Couch to 5K

ME TOO! I started last week but repeating week 1 again this week because even tho I did it...I want to do it well and not with the struggling. Best of luck to you

Good luck and have funnn!! My tip would be to take it slow. If you're running on a treadmill (like I am), don't get caught up in the numbers of how "fast" you and others are running, just do what is comfortable. If you're running outside, then it shouldn't be as much of a problem.
I'm starting week 3 tomorrow or Tuesday, I'll let you know how it goes, haha.

Do what you feel comfortable with and stretch, stretch, stretch! If you actually plan on doing a 5k, I may also suggest starting a little earlier than the 10 weeks, because your longest time running is 30 minutes and that would put you under a 10 minute mile, which is hard for a beginner. I started on week 4, but I don't always follow their suggestions, because if I feel like running longer than they suggest, I'm going to push myself to do it!

Good luck and have fun. I myself am on week 2 day 3. Definitely get something you can listen to. Some listen to music. I listen to military cadences. It helps me keep a pace.

I would also say do not beat yourself up if you feel like you need to repeat a week here or there. But, at the same time, do not fall back on the previous week solely because the next week seems to challenging. Give it a shot! You might amaze yourself how possible the seemingly impossible is when you get it in your head that YOU CAN DO IT.

I'm heading into week 8 today, and can hardly believe I can run 25 minutes without break. But you know what? I CAN. Looking forward to running a 5K in May.

That is wonderful! I had just gotten to that point last year and was beyond excited. Then I finally had to quit because of my stupid knees. Good luck on your 5K. :flowerforyou:

i have done it myself... I never, ever ran... but I did it... Follow it, it's easy... The hardest part is staying motivated! I signed up for a 5k last year and almost bailed because I was afraid of embarrassing myself... or finishing last... but u know what??? I beat every person on the sidelines.

I promise on my heart... the hardest thing is in your head. I am trying to train my sister and she swears she can't do it... but I pushed her and made her scream... but you know what?? She did a 5k after training for 6 weeks... It' wasn't pretty... it wasn't fast... but she did it.

The best thing I can say is don't go for speed... go for time or distance... and I tried to go a little bit more each time. For example.. If it said run 1 min then walk 1 1/2 min... then I would run 65 seconds or 70 seconds... then walk 90 seconds... Every bit helps!

ok guys day 1 kicked my BUTT:frown:!!!!!! I only got through 2 of the 8 runs! i felt soooooo defeated and didnt even try to run any after that! the good news is im not giving up and i am going to start again tomorrow

My question to you to ask yourself is this How much have you ran in the past? Is this more than you ever have done? I dont know about you but Im a big girl running is not my forte but Im working on it. IF the same is for you THEN small victory for you YEPPIE pat yourself on the back. Some of us need more time to build up to what a program says, no difference than the 30 day shred many people can do it for the 30 days yes some struggle some dont, then there are other people that take 60 - 90 days to complete it because they work at the level they can. Dont be defeated YOUR DOING IT, BELIEVE IN YOURSELF and if you couldnt do exactly what the program says then work it out to your ability and go up from there. if 2 is your number right now work through that then push to 3 then 45678. For me being so outta shape what Im doing now is more than I have in the past 5 years and for that Im proud of myself. YES Push yourself but dont hurt yourself and dont beat yourself down positive thoughts knowing your doing it and WILL get there.
GOOD FOR YOU ON KEEPING GOING.

I tried the C25K about 2 months ago and barely made it through 8 minutes on day 1...I was so dissapointed...I stopped trying it all togheter. But, I did end up doing Leslie Sansone Walk Away the Pounds DVDs and built up my strength and endurance that way. I tried the C25K program again yesterday and I made it through the first session without any struggle! I am so excited....

Good luck to you!

You've inspired me! Where do I find the Couch to 5K plan?

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

If you have a smartphone, you can also download apps that will keep track of the timing for you! They sound a chime when it's time to switch from running to walking, etc. Makes it loads simpler!