Wanting to do the couch to 5k

There are a lot of people on here doing it, you should search through the threads and look around. I love it. I am on week 5, just finished day 1 last night. It's a great way to start slow and not even realize you're running!

I did it and completed my 5K a few weeks ago. I ran a cancer race for my mom who is battling cancer. Now I am training for a 10K in October and then I plan on doing the Disney Princess Half Marathon in March! Hopefully I will hit all my goals.. It is really good!

I recommend you to search for the Couch to 5 K topic here, it is somewhere.. just commented on it last night I think :happy: I've just started my week 3 yesterday and so far the program has been amazing, I really like it.

Oh, and you can find podcasts for it online.. First week I did with Robert Ullrey's, 2nd was some Christian Indie music and now this week I'm using a podcast that I found here:
http://gonicoleyourself.blogspot.com/2008/06/couch-to-5k-podcast-page.html
I think that's the one that I've liked most so far Using a podcast makes your workout so easy - no more checking the time all the time

I finished this past weekend, and am now working on the freeway to 10k program. Its AWESOME.

All I can say is pace yourself slowly, your jogging doesn't have to be fast, just keep going. You'll be amazed how long you can go and how good it feels once you start getting used to it. Strange as it sounds, the first 3 weeks were the worst. After that, it kind of clicked and got easier as I went.

I finished this past weekend, and am now working on the freeway to 10k program. Its AWESOME.

All I can say is pace yourself slowly, your jogging doesn't have to be fast, just keep going. You'll be amazed how long you can go and how good it feels once you start getting used to it. Strange as it sounds, the first 3 weeks were the worst. After that, it kind of clicked and got easier as I went.

It's all tough - just prepare yourself...I actually give myself a pep talk before - You can do this - you'll feel great after....I talk smack to myself the whole time - "you gonna let that old man out lap you"....keep pepping yourself up while you go - you can do this...look how far you've come....if the 400 pound man on biggest loser can run why cant you...side stitch ouch - are you a woosy can't stand a little pain - no pain no gain.....

I laugh when I think about the things I tell myself to keep going....

I love this program. I've tried to run before and failed. But, with this program, I was able to run a 5k. Now I can knock out a 5k any time I want and I've done 10ks and am training for a half-marathon in the Fall.

I recommend it to anyone who wants to get into running.

You will totally love it. Follow the plan, stretch properly, eat right, get good sleep and you'll be on your way!! Check in with on runners club section in this part. We post daily. It will really help to keep you motivated!