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

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  • seesaey
    seesaey Posts: 231
    I want to start sooner, but in reality I will probably start June 8. I have three kids 4 and under (my oldest just turned 4 last week :( ) and only a double jogging stroller. So my oldest would have to run with me - which she did a few times but won't anymore. She goes to a summer camp for a few hours twice a week starting June 8 so I'll start up then! I'm so excited, I've been feeling the urge to run along with what I'm already doing now.
  • seesaey
    seesaey Posts: 231
    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.
    I bought one - its called C25k by bluefin software. I think it was $2 or $3 and it lets you listen to your own music but will tell you when to run/walk. It says it has a halfway notification also but I haven't had a chance to use it that long (my oldest wanted to go back home before that point). Its for Andriods.
  • joolzsd
    joolzsd Posts: 51
    I'm in... I am working on "week 0" now - same as week 1 but only running 30 secs instead of a minute :) I could only make it through 6 of the 1-min run intervals last week so I'm trying this way instead. I use the treadmill - much easier on my knees/hips.
  • divindolpn
    divindolpn Posts: 6 Member
    Count me in. I am on week 5 Day 3 -- the dreaded 20 min run. Honestly, I have been putting this off for almost 2 weeks. Tomorrow I am going to just DO IT!
  • chickadee2010
    chickadee2010 Posts: 1,389 Member
    I am in, as well! :)
    Great!
  • chickadee2010
    chickadee2010 Posts: 1,389 Member
    I want to start sooner, but in reality I will probably start June 8. I have three kids 4 and under (my oldest just turned 4 last week :( ) and only a double jogging stroller. So my oldest would have to run with me - which she did a few times but won't anymore. She goes to a summer camp for a few hours twice a week starting June 8 so I'll start up then! I'm so excited, I've been feeling the urge to run along with what I'm already doing now.
    Awesome!
  • 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.
    I bought one - its called C25k by bluefin software. I think it was $2 or $3 and it lets you listen to your own music but will tell you when to run/walk. It says it has a halfway notification also but I haven't had a chance to use it that long (my oldest wanted to go back home before that point). Its for Andriods.
    Cool. I was hoping for a free one though. I think they mentioned one on the c25k website, but I'd have to recheck.
  • chickadee2010
    chickadee2010 Posts: 1,389 Member
    I'm in... I am working on "week 0" now - same as week 1 but only running 30 secs instead of a minute :) I could only make it through 6 of the 1-min run intervals last week so I'm trying this way instead. I use the treadmill - much easier on my knees/hips.
    Great job! That's me too, I struggle with the jog/run sometimes because the only thing I do on the treadmill is walk. It's so much more relaxing for me lol.
  • chickadee2010
    chickadee2010 Posts: 1,389 Member
    Count me in. I am on week 5 Day 3 -- the dreaded 20 min run. Honestly, I have been putting this off for almost 2 weeks. Tomorrow I am going to just DO IT!
    Sounds good!
  • drdove23
    drdove23 Posts: 7
    Completed Week 4 day 3 yesterday! Apparently I CAN run 5 minutes without stopping! Hooray!
  • chickadee2010
    chickadee2010 Posts: 1,389 Member
    Completed Week 4 day 3 yesterday! Apparently I CAN run 5 minutes without stopping! Hooray!
    Great job! And that sounds so intimidating, by the way. 5 minutes? How in the world am I going to do that? Can you say blast my mp3 player and focus on the music instead of my workout? Yep, that's what I'll have to do.
  • nisijam5
    nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member
    I think I am going to join you in this....I'd like to get my endurance ready for Warrior Dash
  • chickadee2010
    chickadee2010 Posts: 1,389 Member
    I think I am going to join you in this....I'd like to get my endurance ready for Warrior Dash
    Great!
  • drdove23
    drdove23 Posts: 7
    5 weeks ago, 1 minute of straight running was too much for me. You will get to five minutes! I just looked at the post about the "dreaded 20 minute run" thats coming up, and I'm filled with terror! LOL! But loud music and really good shoes also help out . . I actually went to a running store and got fitted, something I've never done. I had been wearing running shoes in my normal "work shoe" size, and they put me in a whole size up with a crazy insert for my arches - it CHANGED MY LIFE! My feet don't hurt no matter how much I pound the pavement!
  • chickadee2010
    chickadee2010 Posts: 1,389 Member
    5 weeks ago, 1 minute of straight running was too much for me. You will get to five minutes! I just looked at the post about the "dreaded 20 minute run" thats coming up, and I'm filled with terror! LOL! But loud music and really good shoes also help out . . I actually went to a running store and got fitted, something I've never done. I had been wearing running shoes in my normal "work shoe" size, and they put me in a whole size up with a crazy insert for my arches - it CHANGED MY LIFE! My feet don't hurt no matter how much I pound the pavement!
    Shoes and music do make all the difference.
  • BusyBee1204
    BusyBee1204 Posts: 9
    I'd like to join! I'm signed up to at least walk a 5K in October. I sure could use the support and motivation from this group! Thanks!!
  • nisijam5
    nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member
    bumping so I don't lose the thread

