Couch-to-5K - Who's In?

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  • ell_jay
    ell_jay Posts: 68
    http://www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/couch-5K-running-plan.aspx

    Thank you for this, just what I need to put on my Ipod! (: Motivated me more to go for a run tomorrow!
  • CAN_DO
    CAN_DO Posts: 37 Member
    Im in ..... add me as a friend as we can all do oit together x :)
  • ell_jay
    ell_jay Posts: 68
    Just finished my first day! I only did 7 out of the 8 minutes due to breathing control, but I'm feeling good about it and can't wait for my next run! :D I'm hoping everyone is feeling as good as I am today! (:
  • PixEm
    PixEm Posts: 190 Member
    I was going to start tomorrow (Tuesday) but I will begin tonight! I will post tomorrow and let everyone know how I did.
  • thomassd1969
    thomassd1969 Posts: 564 Member
    I was on week 4 day 2 when I lost my motivation and time to exercise. I have 3 guys with baseball games 4 nights a week. Just running on empty lately. I will start back on week 3 tonight to get going again.
  • MrsAlcalde
    MrsAlcalde Posts: 261 Member
    I'm in, just printed my schedule
  • DuckieMom
    DuckieMom Posts: 22 Member
    I need to be added as friend to the group, too. :flowerforyou: I am on week 4 started today. Loved/hated it, but I'm glad we are doing this together!
  • amyisley17
    amyisley17 Posts: 18
    I did week 2 day 1 today.
  • lisag2007
    lisag2007 Posts: 130
    I'm on week 5. Hoping to run a full 5K in September.
  • jmelyan23
    jmelyan23 Posts: 1,648 Member
    I'm going to be starting Week 4 tonight. :)
  • jesstiger81
    jesstiger81 Posts: 93 Member

    thanks for this....i have a dream that someday i'll be able to run in a race...but running kills me, i can't breath is the main problem. I don't have asma (can't spell) but i just get outta breath and then i feel like i'm going to throw up. but i still have the dream....maybe i can do with with you all and the great advice. any advise on how to breath during running? is there some kinda "secret" that will help me learn this??

    I too have asthma. A tip my doctor told me was to use your rescue inhaler about 15-30 minutes before you go exercise, even if you are not feeling symptoms. Actually, since I've started working out more regularly my rescue inhaler has been collecting dust in my purse. I also take Singulair daily and that has helped wonderfully. Another tip is just to take it slow. I agree with another poster that this is not about speed right now, it's about endurance. I am jogging pretty slowly right now, averaging 4.5mph. I think the key is doing what feels good and ok. You don't want to dread the workout!

    I just did day 1 of week 2 today. I am doing the treadmill version. We have a running track, but it is already getting hot and humid in Louisiana, plus I like watching tv while I do the workout. Here's the link to the treadmill version I use, I love it!!

    http://www.c25k.com/c25k_treadmill.html

    Glad this thread is started!! I am looking forward to keeping up and staying motivated.
  • noynoyavery
    noynoyavery Posts: 371 Member
    not been following the program just been running as far as i can manage every day in 10 mins on the wii fit. toady i got just under 4.5k :D thats 2k more than i could do when i started getting fit whould have been more but the wii kept tripping over lol. good luck all
  • jennin2010
    jennin2010 Posts: 13
    I'm in. Looks interesting
  • JMJohnson1005
    JMJohnson1005 Posts: 209 Member
    Week 4 here! Doing a 5k in September and would love to be able to run the whole thing. Count me in.
  • Losinitforgood
    Losinitforgood Posts: 28 Member
    I am actually doing that program as well... Starting over week 2 today because I missed 2 days last week! Can't wait to be able to run for a longer distance... right now the 90 seconds is hard for me.
  • k8es
    k8es Posts: 271 Member
    I started week 2 yesterday! Let's do this!
  • cheann1978
    cheann1978 Posts: 9 Member
    I'm in. I have been running for about 6 weeks now, and slowly gaining distance. I impress myself every now and again. I was doing the run 5k on the ipod, but this program looks just as good. I figure where I am is about equal to w5d1 - so that is where I am going to carry on with this program!!! ;) I appreciate the inspiration!
  • TashiTashi
    TashiTashi Posts: 3
    Just finished W1D2. :D

    The bugs were bad. I think I ate a few.
  • yallcallmedeb
    yallcallmedeb Posts: 294
    I did week 2 day 1 today.

    How was it compared to week 1? I go to week 2 on Wednesday and I'm worried!
  • Seokie
    Seokie Posts: 197 Member
    If anyone's starting - add me! I'm on day 2 of week 1 now :)
  • ell_jay
    ell_jay Posts: 68
    The bugs were bad. I think I ate a few.

    I think I caught a few in my face too.
  • shiobeh
    shiobeh Posts: 12
    Just did week 1 day 2 today. I'm loving it so far, I'm really optimistic that I'll be able to run 5k at the end of the program. But I need to correct my form!
  • yallcallmedeb
    yallcallmedeb Posts: 294
    Today is my rest day but I did do an hour on the elliptical. My knees are aching. It is also raining here so I'm sure that the rain is the cause of some of my knee pain. Any suggestions on what I should do?
  • jesstiger81
    jesstiger81 Posts: 93 Member
    Deb I wouldn't do the elliptical on your off days. I would do something like yoga, pilates, or even go for a swim if you have access to a pool. Something low impact so your knees can have a break!
  • jesstiger81
    jesstiger81 Posts: 93 Member
    Week 2 isn't bad at all. You're working up to it. I am doing the treadmill version which I think might give you more walking time vs. running. It's 1.5 minutes running then 2 minutes walking. I think it's great!
  • ShanR77
    ShanR77 Posts: 287 Member
    I'm in. Started day 1 on Monday. Can't wait to do day 2 tonight.
  • keithykix
    keithykix Posts: 1
    I'm in! I'm on week 3, run 2. Its a little more challenging this week as you run two 3 minute intervals. I'm training myself to work up to a full marathon in January. Being very optimistic :) Have a 5K walk/run this Saturday.
  • bluefox9er
    bluefox9er Posts: 2,917 Member
    Who wants to join me in doing the Couch-to-5k program?

    Here is a link to check it out :http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

    I am doing a 5k Saturday, but truly am not going to be able to run the whole thing. I want to be able to run a full 5k and maybe more. The program is 9 weeks long and I plan to start the program this Sunday. I plan to log my progress on MFP. I am going to Jamaica July 10th and hope that I can run while I am there, on the beach would be nice!

    So, who is in?

    I'm a recent graduate and just thought I'd send you a polite warning that you are embarking on possibly the greatest fitness choice you could ever make and a new addiction to running!!

    Good luck and persevere, it's such a great program with incredible rewards at the end :-)

    good luck to all of you guys starting out on this incredible journey...and have FUN!
  • skinnywithin
    skinnywithin Posts: 1,392 Member
    it is downloaded so I am locked and loaded girly!!!!! lets do it.
  • ninpiggy
    ninpiggy Posts: 228 Member
    Tomorrow I will be on Week 5, Day 3. I'm so nervous. The longest I have ever ran straight through was 8 minutes. Well tomorrow it has me going 20 minutes straight. I really don't think I'm ready for that! I quit smoking four months ago - I hope my lungs are ready for this! I have to watch my ankles too. They've been a bit sore the past couple of days. But this has been incredible and I am impressed with myself for actually sticking with this.

    My sister and I are running our first 5K race in August!

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