Couch to 5k

[almam 61]

I hate running and walking. I prefer to do zumba or taebo (sp?). today I start wk 3 of c25k. It's been hard but I feel great after im done. I think im going to repeat wk 2 because I dont think I can do wk 3 yet. In between I was walking 30 min but im going to do my zumba videos instead. Idk maybe look into beginners bootcamp.

[AprilKeepingItOff 33]

Good luck!!!! I'm a former runner looking to get back to a pre weight gain and pre ankle injury running status I understand where you are. Please be careful and don't push yourself too hard. You'll get there. I'll be cheering you on. Be sure to keep us posted on your progress.

[AprilKeepingItOff 33]

Thanks!! I'm excited. It was my ulimate goal after surgery. The best thing is my surgeon is running it with me!!

Awesome! How wonderful to have that level of support from your surgeon.

[JeffA70 200]

One of my bucket list goals is to run a 5k, and I'm hoping to start the C25K this spring and summer in prep for a fall race. Best of luck to you! Please keep us posted!

I HATED running in college, when I was slimmer, but that was 20 years ago and I'm a dedicated man now. Have a goal, and beat that sucker!!

[Jld2375 11]

Downloaded the app on my phone and started today. Day 1 was simple. Skin around my incisions was sore a bit from the running segments. Plan to stick with it and my 2013 goal is to run a 5k with my daughters' date=' who are both competitive runners and run track. Used to run a lot before a broken foot and a ton of weight gain stopped me. Can't wait for the first race some time in future...wish me luck![/quote']

OMG I just downloaded this to my phone and hoping to run a 5k this spring too. Always have wanted to run. I hope and pray this work.

GOD is Able!!!

[Jld2375 11]

I hate to run - always have but thinking your post gives me hope that maybe' date=' just maybe I could learn to love it! [/quote']

I hope to run. I keep thinking can I run? I want to learn that's for sure.

GOD is Able!!!

[Jld2375 11]

What's couch to 5k? Where can I get the regiment?

It's an app on my phone.

GOD is Able!!!

[Jld2375 11]

I LOVE the couch to 5k I did it earlier this year and after 2 months was able to run/jog 3miles non stop. Then band slipped again' date=' got sick, had it opened and took vacation and gained 30lbs lol. So gonna start it up again.[/quote']

Awww tht sucked. R u back on track?

GOD is Able!!!

[Jld2375 11]

Thanks!! I'm excited. It was my ulimate goal after surgery. The best thing is my surgeon is running it with me!!

Wow that's awesome.

GOD is Able!!!

[Jld2375 11]

I want to do this too' date=' once I've had surgery [/quote']

Sounds like fun huh?

GOD is Able!!!

[Jld2375 11]

I started today and didn't blow out my knee. That's promising. I am working towards doing a 5k in April.

Awesome

GOD is Able!!!

[Mensch 150]

I have the app but I'm waiting to lose another 30 pounds before starting...knees worry me...

[Fallenangel2904 494]

I started it yesterday. It was rough for me. I have never run in pretty much my adult life. I only was able to get about half way but going to work on it. I'm determined to do it. I know 74 lbs ago through I could hardly walk let alone run so I'm proud of my accomplishment. I think when I get a few more pounds off it will be easier.

[danyelleb 386]

I hate running and walking. I prefer to do zumba or taebo (sp?). today I start wk 3 of c25k. It's been hard but I feel great after im done. I think im going to repeat wk 2 because I dont think I can do wk 3 yet. In between I was walking 30 min but im going to do my zumba videos instead. Idk maybe look into beginners bootcamp.

Repeating weeks is a great strategy to help you finish the program! However, why are you doing c25k if you hate running/walking? Feeling great afterwards is wonderful, but sometimes it might be hard to get started if you really dislike it. I would recommend that you pick and stick with an exercise that you enjoy. This will help you stick with it. You get a great calorie burn with zumba and taebo as well. I love zumba and for some reason I always am sore after zumba. Lol! Keep running too if that's what you choose to do.

[almam 61]

Repeating weeks is a great strategy to help you finish the program! However' date=' why are you doing c25k if you hate running/walking? Feeling great afterwards is wonderful, but sometimes it might be hard to get started if you really dislike it. I would recommend that you pick and stick with an exercise that you enjoy. This will help you stick with it. You get a great calorie burn with zumba and taebo as well. I love zumba and for some reason I always am sore after zumba. Lol! Keep running too if that's what you choose to do.[/quote']

Yea thats what I was thinking. Im doin an app on my treadmill 3xs a wk now and in between zumba:-) im goin to throw in Water aerobics as soon as it warms up. Tx panhandle too cold right now. Maybe after I drop more weight I can run but right now im doin the brisk walk uphill on that app and im losing lbs still!