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Couch to 5K-Goal to run 5K in September

meagmatt
meagmatt Posts: 17
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I started C25K yesterday... Planning to run the 5K in September. Anyone interested in a group to motivate?
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  • LLaDonna
    LLaDonna Posts: 126
    I'm starting tonight! You can count me in.
  • MrsRobertson1005
    MrsRobertson1005 Posts: 552 Member
    I'm starting next week, no 5k planned, just to see if i can. Good Luck!
  • MissAmyB80
    MissAmyB80 Posts: 159 Member
    Hey there!! I'm not doing a true CT5K program - but I am gearing up for my first 5 K in September. I don't know if I will do more walking then running. I joined a training program that meets every week for the next 13 weeks until my 5K and it starts this week! :) I'm going to test the waters the first couple of weeks of training to see if I think I can run/jog it. Good luck! :)
  • shawn_chas102304
    shawn_chas102304 Posts: 27
    I am on week 5 day 1 (finished it this morning) and I plan to run a 5k late August/early Sept. It's a GREAT program!!!
    Goodluck!
  • charmainecurrie
    charmainecurrie Posts: 435
    I have started it last week..it almost killed me :)
    i had to redo last week again
    hoping to do the run in september
    good luck :)
  • gcumpson
    gcumpson Posts: 39
    can you join if you just like the topic. All runners are different so it helps to get everyones advice perspective....
  • vmilam03
    vmilam03 Posts: 49 Member
    How does Couch to 5K work?
  • meagmatt
    meagmatt Posts: 17
    @charmaine-I tried to start a few weeks ago but after being sedentary so long I walked about 2 miles every day for 10 days. I tried again yesterday and was able to do the entire first day. I was amazed. Keep with it!
  • meagmatt
    meagmatt Posts: 17
    It's a program that trains you with intervals to run a 5K in 9 weeks. I have the iphone app.
  • meagmatt
    meagmatt Posts: 17
    Sure. Since I can't call myself a runner yet Id love the input.
  • Judith034
    Judith034 Posts: 3
    Yes, I am... Inbox me please..
  • missxlaur
    missxlaur Posts: 286
    I'm starting tonight! Count me in too. No actual run in September, but I want to be able to run :)
  • vmilam03
    vmilam03 Posts: 49 Member
    I would love to try this!!!
  • healthysew
    healthysew Posts: 105 Member
    im in, im in. im in! haha ive been looking for a thread to start this. i have attempted to start it before but always stopped. but i am trying it tonight!
  • melizerd
    melizerd Posts: 870 Member
    I'm on W1D3!! I feel great! I'm planning on repeating week 1 right off the bat because even though I am finishing it I'm feeling pretty beat by the last run option and BARELY making it.
  • chovam
    chovam Posts: 18
    Count me in I started yesterday and My 5k is in September also
  • healthysew
    healthysew Posts: 105 Member
    i did day 1 yesterday! i ran outside so my pace was probably pretty slow, i did really well until the last 2 runs, i probably only did half of each. but it was definitely exhilarating!
  • helenmelon29
    helenmelon29 Posts: 787 Member
    Im starting this with my sister tomorrow. So will defo keep an eye on this topic. Good Luck xx
  • FaugHorn
    FaugHorn Posts: 1,060 Member
    I started yesterday too! I'm looking at a Freedom 5K in September as well :)

    I have a free program for the iPhone that is really good! You can listen to music and use a gps tracker and it will talk over the other programs and say "Walk" or "Run" and since it is free it is on my iPhone ;) It's called "5K Runner"
  • meagmatt
    meagmatt Posts: 17
    I usually run outside because I think treadmills make the time/distance seem SO LONG but I have to say, as a big woman, that the stress on my ankles was much less on the treadmill. Of course, I don't think the 5K is on the treadmill... I'll try and do 50/50 until I get some more pounds off, I think.

    I also LOVE the iphone app!
  • ChantalGG
    ChantalGG Posts: 2,404 Member
    I did my first day on Saturday and i am doing it again tonight. :)
  • missxlaur
    missxlaur Posts: 286
    I'm signing up for a 5k tonight! It's at the end of August. I'm so excited. :)
  • Samtastico
    Samtastico Posts: 12
    I'm in! I just finished Week 1 Day 2 a little bit ago. Feel free to add me :)
  • healthysew
    healthysew Posts: 105 Member
    Did Day 2 of Week 1 on Thursday was a lot harder for some reason then Day 1. I think I may repeat weeks because I still am struggling.. How is everyone else doing??
  • TaraAdams
    TaraAdams Posts: 18 Member
    I'm in gotta get walking first. Give me 2 weeks of walking starting next week. Man my life needs to slow down so I can have time for myself
  • butox
    butox Posts: 7
    Just finished w8d1. Still sitting here in running clothes. I'm all in for a 5k!
  • ardeornellis
    ardeornellis Posts: 198 Member
    I'm starting in the morning. I have done it before, but moved and adopted a baby and lost my momentum. It is a great place to start for aspiring runners... My 12 year old son is going to do it with me, and maybe my hubby... Looking forward to starting in the morning..
  • ardeornellis
    ardeornellis Posts: 198 Member
    Completed W1D1 pushing a double jogging stroller with 2 kiddos..It was hard, but good to be back at it..:)
  • techymum
    techymum Posts: 168
    I thought I wrote in earlier, don't know what happened! Anyway, I'd love to join this.

    Completed Week 2, day 1 tonight - felt awesome!!! The first jog seems like there is no way I can do it, and then after that, honestly, I amaze myself that it is fun and enjoyable - who would have thought?!

    I am planning to run my first ever 5k in either September or October.
  • hbrekkaas
    hbrekkaas Posts: 268 Member
    I started recently too, tonight I finished W2D1. I was so proud of myself. Looking forward to the rest of the week.
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