Is there anyone else out there in band land that is over 300 lbs and has tried couch to 5k? If you have then how did you do?

I'm glad to hear that. That let's me know that I can probably do it too! Thank you :-)

No problem! Just ease into the first week or two and then you should become used to it! I was never a runner prior to the whole 5k stuff but I can say I'm somewhat of a runner now!

I really want to do this. I am at 274 right now, but I really think I can do this. And for me, now that it is Fall, it may be a bit easier. I don't do well with the heat. I would love to start with you and we can help encourage one another.

I really want to do this. I am at 274 right now' date=' but I really think I can do this. And for me, now that it is Fall, it may be a bit easier. I don't do well with the heat. I would love to start with you and we can help encourage one another.[/quote']

You can do it! Just take it easy at first and make sure you drink plenty of Water before you run!

It's amazing what your body can handle. I just kept repeating, "it's not your body giving out, it's your mind"

/\ /\ This! You CAN do it. The finish line is not as difficult to reach, once you get past the starting line...Congrats!

I tried but I have exercise induced asthma! So I was miserable about 5 minutes in. My insurance runs out soon so I'm gonna see about getting an inhaler because I would LOVE to learn to run. Right now I'm fast walking and it's ok.

I just downloaded the app! Does anyone know where my mp3 player is??? I put it up so I wouldn't lose it!!!!

I'm not doing C25K exactly but I'm doing a walk/jog program. Right now I jog 2 min, walk 2 min 7 times. Will probably do that for another week then up it to jog 3, walk 2. I signed up for a 2 mile run in early November to help me stay motivated. I used to be able to run 3 miles at a time back when I lost a bunch of weight on Weight Watchers. I'm looking forward to eventually getting back there.

I am on week 4 of this program. Would love some buddies.

I just downloaded the app! Does anyone know where my mp3 player is??? I put it up so I wouldn't lose it!!!!

Depends how the app is setup. Might need to go into the settings of the app and have it sync with. I usually just start Pandora or whatever music I'm listening to and then start the c25k app.

Oh wow that's a long time to run! When you first started could you alternate the running and walking?

Yes - I think the first day/week you run for 60sec and walk for 90. The great thing is you can repeat days if you need to. My goal was to never have to repeat a day, but the day they took me from running 8mins straight to running 20mins I had to do twice. I nailed it the second time and honestly looking back probably could/should have done it the first time but my head got in the way.

Guess who just completed her first day of C25K? Woohoo! I'm so proud of myself. And I feel pretty good...now. LOL. I had to work to finish, but I did. I encourage you to do it if you've been thinking about it. Just start and take it one step at a time.

Congratulations , I am always impressed by runners, I workout a lot could never get in to running

Guess who just completed her first day of C25K? Woohoo! I'm so proud of myself. And I feel pretty good...now. LOL. I had to work to finish, but I did. I encourage you to do it if you've been thinking about it. Just start and take it one step at a time.

Awesome Job!!! Keep at it and I promise you it is the best feeling ever! I finished the program week before last and it was probably one of my proudest moments. You can do it! If you need an accountability partner, i'm here I am starting the 10k program today.

Awesome Job!!! Keep at it and I promise you it is the best feeling ever! I finished the program week before last and it was probably one of my proudest moments. You can do it! If you need an accountability partner, i'm here I am starting the 10k program today.

Thanks for the offer! And CONGRATS to you for finishing the 5K and moving on to the 10K. That is great. I would love having someone help keep me on track.

I completed WEEK 1, DAY 2. Woohoo! I went a little over a mile today. And to be honest, it really was a little easier today than on Monday. I also am down 6 pounds (3 lbs last week & 3 this week)! This is awesome. I increased my water intake and exercise, so I think that's the difference. Excited.