a mile first...lol. than said i have done this the last 2 days and skiped to week 2. i will try to post here but good luck to you all
My friends and I decided to do a mile first so we can see how we've improved over the course of the 9 weeks. I guess it's more motivation to get a better time! :bigsmile:0 -
I completed C25k back in December. I'm about to run my first 10k on Saturday and I'm so scared! I'm totally unprepared! LOL I'll be walking A LOT!!!
But c25k is totally awesome! Week 4 sucks so anyone who is on it, just do your best and it will make week 5 that much easier!0 -
i am keeping track of the first 2 miles as of now i can do it in 25.25 min i walk at 3.5 to 4 mph and run at 6.5 to 7 mph yes i do it on a treadmill0
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I love C25k!! I do it every spring and then run 5k's through the summer. I am currently on Week 4, can I still join you? By the way, this year I downloaded free podcasts from itunes that include music and a guy telling you when to start and stop. LOVE IT! Search Robert Ullrey (sp?).0
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I loved C25K! It got me running a 5k in a short amount of time. Be sure to STRETCH after each run to keep the muscles loosened up. I am going to start the Bridge to 10k app on April 1st.0
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This is going to be a tough 9 weeks! I've never been a runner either. Does anyone have any advice or tips before we start this? 0
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I love C25k!! I do it every spring and then run 5k's through the summer. I am currently on Week 4, can I still join you? By the way, this year I downloaded free podcasts from itunes that include music and a guy telling you when to start and stop. LOVE IT! Search Robert Ullrey (sp?).
Yes! Feel free to join in!! I haven't ever done any running, so my first mile is going to be horrible!! But I'm looking forward to the challenge.
Thanks for the podcast info too!0 -
WOOP! I will try to do my mile run on Sunday Lindsay! Super excited to do this!0
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WOOP! I will try to do my mile run on Sunday Lindsay! Super excited to do this!
I will be doing my mile run Sunday too!! :happy:0 -
Had to do my mile on the treadmill. I know I won't be able to do a run outside today and tomorrow is my rest day. Anyway, did a 14 min mile. Looking forward to seeing how I improve.0
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Week One - 3/27/11 - BMI of 29.2
- Walked a 15 min mile. I'm sick, so the rest of the day is resting up and drinking a ton of fluids along with my son (who is also sick)
My Mini Goals this week:
1. GET UNSICK!!
2. Drink 12 cups, or about 100oz of water daily.
3. Be under calories the WHOLE WEEK!
Goodluck on Week 1 everyone!!0 -
Are we posting on this thread or is there a new one?0
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Did day 1 yesterday. My quads are a little sore, but not too bad.0
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I need to start my week 1 next week. I looked up the C25K plan and turned it into an Excel spreadsheet so that I can track my times and distance for each workout. If anyone wants me to send it to them, let me know
I registered for my first 5k and I'm freaking out. It's in 11 weeks (I know the C25K is a nine week plan but I'm still worried).
If anyone is in the NY/NJ area I am going to be running the GWB on June 12th. Maybe we could start a MFP team 0 -
Are we posting on this thread or is there a new one?
Posting on this one! Sorry, I'm getting over a cold so I've had to put my C25K on hold. Hoping to start it on the weekend though Looking forward to seeing all of your results!! 0 -
Day 1 was yesterday and went alot better than I thought it would!! I'm just going to have my days be W, F, Su.
I actually really enjoyed it already. I cant wait for it to get warmer outside so I can get my dog trained to run next to me. She'd love it. :-)0 -
Okay folks I am on Week 5-Day 3 and tonight is a 25 minute run. I am quite nervous. But I will check back and let you know.
Also - Tues. was Day 2 and the next morning I weighed in and had lost enough that the number moved me from "obese" to just "overweight" for my height. Yay for small victories!0 -
I am starting week 7 this week. For any of you that are looking for the link to the podcasts here it is.
Just download them and copy to you MP3 player.
http://www.ullreys.com/robert/Podcasts/page4/files/rss.xml0 -
Hi All, I've just done week 1 of couch to 5K. I'm doing it with my 7 year old which is an extra challenge, and we're going to run the Race for Life on 3rd July.
I downloaded the NHS free podcasts from here http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/couch-to-5k.aspx
there's lots of other useful information on here too.
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Okay folks I am on Week 5-Day 3 and tonight is a 25 minute run. I am quite nervous. But I will check back and let you know.
Also - Tues. was Day 2 and the next morning I weighed in and had lost enough that the number moved me from "obese" to just "overweight" for my height. Yay for small victories!
That is awesome! Small victories are what keep us moving forward! I hope you did good on your 25 minute run!!0 -
How is everyone doing at this?
I am doing Week 1 Day 3 tonight! My legs are pretty sore, but I am getting through it fairly well. I have been doing it on a treadmill since I don't get out of work until late. I am nervous about starting week 2 and running more.0 -
Been doing pretty good here, completed week 2 today. Although I think I will probably give myself a rest day tomorrow and do it again Sunday. Week 3 and running 3 minutes scares me a bit!!0
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Week 2 done! Week 3 starts on Wednesday! :-)0
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