Couch-to-5K - Who's In?

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  • FloridaAimee
    FloridaAimee Posts: 295 Member
    I started this morning with week one , day 1. I am not sure how to post this on my excercise logs. Any tips?

    I have a pedometer app on my phone. I start it when I head out to walk. Then once Im doing, I launch the C25k app. When Im done with my work out, I use the info from the pedometer app to input the exercise. The app tells me how long I was out, my average speed, calories burned. Works great.
  • FloridaAimee
    FloridaAimee Posts: 295 Member
    I got through week one, saw into week 2, and had to take time off because of HORRIBLE shin splints. I took all of last week off, didn't walk or anything. Im going to try tonight- and go back to w1d3.
  • jsidel126
    jsidel126 Posts: 694 Member
    Im in...I just listened to a podcast that discussed proper running form while walking. I would like to try out the "running on toes" suggestion. You land on the balls of your feet and push off using the toes. Like to get to a full 5k so I can enter (and finish) local runs. :smile:
  • jumptothebeat
    jumptothebeat Posts: 71 Member
    Hi everyone just checking in again! I love reading how you are all getting on!

    I completed w5 d 2 this morning - did 8 mins run 1 and then 10 mins run 2 ( I always try and push it a bit on the second run to prep me for the ext step). But, despite this I am still nervous about the 20 mins run on Friday! I'm determined to do it though.

    Does anyone else find that the first 4 minutes of running are the hardest? After that I get set in some kind of pattern and by the end am fairly comfortable....is that normal lol??
  • nikkia65forlife
    nikkia65forlife Posts: 7 Member
    I'd like to try to it. I'll show the program to my husband. It will be fun to do it together. Thanks :happy:
  • kerchki
    kerchki Posts: 63 Member
    For the person who asked about sore knees:

    Go to a running store and have them evaluate what sneakers are the best for you. You don't have to buy the shoes from them if they're too expensive, but good running shoes are a must!
  • cartwoman
    cartwoman Posts: 64


    Does anyone else find that the first 4 minutes of running are the hardest? After that I get set in some kind of pattern and by the end am fairly comfortable....is that normal lol??

    I have the exact same thing! It's like all my muscles are screaming and my breathing is really bad, after that it goes a lot smoother! Happy to hear I'm not the only one :)
  • jesstiger81
    jesstiger81 Posts: 93 Member
    Just finished week 6! Wow! Ran 25 minutes straight (well, jogged) and can't believe it. I am ready for a relaxing weekend. The next 3 weeks for me are long runs, so I need to rest up for Monday!

    FYI, I am only jogging at 4mph until I get used to running for a long time with no walking in between. Before the 25 minute run, I was going at 4.5mph. But, I want endurance right now. So for those of you who feel like your pace is not effective, it is! Good rule of thumb: If you can run slower, you are running too fast! Trust me, this program is so much more rewarding and fun if you take it slower than you think you should.

    On a down note, my left knee is starting to bother me some. It doesn't seem to bother me while I'm doing my thing on the treadmill, just afterwards. I may see if hubby will buy me some running shoes, because I'm positive it's the shoes I'm wearing. I have started to ice my knee down 1x/day so we'll see... maybe two consecutive days of rest will help.

    Hope everyone else had a great week!!
  • cartwoman
    cartwoman Posts: 64
    Finished week 7 and starting week 8 on Monday :o I never thought I would be able to run this long. I just have no idea what to do after I'm finished. I want to do Bridge to 10 K, but when should I do that? Immediately after the c25k programme or should I work on my speed first for a month or two?
  • lythiam
    lythiam Posts: 32
    I did my fifth day of week one today :)
  • lythiam
    lythiam Posts: 32

    On a down note, my left knee is starting to bother me some. It doesn't seem to bother me while I'm doing my thing on the treadmill, just afterwards. I may see if hubby will buy me some running shoes, because I'm positive it's the shoes I'm wearing. I have started to ice my knee down 1x/day so we'll see... maybe two consecutive days of rest will help.

    Hope everyone else had a great week!!

    Have you considered Vibrams? I couldn't run without 'em!
  • clynn517
    clynn517 Posts: 3 Member
    <Raises Hand> ME! I ran a 5K on March 31st. Well, actually I ran about 3/4 of a mile and walked the rest. I'd love to sign up for another one in the fall and actually be able to RUN it. :)
  • yallcallmedeb
    yallcallmedeb Posts: 294
    On my last run, on Friday, I ran for 30 minutes straight at 4.7 MPH so I exceeded 2 miles! I'm going to continue to punch in my C25K app, but I'm going to see if I can run for 30 minutes every other day and then walk the rest (so that I hit 3.1 miles each day) until I am running a 5K in 30 minutes. I would never have believed that I would accomplish this in 6 weeks! AMAZING!!!! This program really works and the body can do so much more than we give it credit for!
  • jesstiger81
    jesstiger81 Posts: 93 Member
    Yay Deb! So happy for you! Your plan is a great idea, I was thinking of doing the same thing myself. I am still at 4.0mph, but the fact is that I am at least jogging for 30 minutes straight. It is amazing! I am on week 9, but all that involves is 3 30-minute runs, so I am calling myself finished with the program and ready to move on. I will probably increase my speed by .1 or .2 mph each week.

    I wish all of you who are still in the program the best of luck. I say if I can do it, then ANYONE can!
  • jumptothebeat
    jumptothebeat Posts: 71 Member
    heya everyone! Just checking in as haven't been on the thread for a couple of weeks. I'm on week 8 now and cannot believe how far I have come! I run round a park that has a set distance per loop so I know how far exactly I'm running in the time and at the moment I am running a mile in about just under 9 minutes and today ran 5k in 28 mins.

    I'm going to carry on with this week and next weeks podcasts because even though the music makes me feel like I'm in an early 90's cop show, it's motivating me whenever she pops on and says how far I've done. I guess I will need to create myself a playlist of some sorts for after - anyone have any tips on creating a running playlist or track recommendations?

    Hope everyone is going strong and still enjoying the programme. :-)
  • bunnybeth14
    bunnybeth14 Posts: 33 Member
    How's everyone getting on?! I managed to do 25 mins without stopping this week and covered 2.1 miles slow but steady but have been going back and repeating days because some days I'm just too tired to do the long ones! My 1 year old twins are pretty tiring so I'm shattered by the evening! But I'm still going jogging and I'm so happy about that so don't be afraid to go back a couple days if u need to I think as long as I'm out doing something it's better than sitting on the sofa with the fridge calling my name!!! Have a nice day :)
  • kreisad
    kreisad Posts: 12 Member
    Tomorrow I start Week 6. I've completed this program once before but then let myself get out of shape. After I finish this program, I would like to work on increasing my speed but I also want to try Bridge to 10K. Has anyone done either? Is there a certain way to improve endurance but also increase speed? It sounds like everyone is doing great. So happy for you all! :)
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    I just finished week 2!! :smile:

    Same here. Week 3 is the easiest yet. I am going to add more to it tonight.

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