Couch to 5K anyone???

hottiebikerchick
hottiebikerchick Posts: 187 Member
edited November 11 in Fitness and Exercise
I just started Couch to 5K and looking for some peeps that are doing it too.. this was my first week and I did it!
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  • MrsMuffinRun
    MrsMuffinRun Posts: 93
    I am week 3, I will be your friend!
  • trustymutsi
    trustymutsi Posts: 174 Member
    I was actually going to ask something about this. I'd like to do it, but I don't have an app friendly device. Any tips on how to keep track of when to walk/run? Seems like it would be a pain to keep checking your watch and keeping track of how much time has gone by for each set.
  • hbkanumalla
    hbkanumalla Posts: 61 Member
    Congrats on getting through the first week!

    I just started last Sunday and I'll be starting W2 this week.
  • junyr
    junyr Posts: 416 Member
    It's a great program. Follow it, you can't go wrong!
  • lizard053
    lizard053 Posts: 2,344 Member
    There are bunches of us doing C25k! I just finished week 1 for the third time. LOL. Moving on to week 2 next week!
  • Whodatgirl77
    Whodatgirl77 Posts: 238 Member
    Excellent program! Just follow the instructions and you'll be running in no time. Feel free to repeat weeks if you need. Listen to your body so as to avoid injury but don't psyche yourself out when you see the intervals get bigger. You will surprise yourself. Make sure you have some new shoes just for your running endeavors. Other than that....enjoy!
  • thin150
    thin150 Posts: 48 Member
    Feel free to add me I just started :)
  • junyr
    junyr Posts: 416 Member
    I was actually going to ask something about this. I'd like to do it, but I don't have an app friendly device. Any tips on how to keep track of when to walk/run? Seems like it would be a pain to keep checking your watch and keeping track of how much time has gone by for each set.

    Some think it's a pain to measure all the food you eat too. It's just something you have to do.
  • hbkanumalla
    hbkanumalla Posts: 61 Member
    I was actually going to ask something about this. I'd like to do it, but I don't have an app friendly device. Any tips on how to keep track of when to walk/run? Seems like it would be a pain to keep checking your watch and keeping track of how much time has gone by for each set.

    If you have an ipod, I use a podcast for my C25k program. It's called the Chubby Jones Project.
  • junyr
    junyr Posts: 416 Member
    FAcebook page to get on too..

    http://www.facebook.com/C25Kplan
  • samcee
    samcee Posts: 307
    I just started today! Yay! Week 1 and my first jog. Feels good to run in nice weather.
  • mlapanowski
    mlapanowski Posts: 28 Member
    I just finished week 5!!! I start week 6 tonight :) Feel free to add me, anyone!
  • Meggles63
    Meggles63 Posts: 916 Member
    I just finished week 3. Love, love, love it!!! Please feel free to add me!:smile:
  • pcarbo3
    pcarbo3 Posts: 16 Member
    Wait this sounds like something I would be really interested in -- can someone message me and tell me what this is??
  • chelliebean007
    chelliebean007 Posts: 4 Member
    I was actually going to ask something about this. I'd like to do it, but I don't have an app friendly device. Any tips on how to keep track of when to walk/run? Seems like it would be a pain to keep checking your watch and keeping track of how much time has gone by for each set.

    I went to the running store and bought a watch that has timers you can set for intervals. It's pretty easy to use and cost around $20. Hope that helps!!
  • rebecky27
    rebecky27 Posts: 842 Member
    sending you a friend request! I just completed W1 and am amazed I got through it!


    Thank you, Junyr for posting that link, going to check it out!
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    I was actually going to ask something about this. I'd like to do it, but I don't have an app friendly device. Any tips on how to keep track of when to walk/run? Seems like it would be a pain to keep checking your watch and keeping track of how much time has gone by for each set.

    You can download podcasts to listen to that will tell you when to walk and when to run. I used the treadmill version and wrote the times down on a piece of paper to keep on the treadmill.

    You can also use the less precise formula of "Run until you get tired, walk until you catch your breath, repeat." Or run two city blocks, walk one, repeat. Or run for one song, walk for one song. Just increase the amount your running and decrease the amount you're walking each week.

    I finished the program a year ago, but I'm going through it again as rehab after a stress fracture. I'm on week four now, but I'm only doing two days of the program, then one day of a longer run.
  • grumpy2day
    grumpy2day Posts: 198 Member
    I'm planning to start March 1st cause I'll have my running shoes then and all I need after that is a bunch of people to kick my rear to get in gear!!!! LOL:blushing:
  • Squidgeypaws007
    Squidgeypaws007 Posts: 1,012 Member
    Hey, I started C25K this week (just completed the first week) and the person I was supposed to be doing it with dropped out! So feel free to add me, would be great to have someone on the same journey as me! :)
  • Smudjie
    Smudjie Posts: 126 Member
    What is this? It sounds very interesting :)
  • aulove
    aulove Posts: 34
    Congrats on completing week 1! I started C25K two weeks ago, finished my week 2 yesterday. So far I'm loving it and determined to stick with it.
  • sassymom77
    sassymom77 Posts: 1 Member
    I just started day one of week one this morning! I am excited to start this, as I have heard a lot of people who have had success with this program! Good luck!:smile:
  • katiedid1226
    katiedid1226 Posts: 231 Member
    I'm on week 2. I've done this program before & love it! I can't run yet (just had a hip replacement in Dec) but I use it on the Arc Trainer and love that just as much as running on the treadmill.

    I have used Carli's podcasts, Robert's podcasts, and now have just found the ipod app for it. It prompts you when to run and walk, and you get to use your own music. It's awesome!

    Anyone, feel free to add me as a C25K friend!
  • MandaJean83
    MandaJean83 Posts: 675 Member
    I just started couch to 5k this week as well! Today will be week 1, day 3! So far, so good! Can't wait til I can tackle the longer running intervals!

    Everyone, feel free to friend me! I would love to have friends in the same boat!
  • Graciecny
    Graciecny Posts: 302 Member
    I just did w1d3 today and wondered how to know when you are ready to move on? I was able to do it, but I wouldn't call it easy - I'm not sure I feel any better at the end of it now than I did on the first day. Do you keep repeating the week until you feel like it is a cakewalk or do you push yourself to the next week and see if you can do it?

    Also, I tend to do the elliptical (usually hill setting) after C25K. Am I messing anything up by doing more that same session? Help and advice greatly welcomed!
  • Drendren
    Drendren Posts: 34 Member
    My favorite podcast to use is by Robert Ullrey. No need of a watch - he tells you when to walk and run, and offers a lot of encouragement along the way. There are links to all things C25K here-->http://www.c25k.com/
    Congrats on starting! My goal is to start the last week of March, when (hopefully) the snow is gone.
  • FitAtFifteen
    FitAtFifteen Posts: 51
    Just started yesterday! x I can run for 20 mins but I really want thirty. ;o;
  • samcee
    samcee Posts: 307
    I just did w1d3 today and wondered how to know when you are ready to move on? I was able to do it, but I wouldn't call it easy - I'm not sure I feel any better at the end of it now than I did on the first day. Do you keep repeating the week until you feel like it is a cakewalk or do you push yourself to the next week and see if you can do it?

    There is also an iphone app to help you time your intervals!
  • FitAtFifteen
    FitAtFifteen Posts: 51
    I just did w1d3 today and wondered how to know when you are ready to move on? I was able to do it, but I wouldn't call it easy - I'm not sure I feel any better at the end of it now than I did on the first day. Do you keep repeating the week until you feel like it is a cakewalk or do you push yourself to the next week and see if you can do it?

    Also, I tend to do the elliptical (usually hill setting) after C25K. Am I messing anything up by doing more that same session? Help and advice greatly welcomed!
    I do 30DS and yoga and other things with it, i think that's okay as long as you feel okay! (:
  • MelissaGraham7
    MelissaGraham7 Posts: 406 Member
    I did it in February last year and have been in 5 races since then and am now running up to 10 miles. It is an incredible program! Don't be afraid to repeat days if you need to and don't be intimidated by the longer run days. It actually was easier for me to run longer than all the starting and stopping. LOL. Good luck to everyone!
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