Couch to 5K Running Program (C25K)

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  • faithan84
    faithan84 Posts: 717 Member
    W5D3 done last night! I was with a friend, and was surprised when I realized I was done. We were chatting the whole way, and I thought, "Wow! That was easy today!" Then I checked my app, and I realized that we were going quite a bit slower (average 11.66 min/mile) than my last run (9.82 min/mile)! Haha!
  • JasmijnRF
    JasmijnRF Posts: 184 Member
    I was supposed to do 30 minutes today, but as I got really close to the 5K I didn't want to stop. I ran a 5k in 30.46 and I am thrilled about it! :smiley:
  • ftrobbie
    ftrobbie Posts: 1,017 Member
    faithan84 wrote: »
    W5D3 done last night! I was with a friend, and was surprised when I realized I was done. We were chatting the whole way, and I thought, "Wow! That was easy today!" Then I checked my app, and I realized that we were going quite a bit slower (average 11.66 min/mile) than my last run (9.82 min/mile)! Haha!

    And you did it the way it is supposed to be done. Well done you, hope the rest of the programme is as pleasurable, you are on your way to success.
    JasmijnRF wrote: »
    I was supposed to do 30 minutes today, but as I got really close to the 5K I didn't want to stop. I ran a 5k in 30.46 and I am thrilled about it! :smiley:

    Fantastic progress. It won't be long before you bash that 30 min barrier

  • dedicatedlurker
    dedicatedlurker Posts: 26 Member
    Hello everyone, this is my first post here :)

    This is my second attempt at the program. Last time I hit W4-1, couldn't get through it and eventually stopped trying.

    Today I finished W4-3, even though it was a rough day, so I'm feeling pretty good. But I'm in new territory now, so I'm worried :) I'm hoping the check-in thread will help me keep going even if I have to take a little longer with some weeks.
  • frankie5152
    frankie5152 Posts: 484 Member
    Week 4 is complete even had a friend join me.
  • rebeccatherine
    rebeccatherine Posts: 112 Member
    W8D1 completed. Was supposed to last night, but the thunderstorms kept me from going. So for the first time ever, I woke up early on a weekday to go for a run. My pace was a little on the slow side (not eating for 12 hours beforehand and 94% humidity will do that), but I got it done and that's what counts!
  • Just_Ceci
    Just_Ceci Posts: 5,926 Member
    Great progress all around everyone! Just popping in to remind you that as your run times get longer (W4 and beyond especially), you may have to slow your pace down to help you push through. At this point, it's not a race, it's a run. Have fun!
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    enjoying a rest day but popping to support and encourage

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  • rebeccatherine
    rebeccatherine Posts: 112 Member
    A+ on Matt Smith/Doctor Who, thanks for that!!
  • Slainte831
    Slainte831 Posts: 125 Member
    Just finished w3d3. Tough. I was really hoping for a 'good' run today as I had a rest day yesterday and after 4 days of holidays was eager to get back to it.
  • faithan84
    faithan84 Posts: 717 Member
    ftrobbie wrote: »
    And you did it the way it is supposed to be done. Well done you, hope the rest of the programme is as pleasurable, you are on your way to success.

    Thanks!!!

    This morning I did W5D4. Not particularly difficult or easy. One more step toward the goal. :smile:
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    W8d3 done. 3.25 mi
    Then I did w1d3 because that's what I do on Saturday mornings apparently.
  • Syleyna
    Syleyna Posts: 86 Member
    Just finished W6D3. First time running (because it only just fits me again) in my sports bra. Made the world of difference. I'm actually properly excited about the last 2 weeks!
  • aleph_0
    aleph_0 Posts: 30 Member
    I did w1d1 today! I didn't think I could manage - I've been trying to run for a couple of times, just for as long as I could go and then switched to walking in a sort of haphazard way, and didn't feel I was making any progress, hence the switch to a structured programme. The first minute of running was hard, but it was actually surprisingly survivable, and by the end of the workout I felt I could've done even more, so that bodes well for w1d2.

    I shall reward myself with new running shoes later today :)
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    aleph_0 wrote: »
    I did w1d1 today! I didn't think I could manage - I've been trying to run for a couple of times, just for as long as I could go and then switched to walking in a sort of haphazard way, and didn't feel I was making any progress, hence the switch to a structured programme. The first minute of running was hard, but it was actually surprisingly survivable, and by the end of the workout I felt I could've done even more, so that bodes well for w1d2.