    i like the idea of downloading music for the program, would be helpful when outside.
  • UnoDiamante
    UnoDiamante Posts: 356
    I may join you! I have had the app on my phone forever so I should probably start putting it to use! :)
  • chickadee2010
    chickadee2010 Posts: 1,389 Member
    I'd like to join! I'm signed up to at least walk a 5K in October. I sure could use the support and motivation from this group! Thanks!!
    Awesome. Welcome!
  • chickadee2010
    chickadee2010 Posts: 1,389 Member
    I may join you! I have had the app on my phone forever so I should probably start putting it to use! :)
    Definately put it to use. Great to see you again!
  • chickadee2010
    chickadee2010 Posts: 1,389 Member
    ******** Voting Time *********
    So, I need some suggestions. This will be a 9 week program. Do you all like the idea of having one long thread and then once it gets to however many posts start a new one OR do you like the idea of having a new thread each week?
    Thanks!
  • nisijam5
    nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member
    Let the thread roll....
  • chickadee2010
    chickadee2010 Posts: 1,389 Member
    I'm torn on the voting. Not sure which I want to vote for yet lol.
  • casey12105
    casey12105 Posts: 293
    I'm actually planning on starting June 13th, that'll be the day after I finish my Insanity program. I'm going to stay at my family's for the summer starting June 15th- august 9th so I'm thinking this will be easier for me to squeeze into the crazy vacation schedule.
  • chickadee2010
    chickadee2010 Posts: 1,389 Member
    I'm actually planning on starting June 13th, that'll be the day after I finish my Insanity program. I'm going to stay at my family's for the summer starting June 15th- august 9th so I'm thinking this will be easier for me to squeeze into the crazy vacation schedule.
    That works for me. :) Welcome on board!
  • UnoDiamante
    UnoDiamante Posts: 356
    I think just let the thread go..I think it may be confusing for people to have to look for the new thread each week..
  • chickadee2010
    chickadee2010 Posts: 1,389 Member
    I made a list of everyone, and the ones I wasn't sure about if they were joining or not. Everyone's definately welcome to join, the more the merrier! But I'm just making a list to see who all I've got so far. Here we go...

    For Sure Joining:
    chickadee2010
    Irene8509
    thebigwindmill
    1crazymom
    Badew917
    eotrg
    sherrillg
    kiwipez
    numnumnums
    jenaissance
    oukii
    abeautifulvoice
    seesaey
    joolzsd
    divindolpn
    nisijam5
    BusyBee1204
    UnoDiamante
    casey12105

    Are You Joining Us?
    abrokewing
    pyroxian
    drdove23

    So that's 19 of us who are IN, and 3 of you I wasn't sure if you wanted to join or not, so please let me know.

    More people are welcome, so if you want to join, just say so. :)
  • KatheryneH13
    KatheryneH13 Posts: 71 Member
    I def want to join!!!
  • chickadee2010
    chickadee2010 Posts: 1,389 Member
    I def want to join!!!
    Great! I'll put you on my list.
  • chickadee2010
    chickadee2010 Posts: 1,389 Member
    I'm going to vote to continue the thread until it ends and start a new one. Looks like so far that's what all the votes are.
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