Hi heather!

I'm sabrina and I'm 36. I completed my first 5k back in May and I finished in 47 minutes mostly walking. I want to complete this program so I can. Run my next one which will probably be in may for the same charity.

I downloaded the free app to my phone and I'm excited to get started. :happy:

I just happened to pull up the groups and this was the first one I saw. It was meant to be.

hey ladies!

my name is elissa and i'm 21.. looking to lose about 30 pounds. i "run" every day, but its mostly a jog/walk/jog/walk thing that i'm not that into lol. i ran my first 5k in the fall last year, when i was about 15 pounds lighter and in much better shape. i didn't train at all - just signed up for it with a few friends and then did it. and wanted to die.

i'm hoping to do the same 5k this year (in about a month and a half!), and want to beat my time too! so i'm starting at the beginning and trying to build up my speed AND distance this time.

can't WAIT to start. i have a ridiculous work schedule but its only three times a week so hopefully i'll be able to stick with it..

Hi!

My name is Kristen and I am 24. I have always worked out off and on (I swam competitively from ages 9-18), but have never been a runner. I live close to a beautiful, scenic running trail and would love to actually be able to use it successfully (and hopefully lose some weight in the process). Now that I have heard about this program, I want to sign up for the Pumpkins in the Park 5k in October (Heather, do you live in Chicago too?). I am excited to have some accountability partners!

Hi - My name is Kris and I'm 51. I did my first 5K a couple of weeks ago, walking most of it. I have another one coming up in 3 weeks and I want to improve my time and my running distance. In November, I want to do the "Girls on the Run" 5K and run most if not all of it. So it seems like this is a good place to start.

Hi all! I'm 27 and just started running about a month ago. I'm in Week 5 of C25K and I'm really liking the program. I'm hoping to run (no stopping) a 5K at the end of August, hopefully in 35 minutes. I've never run before but have been working out pretty consistently for the past few months and figured it was time to up the ante. I've lost 20 pounds this year (last year was rough, apparently) and am hoping to lose about 15 more. After running for 5 weeks, I've already lost 5 lbs!

Good luck to everyone!

My name is Abby. I'm a happy mother of two, C. who is 18 months and L. who is 4 month. With the kids being so close my body didnt have much time to recoup and regain muscle. I'm only 11 lbs away from my pre baby weight but i'd like to get fit and healthy. My prime was at about 140 lbs 10 years ago. so 31 lbs and i'll b there! i have a great workout buddy who has also been goal oriented to C25K. Will b doing this and keep you all updated!!! Good luck to everyone and God Bless!!!!

Hey everyone! My name is Kristina and I'm 31 years old. I've been an on again off again MFP user for a few years now. I never really understood the need to track your food, until I didn't track it anymore and gained back all the weight back (although it wasn't much). So now, I've downloaded the C25K app, and for the last 3 weeks my husband and I have been eating healthier on our own. Now I'm back using MFP and I want to start running. I don't exercise at all as it is (I have a desk job) so this will be my way of easing into it. I haven't run since track in high school and I don't have a 5K planned, but I'm hoping this will jump start an interest in one. I can't wait for this!

Hello Everyone,
My name is Mimi and I am turning 39 next month. I have two children ages 9 and 18. I have never been good at running even though I lead quite an active life. I want to work on my endurance, lose weight (about 40 lbs. until goal), and prove to myself that I can do this. I have started this program once before and quit due to a knee injury. I may have to take some weeks over again just to try to prevent injury. When I started the C25K before it was with my daughter because she kept saying that she could never be a runner (never even ran a mile) and I wanted to show her that anyone can be a runner with some hard work. Well, she did great and I am proud to say she is running her first half marathon this Sunday. It is nice to meet you all. Feel free to friend me.. I am on MFP almost every day. :flowerforyou:

Ohhh... I almost forgot to tell you that I am not going to do a 5K this year (probably) but next year I really want to do a color run. In that 5K you run while people throw dry paint powder on you. The powder sticks to your sweat so by the end of the run you are colored like crazy! Sounds like a fun way to celebrate running!!

Hello, I'm Lisa (yeah there are about 8.2 million of us out there). I am 48 with a daughter in college and the other in 8th grade. I've never liked exercise and really want to embrace that whole lifestyle. I did C25K 2 years ago and ran my first 5K but wasn't really ready. I finished but basically have not moved since. My brother and I are going to sign up for the Disney race in 2014 and I need to get started. Everyone says once you start running and really run well, it will feel great and you won't ever want to quit running. I'm ready to feel that way.

Hello everyone!! I am Laura and I am actually thinking about running the Chocolate 5K in October..this is sooo handy and is awesome that we can do this together..getting support from others is always a plus. I joined my fitness pal back in March but not until this week I had started using it at 100%. I did WW from Frebruary through Mid July and I've lost 40 pounds since but since I can't pay anymore I definitely will be taking advantage of this site because it is awesome! Thank you for creating this group and I look forward to learning and sharing experiences with you all!!! To a better and healthy life!! Cheers!!!

Hope nobody minds if I join in. My name is Leigh. I actually started the program this week but am considering repeating W1 next week as it's been a long time since I've been a runner.

I am 38, have a 9 month old baby and need to lose at least 40 lbs. I have lost around 30 lbs already (since the birth of my baby) and am around 10 lbs lighter than my pre-pregnancy weight. I was way too big before I got pregnant though so I have a ways to go still. I have actually done the C25K program with great success before. About 8 years ago I used it to go from a non-runner to being able to walk/jog 4 half-marathons. Then life happened - along with non-running related foot surgeries on both feet, marriage, pregnancy, etc. I'm hoping to use the program to get myself moving again.

Oh, and I'm using the Get Running app and will also be using my fitbit (supposed to arrive today) to help track my progress.

Hi Everyone: This was just what I needed!! I did part of the C25K before and was feeling good, but fell off the wagon. Ugghh. I am from Wisconsin and I want to get into it again. There is a 5K in October and I''d love to run half of it. Good luck everyone!

Hi guys! Hope you don't mind if I join in. My name is Glenda, I am 31 yrs old. I have started C25K twice before. The first time I got to week 6 and hurt my ankle jumping off my treadmill while it was going (bad idea!), the second time I made it to week three before I just quit. I hate running with a passion, but if I am going to lose weight I have to start exercising more and something structured like this is just what I need. I have about 65 pounds to lose. I have the app on my phone, which works great...if only it came with something to nag me if I didn't do the workouts! Looking forward to getting started with you all next week!