Starting Couch to 5K (C25K) July 25th

Also add this program to your cellphone.. you start the program and then close it so its running still and then open up your couch to 5k and it will track your distance, calories etc. http://www.endomondo.com/home

after you add it add me as your friend on there as well. This program is free as well

@jrue1985 About Couch to 5K:

Its a app to help you get off the couch and start jogging Each session should take about 20 or 30 minutes, three times a week. That just happens to be the same amount of moderate exercise recommended by numerous studies for optimum fitness. This program will get you fit. (Runners who do more than this amount are doing it for more than fitness, and before long you might find yourself doing the same as well).

Be sure to space out these three days throughout the week to give yourself a chance to rest and recover between efforts. And don't worry about how fast you're going. Running faster can wait until your bones are stronger and your body is fitter. For now focus on gradually increasing the time or distance you run.


Run for time, or run for distance

There are two ways to follow this program, to measure your runs by time or by distance. Either one works just as well, choose the option that seems easiest for you to keep track of. If you go with the distance option, and you are not using a track to measure the distances, just estimate. It's not important to have the distances absolutely exact.

Before setting out, make sure to precede each session with a five-minute warmup walk or jog. Be sure to stretch both before and after

I've restarted and I'm on week 3 day 2....I completed it last year but the winter came and our winters are horrendous....So we resulted to the gym

i keep saying I'm going to do that, tomorrow sounds like a good day to start! Where can I find the program to follow?

I found an application for iTouch/iPhone/iPod on iTunes and it is called Ease into 5K by bluefin software which is very good but not free, maybe around $2.99 This app has good ratings and lets you use your music playlists from your iPod in it.

I believe there is anothe app similar to the one above by someone else and is free but don't know about it......

I also found a podcast on iTunes called NHS Couch to 5K which is "free" and like that one too but it doesn't let you use your own music and it has its own music built in......

I started c25k this summer, using the treadmill program. Most people seem to do it outside, but whichever works. It's not the easiest thing in the world, but it's doable and I love having a defined goal for a workout when it comes to cardio.

Anyway, I've stayed fairly on track, despite taking an extra rest day here and there and a surgery knocking me out of the gym for a week. I just finished W5D1 today.

I've never liked anything about running, even when I was 80 lbs lighter and playing sports. Somehow, someway, the defined goals of this program are motivating. A lot of people use it, and it's really worth giving it a shot.

Some advice on not getting hurt:
If you aren't used to running, be weary on shin splints and joint pain. If it hurts, it's time to stop and recover. When you exercise, you're supposed to push yourself, but that doesn't mean that you should risk injury.

What is Couch to 5K?

It is a program that's been designed to get just about anyone off the couch and running 5 kilometers or 30 minutes in just 8 or 9 weeks.

Can someone explain what this all is ? I'm obviously new to hearing about these things and I want in!

I am on week 5 day 3 and have to repeat it. Not gonna lie, it gets hard. I had to do week 4 a total of 3 times. But then I got week 5 days 1 and 2 on the first try. It's all mind over matter and positive self talk. I have never liked running in the past, but I am starting to like it more and more. And as others have said there is a sense of accomplishment and pride that goes along with it. When you think that you can't do it, just dig deep and keep encouraging yourself- you can do this!!!

anyone know how to log this into exercise??? Starting today

My husband and I started Monday the 16th! We are really enjoying it!

I am on week 3 day 3 and I have lost 3 pounds I love it! Doing it with a friend helps me. I am doing it with my mom and we race to see who can burn more calories and more distance It makes a good competition!

Started today just finished week 1 day 1

Just did week 5 day 3 today. It's doable, you just need to keep telling yourself that you can do it when the exercises get tough. Y'all can add me if you need a cheerleader to get you through the rough parts.

Ok I will endorse the Endomondo App on your smart phones. Its pretty much accurate. This morning me and the Mrs. went out to do the Day 2 of week 1 of Couch to 5K and I ran the Endomondo program along with my Timex heart monitor. The results was Endomondo 53 minutes 700 calories and my heart rate monitor was 53 minutes 655 calories so for it to be off 45 calories for a free app on your phone that's good! I say Use that until you can afford a good heart rate monitor