Couch To 5K Starting June 6th, Join Please!

chickadee2010
chickadee2010 Posts: 1,389 Member
edited September 27 in Motivation and Support
Hey, everyone!

I'm going to start the Couch to 5K on June 6th. It's a 9 week program, so I'll end it on August 7th, I think that would be the last day. I was looking at the C25K website and there's a treadmill program that I'm going to follow. There are other ones too, but that's the one I prefer. If you would like to join me, you're more than welcome! Just post here and I'll get a list going. The more the merrier. :) Here's the link: www.c25k.com
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  • jdubsmuscle
    jdubsmuscle Posts: 67
    I'm actually starting it tomorrow - just downloaded the c25k app for iPhones and I'm sooooo in love :-)
    Best of luck!!!
  • Irene8509
    Irene8509 Posts: 381 Member
    Sounds great!! Visited the website once and need to look at it again. Me and the dog have to bump up our routine. Just walking right now but need to add more to get healthy and in shape
  • pyroxian
    pyroxian Posts: 99
    Just finished week 3 and am loving it so far. I started out on the treadmill but have since taken it outside and am definitely enjoying it a lot more in the fresh air than I was in the gym. I use the coaching function of Runkeeper Pro on my android phone to tell me when to jog and when to walk
  • thebigwindmill
    thebigwindmill Posts: 98 Member
    I'm in! And for anyone doing it outside with a droid (maybe an iphone too), cardiotrainer is an awesome app to keep track of your distance/speed as you go.
  • 1crazymom
    1crazymom Posts: 434 Member
    Don't know how well I can run with bad knees but sure going to try! count me in!
  • Badew917
    Badew917 Posts: 1
    Count me in!! A girl I work with told me about this and I've been doing something like it. Walking 5 min at 2.5 mph and running 1 min at 5 mph. I've never ran before (a huge accomplishment there) so this has been a plus for me.

    Keep me posted. Got June 6th on my calendar.
  • eotrg
    eotrg Posts: 20 Member
    I have been considering this for a while, but I know that my double knee replacements could not handle the running. I am, however still thinking of doing it by walking at the fastest rate I can safely do. I wish you good success, even if I can't do it with you, I'll be cheering you on!
  • jdubsmuscle
    jdubsmuscle Posts: 67
    Don't know how well I can run with bad knees but sure going to try! count me in!

    I totally understand, I've had two surgeries on my left knee - one that included putting two screws in my shin. Trust me though, it's worth a shot - take it slow and if you feel even the slightest bit of pain go back to walking. I seriously never thought I would be able to jog or run again, but I just completed Day 1 of Week 1 and it feels so good! Best of luck to all of you!
  • chickadee2010
    chickadee2010 Posts: 1,389 Member
    I'm actually starting it tomorrow - just downloaded the c25k app for iPhones and I'm sooooo in love :-)
    Best of luck!!!
    Thanks! Good luck to you too!
  • chickadee2010
    chickadee2010 Posts: 1,389 Member
    Sounds great!! Visited the website once and need to look at it again. Me and the dog have to bump up our routine. Just walking right now but need to add more to get healthy and in shape
    The dog in your picture? He (or she)'s adorable. That's me too. I usually walk but lately I've been adding some jogging.
  • chickadee2010
    chickadee2010 Posts: 1,389 Member
    Just finished week 3 and am loving it so far. I started out on the treadmill but have since taken it outside and am definitely enjoying it a lot more in the fresh air than I was in the gym. I use the coaching function of Runkeeper Pro on my android phone to tell me when to jog and when to walk
    Yeah, it's so nice outside. I just might do that too eventually.
  • chickadee2010
    chickadee2010 Posts: 1,389 Member
    I'm in! And for anyone doing it outside with a droid (maybe an iphone too), cardiotrainer is an awesome app to keep track of your distance/speed as you go.
    Yay! I'll have to look at that app.
  • chickadee2010
    chickadee2010 Posts: 1,389 Member
    Don't know how well I can run with bad knees but sure going to try! count me in!
    Great! You could just walk slow to fast if it gets to be too much.
  • chickadee2010
    chickadee2010 Posts: 1,389 Member
    Count me in!! A girl I work with told me about this and I've been doing something like it. Walking 5 min at 2.5 mph and running 1 min at 5 mph. I've never ran before (a huge accomplishment there) so this has been a plus for me.

    Keep me posted. Got June 6th on my calendar.
    Awesome!
  • chickadee2010
    chickadee2010 Posts: 1,389 Member
    I have been considering this for a while, but I know that my double knee replacements could not handle the running. I am, however still thinking of doing it by walking at the fastest rate I can safely do. I wish you good success, even if I can't do it with you, I'll be cheering you on!
    You can also walk slowly to fast if you feel more comfortable. :)
  • ssmith47
    ssmith47 Posts: 15 Member
    Me oh my!!! I just did week one day one, I thought I might die! It is definitely a workout for someone out of shape like me lol but I am NOT going to quit! I may have to do week one over next week though lol
  • sherrillg
    sherrillg Posts: 317 Member
    I'm in. I just finished wk 3 but my knees are really hurting and I don't think I can do week 4 yet. I'll start over with you and just continue repeating wk 2/3 until we start. Hopefully the knees will strengthen (I have RA and have not ran in AGES...really hoping to be able to complete the program).
  • chickadee2010
    chickadee2010 Posts: 1,389 Member
    I'm in. I just finished wk 3 but my knees are really hurting and I don't think I can do week 4 yet. I'll start over with you and just continue repeating wk 2/3 until we start. Hopefully the knees will strengthen (I have RA and have not ran in AGES...really hoping to be able to complete the program).
    Awesome! Sounds like a plan.
  • kiwipez
    kiwipez Posts: 144
    I would love to start with you - I have had the program on my iphone for 6 months now. I've tried it twice and haven't got past the first week. Not enough motivation to do it alone. I am looking forward to starting June 6th!

    Mary
  • chickadee2010
    chickadee2010 Posts: 1,389 Member
    I would love to start with you - I have had the program on my iphone for 6 months now. I've tried it twice and haven't got past the first week. Not enough motivation to do it alone. I am looking forward to starting June 6th!

    Mary
    Great! At least you've tried it before, so that's a plus. This group will definately be a motivator!
  • numnumnums
    numnumnums Posts: 45 Member
    I'd love to join you - i've had the app on my i-pod for a while now and haven't used it because of a sore foot. But that foot is getting better and better, so I'd love to join you if i still can!
  • chickadee2010
    chickadee2010 Posts: 1,389 Member
    I'd love to join you - i've had the app on my i-pod for a while now and haven't used it because of a sore foot. But that foot is getting better and better, so I'd love to join you if i still can!
    Great, definately!
  • drdove23
    drdove23 Posts: 7
    This program works! I never, EVER ran before, and I was able to run my first 5K after training through week 2 only. I finished in 50 minutes. I'm still using the program, training for another 5K in one week. I hope to decrease my time by 10 minutes. I am no expert, but I recommend putting a 5K in the middle of your training timeline. Its exciting, gets you motivated to run faster, and if its for charity, you feel even more like a rock star! Good luck, and I'll be runnin with you!
  • chickadee2010
    chickadee2010 Posts: 1,389 Member
    This program works! I never, EVER ran before, and I was able to run my first 5K after training through week 2 only. I finished in 50 minutes. I'm still using the program, training for another 5K in one week. I hope to decrease my time by 10 minutes. I am no expert, but I recommend putting a 5K in the middle of your training timeline. Its exciting, gets you motivated to run faster, and if its for charity, you feel even more like a rock star! Good luck, and I'll be runnin with you!
    Good for you!
  • jenaissance
    jenaissance Posts: 302 Member
    I'm in! I started it once a year and a half ago, but then injured my back and had to stop running completely. I'm just now back to being able to jog again, so the timing couldn't be better. I'll be doing the treadmill program, since I don't think my kids all want to go running with mommy, lol.
  • oukii
    oukii Posts: 8
    Count me in too! I have tried it many times before - I kept repeating week one over and over.. Can anyone tell me which iphone app is good. there are three to chose from. Thanks! Looking forward to the 6th!
  • chickadee2010
    chickadee2010 Posts: 1,389 Member
    I'm in! I started it once a year and a half ago, but then injured my back and had to stop running completely. I'm just now back to being able to jog again, so the timing couldn't be better. I'll be doing the treadmill program, since I don't think my kids all want to go running with mommy, lol.
    Wonderful! Glad your back's better too. :)
  • chickadee2010
    chickadee2010 Posts: 1,389 Member
    Count me in too! I have tried it many times before - I kept repeating week one over and over.. Can anyone tell me which iphone app is good. there are three to chose from. Thanks! Looking forward to the 6th!
    Great! I'm also looking for one I can use but with an android phone, preferrably where I can listen to my own music and it cues me when to go faster/slower.
  • chickadee2010
    chickadee2010 Posts: 1,389 Member
    I'm going to be reading up on c25k some more this weekend.
  • abeautifulvoice
    abeautifulvoice Posts: 246
    I am in, as well! :)
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