Couch-to-5K - I'm on week 5

defygravity531
defygravity531 Posts: 289 Member
edited September 25 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi all,

I did Week 5 Day 1 last night and it was tough but I made it through! :) Are you doing the program? What week are you on?
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  • dru_howard
    dru_howard Posts: 47
    What is couch-to-5k? Well, I mean I guess it's pretty obvious what it "IS" but where do you find the program?
  • genielross
    genielross Posts: 20 Member
    I am starting week 1 this weekend. I am a little scared but would like to be able to run a 5K for my birthday. Any tips?
  • ejb245
    ejb245 Posts: 195 Member
    I just finished Week 5. I didn't quite make it the whole 20 minutes running (mapmyrun lied about the elevation of the new route I was trying. Straight uphill for 0.3 miles...). Since it's only Thursday, I'm going to run W5D3 again on Saturday and not stop. I have a 5k planned for the 22nd of May. Very excited. :)
  • heatherlh83
    heatherlh83 Posts: 76 Member
    I was on week 6 of the treadmill version but my treadmill broke yesterday so now I'm just running outside for at least 20 minutes until I can get it repaired or get a new one. Week 5 was by far the hardest for me, I had to repeat it 3 times!
  • JenBrown0210
    JenBrown0210 Posts: 985 Member
    I am on week 3 day 2. I love it. I have been doing it outside too.
  • heatherlh83
    heatherlh83 Posts: 76 Member
    What is couch-to-5k? Well, I mean I guess it's pretty obvious what it "IS" but where do you find the program?

    http://c25k.com/ :)
  • reese66
    reese66 Posts: 2,920 Member
    What is couch-to-5k? Well, I mean I guess it's pretty obvious what it "IS" but where do you find the program?

    C25K can be found by googling it on you pc or if you have a smart phone such as Droid or IPhone.
    I completed C25K and now doing the B210K, keep up the great work!

    As far as tips, just remember your not in a race so speed does not matter at this point. Lower your speed, right now your building your endurance, you can add speed later. Don't forget to breathe and always stretch!!!
  • SamanthaSteg
    SamanthaSteg Posts: 18 Member
    Just finished Week 3 day 2 today. I always really disliked running, but the way this program is, I'm really enjoying it so far!
  • JCR1984
    JCR1984 Posts: 4
    I just completed week 5. I dont understand the jump from day 2 to day 3! They have you jog for 8 min at a time to jogging for 20. I stopped for 10 sec twice and 15 sec once. The people who made the program obviously know more about running but I think that is a crazy big jump in time. I was so worried about not completing it that I set my pace at 5.4. I don't know if I should repeat until I get it down or just move on to week 6? Well anyway good luck! Its awesome that your sooo close to the end of the program!
  • silveryflutterby
    silveryflutterby Posts: 335
    I am on W6 D3! I did it once and only made it to 20 minutes out of 25. Going to try again tonight! From now until the end there are no more interval runs...it's all just straight running! eek! but i guess that's the whole point of the program...it just feels like it has gone really fast and i'm not quite sure if i'm ready for it! week 6 has been the hardest so far with week 5 at a close second. i agree that day 3 of week 5 was an insane jump. I did it though, so good luck to you!
  • kuechletwins
    kuechletwins Posts: 88 Member
    Hi There! I'm starting W5D1 on Saturday! This, after spending 2 1/2 weeks on Week 4. Week 4 was tough for me for some reason. I think my personal "wall" is the 3 min mark. After the first 3 minutes I actually do ok. I'm hoping that continues through week 5! Friend me if you would like some support....
  • thehungrycuttlefish
    thehungrycuttlefish Posts: 2
    I've been doing C25K on and off for some time - I am using it mostly as a launching pad. I've run in three 5Ks since starting, with these times...

    1st: 1 hour 4 minutes
    2nd: 44 minutes
    3rd: 47 minutes

    It is definitely helping, but you have to stick to it! I'm on Week 3 but I'm running another 5K in April so I'm hoping to progress!

    Good luck to everyone!
  • Bluesman77
    Bluesman77 Posts: 20
    Tomorrow will be the third run in week one. It has not been easy for me, but I have got through it. It is more than I have ever run in the past. I have felt really proud of myself at the end of each run. It is reassuring to see so many others on here doing the same program. Keep up the great work everyone!
  • Dteg
    Dteg Posts: 86 Member
    I am starting week 4 tomorrow and i cant wait. I love this program and have already signed up for my first race.
  • binderangie
    binderangie Posts: 4
    Week 5 Day 3 was my favorite!!! I did in on the treadmill and never in a million years thought I could do it when I could barely do 8 minutes. I made it through without stopping and was on a natural high for 3 days!!! Best feeling ever :)
  • aab1
    aab1 Posts: 1,120 Member
    Tomorrow will be W5D3 for me and I'm freaked out that it's 20 straight minutes. But I'm loving it!
  • kuechletwins
    kuechletwins Posts: 88 Member
    Week 5 Day 3 was my favorite!!! I did in on the treadmill and never in a million years thought I could do it when I could barely do 8 minutes. I made it through without stopping and was on a natural high for 3 days!!! Best feeling ever :)

