Couch to 5K-General Support

1. Leila
2. Done W1 and W2 but had a bit of a break while I've been unwell. Hoping to start back on W3 this weekend.
3. I have my first 5k on 30th Oct. If I can complete it without walking at all, this would be a major achievement for me!
4. Lots people who have made it to their weight goal got addicted to running. This is what I'm trying to do!

1.hazel
2. im a c25k graduate
3. i had no race goal in mind just wanted to a challenge to get my energy back
4. despite my wt i feel i was born to run, i love the burn, the sweat and the challenge, the c25k is doable to anyone who is comfortable walking at a fast pace you dont have to be in the best shape in the world to do it just have the determination and commitment to complete it.

the only advice i have for beginners is in wk 5 you will be challenged to run 20min without stopping, know that this is just a mind game and it may look scary on paper but trust me you can and will push thr it dont try to figure out how you are going to get it done just put one foot in front of the other, turn up your music and run, you will be so proud of yourself when you push thr it and on to wk6 which is gravy.

good luck to everyone.

Absolutely! that 20 minute figure looked very scary to me, but i did it last night and smoked it! i didnt quite make 2 miles but i did do 21 minutes of running! not to bad to say on W1D1 i thought i was going to die from those 1 minute runs, really looking forward to week 6 and beyond!

Week 2 day 1 for me tomorrow and I am already seeing progress

My Name is Megan

I'm currently working on week 5 day 1 of the C25K. (I started at a longer running time but developed tendonitis i think from doing to much to fast) now i'm having to increase slower because i still have aches in the one foot/leg so i'm hoping a slower pace of increasing distance and time will help.

I was aiming for the Underarmor 5k on October 15th but haven't registered (don't have to until the 6th) because wasn't sure how my foot would handle it.

I enjoy feeling athletic and wanted to do something that challenges me and will improve my physical endurance.

1.hazel
2. im a c25k graduate
3. i had no race goal in mind just wanted to a challenge to get my energy back
4. despite my wt i feel i was born to run, i love the burn, the sweat and the challenge, the c25k is doable to anyone who is comfortable walking at a fast pace you dont have to be in the best shape in the world to do it just have the determination and commitment to complete it.

the only advice i have for beginners is in wk 5 you will be challenged to run 20min without stopping, know that this is just a mind game and it may look scary on paper but trust me you can and will push thr it dont try to figure out how you are going to get it done just put one foot in front of the other, turn up your music and run, you will be so proud of yourself when you push thr it and on to wk6 which is gravy.

good luck to everyone.

Absolutely! that 20 minute figure looked very scary to me, but i did it last night and smoked it! i didnt quite make 2 miles but i did do 21 minutes of running! not to bad to say on W1D1 i thought i was going to die from those 1 minute runs, really looking forward to week 6 and beyond!

Thanks for the advice! i was getting nervous about that part

1. My name is Arena

2. I just did W3D1 this morning.
3. I would love to run a 5k in Oct/Nov, when I finish. Taking this one day at a time though!
4. Because I can't do inside workouts anymore with my 4.5 year old and 20 month old. It.Does.Not.Work. They crawl all over me and I spend most of the time pausing the workout and getting angry and frustrated.

With running there is so much freedom and calmness. Doesn't hurt that my route gives me ocean views for part of it! I also think that runners are in awesome shape and so toned. I want to be like that, instead of jiggly and out of shape!

Great thread!

1. Tricia
2. Tomorrow will be W5D1
3. The first race - to finish! I just signed up for the Candler 5k in Atlanta 10/15 - Then to finish 5k's in all 50 states
4. Because most of last year I couldn't walk - it's been a long haul of surgery, PT & work to get me where I am now!
(my couch to 5k story is here: http://geekyexplorers.com/?p=650) We are headed out in our RV 11/2/11 which propelled me to want to find an exercise I can do on the road! I am hoping to meet up with people all over the states & post the races I am doing on our fb page.

Oh, and my running pace is a jog & that's okay with me.

Hi Everyone,

1. Name:Sarah
2. What level you are currently on in the C25K program: wk3 d1
3. Do you have a race goal in mind, and if so, what is it? hot chocolate 5k in nov.
4. Why did you start running? I just really want to run. I currently hate it. I have a bad knee but I still want to meet the challenge of doing atleast a 5k. I hope that I learn to like it. I hope that once I do a 5k I want to push myself to do more. I am just trying to get fit and push myself outside my comfort zone.

