Couch to 5K - Week of 18 – 24 November

Hi everyone,

this is our sixth week in the Couch to 5K program. This is designed to be a 9 week program, but you can repeat weeks (as I will be doing) until you are comfortable moving on. However, you are not supposed to skip weeks.

It has been strongly suggested by trainers and runners alike to NOT run on consecutive days.

More information can be found here: Cool Running :: The Couch-to-5K Running Plan

Attached are the first thru sixth weeks in detail

Anyone is free to join, no matter where we are!!

This is the place to check in and support with each other and see how it is going.

What week are you doing?

How is it going for you? Is it too difficult / too easy?

Any comments??

Good luck everyone!

I went ahead and started week 2 rather than repeating week 1 and the first day went ok. Woo!

I may have to repeat this week before going on to week 3- that last 90 second run was definitely tougher than the first one.

Hope everyone is doing well!

week 2. replacing running eith very brisk walking

I just did week 5 (day 1) and I loved it. I haven't run since last Tuesday so I was kind of dreading it because it seems so intense but I have to say. LOVED it. I could see how the running thing could get addictive.

Did the week 5 day 3 run for 20 minutes. Couple of times I thought I might not make it but I did. I had my usual yoga class this am, but I didn't run yesterday because of the weather so today I double up! How is the running going for the rest of you???

Hey Karen i did week 5 day 1 yesterday 2. felt good to know i could do it.

tomorrow will be day 2 week 5. i screwed it up though and did 4 5min runs instead of 3.

becareful on week 5 not everyday is the same on it.

Trystelle - was the 20 minute run killer? I am totally afraid of that. I am hoping to make it through week 5 this week.

yeah i was looking at that 20min run too,.

If i can do it that will really be a HUGE accomplishment for me.

Hi Whos - the day one isn't too bad is it? It seems more scary then it is. You will be more than prepared for the 8 minute run tomorrow since you did an extra interval. I think I will be ready for day 2 but day 3 scares me!

week 2. replacing running eith very brisk walking

we will kick week 2's heiny!

sounds like everyone is doing well- congrats!

we will kick week 2's heiny!

sounds like everyone is doing well- congrats!

yup, its going to be a good week

yeah Lets go C25k people! Get you sneakers ready, got that ipod sycd, lay out your workout clothes and lets hit it together!

OMG i said like Richard Simmons!

all is done except for the podcast, he was starting to annoy the crap outta me!

my run/walk times are ready though.

where is JM?

Ok, I'm here. I haven't voted....I don't know whats wrong with me. I feel like I'm just going to fade away from running. My diet sucks. I'm sure that I consumed 4000 calories yesterday AND today. Not to mention thanksgivings coming up. WTF?!?!?!?!? I haven't actually worked out since last wednesday, and I'm supposed to meet with the trainer tomorrow. I was also supposed to start low carbing it yesterday, the Peanut Butter cups put a screeching halt on that one.

Ok I'm just blabbering on now.....

yeah Lets go C25k people! Get you sneakers ready, got that ipod sycd, lay out your workout clothes and lets hit it together!

OMG i said like Richard Simmons!

Wheres your effing pom poms!

Sorry your have a hard time JM!

Gosh i LOVE pb cups. Who the heck invented those things.

It feels weird going to the gym at 8am on a weekday.

Im doing the Ymca weigh in today. Weigh in after is Jan 8th.