Couch to 5k success stories?

I started a 6 week C25k plan. I am currently on week 5 and my 5k race is in 13 days!

This is going to sound really embarrassing but when I first started, I struggled to run for even a minute. And now, only 4/5 weeks later, I am running for 10minutes straight (at a good pace) and feel great.
It's amazing how much progression you feel almost within a couple of weeks.

My advice: stick to your running days!
I missed mine yesterday (first one I've missed) because I was so hungover I could hardly walk but I am making up for it today.

I have noticed a definite change in my body shape as well after this short amount of time too!
(I hate my tummy with a passion and it's definitely helping out there!!!)

Good luck!
Are you aiming to run a 5k race btw?

I started this when I was about 40 pounds heavier than I am now. I was able to run a 5k when I finished it. You shouldn't have a problem. It gradually builds you up in time. If you are having trouble, you can always repeat a week, right?

Good luck!

I haven't completed it yet but I am more than half way through the program and it amazes me every time I run a new day! I have never been able to run minutes in a row and now I am up to two sets of 10! I cheat a little and sometimes repeat a day. I do this for 2 reasons: one is the day might have been a little extra hard or the new day has scared the wits outta me and so I say I need one more day of practice =P I won't lie it hasn't been a cake walk and I suggest finding a buddy to do it with. I have one and she was a bit of a runner already so she can go longer than me. That just makes me work harder! She is also a BIG help in pushing through to the new days. Good luck and happy running trails!

I always do the same route (a path running along the beach), which is pretty much flat, paved the whole way.
Twice along the way there is a dip, which means running down and then back up steepish, small hill.

I am sure I read somewhere that you should try to run along a flat track because of the impact on your knees/legs or something, but I am not sure.
If you are running about the mountain though you are bound to be SUPER fit so maybe it's a good thing?

I remember the first time I ran I thought I was going to die. I thought, “Who does this crap & likes it?” Well, I didn’t die & I was in the Warrior Dash earlier this year & finished 15th for my age. I have also signed up for the Indy 500 Mini Marathon.

I think biggest hurdle people have with running is they give up before they should give up. Don’t! Just stick with it. You got this…, & you’ll be good at it.

Who does this crap & likes it? I do this crap & like it. You will too.

Thanks, ive just got the app on my iPhone!

Question....Did you have lots of hills and downhills, i live on a mountain, it shouldnt matter too much no?

You might want to look at running a second running app, to get your gps going so that you can get some calorie data. I use cardio trainer (on android). running all that stuff sucks my battery, make sure its charged up.
I think the mountain is going to play a huge role. your just going to be able to blow past those people that live on flat ground.

mmmh a path would be better! Would it count running up one road and back down and up etc? Its still runing isnt it! I have one road at the back of my house flat you see!

Yes that's fine. If I am running say 30 minutes, I do 15 minutes one way then 15 minutes back to where my car is parked (I have my car with me because I stop off at the beach on the way home from work)
So yeah it still counts.
I suggest you start on a flat path because uphill will be hell. Maybe uphill could be a great challenge once you master the schedule.

I did it 2.5 years ago, and now I am training for my second half marathon, and first full marathon!

Well done!
And I agree with the old "something clicks in your head" sentiment. I think I clicked last week

Oh I forgot to mention there is a open encouragment group for C25K on MFP It dosent matter when you started