male only Couch to 5k

[goblue9280 481]

Any of you fellas (vets or newbs) doing or completed a couch to 5k program? I have this NSV goal of running a 5k with my two older kids. My 8th grade daughter does cross-country/track and my 6 grade son will likely do both as well when he is in 7th grade next year. I'm currently at 335lbs, and usually don't have much problem walking 2+ miles at an 18 min/mile rate. Curious if any of you guys started a C25K program at a similar size... all tips are welcome.

[amyg80 45]

I've done c25k, great program!

[OKCPirate 5,323]

Great program, poke around the site and you will find some good tips, here are mine...

To get the 5K done I am using the Couch to 5K program. (http://www.coolrunni...2_3/index.shtml)

I was getting distracted and not paying attention to the timing then I found this cool little site c25kplaylists.com. The music is OK, but the nice thing is the voice prompts to remind me to walk or run. I can concentrate on form and not look at my watch. I just saved the 30 minute song as an MP3 file and put it on my iPod.

Speaking of form - http://www.jeffgallo...m/learn/videos/ Jeff has some great tips. Most important take away, short stride, shuffle, feet close to ground to prevent injuries. When I last tried to start running, I didn't do this and ended up hurting myself and was not able to walk for nearly a week. Two weeks of using this tip has lead to pain free running.

[defibvt 348]

Thanks guys for the info... 2016 I am planning on doing my first 5K since 1988. It is going to be a family affair, as my sister (sleeved 2014), nephew (sleeved June of this year) and my brother in law (will be sleeved January 2, 2016) will be working towards this goal!!! Having the support is helpful, but this kind of resource is very helpful, will be sharing with my family!!!

[OKCPirate 5,323]

@@defibvt - wow, well the family that sleeves together, stays together...that might become a cliche someday

[goblue9280 481]

@@OKCPirate wow, great info. Unlike my meals, lots to digest. Thanks!

[Imhalftheman 13]

I did couch to 5k and ran my first 5k last year. Such an amazing goal that I met after losing 200 pounds

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[defibvt 348]

@@godzgotmyback That is great news... I am hoping to do a 5K since the only 1 I ran in 1988.

[RouxDude 20]

I just restarted the program on Wednesday of this week! I use the app for iPhone from "Active". I did it about 5 years ago and lost about 75lbs. I've since gained about 30 of that back. I'm about 380 and scheduled for bypass on 5/16. It is a great program and very doable for anyone! And I've never been on a jog and wish I didn't go when I was done!