Couch to 5K Running Program (C25K)

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  • mrsloganlife
    mrsloganlife Posts: 158 Member
    Just completed Week 1 Day 2 today. While I still can't imagine myself doing the Week 5 exercises (I looked ahead to see what I was getting into haha), today I actually felt OK about running. Even though I'm still convinced grandpa and his walker could pass me on the jogs, today I did not hate the running and towards the end started to enjoy myself. Might leave the coonhounds at home though--it was hard to run when you had two dogs criss-crossing in front of you!
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    i didn't look ahead because i was afraid i would psych myself out
  • samgamgee
    samgamgee Posts: 398 Member
    I've just done W5D1, the three blocks of 5 minute runs were tiring but definitely do-able! First 8 minute runs next time, wish me luck...
  • Just_Ceci
    Just_Ceci Posts: 5,926 Member
    samgamgee wrote: »
    I've just done W5D1, the three blocks of 5 minute runs were tiring but definitely do-able! First 8 minute runs next time, wish me luck...

    You've got this! Slow down and keep reminding yourself you are capable. It's really a mind game from here on out!
  • cyndi2012
    cyndi2012 Posts: 65 Member
    Week 7 Day 3 complete! 25 minutes of slogging in the books!
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    cyndi2012 wrote: »
    Week 7 Day 3 complete! 25 minutes of slogging in the books!

    great job
  • Priss08
    Priss08 Posts: 62 Member
    Just finished week four yesterday. I just realized there was a group for C25K.

    I must admit that I'm slightly nervous about week 5 day 3.
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    @Priss08 you got this
  • brant710
    brant710 Posts: 134 Member
    Just wanted to leave a note to encourage all of you on this journey. I just started the bridge to 10k program and if I can complete the couch to 5k program anyone can.
  • Priss08
    Priss08 Posts: 62 Member
    @moyer566 Thanks! I'm starting week five tomorrow bright and early.
  • guinevere96
    guinevere96 Posts: 1,445 Member
    I start tomorrow.. W1 D1, very nervous! but very excited :)
  • Priss08
    Priss08 Posts: 62 Member
    guinevere96 wrote: »
    I start tomorrow.. W1 D1, very nervous! but very excited :)

    You got this!
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    hows it going?
  • cyndi2012
    cyndi2012 Posts: 65 Member
    moyer566 wrote: »
    hows it going?

    I completed c25k last night ☺
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    @cyndi2012 Congratulations!
  • cyndi2012
    cyndi2012 Posts: 65 Member
    @moyer566 thank you! On to the 10k distance!
  • brant710
    brant710 Posts: 134 Member
    cyndi2012 wrote: »
    @moyer566 thank you! On to the 10k distance!

    I just started the 10k plan as well. I wish there was a daily check in thread for the bridge to 10k plan as I find checking in to help keep me accountable to my running.
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    @brant710 here you go
  • Just_Ceci
    Just_Ceci Posts: 5,926 Member
    brant710 wrote: »
    cyndi2012 wrote: »
    @moyer566 thank you! On to the 10k distance!

    I just started the 10k plan as well. I wish there was a daily check in thread for the bridge to 10k plan as I find checking in to help keep me accountable to my running.

    There is:
    Bridge to 10k Group
  • cheliebee
    cheliebee Posts: 40 Member
    Week 6 Day 2 - I didn't think I could do it and I did. I am starting to finally believe I can complete this and be a runner. I had to use k tape from a slight tweak to my knee at PIYO on wednesday. I need to go to a podiatrist because my left foot has sharp pain on lift off.
  • KnitChick89
    KnitChick89 Posts: 56 Member
    Hey everyone! Week 4, Run 1 is in the bag! I'm using a treadmill, since my throat gets all screwy when I run in the cold (I have exercise-induced bronchoconstriction).
  • samgamgee
    samgamgee Posts: 398 Member
    Week 7 Day 1 tomorrow!
  • brant710
    brant710 Posts: 134 Member
    Just_Ceci wrote: »
    There is:
    Bridge to 10k Group

    Thanks I will check that out.
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    you guys are doing great :)
  • milandy1969
    milandy1969 Posts: 12 Member
    Wife and I started yesterday -- W1D1. It felt too easy for both of us so we're going to do W2D2 on Wednesday. Our goal is to run a 5k on 12 March. We're also doing a 30 day squat challenge. Feeling good!
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    good luck. you both have each other as cheerleaders which is a good thing when things get more challenging
  • swrhot94
    swrhot94 Posts: 4 Member
    On W3D2 today! I used to run & run! LOVED IT! Right after the fargo marathon 7 years ago I had my first of 9 surgery's on my legs due to a vascular birth defect. Now I am 65 pounds heavier than when I ran my 1st 5k! Just getting back into it slowly and hoping to get that runner's high again someday!
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    good job! love that your loving it :wink:
  • samgamgee
    samgamgee Posts: 398 Member
    Just finished Week 7, can't wait to start Week 8!
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    That's the attitude!
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