What is C25K?

moicanu22
moicanu22 Posts: 11
in Fitness and Exercise
I'm from Brazil and I heard this word a lot here, but when I try to find something on the internet, I have no answers what is this type of workout / diet.

Could someone clarify what It mean?

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  • therealangd
    therealangd Posts: 1,861 Member
    It's a learn to run program that has you learning to run for 30 minutes, presumably for 5 kilometers.

    It's starts with a walk / run mix and slowly increases your run time.
  • folgore35
    folgore35 Posts: 22
    It stands for Couch to 5 K run.
  • Pookylou
    Pookylou Posts: 988 Member
    It stands for Couch to 5K, there are various different versions, and you can download apps for your phone/mp3 player.
    I used this one: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml it is fantastic!
  • PrincessLou71186
    PrincessLou71186 Posts: 741 Member
    http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

    It's a running program developed to help get you from the couch (C) to (2) running 5k (5K)
  • scullyuk06
    scullyuk06 Posts: 34
    It stands for Couch to 5k

    (From UK) there is a free download of the podcasts which take you through 9 weeks of running 3 times per week. Always with a walk to warm up and cool down. Music is played and "Laura" guides you through when to walk and when to run, and how far you have gone etc.
    Week 1 starts with just a 60 second run followed by walking and repeated I think 8 times. This builds each week so week 2 you do 90 second run, week 3 3 mins and so on.
    At week 5 the durations start building much quicker, but the body is ready for it (whether your mind is or not!)
    By week 9 you can jog for a solid 30 mins. (You may not be covering a 5k distance, but 30mins solid jogging is still a good result!)
  • blueshirt72
    blueshirt72 Posts: 2
    You can find the podcasts here

    http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/couch-to-5k.aspx

    HIGHLY recommended!
  • moicanu22
    moicanu22 Posts: 11
    WOW!

    I'm happy that a lot of people replyed my topic!
    Thanks for all the advices, i got the iPhone App and i loved.
    i'll lost more pounds to start the program.
    I just subscribe to a 10km marathon here in Santos, where I live. I'm excited to train to get it complete.

    Thx for the support!

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