Couch to 5 K Questions

I just finished it this week, and I loved it! It starts off so gradually, that it really gives you a chance to get used to it. I have never really been a runner either, and didn't enjoy running. Now, though, doing a 30 minute run really clears my head, and I feel GREAT afterwards.

Yeah I HATED running too. With a burning passion. I would have rather gone on the elliptical for 2 hours than run ten minutes.
Now I'm on week 6 of the couch to 5 k program and I LOVE running. I'm even sitting here debating if I should go for a run then come back and do my workout haha.
It really works you into it slowly, and helps your endurance. I'd strongly recommend it.. I'm now training for a half marathon! I would have never have been able to get started without this app, and I'm super freaking excited.

Also, I have a weak meniscus in my left knee. The good thing about this program is it's only 3 days a week so it's not too hard on you. but I would STRONGLY suggest getting professionally fitted for a good pair of running shoes. It'll make all the difference in the world to your knees and joints in general.

You should definitely try it. The first week only has you running intervals of 60 seconds. Eventually you get up to running 20 minutes, and it suddenly feels like nothing! I haven't had the runners high kick in yet, but I'm pretty excited about that part too. Once you can go for a run and have it be a relaxing experience, that'll be what you always want to do.

Good luck!

I hated it too. Running 90 seconds was hard in the beginning. Now I run 3 miles a few times a week. It gets easier after a while.

I have not finished the program but I am in the final few weeks. I have found it very helpful. It is exactly what I need. He tells you when to start and stop. Otherwise I would be playing head games. Good luck!

I have never been a runner and hate running but like you want to be a runner. Over a year ago a group of Mom's at my kids school started a running group called the Momma Warriors as way to have some time to our self and get exercise. We used the couch to 5k as guide. We have since did over 10 5k's even making one an annual running/shopping mom's weekend right before Christmas. I still can't run a whole 5k but alternate running and walking and each time improve my time. I just signed up to do the Warrior Dash next June which will be my biggest challenge to date with a goal to one day in near future to train to do the Disney half marathon. Good luck!

I just started c25k this week, although I've been doing some intervals of running for a few weeks now. I have my first 5k race coming up in Sept. At this point I can't see myself running the whole thing, although I'm hopeful. And I do hope I eventually will like running. I have a dream that I will one day enter to run one of the half marathons at Disney. But first...my baby steps must be taken. Good luck to you and feel free to add me as a friend for mutual support.:happy: