C25K.....

You might want to search for different Couch to 5 K topics, there are at least two very recent ones on here

I myself started C25K some 6 weeks ago and yesterday I did Week 6 Day 2. That means I only have the "long" runs left (no stops in between) and to tell you the truth, it horrifies me :happy: But I managed to run 20 mins last week, so is there any reason why I couldn't increase the number by 5 this week?

Good luck with the program - it's worth all the effort

I started 4 weeks ago. I am on week 1 again. I did week 1, week 2 twice and started with week 1 again. Don't feel like you have to push yourself. AND make sure you have a rest day in between the runs or it will kick your butt. I usually ride my bike or do some strength training on my days off. Stick with it, it will get easier (Week 1 is not as bad this time as it was the first time :laugh: ) I wish I had started sooner. You will do great, just don't get discouraged. I don't have an IPOD but downloaded the podcasts on my phone and my MP3 player. I like Suz's the best (hip/hop) but Ulreys are good if you like the techno music. I love the fact that they prompt you to run and walk.

I just ran a half-marathon in May... The beginning of my training, I used the C25K program and loved it. Then for the rest of my training, I used the Hal Higdon Novice Half-Marathon training program.

I used to hate running... now I love it!

The podcasts are great... And I prefer outdoor running to treadmill running, so before I knew about the podcasts, it was just too difficult to try to do the program. But having him in my ear telling me when to walk and when to run was perfect!

Do it. It's fantastic. Yesterday I got a bit of a beatdown (it was my first day of the new week) and I loved every minute of it, instead of wanting to give up like I usually would. It's really awesome that your husband would do it with you too. Motivate each other when one of you is having a bad day.

But yeah. Just do it. Seeing yourself doing things you thought you could NEVER do (and haven't been able to do since middle school) makes it so worthwhile.

Good luck!:flowerforyou:

I started 4 weeks ago. I am on week 1 again. I did week 1, week 2 twice and started with week 1 again. Don't feel like you have to push yourself. AND make sure you have a rest day in between the runs or it will kick your butt. I usually ride my bike or do some strength training on my days off. Stick with it, it will get easier (Week 1 is not as bad this time as it was the first time :laugh: ) I wish I had started sooner. You will do great, just don't get discouraged. I don't have an IPOD but downloaded the podcasts on my phone and my MP3 player. I like Suz's the best (hip/hop) but Ulreys are good if you like the techno music. I love the fact that they prompt you to run and walk.

OK....do you also have a link to Suz's? I'm not a huge techno fan.... Didn't know there were music options!!! :happy: Not a real big hip hop fan, but I can get into that more than techno :laugh:

Here is the link to Suz

http://www.kissmyblackass.org/?page_id=86

I am really considering doing this too. I think the Podcasts will help tremendously... Too bad I am IPOD illiterate... how do I get the podcasts? lol:blushing:

This is the link I was given...
http://www.ullreys.com/robert/Podcasts/page4/files/category-7.html
All 9 podcast are there...you just have to upload them....
Don't worry....I'm not to savvy with this sort of thing either.... I get my hubby to do it LOL
I just uploaded them to a folder on our computer so he could easily find them. I will have him do the rest when he gets home tonight from work :happy:
Good luck. I would love to stay in touch with you and see how it goes for you

Sure, we could check in with eachother. I will start Monday if I can get the podcasts. I will do it Monday, Wednesday, Saturday.

Do it! This is a great program. I have always despised running and now I actually look forward to it. Some runners that I talk to via Twitter told me to make sure when I jog to go nice and slow, not fast. Just go at your own pace and this program builds you up slowly, every time I think I won't make it I do and so can you! I am on week 5 day 1 tonight. Keep us posted on how you do! Good Luck!