from couch to 5k plan

liljgrafix
liljgrafix Posts: 177
in Fitness and Exercise
hey everyone,
i just started ripped in 30 by Jillian Michaels, but i also started the plan from couch to 5k.
it is a 9week plan that works you up to a 5k stretch of jogging through 3 workouts per week and 9 weeks of accelerated workouts.
it is really easy and great to start, and would love to see if anyone else was interested in doing this.

you can get the information at.

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

it has the full workout routine on it.

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  • MandaJean83
    MandaJean83 Posts: 675 Member
    A TON of people are doing it. Check out some of the groups for more support! And feel free to friend me. I'm on week 3 day 2 tomorrow! :)
  • Pomoch325
    Pomoch325 Posts: 63 Member
    I downloaded a couch to 5k app, but I haven't really went by the book with it. I am up to week 6, but I bounce back to different weeks depending on how I am feeling. Running for 20 minutes with about 100 extra pounds is pretty rough on the knees, so if they are bothering me (like tonight), I will go back to week one and do the intervals... just trying to increase speed.

    It is a neat app, and it works to build up your endurance. Not sure how doing JM and c25k would work out together, I would be exhausted!!!

    My ultimate goal is to drop enough weight to do it successfully to the end, then sign up for a race =)

    Good Luck!
  • thinktank32k
    thinktank32k Posts: 716
    Im on my second round. Im on w7d1
  • amammaa4
    amammaa4 Posts: 176 Member
    I am interested. I have started a few different times with different programs. The most I've gotten up to is running 1 1/2 miles very very slow. Wish me luck
  • Chari_Jan
    Chari_Jan Posts: 157 Member
    I'm going to try and work this into my schedule beginning next week. I have always wanted to be a runner. LOL
  • Cholbrook008
    Cholbrook008 Posts: 18 Member
    I just started this program yesterday. You can friend me is you want.
  • BrainOnAStick
    BrainOnAStick Posts: 126 Member
    I am on Week 2, Day 1. I slogged through a few races last year, but felt the need for a simple back-to-basics program that doesn't expect too much from me. (Read as: My husband isn't doing this with me--whereas we used to *try* running together.) I'd love to connect with others doing this to see how it's going for others.

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