Couch to 5k

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  • piratesaregrand
    piratesaregrand Posts: 356 Member
    Start week 3day 1 tonight and am like :noway:

    Never been a runner, not even as a kid. I have until February next year to build up to 7k so I'm not stressing if I have to repeat a few days/weeks.
  • mommajolynn
    mommajolynn Posts: 353 Member
    I have been thinking on and off about starting. I am starting on Monday as well.. After I go and get me some new running shoes!
  • kaylasue_mustlose
    kaylasue_mustlose Posts: 27
    I am starting Couch to 5K today. Just wondering if you guys do anything besides the program to work out in the beginning?...Today I am just supposed to walk 10 minutes and jog 2 minutes and that doesn't seem like enough exercise for the whole day. Suggestions?
  • bicoastalgirl
    bicoastalgirl Posts: 85 Member
    I started C25K last May. I was a size 14. I actually found it easier on my knees once I completed the interval weeks. The starting and stopping did a number on them. So I made sure to ice them every morning while I ate breakfast (I work out before work), and then again before bedtime. Aleve as needed. And I take glucosamine with MSM, and that seems to help.

    I ran my first 5K in November, and my second race last week. And I am a size 6.

    I didn't do anything else with C25K, mainly because I didn't want to overdo it with my knees. So I just ran. In January, I added in some workout DVDs for strength training and toning.
  • TerryWiggs
    TerryWiggs Posts: 8
    I finished about a month ago. I recommend good shoes, I started with the same old shoes I had for about a year and my knees and shins were killing me. Picked up some Saucony's for about $50 and the change was night and day!

    Also if you have a Iphone or andriod phone there are lots of FREE apps that are great. I used active.com's app. It works great and is free.

    The first 2 weeks are the hardest but when you turn the corner it feels great.

    Feel free to add me.
  • TerryWiggs
    TerryWiggs Posts: 8
    That is what I thought also, Its all about easing you into the routine. I finished about a month ago and in the beginning I could barely run a quarter mile before my lungs started to explode. There are a few free smartphone apps that make it easier. I used the one for Iphone from active.com.

    feel free to add me
  • amyliz0226
    amyliz0226 Posts: 37
    I am starting tomorrow! I am a size 14, weigh 166 currently. I can't wait to get started on this! Good luck!
  • soontobesam
    soontobesam Posts: 714 Member
    Today I've done 2nd run in week 7.
    It is doable:wink: The first weeks are so easy that even if you are not fit at all you will be able to do that.:happy:
    I skipped first 2 weeks as they were simply too easy.
    Now I reccommend it to everyone!!!

    What motivates me even more is Nike+ fitness app on my ipod which after every workout you can upload it on your account and track your progress: duration, calories burned, pace, distance.

    My advise is: just have fun with it!!!

    I found the first two weeks to be the hardest for me!! Its still difficult now but a different kind of difficult. I think I had to re-wire my brain or something.
  • soontobesam
    soontobesam Posts: 714 Member
    Start week 3day 1 tonight and am like :noway:

    Never been a runner, not even as a kid. I have until February next year to build up to 7k so I'm not stressing if I have to repeat a few days/weeks.

    hehe this is precisely how I felt
  • soontobesam
    soontobesam Posts: 714 Member
    I am starting Couch to 5K today. Just wondering if you guys do anything besides the program to work out in the beginning?...Today I am just supposed to walk 10 minutes and jog 2 minutes and that doesn't seem like enough exercise for the whole day. Suggestions?

    Before i started doing the program I was doing two laps around a park near my house - a little over 4.5 miles. When I started doing the program I would do one lap that was C25K and then a walking lap.
  • sgthaggard
    sgthaggard Posts: 581 Member
    I'm on W3D2. I'm a bit frustrated because I know I can push it harder cardio-wise but my knees suck and I don't want to risk injury.
  • omma_to_3
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
    I just graduated and posted about it! Check it out: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/621511-c25k-graduate

    I'm a size 14.
  • omma_to_3
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
    For apps, I used the Zen Labs C25K Free. It was good. However, I now use Jog Log and like that better for running in general. They have a free C25K workout in the app, but I haven't tried that specifically. It costs $1.99.
  • seamadden
    seamadden Posts: 46 Member
    I'm currently a uk size 16/18 and I had the same worries as you. I started the program last Wednesday, I completed Week 2 Day 1 today and I am loving it! You can go as slow as you want and if you need to repeat days or weeks then go right ahead! It's all about going at your own pace and doing what suits your body best. Best of luck :-)
  • megan120c
    megan120c Posts: 13
    Can you do the Couch to 5K program along with other exercise regimes or is that not reccommended...

    I do aerobic type exercises a lot, but im awful at running so keen to start this, just dont want to slow down my other exercises (if anything i was going to up them)
  • laceylou0702
    laceylou0702 Posts: 226 Member

    I look like a T-rex running

    lol that is funny & cute, great work!
  • MicaelaFW
    MicaelaFW Posts: 63
    I am starting Couch to 5K today. Just wondering if you guys do anything besides the program to work out in the beginning?...Today I am just supposed to walk 10 minutes and jog 2 minutes and that doesn't seem like enough exercise for the whole day. Suggestions?

    here, try this site, may be better for you... http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
  • uk_angeldust
    uk_angeldust Posts: 234 Member
    I started doing couch to 5k 3 days ago and my whole body aches! Feel free to add me anyone!

    xoxo

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