Couch to 5K ?

[courtneybnp 0]

Hello All! I started the c25K program last week at the request of my personal trainer! I'm on W2D1. Doing good. I sweat like crazy but feel like I'm actually getting a good workout. Good luck everybody. It's good to find a thread related to this. We can keep each other motivated!

[Poinzy05 1]

I just got done with w2d3. Im so excited. THat first day I thought to my self, "oh no Im not going to be able to do this" BUT i kept pushing myself. So today was easier then the last. Monday I start week 3. What really felt good is that a girl that works at the gym (in Daycare) asked me how I could do it and that I looked good running....lol. That was funny to me ive never been told I looked good running. I do know it sure feels good. Best to luck everyone!!!!!!!!!!

[neveragain 9]

I'm so happy this caught on so well! I did this last year and even though my joints fought me at first, they can take much more of a beating now! haha. I think I'll do the couch to 10k next. :biggrin:

[jmarruda 22]

So glad this is here... I'm not sure what motivated me, but I've lost 3 lbs in the last 3 months and have sort of been at a stand still, so I rejoined Weight Watchers again today (helped me lose the first 80 lbs with the band) and just finished w1d1 of the couch to 5k. I tried this 40 lbs ago and could not do it at all. Totally shocked that I actually did it... but now lets see if I have enough motivation to do it on Friday...

[jmarruda 22]

Also wondering if this has been boosting weight loss???

[KTDidWhat 0]

I didn't try the couch to 5k program but I did start walking 30 minutes day 1 post surgery and increased that to an hour by week 6 post surgery. Now 3 months post surgery I jog 5-6 miles 5-6 days a week. It's amazing how our bodies who were once trained athletes have such awesome muscle memory.

[KTDidWhat 0]

You're well on your way...I'm going to try the couch to marathon program next year. Anyone up for the challenge?

[brooklynbrenden 0]

I started W1D1 this morning. I wanted to join the thread to stay motivated.

[gingerjane 5]

I am thinking about starting this next week as my daughter is starting "Girls on the Run" and she will run a 5K in November and her program seems very similar to the Couch to 5K. She's still in Elementary school so I thought it might be cool if her mom could run the 5K with her.

My only question is - how are you keeping track of the time while running? Is it a stop watch or what?

G

[jmarruda 22]

My only question is - how are you keeping track of the time while running? Is it a stop watch or what?

G

There's an actual Couch to 5K podcast you can download for free on ITunes. Good music, and he tells you exactly when to start running, and when to start!

[jmarruda 22]

I'm trying to get my mind wrapped around doing W1D2 tomorrow. I'm really nervous, and I'm not sure why....

[Debbie72001 0]

I will be starting this on Monday, September 13th. Does anyone run with their iPhone? I am trying to find a holder for mine. I have downloaded the application and think it will help me out to start this. I love the high I get from spinning so I hope running will give me the same high. I need to mix up my cardio.

Thanks!

[jmarruda 22]

Well, I finished W1D2, and I can't lie, I'm already sore... But I did make it through the workout... I think I'll be repeating week 1 for one more week though!

[brooklynbrenden 0]

I use my iphone and haven't purchase a holder. I put my headphones under my shirt and stick the phone in my pocket. You don't need to do anything with your phone during the run once you get started.

I finished W1D2 today. Was much better than last time. Still need to work on my breathing.

[brooklynbrenden 0]

Posting again to see if I added the ticker!