Anyone else working on couch to 5K?

Started today with week 1 day 1. Felt really good running again and was able to keep a faster pace then previous attempts. Will do day 2 on Sunday.

I've just started and am wondering what pace you run at? I'm running 6 mph but am worried that might be too ambitious when run times increase? Would love to know what others are able to do! Thanks!

I'm on Week 2 day 1. I'm amazed at my progress, I can already see my endurance increasing. I run at least once a week outdoor because that's where I would be if I were in a race and on a treadmill the rest of the time to maintain my speed, etc.

I finishes W1D3 yesterday. I started before but got sick and was off for 4 weeks, so I just started over. I spent a week before I started again just walking as fast as I could. Some days I take the dog, some days I don't.

When I was doing the work out yesterday, about half way through when I was running along, I started getting REALLY winded. I was like WHAT THE HECK! LOL I checked my pedometer and I was running at 5mph. Super fast for a fat girl! No wonder I was so winded. But I was excited to be going that fast without even realizing it. Yeah, it is getting easier.

I do walk and/or do light weights on the off days. Ive had a couple of unintended off days due to IBS issues, so I do weights on those days, too.

I signed up for a 5k run/walk on July 4th. Im hoping to be able to run at least half of it.

I will be finishing W3D3 tonight if the weather stays nice. I love it.... I can not wait to start W4!

I downloaded the C25k app made by ZenLabs - free and it is the best app! No messing around with timers, it is all done and set-up, ready to go!

Good Luck!

I have been wanting to do it but cant find a good one I like. I dont have a IPod or anything and one for my phone is stupid. I started a endurance interval training today though at my gym. It is kinda like couch to 5K and I really do like it!!

I did my Couch 2 5K on a treadmill and there is a treadmill conversion. It's not an app. I never used an app - I just did it on the treadmill and kept looking at the time and slowing down to a walk, then speeding up to run. Now I'm running on the roads and loving it but I think it's fine to do it at the gym on a treadmill.
http://www.c25k.com/c25k_treadmill.html

You guys should join the group!!

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/47-couch-to-5k-running-program-c25k-

That's so amazing! If you can keep it up for 2 weeks, you know you've got the guts to run a 5K! I always recover from injuries and have to run from scratch. I'm sorry for your loss, but you're already bouncing back! Good luck!

I'm not brave enough to run outside yet. I keep track of my time on the treadmill.

My whole life I was an inside exerciser - treadmill, bike, even swimming - INSIDE. I started the c25k on my treadmill and then at about week 5, the weather was so gorgeous, I just had to try outside and NOW ... well it's hard to go back to my treadmill.

I haddn't done any running since leaving school until Feb this year, I started my c>5k on the treadmill cause I was also terrified of running outside but early one morning I bit the bullet and tried it on my local beach. I now love running outside rain or shine! It's a totally different experience and I found it harder exercise than on a treadmill. I completed the Race for Life 5k on 14th May in 35 mins. Good luck to everyone thats trying this programme

I did, although I approached it somewhat unorthodox-ly.

I started my NEW FIT LIFESTYLE in January this year, and was doing Jillian Michaels' and nordictrack from Jan-April. (Started at 265 lbs)

Went on vac to the beach mid-april and my sister-in-law was doing the C25K. I went out on a "week 2" run with her and discovered it was pretty cool!

When I got home I worked a few days further, into week 3.

Then one day I was feeling perky and just ran 5K. I was exhausted but giddy at the end. Now I toss one off every week or so, in and among the JM and NT workouts (which I still do). As the weather improves, I plan to do more running.

SO...

It is a super program, go for it! :happy: :flowerforyou:

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I think the upshot of it is - don't kill yourself trying to get to the 5K part. (Despite what I just wrote.) If you feel like walking, WALK.

Like so much exercise, if you feel like pushing yourself, then do so. If you feel that you're on the verge of self-destruction, then for gods' sake back off.

I'm in week 9 of 9. Stick with it! And you don't have to restart everytime you have a week off.... I repeated any weeks I missed.

I will be doing week 6 day 2 tonight after work! Looking really forward to it! I'm loving this!
After week 3 I got a bad chest cold and couldn't run. So instead of starting over I repeated week 3. Then I was stuck on week 4 for 3 weeks. Finally started week 5 and found it easier. Now I am on week 6!

Good luck everyone!

I'm on Week 5...holy crap! It's definitely difficult and sometimes I have a heck of a time trying to motivate myself to get out there...but once I finish it's such a rewarding feeling. I could barely last running for 30 seconds at a time...and I run two times last night for eight minutes!! SO proud of myself!!! Tomorrow is Week 5 Day 3...which includes my first 20 minute run (ever). I'm a little nervous, but overall pumped!!!

I finished week 6 last night! I can honestly say at the begining of week 1 I would have NEVER thought I could run 25 min without stopping. I love how I feel afterwards but it's not easy by anymeans. I have signed up for my first ever 5K in 1 week, can't wait but a little nervous. To anyone who hasn't made it to the 20 min continous run yet..... after the 1st 5 min honestly your body seems to just accept it and it actually becomes eaiser to run with out stopping. I know sounds crazy but it has been like that for me! Good luck everyone stick with it you will feel great! I cried after I finished my first 20 min run - they were happy tears, I felt like Rocky : )

Can I just ask everyone who has started this a few questions?

Have you all bought expensive running shoes? I'm thinking of getting a cheap pair of running shoes ( my trainers are the cheap supermarket ones so are ok for walking in)?

Ladies I presume its a good idea to invest in a good sports bra?

And what are people running it - i was just going to go in joggers and a t-shirt esp as I dont see the point of paying out too much as I'm losing weight. Want to treat myself to some nice stuff once the weight goes down.

Also would it be suitable for a fit teenage to do - my son is almost 13 and runs for the school. Thought he might come with me.

1) I don't have any expensive running shoes. I'm sure they are good to get - but I can't afford them. My regular New Balance tennis shoes have seemed to do the job so far

2) I bought a good sports bra on clearance at Target (again...I'm cheap )

3) I had to purchase some shorts to run in because it's getting hot and my knee length running pants weren't cutting it. I just wear older t-shirts or cheap men's undershirts to run in. Definitely wouldn't spend a lot of money on nice active wear yet, though!

4. My healthy and fit sister (she's 21) runs with me on each of my runs. It's such a great motivator for me and it helps to have someone join me. If your son is willing to run with you, I'm sure it would be great for you both!!

Good luck!!

Hi! I'm on W2D2. I just registered for a 5k on June 24. This event can be walked. I plan to do 2 minute jog/walk intervals (which I can maintain now). I'm not looking for speed - I just want to finish