From Couch to 5K

Newkell
Newkell Posts: 379 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I have been looking into this and think it might be a great place to start. Has anyone tried this program? I see that I can download an ap for my phone which seems pretty neat. I want to build up stamina to be able to do a 5k by the fall. Anyone with me?

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  • ldholcombe
    ldholcombe Posts: 97 Member
    I am with you but I am trying to do one on July 17th and just started training. You can add me as a friend if you want. I also have a 8 week 5k training calender if you are interested.
  • SuzieR
    SuzieR Posts: 127
    I started this today ..... I thought I was going to die! I will persevere though, if I can ever walk again :) There's another thread on here with a group that are just starting this ... hang on I'll see if I can link!

    Edited: here you go: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/248698-new-c25k-group-5-25-open-to-everyone
  • JennieMaeK
    JennieMaeK Posts: 466 Member
    I just completed week two yesterday and I'm enjoying it. Another member of MFP posted this link for podcasts which I found really helpful.

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

    I'm going to sign up for a 5 km run, it's near the end of September. I wish there was one closer to when I'll finish the program.

    Add me as a friend if you want as well. We can encourage either other - I'm a little worried about week three. Jumping from running 90 seconds to two 3 minute running segments.
  • fitfru
    fitfru Posts: 1
    Morning!

    I just attempted my first 5k at the beginning of May and used the C25k iPhone app. It was great! My first 5k was definitely the hardest thing I've ever done. I am going to do another one in the fall. It's a bit too warm here to run right now.

    Good luck and I'm definitely in for a 5k in the fall!
  • Angela4Health
    Angela4Health Posts: 1,319 Member
    I think the C25K will be great for you. I am just starting to train for a 5K on July 17th as well, but even though I haven't run for over 10 years, I did do track and cross country in school so I was able to pick it up again pretty quickly. I'm going by Higdon's 5K training schedule. I'm doing the last 5 weeks of novice and the first 5 weeks of intermediate. You can do a google search if you want to check it out, but if you're completely new to running you'll probably want to stick with the C25K.
  • jmijaressf
    jmijaressf Posts: 215
    The C25K plan definitely does work. I used something similar to get started in running about two years ago and I've finally worked my way up to doing a half marathon next weekend.
  • jennmoore3
    jennmoore3 Posts: 1,013 Member
    I downloaded the IPhone app, and I love it. I finished week 2, and it kicked my tush! I also found out the very hard way that I can't do it outside. At least in my neighborhood. I live in the country, and the roads are super hilly. My Heart rate hit 190 and I thought I was going to die. For real. So, it is only the treadmill for me, till I can find some flat ground to do it on.
  • Newkell
    Newkell Posts: 379 Member
    wow, thank you all for your great advise. I will look into those links mentioned and look forward to starting this.
  • TS65
    TS65 Posts: 1,024 Member
    There's a KAZILLION people on this site doing c25k. If you run a search (by the signature link above), you'll find a bunch of links. Have fun, I love it!
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