Starting C2 5k anyone wanna join me?

If you have the app I have then you can choose the music that plays while you run. My advice is prepare a KICK *kitten* playlist. like, every song that motivates you and keeps you moving.

Keep your pace SLOW. Especially at first.. You're going to feel really strong at first but near the end of the run is when things get dicey, so conserve your energy until you learn your limits and/or until your body gets stronger.

The first set will be 8 runs. Dunno if that will help you but counting down how many times I would be running helped me. The second week is different but for the first week you can count down your way to the finish line! Remember... 8.

Good luck! I just started again last night and I LOVE this program. It is the best thing ever.

I'll join in! I've completed C25K once before but I did it all on the treadmill. I can run 3miles on the treadmill, no problem. But once I get outside I look like I've never ran a day in my life. It's bad. So...I'm going to start today(also when I get home from work) and focus on only running outside!

I'll join you! I have the app and did the first session yesterday. It's not as bad as I thought it would be

Which app are you guys using? I use the Zen labs free one. Start my music, then launch the app. The voice over comes in over the music. LOVE IT.

I got through week 1 and into week 2 but had to stop due to terrible shin splints. I am starting tonight on W1D3.

Have fun everyone! Remember, if while running, it's super hard, SLOW DOWN...Yes you may feel like you're crawling, but we're working to build endurance at this point, NOT speed.

I'd also like to know which app you guys are using...a free one or did you pay? There are so many, not sure which one to chose!

I am on week 6 and it is a really amazing program. There is a group on here for C25K and people are joining in at all times. There is an amazing sticky thread on advice for newbies that I highly recommend you read (and then read it again every few weeks!) I would add to that.....journal your progress. I did not do that and wish that I had.

I've been amazed that I have actually completed each and every day as designed. I really liked the 1st few weeks because the program was the same for 3 days and I could definitely find that I made improvement each day. Now, the program is different (last week and this week) each day.

While it is in the sticky thread, I will add......STRETCH!!!! Before your run and after your run. http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_1/126.shtml is the site that was recommended and I've been using. When I started, I dismissed the program as not being a real run and so I skipped the stretching. I was finding that my knees were really aching and I was majorly sore. If you are not a runner, then this program will require that you act like a runner and actually stretch! I have started walking to the track (1 mile) and then doing my warmup stretch. I then turn on my music and my C25K app (I'm using Run Double) and start my warmup laps.

Good luck and if you'd like some support, please feel free to send me a friend request. I hope to see you over on the C25K group!

I am on week 6 and it is a really amazing program. There is a group on here for C25K and people are joining in at all times. There is an amazing sticky thread on advice for newbies that I highly recommend you read (and then read it again every few weeks!) I would add to that.....journal your progress. I did not do that and wish that I had.

I've been amazed that I have actually completed each and every day as designed. I really liked the 1st few weeks because the program was the same for 3 days and I could definitely find that I made improvement each day. Now, the program is different (last week and this week) each day.

While it is in the sticky thread, I will add......STRETCH!!!! Before your run and after your run. http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_1/126.shtml is the site that was recommended and I've been using. When I started, I dismissed the program as not being a real run and so I skipped the stretching. I was finding that my knees were really aching and I was majorly sore. If you are not a runner, then this program will require that you act like a runner and actually stretch! I have started walking to the track (1 mile) and then doing my warmup stretch. I then turn on my music and my C25K app (I'm using Run Double) and start my warmup laps.

Good luck and if you'd like some support, please feel free to send me a friend request. I hope to see you over on the C25K group!

I would never suggest anyone NOT stretch but I wanted to say that for the first week I never have to stretch, it's only when I hit week 2 and up that I have to start stretching.

Also, be very careful about pre-stretching... I'm pretty sure the warm up walk is enough of a warm up and stretching is not needed before the run but I could be wrong. I just remember reading that cold stretching can actually encourage injury.

Iphone or Android? and what it the exact title on search??? Thanks!!!!

I want to start this too! I downloaded the Run Double app for android today. I am going to start some day this week. I also started the 30DS so i am going to be exhausted I am only on day one of that so i want to get into it a bit before i add on the C25K. Maybe after day 3 or 4. I like how its only 3 runs a week so its easy to fit into your schedule.

I have been totally clueless as to what exactly C25K was...I wasn't sure if it was a dvd that helps you with running some how or what. But I see that it is an app. I downloaded the one most of you were talking about (RunDouble) and there are two options for C25K, timed and distance...which one is better, which are you guys doing??

I've been doing it a couple of weeks now, but stayed at week 1, as I want to be able to do the hills in my park semi comfortably before moving up, hopefully move to week 2 next week.

Feel free to add me anyone.

bump for later.

Yes!! Add me please

PLEASE make sure you take all precautions and don't end up like myself. I too was so excited that I was getting faster and stronger on the treadmill. I was walking 5 miles a day average speed 3.0-3.5. I was kicking some calorie butt!!! I decided my new goal was to complete the Couch to 5K and run 5K before the end of the year. June 9th I started.. I was so happy. I did alternating 90 seconds walking/60 seconds running for 30 minutes. The very next day I was gung ho to do it again... about half way through the program I started feeling something ache in my knee but I SO WANTED to finish ... so I pushed through the pain. When I finally finished the second day I was so proud. Well ... My pain isn't gone and i'm going on two weeks of not being able to walk on the treadmill at all. I have a Sports Medicine/Rehab appt on Friday to figure out whats going on and it will cost me $260.00 for the visit. I have purchased every brace you can imagine and returned them all because they aren't helping.I'm taking Ibuprofen all day. I've tried Asper cream, Icy Hot, and now Theragesic... NOTHING is making the pain stop.

I have been reading a lot... and my first advice is

1) go to a running store and get fitted for the proper shoes... DO NOT RUN in your cross trainers.
2) Watch some youtube videos on form. I was doing everything wrong. I was not looking straight ahead, I was bouncing, and swaying.... because its HARD!
3) If you can run slower, you are going too fast. START SLOW!!!!!!
4) LISTEN to your body...If it starts to hurt. STOP figure out what you are doing wrong.
5) If you use the C25K program (which I did like) its not to be used daily... Its for 30 minutes 3X a week.

I wish you the BEST I know you can do it.. Please don't hurt yourself like I did... Now I can't do anything but limp to and from the bathroom. **frowns**