Couch to 5K

[flyme_places 99]

Today is day 2. My leg muscles are really sore. Hurts to sit down but I know it's ok since I've probably haven't worked those muscles in 8 years. My goal isn't exactly to run a 5k but the fact that I haven't been working out this program gives me a reason to. And I'm glad I started. After I finished day 1 yesterday I felt so good about myself. Hopefully I'll be able to run a 5k in the future.

[JeffA70 200]

I'm on week 8, and it kicks ass. I am not a runner, but it's made me one. I think it will be my goto now for cardio, as I actually enjoy getting out there and just running. My actual race is in October, but I feel I'm ready now.

Stick with it, don't push to do more than the guided plan for now, and you'll rock it.

[flyme_places 99]

Thanks. Just got done with day 2. My legs are still a little site from yesterday. I have a feeling that I won't be able to walk tomorrow. But it's a good pain.

[KimMarh 99]

I am on week 5 day 2... I feel so accomplished, I ran (jogged) 8 minutes today without stopping. I Have never been a runner but this is so doable!!!

[flyme_places 99]

I've been saying for years (pre sleeve) that I was going to do a race but never did. Now that I HAVE to workout I can. And I have a bunch of friends that are runners that have been waiting for me to start and now we can finally plan on races. I'm feeling great even though its only day 2.

[ejpjsmommy 12]

My kids and my husband run 5k's, I walked with out littlest but now he is getting where he can start running a lot of one too so I don't want to be left behind . I will be using the couch to 5k program as well post op.

[flyme_places 99]

Hopefully by 2015 I'll be able to do a 26.2. I might try the half Feb 2014.

[Susie in Lima 320]

I finished my 9 weeks last week, I have since run 4, 5K's. Keep it up!!! It helps to shed those pounds and just you making the goals alone does more for you than actually running does. It is amazing at how you start out at 1 minute and can barely run it and then fast forward a few weeks and see how far you have come. I cant express enough how good this program was for me. It is hard at times but so worth it! Get a buddy to run along with you if you can, it helped me during those times that were difficult and would have been easy to give up. Proud of you!

[lsu2868 708]

I am only 2 weeks post op so I am still walking and building up my strength but I have given myself a start date of Sept 30th to start the C25K. I can't wait. Good luck on your training and stay strong...you got this.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

Congrats on starting c25k. It really turned me into a runner. I'm addicted now. Love it.

I will say, c25k is meant to be done every other day, especially in the beginning. Those rest days in between are important....just as important as the running days, especially of you're that sore.

[flyme_places 99]

Thanks. I was wondering why there were only 3 days in the week. Makes sense now. So I'm glad I didn't do it today. Tomorrow off I go again. I had joked with my husband that I would try the running thing and become a marathoner. And now it looks like I'm heading in that direction. :-)

[Butterthebean 8,146]

I see no reason why you can't. Several others here have done it. I started c25k a year ago when I was still 300 lbs. Now I've run 2 half marathons and several 10Ks.