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Couch 2 5K Program?

amyliz0226
amyliz0226 Posts: 37
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Just wondering how did you like it? Are you still running? If so, how many miles?

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  • bicoastalgirl
    bicoastalgirl Posts: 85 Member
    I think it's a great program. I started running again last May using C25K, and I ran my first 5K in November. I am still running, and I'm up to 3.9 miles. I would like to go further, but I don't think my knees can take it.
  • hahandel
    hahandel Posts: 134 Member
    I'm on week 9 and I love it. I can now run 5k! My first race is 6/16. I never ran before starting this program. I didn't find it terribly difficult to keep up with, but I was already in pretty good cardiovascular shape. I do a lot of different workouts, but running makes me feel the strongest.
    I'll probably continue running 5k, three times a week after the program is over. Considering going on to a 10k program.

    Good luck!
  • amyliz0226
    amyliz0226 Posts: 37
    Thanks! I am definately going to try it. I just got back on the treadmill last week, but I've been doing the incline. I got into jogging a little bit several years ago. I could really tell a difference in my waist and my arms! It felt like it was a full body workout. So I want to get back in it now. Also, running seems to be kind of addictive and people really stick to it. Which is a great thing!
  • hahandel
    hahandel Posts: 134 Member
    I starting running on the treadmill and always kept the incline at 2%, it's supposed to mimic outdoor running. When I transitioned to outdoor running I didn't have the trouble that a lot of others seem to have.
  • regina2063
    regina2063 Posts: 203 Member
    where do you get this program from
  • cavewoman15
    cavewoman15 Posts: 278 Member
    i did it last spring. i ran my first 5k on the last day of the training program, and it was fantastic. i ran a 4 miler in september and i trained over the winter for a half marathon - made it to 6 miles and realized i wasn't really enjoying running that far, so i decided to stop training.

    i still run a couple miles 1-2 days a week. i prefer interval training rather than just jogging, but the C25K really helped me increase my endurance, distance, and confidence in my ability to run. it's been a year and a half, and i feel i could run in a 5k this saturday without too much trouble, even though i haven't run 3 miles straight in a few months.

    i agree transitioning to outside was tough. i did that in weeks 8-12 when i had already accomplished the bulk of the distance. weeks 4-5 are the most challenging, but it's pretty smooth sailing when you get past that first 2 mile run (week 5 day 3). you can do it!!
  • lauleipop
    lauleipop Posts: 260 Member
    When I started running 3 years ago, I used C25k. I ended up injured and took 2.5 months off last year and to get back in the swing, I used C25k. It's a solid program.

    I have run 5 half-marathons, unnumerable 5 and 10ks, a handful of other race distances. I'm currently training for a full.
  • mollyonamission
    mollyonamission Posts: 268 Member
    Loved it completed it and did my first 5k last month. Going to start running again 20-30 minutes 3-4 days a week. I pay more attention to time not distance
  • reyna99
    reyna99 Posts: 489 Member
    It was great! I never thought I would be a 'runner' Completed my first 10K the end of April and now want to do a half!
    An awesome awesome program that works!
  • Grlnxtdr0721
    Grlnxtdr0721 Posts: 597 Member
    I loved it. I finished in March and am still running. Not as much as I would like, but I am still at it about 2 days per week
  • regina2063
    regina2063 Posts: 203 Member
    where do you get the 5k program...do you download it ...or is it a dvd
  • turquoise_elephant
    turquoise_elephant Posts: 83 Member
    where do you get this program from

    It's available in the podcast section of the iTunes store.
    Or you can google search 'Couch to 5k download'. I think it's then available for non-apple devices
    It's free either way :)
  • kinzytg
    kinzytg Posts: 42
    i agree transitioning to outside was tough. i did that in weeks 8-12 when i had already accomplished the bulk of the distance. weeks 4-5 are the most challenging, but it's pretty smooth sailing when you get past that first 2 mile run (week 5 day 3). you can do it!!

    That is good to know, I am just at the end of week 3, and have been sticking with it even though it seemed a bit short. Everything says don't over train, but I still need to burn calories! I am now better prepared to see that ramp up in 2 weeks!
  • johnsummerton
    johnsummerton Posts: 86 Member
    Its great ive done it twice . Now doing 10k app ran for an hour today . À year ago could only manage 5 minutes . So really good imo
  • cwatson1214
    cwatson1214 Posts: 88 Member
    I had all good intentions of starting this.

    Got myself nice good running shoes, sports bra and started out. As soon as I got to the running part, my cell phone flew out of my pocket and shattered into peices. I picked it up put it back together and then started again. By the end of the first cycle my lungs were burning. I am not sure it is for me
  • omlax24
    omlax24 Posts: 31
    I think its a good program im doing 3 miles now and im running every other day
  • BobbyDaniel
    BobbyDaniel Posts: 1,459 Member
    I finished it about 18 months ago, since then I've run a 10K, two 5 milers, a half marathon and a full marathon, PR'd 3 races this year. I'm about to start building my mileage back up, hopefully will be around 30 per week...right now I'm at about 10-15 per week.
  • grumpy2day
    grumpy2day Posts: 198 Member
    where do you get this program from

    You can either download or print the program at coolrunning.com

    I love it! Have had a run of bad weather and sprained my ankle in the beginig (did going down the stairs not related to running lol) so I am once again starting week 2. At this rate I may just try to run inside my little apt. (no treadmill) and possibly annoying my poor neighbor downsairs, just to get past week 2!
  • JSheehy1965
    JSheehy1965 Posts: 404
    I had all good intentions of starting this.

    Got myself nice good running shoes, sports bra and started out. As soon as I got to the running part, my cell phone flew out of my pocket and shattered into peices. I picked it up put it back together and then started again. By the end of the first cycle my lungs were burning. I am not sure it is for me

    Please don't stop trying...if you could have seen me trying it for the first week in March!... :) The second week when you run for 90 seconds, I thought I would never make it through that 20 minutes alive. It's now June and I regularly run 3 miles or more at least twice a week. Last week I ran 3.75 miles without stopping. Find a good comfortable pace for yourself - don't start off too fast, or you will get discouraged. I'm telling you, if I can do this, ANYBODY can. And if you have to repeat a week, so be it. :)
  • amyliz0226
    amyliz0226 Posts: 37
    [At this rate I may just try to run inside my little apt. (no treadmill) and possibly annoying my poor neighbor downsairs, just to get past week 2!]

    I know what you mean! I have a 3rd floor apartment and hit the treadmill at 5:45 in the mornings! Hopefully no one uses the spare bedroom below me!
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