    I shall reward myself with new running shoes later today :)

    Great work
    Shoes make a difference
  • Slainte831
    Slainte831 Posts: 125 Member
    Just did w4d1. I am following the 5K plan within the Runmeter app, so today I ran 2:00, w 3:00, r 5:00, w 2:30 x 2 sets.

    I was really apprehensive about running 5:00 -- but I slowed down, thought about breathing, and did it!!!
  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
    After a week of being super busy, I ran W9. 11:40/mile vs last time's 12:11/mile. Feeling proud :)
  • rebeccatherine
    rebeccatherine Posts: 112 Member
    W8D2 done, best average pace yet. Felt great going into it, and felt great coming out of it. This is how I wish it would be every time!
  • dedicatedlurker
    dedicatedlurker Posts: 26 Member
    Finished W5-1 today! I'm doing better with my pace this time around, so I think I'll be okay for the next one. I'm even looking forward to it O_O
  • aleph_0
    aleph_0 Posts: 30 Member
    I know I should've taken a rest day but my schedule dictated to do W1D2 today. New running shoes do make a difference! They had a machine that recorded the way my feet moved, apparently I have a problem with overpronation, and my feet definitely felt better with the new shoes this morning. I did have some kind of cramp in my leg though, so it could've gone better, but I made it through!
  • rajnigandha21
    rajnigandha21 Posts: 121 Member
    W7D2 done. Ran after one month but my form was same. Feeling good! :)
  • frankie5152
    frankie5152 Posts: 484 Member
    W5D1 complete feeling nervous about day 3. It is a big leap
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    edited August 2015
    it's official. I did my "5k"
    and it was not fantastic. the humidity made me take breaks, which made me lose my pace, but I did increase my distance. after I figured I wasn't running the whole thing, I pushed for the speed today. added a 1/4 mile to my thirty min "run"

    downloaded the 10k app
  • birtley15
    birtley15 Posts: 44 Member
    Thursday I completed Wk8D3 and Saturday I ran my very first 5K! I finished in 42.04 but I didn't care how fast I just wanted to cross that finish line!!! It was tough, there were lots of hills on the start but the 2nd half was all down hill. I was so proud of myself!!!! It was a real accomplishment since I typically set goals and never finish. Not only did I meet this goal but an hour after finishing I signed up for my second 5K for Labor Day Weekend. I have lost almost 20 pounds training for this 5K and hope the weight keeps coming off as I keep running. So grateful for C25K!
  • klmnumbers
    klmnumbers Posts: 213 Member
    didn't update on Saturday morning, but I did (mostly) W8D2. I ran for about 20 mins then had to start taking breaks. 2 mins walking before jogging again. So, I jogged all 28 minutes, but it was chopped up again. =( tonight is supposed to be W8D3. Really hoping to push through like I did in week 7 and do this last day with no stopping.
  • faithan84
    faithan84 Posts: 717 Member
    I overdid it on Saturday and hiked 16.5 miles. My ankle was just not going to cooperate for W6D1 yesterday, so I rested instead. I'm going to try W6D2 today and see what happens!
  • Somebody_Loved
    Somebody_Loved Posts: 498 Member
    Good job, everyone!

    I completed W8D3 on Saturday morning and it felt so good. Very proud of myself, especially since I've attempted the program multiple times before only to quit after a couple weeks. I'm going to keep running the 5k distance this week (with some outdoor runs) and then I have my first 5k a week from Wednesday!
  • ftrobbie
    ftrobbie Posts: 1,017 Member
    Well done everyone, there are some great stories here. I am so impressed with you guys.
  • Magic_Chicken
    Magic_Chicken Posts: 141 Member
    I did W3D1 this evening, ran super slow but i felt great at the end :smiley:
  • klmnumbers
    klmnumbers Posts: 213 Member
    Congrats to all finishers. I just got back from doing w8d3. I am slow as hell, but I did it. Almost made it to 3.1 miles and just kept walking during cooldown to hit it. So, I'm slow. and sweaty. But I did it. =)
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