Anyone else working on couch to 5K?

Stacey its a training programme for non runners. In a 9wk programme it aims to get you running 5k....! It's really good. I might start mine today! Have you got an iPhone / iPod?? The app is free xx

Is it only free for iPhone? I have an android and can't seem to find a free one :grumble:

I have a droid and the app I have and use is free it's C25Klite.

I just started today! I originally recommended it to my teenaged daughter, because she needs to get active and I know her BFF likes to run. But then my 10yo son overheard, and convinced me to do it with him.

Our first day was tough going! I was surprised, because I didn't think either of us was *that* out of shape. We did skip the second to last running phase, because my son just really needed a break, but otherwise we made it through!

I'm using the Android app from Active.com, and I really like it. The only problem I noticed was that when I got a text message at the exact time the app was going to tell me to start walking, I only heard the text message sound, so we ran for about 45 seconds too long.

I've started week 2 and I will honestly say I'm having a hard time! I don't always have the days to commit to it and then if too many days go by in between then of course it's harder. I think I might start over also and really try and commit to it. I would love to run a 5K with my husband when he gets back from overseas!

i'm with you- i'm doing it but having a hard time. I'm on week 2 day 3 on Saturday. I've been pretty consistent in the every other day thing, but it's still tough. I'm like "when will it get easy?!" I still can't stop thinking about wanting to stop running. I'm committed though, i'm signed up for a 4 mile mud run in August, it's mostly an obstacle course, so I just need to KEEP RUNNING!! I'm donig my won rough version of the couch to 5k program, following it exactly (90 secs running. What? That's too much clock watching) I'm just unching up each week. I'm pretty cardiovascularly fit, so the running's not TOO hard. I started at 2 mins running, 2 mins walking and this week i've been doing 3 mins running 2 mins walking, next week i'll try 4 mins running, 2 mins walking. etc etc. It's a good program though, and I have MFPeeps that are runners that just keep encouraging me to stick with it, so i'm doing it! Just gotta keep comitted. )

where is the couch to 5k listed please?

You can find it here. http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

Which do you have on your iPod? I have a Chubby someone or other and I don't really care for it, she talks too much. I would like to find one that is mostly music and just lets you know when to switch from walk to run

I found podcasts by Robert Ullrey for my ipod. The music isn't too bad and he doesn't talk much. I've done the first 4 weeks with those.

started on Sunday just done W1 Day2 feeling good

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!!

Um yes, I wish we could be running buddies because I am with you 100% on 1,2,and 3. Cheap sports bra, cheap shoes, and old t-shirts and shorts.....But everyone at the gym looks at me like I'm nuts! HAH. They are all in their expensive "breathable" workout clothes!