Started 'Couch to 5k today' Anyone keen?

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Week 5 D2 done and in the books. Wasn't bad and was a good workout. The PF is much better' date=' going to see what othotics are out there to add some cushion to the heel. Get through week 6 going to start looking at the schedule for a 5k. My beautiful daughter ran one last weekend with a time of 19:11. I know I can't catch her as my PR was around 30 minutes. I'm shooting for somewhere around 40 since that was 7 or 8 years ago. Also gotta start running on real pavement as soon as the PF clears up a bit more. Maybe I can get over to the high school and run on the track, not has hard as pavement.[/quote']

Trails in a park are also gentler on your joints. 19 minute 5k is pretty darn good for your daughter.

[carstanger 346]

Trying to get my motivation again to be ready for the 5K walk on Saturday. Walked a lot at Disney as 2 of my grandkids were in their school choir that sang Friday at Downtown Disney. Hip is bothering me so will get an adjustment after we get back to Michigan. Missed a week of exercising when we were getting ready for my mom's funeral and we were driving back and forth most days. Anyway, heading back to Michigan starting tomorrow.

[LisaT678 225]

I'm now a week gallbladder post-op. See the Dr tomorrow to get the stitches out and hoping he will release me to normal activities in a couple weeks. Started walking this morn and hope to get back on my C25K program then. Starting over but not giving up!

[danyelleb 386]

I'm now a week gallbladder post-op. See the Dr tomorrow to get the stitches out and hoping he will release me to normal activities in a couple weeks. Started walking this morn and hope to get back on my C25K program then. Starting over but not giving up!

Good for u! I hope u have a speedy recovery. It sounds like you'll be c25king in no time.

[johnlatte 1,232]

W5 D3 done. Twenty minutes at a full run, got me just shy of 2.5 miles. Never have been able to do that, even when I was running in my skinnier days. Gotta get off the treadmill and onto the road though. I many repeat this one, just for endurance building.

[rootie3 29]

Great job c2 5 k'ers. My friend has been faithfully doing this with me and we finished week 1. We were both surprised we could do it. We are actually enjoying it!

[massindex 346]

Bought my first pair of running shoes this weekend (New Balance- I have wide Fred Flintstone feet). Did day one, week one of C2K today. Didn't quite finish so will be repeating it tomorrow or Friday. I can't believe I am running by choice, no one is chasing me with an axe like in a horror movie.

Just remember, you only have to be faster than the slowest person to escape zombies!

[Lulu1513 14]

Ok so yesterday was the first time I couldn't complete an exercise. I was doing week 10 day 2 of couch to 10k and I was supposed to run 15 mins walk 1 min repeat three times. I could not get myself to do the last 15 min run. I even tried taking a longer walking break and still couldn't do it. I'm trying again tomorrow evening but if I can't do it should I repeat the previous week or just keep trying?

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Ok so yesterday was the first time I couldn't complete an exercise. I was doing week 10 day 2 of couch to 10k and I was supposed to run 15 mins walk 1 min repeat three times. I could not get myself to do the last 15 min run. I even tried taking a longer walking break and still couldn't do it. I'm trying again tomorrow evening but if I can't do it should I repeat the previous week or just keep trying?

Good job at doing the c210k program (the first here?)! Just like the c25k program you can repeat any day or any week that you feel is necessary. One thing you can try is to eat more carbs before and during run to avoid "the bonk." Your muscles are probably depleted of glycogen post 30 min. Energy squares work great from nuts.com to satisfy, but a handful of almonds will work too.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

Ok so yesterday was the first time I couldn't complete an exercise. I was doing week 10 day 2 of couch to 10k and I was supposed to run 15 mins walk 1 min repeat three times. I could not get myself to do the last 15 min run. I even tried taking a longer walking break and still couldn't do it. I'm trying again tomorrow evening but if I can't do it should I repeat the previous week or just keep trying?

If you try the same workout twice and can't do it, it might not be a bad idea to back up to a previous day.....just to give your body a bit of extra rest. Then you'll blow right past that sticking point.

[carstanger 346]

My 5k is Sat. Disappointed that I will be walking it instead of running but, it's more than I've ever done before. Walked a 19 minute mile outside yesterday which is good for me. Hope to do the 5k in an hour but will see. Nervous but excited!!! Our son in law hurt his calf so won't be running or walking this time.

[danyelleb 386]

My 5k is Sat. Disappointed that I will be walking it instead of running but' date=' it's more than I've ever done before. Walked a 19 minute mile outside yesterday which is good for me. Hope to do the 5k in an hour but will see. Nervous but excited!!! Our son in law hurt his calf so won't be running or walking this time.[/quote']

Aren't u recovering from a hip injury and the doc recommended that u walk instead of run? Let yourself up a little, and Celebrate the fact that despite all of the adversity and loss u have faced recently u r still going out and participating in a 5k. It sounds like ur looking forward to the event. Enjoy urself and have a great time!

[carstanger 346]

Walked the 5 k in 1 hour and 6 minutes. They had us funneled down near the end so it was slower! I did it!!!

[johnlatte 1,232]

Walkedbfdzg the 5 k in 1 hour and 6 minutes. They had us funneled down near the end so it was slower! I did it!!!

Great job Carol, doesn't matter about the time, it matters that you got out there and did it, and you finished it. Awesome!!

[danyelleb 386]

Walked the 5 k in 1 hour and 6 minutes. They had us funneled down near the end so it was slower! I did it!!!

I love ur new profile pic!! Congrats on finishing. I hope that u had a fantastic experience. Way to go!