    You just made my day!!!! I really hope I can say the same thing after W5D3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Gut2Glam
    Gut2Glam Posts: 15
    I did week 5 day 3 today too! I was proud of myself after the second 8 minute interval. Music helps so much.
  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
    Does anyone use podcasts? what's your favorite one?
  • funsover
    funsover Posts: 39
    Does anyone use podcasts? what's your favorite one?

    I am using the NHS Couch to 5 K podcast(s) from itunes. It is free to download. It is so much better than always looking at my watch. I love it. I just finished W4D3.
  • aab1
    aab1 Posts: 1,120 Member
    I completed W5D3 on Friday. As I had posted, I was so freaked out thinking about running for 20 straight minutes. I did slow my speed down a little; just in case. I did run the entire 20 minutes and then pushed myself to run a little extra (considering I was running at a slower speed); for a total of 24 minutes. That felt awesome!!!!!!

    Oh, and I did this with no music! (Forgot it at home). Definitely not recommended...:noway:

    Looking forward to W6D1. 5, 8 & 5 minute runs...that seems like nothing now that I have 24 minutes under my belt. :wink: :laugh:
  • Monica_in_MO
    Monica_in_MO Posts: 162 Member
    I am on wk8 day 1. It seems strange to even type that!!! When I looked at the workout plan, I was unsure as to whether or not I could complete it. It seems overwhelming. And I have never been a runner, but am experiencing that "endorphin" high that comes with overcoming mental and physical obstacles. Every...single...workout!! I am going to run my first 5k on Mother's day weekend. Very excited and also quite nervous.
  • ejb245
    ejb245 Posts: 195 Member
    I am on wk8 day 1. It seems strange to even type that!!! When I looked at the workout plan, I was unsure as to whether or not I could complete it. It seems overwhelming. And I have never been a runner, but am experiencing that "endorphin" high that comes with overcoming mental and physical obstacles. Every...single...workout!! I am going to run my first 5k on Mother's day weekend. Very excited and also quite nervous.

    Congrats!!! That's awesome. I'm starting to the get that endorphin high too. It's wonderful. I even want to run with its my supposed "rest" day and now I just add an extra run every week because it makes me happy. So weird.

    Congrats and good luck with the 5k!
  • LinsdayMV
    LinsdayMV Posts: 16 Member
    This is such a great post - so motivational! I just completed week 5, day 2 and it is an insane jump this week - 20 minutes! I agree, though, it is amazing in that moment when you hit your stride and actually feel comfortable in the running moment. Yay!
  • Shadowcasting
    Shadowcasting Posts: 124 Member
    I want to do this, and I have "sorta" started (week 1 day 2!) but i had to modify it. I haven't been working out for very long (3-4 weeks) after quite a few years of uber-sedentary-ness. So for week 1 I'm doing 60 second jog (5.2 pace) and 2 minute walk (instead of 90 second). My hips and quads HURT after day one, and still do today. I made myself do it again anyway, and I managed (but barely!) Hopefully I can follow all of your leads and stick with it!
  • aab1
    aab1 Posts: 1,120 Member
    @Shadow - Nice job for jumping into C25K! I'm impressed your running at 5.2mph. Don't forget to stretch before & after.
  • Bluesman77
    Bluesman77 Posts: 20
    I just finished my third run of week two. I did it outside again, and I think I will try and make all of my future runs outdoors when I can. The time seems to go by much faster. This run was probably the best of the week for me. I didnt think I was going to make it through run 2, but this one quitting never crossed my mind. A couple of days rest and then one to week three!!!
  • Zsangel
    Zsangel Posts: 202
    My next one will be Week 2, Day 3, then onto week 3 (EEEK!)
    =D
  • Bluesman77
    Bluesman77 Posts: 20
    I did run 1 of week 3 last night. It actually was not too bad. I got through the first three minute run surprisingly easy. The second three minutes was more of a challenge. The voice in my ear was very encouraging along the way, and that did help. I did this run in the rain, and it was actually pretty nice. Hope you all are having success this week.
  • aab1
    aab1 Posts: 1,120 Member
    I ran W7D2 today. I was amazed at how easy the 25 minute run was for me; I didn't feel the need to look at the clock until I was already 20 minutes in. The C25K program has been such a success for me. Although I'm running for only 25 minutes; I can't believe I'm running for 25 minutes!!

    I hope everyone else finds as much success with the program. Keep up the great work!!
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