Couch to 5k

hey!!! I am doing week 9 day 3 today!!

and I am WAY larger than a woman 12/14

it starts out so slowly, so it helps you build and if you are uncomfortable moving to another week, just repeat that one again

AND I got some *kitten* kicking Brooks running shoes!

Did it, loved it, lost 23 pounds by the end.
I think I was in my 150's when I did it? I was never a runner ever, and could barely run the very few minutes that the program requires at the very beginning. Now I can run for at least an hour straight. I completed my first 5K two weeks ago at 36mins!

I'm a size 18 and I'm doing a 5k training program similar to, but not, C25K. It's still a gentle interval training program. The keys are to start gently, listen to your body, and focus on endurance. The running will help take off those extra pounds you are worried about! Just remember that no matter what your size, your body has to gain bone and muscle strength to support itself. And also - you did it before, you can do it again!

I'm just over 200 pounds, size 14 and rockin' it. It's a great program and like others have said it starts out slowly so your body has time to get used to it. I would definitely suggest giving it a go!

I look like a T-rex running

OH MY! The visual on that is HILARIOUS!!!

Seriously, though, I bet you look like a runner!

Hey there! I am a size 12/14 and started the Couch to 5K 9-10 weeks ago. I am running my first 5K race tomorrow! My reccomendations as others have said are:

1. Start off slow. Whatever speed works for you. This program is for endurance, not speed. Many people cannot entirely run a 5K at the end of 9 weeks. That's okay. You learn to run for 30 minutes straight and then work on pace/speed.

2. Please invest in running shoes. Go get fitted. My shoes (Mizunos) and my husband's (Asics) were no more than $110. So not a HUGE bank breaker like I thought.

3. Have fun!

I love hearing everyone's stories!!! Makes me so proud of y'all. :flowerforyou:

I joined MFP at 200lbs (probably over) and had been on for a week or so and kept seeing posts about C25K but didn't think it was something I was capable of doing. I decided I should give it a shot (without much hope for a positive turnout) and I'm now on Week 6!!

The only running I had ever done in my life was from the police when I was a kid so for me this was a HUGE deal. I go pretty slowly with bursts here and there and I'm still learning to control my breathing and also found that occasionally my knee bothers me after but all in all I couldn't be happier with my progress.

The other day I had to do two 10 minute runs and I completed both and had been upset about something so I repeated the whole thing just to burn off some stress. 40 minutes total of jogging!!

When I first started I thought that the 90 second intervals would kill me and now I can go for 5 minutes like nothing!!

MY FH is in the military also and I'm looking forward to the day we can take a run together.

Best of luck!! Anyone is welcome to add me if you want.

I am starting it Monday (it's raining here and not planning on stopping!) Add me if you want a buddy

All I have heard is awesome things. Now I am planning on training to do a 5K in September.

I look like a T-rex running

OH MY! The visual on that is HILARIOUS!!!

Seriously, though, I bet you look like a runner!

I paint myself green and keep my arms tucked close.
the huffing and puffing sounds close enough to a growl....

I've completed that program twice now, and both times I was in a 12-14-some even 16 size shorts. It's good to do, just stick with it and repeat a week if you need to. no need to rush, you're in it for a lifetime of health. Good luck!

Well said. I like that.

Hey I am about the same size 12/14 and I have been doing the C25k thing for 3 weeks. This is actually going to be Week 3 day 2 for me. It gets hard especially the third week for me because you have to run for 3 mins but I pace my self. I don't run as fast as I can and lose my breath. I actually jog at a slower pace to maintain endurance. Just keep going when your tired the reward of finishing for a day far outweighs the pain.

I have been doing C25K for a while.. I keep having to start over for various reasons.. I'm on week 3 again. I hope to complete it in time to get me through the Giants Race (5k) in Sept.

Me and my friend re-started ours today after a lack of motivation It is really really really good. When you think about running, you think ughh but you get lots of breaks:) and It starts of softly with you:) and I found that after a few days your stamina improves and its much easier to run:) Its really amazing, lets hope both you and I make it to the end;) x

I am currently a size 18. And I am on week 5 day 2 this evening.
I repeated week 4 three times before I tried week 5 because I was still having problems with week 4. But finally took the plunge and did week 5 day 1 wednesday and it was easier than week 4, IMO.
Either way it's a great program and you got this! Good luck!

Finished the C2 5K program a few weeks ago and just started the Bridge to 10k. My advice would to be to start out slow, if on the treadmill I would do a 4.5 at no incline for the first few weeks, then listen to your body. It will let you know when it is ready to go faster.
I was doing my program at 4.9 and 5.0 and getting easily winded. So I have backed it back down to 4.7 or 4.8 with intervals of 5.0-5.5 just to help train myself to go faster for longer amounts of time. I was almost 240 when I started and I am almost under 200 now. Good Luck!!!!

^^^This!!

I too, started out trying to run at 5 or even higher and kept getting super winded - to the point where I quit the program right around week four because I just could run for that long. This past week I decided just to try running as far as I could, but this time kept the speed at 4.5 and was able to run a FULL MILE :bigsmile: without stopping to walk. Duh. Don't know why I didn't think about this sooner. First go for distance and build up your endurance, then worry about your time/speed. :drinker: