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Congrats on completing week 1! Sometimes the hardest part of working out is to get started and you've overcome that :)
I have not done C25k, but I love to run. I have done a ton of 5k's, a lot of 10k's, 2 half marathons, and am training for my first full. My biggest running tip is to get fitted for shoes. Good luck on your upcoming race- and definitely keep us posted on your progress!
I've done that program twice now from beginning to end and I love it! I don't keep up with it anymore because I have not been doing my running outside. It's perfect for outdoor routes. I love that it tells you when to turn around at the half way point. Hope you enjoy it!
Thanks!
@DaneLady: I'm definitely heading to the local running store soon. I have flat feet so I think I need a shoe with more support than I currently have. When I ran track in high school I had to put arch inserts in my shoes.
I started it about 6 months ago and made it through week 4 when I broke my foot. I never started it again after it healed =(
@SuperKate: Congratulations on starting the program. As a PP stated- sometimes starting is the hardest. Good luck & keep us posted!
Awesome! I didn't follow c25k, but I did find out that after years of just knowing I hated running, I actually loved it. I started slow, similar to c25k. I think it's a great plan....listen to your body and don't beat yourself up if you need to repeat a week. I'm excited for you and your first 5k.
I started it this week as well. I have found several different programs and have advanced bit in the one that is 60 seconds run / 90 seconds walk the first week, but the one I'm doing now is a bit harder for me. It is a five minute walk followed by a two minute run for 30 minutes. It is really embarassing how hard it is for me to jog slowly for 8 minutes!
Even though I have completed the first week; I don't think I'm ready to advance to 3 minute jobs just yet. I keep telling myself that if I stick with it, it will happen, but man it doesn't seem to be going anywhere!
@laurenrx: I also found quite a few program models and decided to go with the easiest, just to ease myself back into running shape. I definitely felt like I could do more in week one of the 60 sec run / 90 sec walk but I don't want to push myself too much too early. I figure I'd get frustrated sooner and would be more apt to quit.
Good luck with your program. Just repeat week one, you'll get there.
We started this week! Well actually we started last week but my husband made us restart since he only got to run once and my daughter and I did it 2 times.
It made a huge difference going to a running store and getting fitted for the correct shoes and bra!!Hope you enjoy it - I have a manatra I sing during the tough part of the jobs. It's "skinny body, I can do it!" Kind of lame but it gets me through the tough up hill run.
That is great! I really really need to get my ass in gear, and want to do C25K also - Kind of waiting for it to be light after work so I'm not running in the dark. But it is slowly getting lighter and lighter so I won't have any excuse in a week or two! I'm glad it seems doable!
@SuperKate: I just finished week 5 of the C25K this week, tonight actually! OMG so hard...I had to jog for 20 minutes straight tonight and it was so hard!
Keep up the good work...it def gets easier! I have my first 5k scheduled for March 25th...
I'm not allowed to run right now (broke my ankle a few months ago and it's taking ages to heal properly) but I'm interested in doing a couch to 5k when I'm allowed. Just wanted to pop in here and say GOOD FOR YOU and good luck! :)
I just finished Week 3. Kind of scared of week 4, I'm still kind of struggling by the end of the last 3 minute run. Good job starting!
I'm in week 2 - looking forward to being a runner at the end of it! (And being fitter and more toned, haha).
Did W2D1 earlier this evening. More difficult than W1 but still not too bad yet. I'm really enjoying this program so far.
Finished week 2 yesterday, looking forward to starting week 3 tomorrow. How is everyone else who is doing to the program coming along?
@SuperKate: Great job on finishing week 2! I also ran the farthest I've ever run in my entire life this weekend. I thought I was going to die! I thought at least 10 times that I can't do this... but I stuck with it and I finished... all 16 miles! I spent a little quality time with some ice packs for sure, but it felt great to have accomplished that distance.
One of my favorite running quotes kind of went through my head near the end of that run, "You've got what it takes, but it will take everything you've got"
Good luck with week 3!
I have my last workout of week 6 tonight...25 minutes straight jogging...terrified!
@jboltz19: I'm sure it will be easier than you expect. Good luck!
I thought my fellow runner bees, especially the ones just starting out, could use a little motivation. Keep running :)
Just checking in to see how all the C25Kers are doing. I did W4D1 today. I was really nervous about it but it wasn't as bad as I expected. Tough but I was proud of powering through.
I was on vacation this weekend and unable to run, so I repeated W6D2 last night, and plan to do W6D3 tomorrow. I'll do W7D1 (25 minutes staright jogging) Saturday! :) Fingers crossed!
Just finished W1D1! Took me 2 weeks to finally get on the treadmill, but I did it. Yay me.
Can I ask all of you other bees that have been doing this program how much weight, or how many inches you've lost? I only need to lose 5-10lbs, which I've started doing by calorie counting, but I need to tone badly (Seriously, my legs just...jiggle) and I know that actually learning how to enjoy running could really help me in short term and long term, but I do tend to be impatient and get frustrated if I'm not seeing results so, please motivate me and tell me it will be worth it! :)
I just started 9 days ago. I'm finished Week 2 day 3 yesterday. I've been doing each week 4 times instead of 3, with no rest in between so far. I know i should take a rest day, but i really dont feel burnt out yet. I'm already down 5.5 pounds and an inch off my waist as of yesterday.
I'm on my fitnesspal if anyone wants to add me.
Twinnjenn.
Finished W1, and honestly - the only day that was rough was the 3rd day, but I was also pretty tired from an extra stressful day at work. I'm starting W2 tomorrow and I'm pretty hopeful that it will be an easy-ish for me as week 1 was.
Good work! I did this program about 2 years ago and continued to run regularly for about 18 months until I moved to a really hilly area so bought a cross trainer instead. Lost about 40 pounds as well!
Good luck, keep it going!
I kinda have a love/hate relationship with running lol I absolutely hate it while I'm doing it, but feel awesome when I am done! I have been trying to get my FI to walk/jog with me (which is my running lol) forever now, but b/c we are both on the larger side and he has prior issues with his knee, he always has excuses, BUT he will go to the park and walk while I do my jog/walk thing. I totally forgot about the C25K! I should try to get him to do it with me!!
I just started this over the weekend! I've been telling myself I need to start running again, as it's been years since I ran. Figured it was best to ease back in.
Hopefully the dog will enjoy this as much as I do. He's got a lot of energy (he's just under 2 years old, labrador retriever), so he's a good motivation to keep going.
The worst part for me is the street running. I hate running on sidewalks and used to run on trails. There's nothing right near the house like though, and I don't like running in the woods alone.
I just wanted to check back in and let everyone know that I finished the program! I had to take about two weeks off after getting the flu but stayed with it.
I was really nervous about my first 30 minute run (week 9) but I surprised myself by doing a 5K each day of week 9.
This program REALLY does work. Just keep it up!
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I just completed week one of the couch to 5k program, anyone else doing it as well?
I made it through the first week pretty well. I'm tired after but not incredibly so. This is the first fitness program to really excites me so I'm going to keep myself accountable and actually finish it.
There are a few 5ks in my town in April so I signed up for one the morning of my 30th birthday. Figure it will be a birthday present to myself to actually complete it.