C25K

[Fatty McFatster 888]

I don't think I'm ready for running, but I did walk over 35 miles last week …averaging 7 miles per day.

[lifeofblair 308]

I always get stuck after the first few weeks. But mine has more to do with my lungs than my legs being tired. I have asthma so I always have trouble. I'm starting over this week and will probably have to stretch some of the earlier weeks out.

[Fatty McFatster 888]

Good luck!!!

[jess9395 5,449]

Just another post to say couch to 5k rocks! I just got one of those "two years ago" reminder thingies on Facebook that I did my first day of couch to 5k exactly two years ago!!

Changed my life, seriously. Almost as much as the WLS did

[tink401 110]

I have always wanted to do this! Not sure where to start though. Is the c25k an app? Or do you find the info on line? Also how do you find out about different races? It must be so fufulling to run and finish a race!

[jess9395 5,449]

There are a lot of smart phone apps. I used one called 5k runner that works with whatever music or whatever you like to listen to and cues you when to walk and run.

I find races posted at a local running store, in the back of running magazines and at www.active.com

[tink401 110]

Great. Cant wait to check it out thanks!

[jjmama 184]

A few years ago, I started to do some running. I did all my training on a treadmill and eventually got to where I could run 4 miles without stopping. I then tried to transition to running outside and I couldn't run more than a few minutes. I'm not sure what my problem was, but I just couldn't do it. This time, I'm doing both treadmill and outside running so that I'm not stuck with a hard transition. Fortunately, my gym has an indoor track that I can use on snowy days.

[jess9395 5,449]

A few years ago, I started to do some running. I did all my training on a treadmill and eventually got to where I could run 4 miles without stopping. I then tried to transition to running outside and I couldn't run more than a few minutes. I'm not sure what my problem was, but I just couldn't do it. This time, I'm doing both treadmill and outside running so that I'm not stuck with a hard transition. Fortunately, my gym has an indoor track that I can use on snowy days.

You know what's funny? I run outside and typically 3-6 miles on an average day, and I struggle to get through 2-3 on a treadmill! Depends on what you're used to I guess!

[WorkinOnMe 596]

Okay, so I did my race yesterday and after only the first week of C25K I dropped another 3.5 minutes off my time compared to last race!

This is my 7th 5K since August. I started just walking, then added in the treadmill to help increase my speed. When I use the treadmill I use a program that varies the incline so it is more like being outside. I also walk outside, but living in New Hampshire means this time of year is cold and snowy and wet! So, I mostly go to the gym. When I first started my finishing time was just over 50 minutes on a flat course in nice weather. Yesterday's race was 42:05 on a hilly course and it was windy and COLD.

Can't wait to keep up the C25K and see how it goes. I am signing up for a virtual Leap Year Challenge this week .. 2k, 4k, 6k, 8k, and finishes on Leap Year with a 10k!

Good luck! Can't wait to hear more about your progress!!!

[JamieLogical 8,684]

@@WorkinOnMe Awesome job! I can't imagine doing 10k by the end of February. Good for you for taking on such a big challenge!

[NewNewMe 277]

I made it through Week 3 Day 1! Woohoo!

[WorkinOnMe 596]

@@WorkinOnMe Awesome job! I can't imagine doing 10k by the end of February. Good for you for taking on such a big challenge!

Honestly, I will probably walk most, if not all of it!! I just want to push myself a bit and see how far I get. There is a 5-mile race later in the year and would LOVE to be able to actually run it!!!

[rnsamantha 352]

I did C25K! Proud to say that I can run 5 K in 33 minutes now and trying to get to under 30 minutes. I do mine all on the treadmill (at a 2.5% incline to try and "simulate" outdoor conditions). Unfortunately I'm not allowed running right now due to an injury which is bugging me since I just signed up for a 4.2 mile run in April!

[NewNewMe 277]

I finished week 4 today! Woohoo! I ran outside twice this week as weather permitted and I definitely prefer outside to treadmill. It took me two weeks to do week 3 due to the blizzard. I'm getting excited that I may actually be able to do this!