I'm Dawn, and tomorrow will be W7D2 for me. I actually ran a full 5k the other day when I did W7D1. A big deal for me, as I have NEVER been into running.
I started the C25K program, because I wanted to keep my work outs interesting, and challenging. I went from being a major couch potato, to working out 6 days a week. I never thought there would be a day where I wanted to go for my run! :-)

I am not the best outdoor runner, so I have to work on that a bit more. I really struggle when a hill looms ahead of me. Need to tackle them more often.
I try to run at a 10:30 minute mile, but that goes up and down depending on the terrain. On the treadmill, I hold a steady 10 minute mile.

I think the treadmill is easier to keep going on as it's lower impact, but more boring

1. I'm Hailee
2. Im about to embark on Week 1 day 1 this evening
3. I have no goal, only to reach the end
4. Ive tried running and cant do it, i enjoy it, but cant go very far so its a challenge for me! I want to say ive run 5k! Im trying to lose weight and i hope it kick starts my metabolism as i have thyroid issues!

1. Liz
2. Finished C25K on Monday!
3. I'd like to do a race, but I want to make sure I can reliably run 5K in a reasonable time before i do it!
4. I started running because I had a minor car crash a couple of years ago and hurt my lower back, and couldn't run without pain, but having lost some weight and hit the gym I found I could run and enjoyed it - and it's quick to burn calories. I want to make sure I keep running, especially as mornings are getting darker and I need to make the transition from running outside in the mornings to evening runs, possibly in the gym (ugh).
Went on the treadmill today for the first time in ages and hated it :grumble:

1. Name
Elisabeth (this one was pretty obvious)

2. What level you are currently on in the C25K program
Yesterday I did Week 5 day 3, but I think I'm going to have to repeat it.

3. Do you have a race goal in mind, and if so, what is it?
No actually. I have absolutely no plans of ever doing a race.

4. Why did you start running?
Because I quit smoking. My weightloss completely stalled. I saw the burns people on my friends list were getting so I looked up C25K, and decided since it starts out so slow I could probably do it. I've never run in my entire life. I have a bone disease and have had multiple orthopedic surgeries throughout my life. I've always avoided running because not only did I not enjoy it, I was afraid of injuring my joints further. So far, I've suffered no joint pain other than fatigue after a run. I can't believe I'm actually doing this.


So yesterday I did day 3 of week 5, a 20 minute run in which you are not supposed to stop. It was pouring rain so badly that at points I couldn't see. I wasn't even able to do 3 minutes without slowing to a walk. I did the whole thing, running as much of it as I could. But I wasn't able to do it without walking. My pant legs were so heavy from the rain it was difficult just to lift my legs. I'm going to have to repeat it when it's not pouring rain and see if maybe I need to repeat day 2 of week 5. This will be the first day I've had to repeat. I was able to do the 8 minute intervals of day 2 straight without slowing to a walk so maybe it was just the weather. I don't know.

I'm Laura

Starting week 2 tonight.

Don't have any races in mind, just wanted to see of I can do this at all.

I started because I used to love running a year ago but never used a program, just ran and walked as I could. I love the fact that I am being prompted to run and walk which keeps me going... As if I had a little personal trainer in my ear.


I was wondering, I did a week 1-3 yesterday and I feel really up for trying week 2-1 tonight. How much rest should I put in-between runs? I am really enjoying the me time. I take my dog out with me(boxer American bulldog mix) she enjoys it just as much as I do.

1. Tyler
2. on week 7 day 2!
3. Definitely going to race! in fact there's a 'burrito run' where you run 2 miles then eat a burrito and run another 2 miles! talk about a motivator haha
4. I started running after I quit smoking to alleviate cravings and man did it work! also been counting calories and losing weight very quickly. I recommend this program to anyone looking to get fit. Can't wait to get to 5k, I improve each run. The funny thing is the days you think you will do your worst you always surprise yourself and do great!

Also use edomondo (android market) with gps on your run as it gives you your mile times, it;s a great motivator when I hear I got a better 1st mile time and I always try harder to beat it the next mile! 11:30 currently, going down fast!

All other c25k'ers add me so we can motivate each other