New Couch to 5K (C25k) - Challenge Starting May 2

Leslie2273
Leslie2273 Posts: 152 Member
edited September 26 in Fitness and Exercise
Hello Everyone,

I'm starting the C25K plan on Monday (May 2) and wanted to know if anyone was interested in joining me. I plan to do it Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and then follow my normal workouts on the off days. If anyone is interested please feel free to add me or inbox me. The plan I'm using is from this website: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml. I'm also getting additional reading material from http://c25k.com/ and I've downloaded the C25K Lite on my Andriod phone to utilize.

~Leslie
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  • mbowman323
    mbowman323 Posts: 216
    Sorry Im clueless when it comes to running. I would love to be able to run one day...I always see people run and say to myself wow I wish I could do that. Should I just check out the link for more info?
  • Alexmn75
    Alexmn75 Posts: 16 Member
    I'll run with you, well, on the same program at least.

    Alex
  • christy_frank
    christy_frank Posts: 680 Member
    I am with you. I will add you.
  • Aetarac
    Aetarac Posts: 135 Member
    I am game.
  • mom2threeQTs
    mom2threeQTs Posts: 21 Member
    I am currently doing some sort of Couch to 5k. I would be interested in joining... though not sure how do we do it together?
  • Jbledsoe42
    Jbledsoe42 Posts: 74 Member
    I am on week 5, but would love to offer support!

    I'll add you! Good luck!
  • Mommy2JLS
    Mommy2JLS Posts: 15
    I have been looking to learn how to start running, I'd love to join you! I have to do opposite days for Monday and Wednesday as I have boot camp those days. I definitely need some support in this area!! I just need to figure out how to get started :-).
  • stinastudios
    stinastudios Posts: 117 Member
    I just tried the first workout yesterday, and could really feel the burn in my legs, so I'm all set to start it in earnest next week!
  • IngeborgB
    IngeborgB Posts: 27
    I want to give it a go! I'll add you! :)
  • mbowman323
    mbowman323 Posts: 216
    bump
  • dothompson
    dothompson Posts: 1,184 Member
    I'm currently on week 6 and I can tell you it's worth it. I would love offer my encouragement. Don't worry if there are weeks that you don't feel ready to progress on to the next week, just repeat a week if you feel the need with no apologies. There will be other weeks when you feel strong and looking forward to the next week. Overall, no matter how fast you go through the program, you'll look back on your progress with pride and enjoy the journey.

    If you have an I-phone I recommend the C25K app from Bluefin Software. It's worth the $2.99.
  • stephstrege
    stephstrege Posts: 62 Member
    I was supposed to start it last week and got really sick. I am on track (bought a brand new pair of running shoes and my first HRM!) to start next week. I am totally on board!! I'll add you as a friend to if that is ok :)
  • Temporalia
    Temporalia Posts: 1,151 Member
    I am on week 5, but would love to offer support!

    I'll add you! Good luck!

    Same here, I just finished week 5.
  • Leslie2273
    Leslie2273 Posts: 152 Member
    Honestly, I'm a total novice and have never run either. For me personally, even though I want to lose weight sometimes I either get bored or disappointed that my weight loss isn't more as fast as I want it to so I wind up quitting. My desire to run and enter a 5K is more of a preemptive strike towards a possible failure on my part. I'm taking Einstein's Theory of Insanity in account: "Doing the same thing over and over again and excepting a different result."

    Since the C25K only requires 20 minutes total initially I plan to supplement with either more cardio like additionally walking or Zumba or strength training.
  • Jazzysoul
    Jazzysoul Posts: 37 Member
    I'd love to join the group, count me in. I've been "planning" on starting the program for 2 years now. I'll add you as a friend :D
  • skemery
    skemery Posts: 100
    I was planning on starting next week, I'll do it with you.
  • westgre
    westgre Posts: 55 Member
    I just finished week 1 today. I'd love to join!
  • mskon
    mskon Posts: 64
    I finished week 1 last week and am going to repeat it. I'd love to start with y'all!

    Please add me!!
  • ShawnaMama
    ShawnaMama Posts: 105 Member
    I've been wanting to do this for a long time. I'm in!!
  • blh408
    blh408 Posts: 2
    I'd love to join the group!
  • WarriorJayne
    WarriorJayne Posts: 66
    Im SO there.
  • sheismith
    sheismith Posts: 111 Member
    Count me in. I was planning to start on Monday. I'm very nervous. It will be nice to be part of a group.
  • DavidJPerkins
    DavidJPerkins Posts: 25 Member
    Add me as well,,, I started the C25K a few weeks ago but need the motivation as I am new to running and leveling up to new weeks SLOW.
  • mbowman323
    mbowman323 Posts: 216
    Week Workout 1 Workout 2 Workout 3
    1 Brisk five-minute warmup walk. Then alternate 60 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking for a total of 20 minutes. Brisk five-minute warmup walk. Then alternate 60 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking for a total of 20 minutes. Brisk five-minute warmup walk. Then alternate 60 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking for a total of 20 minutes.
    2 Brisk five-minute warmup walk. Then alternate 90 seconds of jogging and two minutes of walking for a total of 20 minutes. Brisk five-minute warmup walk. Then alternate 90 seconds of jogging and two minutes of walking for a total of 20 minutes. Brisk five-minute warmup walk. Then alternate 90 seconds of jogging and two minutes of walking for a total of 20 minutes.
    3 Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then do two repetitions of the following:
    •Jog 200 yards (or 90 seconds)
    •Walk 200 yards (or 90 seconds)
    •Jog 400 yards (or 3 minutes)
    •Walk 400 yards (or three minutes)
    Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then do two repetitions of the following:
    •Jog 200 yards (or 90 seconds)
    •Walk 200 yards (or 90 seconds)
    •Jog 400 yards (or 3 minutes)
    •Walk 400 yards (or three minutes)
    Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then do two repetitions of the following:
    •Jog 200 yards (or 90 seconds)
    •Walk 200 yards (or 90 seconds)
    •Jog 400 yards (or 3 minutes)
    •Walk 400 yards (or three minutes)

    4 Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then:
    •Jog 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes)
    •Walk 1/8 mile (or 90 seconds)
    •Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)
    •Walk 1/4 mile (or 2-1/2 minutes)
    •Jog 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes)
    •Walk 1/8 mile (or 90 seconds)
    •Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)
    Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then:
    •Jog 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes)
    •Walk 1/8 mile (or 90 seconds)
    •Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)
    •Walk 1/4 mile (or 2-1/2 minutes)
    •Jog 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes)
    •Walk 1/8 mile (or 90 seconds)
    •Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)
    Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then:
    •Jog 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes)
    •Walk 1/8 mile (or 90 seconds)
    •Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)
    •Walk 1/4 mile (or 2-1/2 minutes)
    •Jog 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes)
    •Walk 1/8 mile (or 90 seconds)
    •Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)

    5 Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then:
    •Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)
    •Walk 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes)
    •Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)
    •Walk 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes)
    •Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)
    Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then:
    •Jog 3/4 mile (or 8 minutes)
    •Walk 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)
    •Jog 3/4 mile (or 8 minutes)
    Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then jog two miles (or 20 minutes) with no walking.
    6 Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then:
    •Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)
    •Walk 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes)
    •Jog 3/4 mile (or 8 minutes)
    •Walk 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes)
    •Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)
    Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then:
    •Jog 1 mile (or 10 minutes)
    •Walk 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes)
    •Jog 1 mile (or 10 minutes)
    Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then jog 2-1/4 miles (or 25 minutes) with no walking.
    7 Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then jog 2.5 miles (or 25 minutes). Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then jog 2.5 miles (or 25 minutes). Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then jog 2.5 miles (or 25 minutes).
    8 Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then jog 2.75 miles (or 28 minutes). Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then jog 2.75 miles (or 28 minutes). Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then jog 2.75 miles (or 28 minutes).
    9 Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then jog 3 miles (or 30 minutes). Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then jog 3 miles (or 30 minutes). The final workout! Congratulations! Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then jog 3 miles (or 30 minutes).
  • simplysara9
    simplysara9 Posts: 521
    I would love to join your group. I just complete Week 2 Day 2 so I will be a little farther ahead but any support is appreciated. I should be in week 3 right now but I skipped last week. I need the accountability to stay on track!
  • iowagirl09
    iowagirl09 Posts: 23
    I try and change up my workout every month and I've been wanting to try this so what the hell. I've never, EVER, been a runner but you've got to start somewhere so I'll give it a shot.
  • Dippydog
    Dippydog Posts: 154
    Count me in. I tried it a couple of times, but I am having trouble running. (my old philosophy was why run unless someone is chasing you....LOL). Since I have trouble running, I will bike it and increase my speed when he says 'Run'. Maybe I will be able to start running after the first go through of the C25K. Count me in. I will add you.
  • rachael0008
    rachael0008 Posts: 10
    I'm planning on starting with week one tomorrow! Support would definitely help the motivation! I'm in.
  • b1delane
    b1delane Posts: 261 Member
    im in!...im new do u mind if i add u?
  • imxawesome
    imxawesome Posts: 9
    I'm in, hopefully at least!

    I've been wanting to start it, but with school it's been a challenge.

    I still have school, but I really need to burn more calories since I'm meeting my favorite band on June 22nd and I obviously want to look super good haha :)

    But add me or message me! I'd love the support/offer support!

    I'm not sure what days I'll run. Maybe Monday, Tuesday, Thursday.

    My Wednesdays are too crowded at the moment.
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