Started 'Couch to 5k today' Anyone keen?

[LisaT678 225]

Finished first in the first annual Norwegian Epic Turkey Trot 10K. Doesn't matter that I was the only one running it! that makes two 10Ks this week! I am feeling unstoppable!

Way to set the example!!

[scarlet333 386]

I've got a really good ebook about shin splints I can send you when I get back to land. It saved me a few years ago when I was ready to stop running because of them.

Thanks so much!

[natalie_christin 61]

Sounds interesting… Can you give us any more information about it? Is that what that app is called in particular?

[Birthsjourney 146]

I am only 11 days post op but feeling darn good with 21# off! What is "couch to 5K" program and how do I find it? Is it an app? Thanks....Dyan

[LisaT678 225]

I am only 11 days post op but feeling darn good with 21# off! What is "couch to 5K" program and how do I find it? Is it an app? Thanks....Dyan

It is an app. There are several different ones but plenty free ones to choose from.

[deedadumble 1,033]

I am only 11 days post op but feeling darn good with 21# off! What is "couch to 5K" program and how do I find it? Is it an app? Thanks....Dyan

Congrats on the weight loss!

Couch to 5K (aka C25K) is a training program that can take you from sitting on the couch to running a 5K in as little as 8 weeks (depending on how fast you run).

There are many apps that help you with the program. I use Run 5K because it was one of the first apps available the first time I followed the program in 2009.

To find any of the apps search for "Couch to 5K" in the App Store for your phone.

[scarlet333 386]

Ok, so finished week 2 day 2 today and felt like I could keep running. It was liberating. Thanks to those who encouraged running outside. For some reason you feel like a superman or woman. I felt like a real runner. I know its still early going and I will be very challenged later along but for now its great.

[mistysj 1,940]

First run since gallbladder surgery today. I only did a quick 3k in 20 minutes. Could have gone longer but I was pressed for time. Finally that incision is healing up and it felt good!

[DroppinStones 46]

Life got in the way of me finishing week 8 last Friday so I did it today!!! I finished the program and ran for 30 minutes straight!!! I was no where near 5k at the end but that will come. I'm signed up for a race in March... I have until then to increase my speed/ distance. Where's my running buddy? Jumping back in? Did you finish?

[Butterthebean 8,146]

Life got in the way of me finishing week 8 last Friday so I did it today!!! I finished the program and ran for 30 minutes straight!!! I was no where near 5k at the end but that will come. I'm signed up for a race in March... I have until then to increase my speed/ distance. Where's my running buddy? Jumping back in? Did you finish?

Nice job. And do not expect to be running a 5K in 30 minutes. That's the one assumption that c25k makes that most people cannot do. It will come on time but not in week 8. No matter though. You've finished it and congrats on signing up for your first race.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

Ok, so finished week 2 day 2 today and felt like I could keep running. It was liberating. Thanks to those who encouraged running outside. For some reason you feel like a superman or woman. I felt like a real runner. I know its still early going and I will be very challenged later along but for now its great.

Nice going...and very true. Running outside is so much more rewarding than a treadmill. It becomes less about exercise and more about exploring. Keep it up.

[Zoumommy 61]

It's a great program

[erp 2,016]

Question to those at or very near completion. I am running slower than my program is designed, e.g. the program says run 22 minutes or 2.25 miles. To run that distance, I would need to significantly increase my speed. How do you do that? I currently jog at 4.5 mph, the program is set up for 5 mph.

[mistysj 1,940]

Question to those at or very near completion. I am running slower than my program is designed, e.g. the program says run 22 minutes or 2.25 miles. To run that distance, I would need to significantly increase my speed. How do you do that? I currently jog at 4.5 mph, the program is set up for 5 mph.

Don't worry about it. Speed will come with time.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

Question to those at or very near completion. I am running slower than my program is designed, e.g. the program says run 22 minutes or 2.25 miles. To run that distance, I would need to significantly increase my speed. How do you do that? I currently jog at 4.5 mph, the program is set up for 5 mph.

Don't fret. That is a fault with the program. Very few people can run the speed they assume when you're first starting out. Perhaps if we were young and already in shape we could, but not us bigger runners. Just run the speed you can maintain and don't worry about how fast or slow you are. You will gradually get faster but it's important to build your aerobic base first. Trying to add speed too soon can lead to injury. I waited till I had been running 10 months before I tried any speed work. But honestly, when I did running ceased being fun and became a chore. I enjoy it too much to ruin it. I am still getting faster but my goal is really to increase distance not speed.