This past weekend I discovered Podrunner Intervals on itunes. It's a series of podcasts that contians non-stop music to run to. There is a nine week program to train to run a 5K. It starts by walking for 90 seconds and then running for 60 seconds. Each week the amount of run time increases and the amount of walking decreases until you can run a 5k. The music changes as you workout. It gets faster when you are running and slows down during the walks. It's somewhat similar to the "Coach to 5K" program but it's to music to keep you motivated. Plus you do not need to keep looking at your watch to make your are keeping up with the correct run and walk times. The music tells you when to transition from walking to running and back to walking.

I started week one yesterday. It was great! The music kept me moving. I'm planning on completing the nine week 5k program. The DJ suggests to complete each week's workout three times before moving on the next week. However, I am not going to move to the next week until I'm sure I am able to. I want to take it easy to make sure I don't injure myself. So, it may take me more then the nine weeks.

Anyone care to join me? I'm not looking for a competition. I just thought we could encourage each other as we move through each training week.

For the more experienced runners there is a program to build up to an 8k or a 10K. Plus there is a non interval podrunner for the really experienced runner.

Check out his website or go to itunes and look up podrunner. It's free!!

http://www.djsteveboy.com/mixes.html

I use Robert Ullrey's Couch to 5K podcast which is basically the same thing. I ran a 5K last December but then quit running, so I recently started the program back up.

Thanks for that website, I have been wanting to train for a 5K so I will certainly check it out.

I just started the couch to 5K on 9/15. I am amazed that I can actually do it so far...I know it will get harder, so I will keep looking at the posts to this thread for motivation. Thanks for the site info. Also today at work they are starting the biggest loser. If you participate, you throw in $25. We start on October 3rd, our first weigh in. We will have weekly Friday weigh ins. The last on Dec 19th. The winner (biggest loser) wins 70% of the pot, 2nd place gets 20%, and 3rd gets 10%. So I am gonna go for it. I am half way home and I am gonna run the rest of the way!

perfect timing i JUST started yesterday with some info i found online about couch to 5k, so i did my first 90 second walk/ 60 second jog, but i'm going to check out the pod runner

thanks

i am going to start tomorrow but will stay on week 1 for a couple weks as i am going to las vegas next week and dont know how much running time i can get it. so i will repeat week 1 when i return

I am on week 9 of this program and let me tell you, it is WONDERFUL! I am running my first 5k on Oct 5th! Good luck to all of you.

Congratulations to you, that's great!

Hi!

I have been doing Robert Ullrey's Couch to 5K podcast program and am on week 3. I would love to join you all in this challenge!

Happy Running!

Barb

I use Robert Ullrey's Couch to 5K podcast which is basically the same thing.

I am going to have to check this out. I saw the Couch to 5K program online. It's similar to another program I did years ago to but what I didn't like was constantly having to look at my watch to see if it was time to run or walk. I love the podrunner intervals because the music tell me when to change between running and walking. I just put on my ear buds and start moving. But I will check it out, however, I like the podrunner so much I don't think I will switch.

I am on week 9 of this program and let me tell you, it is WONDERFUL! I am running my first 5k on Oct 5th! Good luck to all of you.

Congratulations!!! I take it you will be doing the week ten graduation run next week. I'm glad to hear there are others out there that like the program. Actually I believe Podrunners Intervals is in the top 20 music podcasts downloaded from itunes. So there are lots of us. Good luck on your first 5K on Oct. 5th.

I just finished my third workout on week 1. I think I am going to do one more workout on week one before I start week 2.

Anyone one else going to join us???

i JUST joined a beginner's running class this past week. our first class was this past saturday. the trainer would like us to run a 5k by the first weekend in november!

i ran/walked a mile yesterday and my lower body hurts... but it's a GOOD hurt! yesterday while running i thought to myself "well, i'm not coming back next week" but i think i will!

i'm totally out of shape but i really want to accomplish this one thing... stick to the training and run my very first race!! i'm definitely going to check out the podcast stuff too!

i'm so glad to see that this goal isn't unrealistic!!

Congratulations!!! I take it you will be doing the week ten graduation run next week. I'm glad to hear there are others out there that like the program. Actually I believe Podrunners Intervals is in the top 20 music podcasts downloaded from itunes. So there are lots of us. Good luck on your first 5K on Oct. 5th.

Thanks. I actually did the graduation run lastnight, didn't do so great, but I will try again Wednesday and Friday and then do my best on Sunday to complete my first 5K!

Good luck to all of you with your training! Happy Running!:thumbdown:

Can someone post the website for the Couch to 5K program. My daughters and I are thinking seriously about signing up for the Prevention.com walk in Dallas on December 14th. This is just the motivation I need to get busy and exercise.

Thanks!

Well I just finished week 2 of Podrunner's Intervals and I feel great. I'm going to move on to week three.

Podrunner ROCKS!!! Good luck to all of you!

How is everyone doing?

I started week 4 last night. I did week 3 for 7 days as I felt like I was not ready for the run of 5 minutes on week 4. So last night I thought ...just go for it. Don't psych yourself out. I decided to lower my running speed. I had been walking at 3.0 and running at 4.5. Last night I walked at 3.0 and ran at 4.0 and I did the whole thing!!!! I was so happy! That's like 16 minutes of running! I am so excited about this. It has always been a dream of mine to run and now I see it is coming true...slowly but surely.

Just a suggestion to anyone that is struggling...maybe lower your speed a bit. One you have built up the stamina later you can increase the speed.

Take care everyone and happy running!

Barb

Edited October 4, 200817 yr by BarbBee