Couch to 5k?

Hi guys! I have done it twice. And yes, you will be able to do a 5K at the end of the program. The biggest problem I had was not to try and go too fast on the jogging intervals. Most of my runs were done on a treadmill because the weather here is just too unpredictable to get outside to run very much. Take your time with it. If you don't feel ready to move up at the end of a week, you can repeat it. I remember feeling ecstatic after I completed the entire program. Good luck with it! Don't hesitate to ask if I can help you at any point.

I just finished the last week and the program has been amazing. I've always hated running but now I don't mind it as much and I've lost 8 lbs while doing it I definitely recommend it

Started the program on Mother's day, May of 2010... ran my first 5k in 41 minutes!!! One year later, I ran one in 28:45. This Saturday I'm running my first half marathon!!!! (that's 13.1 miles in case you didn't know) The program WORKS!!!!!!! Go for it... saved my life!

I just logged week 8 workout 2. 28 minute run. I was really skeptical when I started back on week 1. It gets easier and you'll start to really enjoy it. Never did comprehend the "runners high" thing. Now I get it!

Hang in there, and don't fret over week 5.

Best wishes to you.

I will be finishing the program tomorrow. I never was a runner. Ever! I have "bad knees" and really didn't think that I could do it in the beginning. As far as weight loss well nutrition is key and these past few weeks well I didn't do my best. I can say that running has made a real difference in my body everything is much easier now that I'm a runner. WIth the program don't be afraid to repeat a week and go SLOWLY! I still can't believe that I can run 30 minutes straight. Overall I highly recommend the program. I'm kind of sad that it's ending. But I'm just going to keep going. c25k has changed my life. Good luck!

I just finished it about 2 weeks ago. When I started, I couldn't even jog to the end of the driveway to get the mail without being out of breath. I have asthma so I figured running was out of the question. I now run 3 miles at a time 3-4 days a week. And my asthma has improved so significantly that I don't even use my inhaler before exercising anymore. Another added plus...my legs look fantastic! I also achieved my greatest weight loss when I started running. Look at my profile photo...that came from running!

Now for my advice...do the program as it's outlined. Even if you think (or know) you can run more, don't. And if you don't feel ready to move to the next week, don't. I injured myself at the beginning and had to start over. All because I thought I was smarter than the program. And buy the right shoes. I didn't at first and that contributed to the injury. Don't be afraid of it, you CAN do it!

My best advice is when those days come that you do not feel like running and there will be days like that...go run anyway. It will be worth it.

I finished the program in August, and I am still amazed that less than 3 months ago I couldn't run 10 yards, now I am doing 4 miles every other day.

I just started this week, my 3rd loop for week one is tomorrow. I can't even make it 15 minutes with the intervals and am doing it on a treadmill, but I know it will get better and this is JUST the start. I've had coworkers do this and LOVED it, and my own sister didn't do the program but did something similarly on her own and lost 50 pounds so far and now loves running. I've never in my life been able to do a 12 minute mile and i'm excited to get there, let alone a full 5k without walking!
Friend me if you want a C25K buddy! We'll motivate each other.
Oh big tip i've had from everyone who has done it and seems to be repeated on blogs is go with the pace of the program DONT jump ahead, but by all means stay in the same phase for as long as you need to reach the goal.