Couch to 5K --May 30th

Cletc · May 2011

I've decided to begin Counch to 5K with my kid.

Anyone want to begin in the next few days with me?

MissAnjy · May 2011

I'm heading in to week 6 on Monday. I LOVE this program.

jlhschrock · May 2011

I've also heard great things about this program....I actually just learned about it today from a friend of mine who is already on week 6.

nadiambe13 · May 2011

I tried Week 1, Day 1 on Wednesday, with little success, but I too would like to restart it. I was training with C210K last summer, and found it a great program, but a bit too intense. You can count me in as a C25K buddy!!

aunt_hbomb · May 2011

I'm in. I've been wanting to start but its been raining non-stop here for a week and I don't have access to a treadmill. It's supposed to be nice this weekend so hopefully I can start Sat. or Sun.

I'll send you a friend request.

kezzieh · May 2011

oh yes i will give it a go! i'm a newbie, are there rules? could do with a kick star to my running!

goalie35 · May 2011

I need to restart. I have fallen off the last couple of weeks

theMightyAnt · May 2011

I just did week 3 day 1 this morning it is great.
My biggest piece of advice is to start out slow, you can always speed up at the end if needs be.
If you are finding it too difficult just slow down your pace.

Good luck

JoniBologna · May 2011

I'm in. Started last week and did day 1 on a treadmill. Did day 2 on Wednesday but outside. Wow! The difference is incredible. My calves are still a little sore today. I might try and include 2 more sessions in Week 1 and make them both outside.

susanleasings · May 2011

I'm in!!! I was just telling my MFpals that I found an iphone app called 5K for $2.99 that prompts you when it is time to run, jog, walk, etc. It is a 9-week Couch to 5K program that calls for 3 days a week of jogging. AND you can play your ipod list THROUGH THE APP!!!
I am PUMPED!!! Count me in!!!!!
Thanks!!!

JoniBologna · May 2011

@Susan. I use the stopwatch on my iPod, and it's free!

TimesUp21 · May 2011

I started on Thurday! I started walking on my treadmill last week just it get a little stretched out and did good my first day. Can't wait to see what next week will be like.............

MrsM1ggins · May 2011

I'm in! We're starting a C25K group at the office and Monday is week 1, day 1.

MrsM1ggins · May 2011

oh yes i will give it a go! i'm a newbie, are there rules? could do with a kick star to my running!

Info and links to podcasts here.

http://www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/couch-5K-running-plan.aspx

mdentley · May 2011

I'm in...friend request sent!

Starla9306 · May 2011

I started yesterday...Had to take three breaks, but I really love ! Count me in!:flowerforyou:

Mkmassey3 · May 2011

I have the app on my phone and I was doing so well. Made it through week 3 day 3, then went on a trip with my middle school daughter to NYC and never got back into it after we returned. That was 2 weeks ago. So I think I am just going to start over. I need to run. I loved it while doing it and have missed it. I just needed a little push. This may be that push. So count me in!! Sending out a FR. Thanks for starting this up! :happy:

Cletc · May 2011

Wow I'm so GLAD you are joining me !
Other too please join US
:-)

I'm probably starting tomorrow actually, but close enough

We have the iPhone app by Bluefin I

sarah_ep · May 2011

I just started this week, and I love it so far. Feel free to add me anyone else who is involved. I am using Runkeeper for the audio cues on when to walk and run, which also tracks my exercise and gives me a more accurate reading on how many calories burned.

Annie5859 · May 2011

I just finished Week 1 Day 3 about a half hour ago. So I'm in! It's been raining for the last 5 days, but I haven't let it stop me. I just get out there and get wet. It is actually kind of nice to run in the rain. I could feel quite a difference in my endurance today. Don't get me wrong, I still have very little endurance, but I don't feel like I'm ready to stop running after 30 seconds. I feel as though I could run longer than a minute at a time now. It's exciting! But I tell you, I did not feel like running today. I was so tired when I got home from work. I almost fell asleep on the couch. But my goal is to try this for at least 6 weeks, and then assess from there. Looking forward to sharing with all of you!

MtnKat · May 2011

I am on week 5 and will do run 3 on Sunday. I'm a little nervous about running for 20 minutes straight with no walking! I love this program. I use a podcast from nhs and it works great. I like the music and the announcers (Laura stClair) voice is pleasant to listen to.

Cletc · May 2011

I'm still planning to begin the C25K
Looks like we will begin on on Monday, right on the 30th after all.

Anyone walking to get ready, or starting today?

:happy:

Ginagee71 · May 2011

I started it a few weeks ago and loved it but my trainers were unsuitable, they were causing pain in my shins, so i'll join you and start next week, new trainers should arrive tuesday tho? i've also download the podcasts for each week, they have up beat music and you are told when to run and when to walk.
Please feel free to add me!

CyborgDreamSt8 · May 2011

I just finished Week 1 Day 3 about ten minutes ago. I LOVE this program, I might be sucking at the diet part but as for the exercise part I feel like I am actually doing some good.