Just started jogging and walking less to begin training for a Moab Utah 5k not sure best way to start learning how to do this. Any pointers will help.

Just started jogging and walking less to begin training for a Moab Utah 5k not sure best way to start learning how to do this. Any pointers will help.

Couch to 5K! Awesome program, I started it in 2009, and I was able to teach myself to run, although slow I run! I've completed two Half Marathons and 4 10K's! Hoping to lose weight when I'm banded to eventually get faster. My average pace is about a 14 minute mile!

Thank you, I will look into that. In pretty excited to start this. I walked, jogged, walked...hips and legs hurt today but I really want to succeed.

Agreed, C25K!

I have done Couch to 5K and recently started training with the ap Ease into 5K. I like Ease into 5K better. I like the intervals better... and I can listen to my own music... and it syncs with Nike+.

Love it. Check it out.

I just started really exercising for the first time in years last week. I just decided I'm going to run in a 5k. I was amazed at how big of a motivator it has been. I did 2.5 miles today in 37 minutes. Shocked has been the word of the week for me. I cannot believe I had not done this before!

The C25K I think will work for some but not for everyone. I think that you have committed to running in a 5k is the bigger deal.

Let's face it, it's been the lack of motivation that got me to 320 and the band is just a tool to get me to where I want to be...but if I'm not committed...it's not going to matter!

Big high 5 and cheers to you!!!

You guys are really helping with the motivation here. I have been stalled for three weeks since we came home from vacation. Monday the whole family is going to the gym. I got the couch to 5K ready to roll. I am sure I will need to repeat some weeks but I would like to work up to a 5K. I dont need fast just to be able to finish. I have set a goal to run the Jingle Bell Run this Holiday season. As someone who has never NEVER run anywhere this is a challenge. Ready for the challenge and to try something new. Hugs!!!

Just an update! I did day one of Couch to 5K. I completed it and couldnt believe it. I know to many that seems silly but this would have never happened a year ago. I am ready for day two on Wednesday! Thanks for the motivation.