Started 'Couch to 5k today' Anyone keen?

[Fiddleman 4,376]

My 22 minute run on Saturday kicked my booty! I was just exhausted yesterday and took a day off other than a little gardening! I'm just going to do some squats and inclined walking on the treadmill tonight because from here on out my c25k routines are almost all running! :/ yikes!

You are awesome! Thanks for sharing your experiences in order to motivate others.

[chitowngirl 884]

So I redid day 1 week 4, it really went a lot easier the second time around. Can't wait until I can run outside, I've been running on my treadmill and boredom seems to be enemy #1.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

So I redid day 1 week 4' date=' it really went a lot easier the second time around. Can't wait until I can run outside, I've been running on my treadmill and boredom seems to be enemy #1.[/quote']

Nothing wrong with running on a treadmill! Try increasing the speed and/or incline. I found increasing the incline has brought new life into treadmill running and really muscles up the quads. Try 1-2%.

[*Dean* 1,594]

Hey Chitowngirl, I don't have a treadmill. My ideal would be to have one for weather issues or when my wife is out of the house and I can't leave the kids. I think there's pro's and con's for both, but at the end of the day - just run!

[Aussiegirl 580]

Dean, sounds like you have inspired a revolution in here and at home

I am off to the physio again tommorow, and am going to see if I can get back into running. I miss it so much, not that I have ever run a full 5k yet, 2 k was the max i got to in one stint. Was doing 8-10k with a mix of running/walking before the universe told me to stop.!

[*Dean* 1,594]

Dean, sounds like you have inspired a revolution in here and at home

I am off to the physio again tommorow, and am going to see if I can get back into running. I miss it so much, not that I have ever run a full 5k yet, 2 k was the max i got to in one stint. Was doing 8-10k with a mix of running/walking before the universe told me to stop.!

Hopefully the physio gives you a tick.

I haven't really inspired anything really. The people in this thread are crazy!

[Oliver's Mom 258]

Went shopping for new running shoes today. North East Running Co in Beverly, MA - folks were so great there. Explained I am a newbie at this, they watched me walk without shoes, then had me try on 5 different pairs of shoes. Each time I ran up and down the sidewalk outside the store so they could see how I did. Hahahaha - finally running outside!! I ended up with a great pair of asics in some pretty wild colors. If I'm going to do this, it's gonna be fun! Got some toe socks and some wicking socks.

Tomorrow morning I am going to do a 4th day of week 1 - then Thursday nite - move on to Week 2.

[Moms3boys 17]

I started the couch to 5k about 3 weeks ago. I start my 3rd week program tomorrow...I have re-done a few days here and there. I HATE running but I look forward to this everyday. I started it because i am hoping it will help me with my last 30 pounds and my belly!!! Best of luck to all!

[hadouni 301]

Week 7, day 1: DONE! Run 25 minutes- I even pushed it to 26.5 minutes because I run slow and didn't get to 2.5 miles while running. This was a treadmill night and treadmill is much easier on my body so I can run longer.

Just let me say, it feels AMAZING! If anyone told me two months ago that I could run for two miles, I'd have asked them what kind of crazy stuff were they smoking! If I can do this, anyone can!

This is such a fantastic, supportive thread! Thanks everyone! Happy running!

[LisaT678 225]

W4D2 was accomplished this morning. I seemed to be more relaxed with the last two runs then the first two. Hoping I will eventually find my "mojo" and be able to relax with the whole run!

[Butterthebean 8,146]

You guys are all doing great. The big payoff is going to be that day when you can just take off for a run with no thought to distance or time. Just run as far as you want, whatever makes you happy. There will be a time very soon when you all will be running down a trail, thinking about your life and your weight loss, family, friends...and you'll realize you're not thinking at all about running. You're just doing it. It's a great feeling. Keep it up everybody.

[LisaT678 225]

You guys are all doing great. The big payoff is going to be that day when you can just take off for a run with no thought to distance or time. Just run as far as you want, whatever makes you happy. There will be a time very soon when you all will be running down a trail, thinking about your life and your weight loss, family, friends...and you'll realize you're not thinking at all about running. You're just doing it. It's a great feeling. Keep it up everybody.

Can't wait for that day. I will enjoy it and think about everyone here who supported and encouraged me.

[Oliver's Mom 258]

Week 2 day 1 was last night. New shoes felt great. Still doing a lot of self talk - like you can do this! Good work, keep up this pace, etc.

Next week I will go to the class, but as am having a breast biopsy 2 days prior, no running. I can walk, so I plan to walk fast - and as soon as I am cleared to run I will do week 3 on my own.

Never in my life would have thought I would EVER feel disappointed when someone told me I could not run. What a shift in mindset.......

[buddy love 18]

Installed the app and just got back from the first session. Anyone else interested?

Deano

What's the app called

[LisaT678 225]

Week 4 is now in my rear view mirror!!