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Couch to 5k: Who's in?

post #1 of 687
3/4/07 at 6:24pm
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Anyone interested in doing the Couch To 5K running program with me? http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

I'm on week 2 and I'm feeling great!

So, who's with me?

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post #2 of 687
3/4/07 at 6:38pm
I'm sitting at my computer thinking that I really need to get out and walk. Interesting timing.

I looked at the program, and I'm unsure/anxious about the amount of jogging after wo little time. But, I did tell DH last week that I really want to learn how to run. Damn. I have really created this, haven't I. Ugh. Okay, I'm in. I will go right now and set the rice on (for dinner in 30 minutes!), grab my oldest and head out the door.

I'm in.
post #3 of 687
3/4/07 at 6:42pm
Thread Starter 
Awesome, Kerry! Have a great walk/run!!!! Remember, you can take it slow. If running 60 seconds at a stretch is too much, do 30 seconds, and build up from there!
post #4 of 687
3/4/07 at 7:07pm
I'm back. Still having trouble breathing...just walked in the door.

We walked really fast for 5 minutes, then jogged for 60 seconds, thought I might die. Walked for 90, felt slightly improved, but wanted to die when it was time to run again. Ran for 60, walked for 90, ran for 55, walked for 60, ran for 40, we were home so I just walked back and forth until I felt like I could go in. So I didn't do the whole thing, but it's more than I have done in years, and I RAN people! I RAN! I jogged. I am a runner! Woo Hoo!

I feel great. Thank you so much for the motivation!

This is awesome!
post #5 of 687
3/4/07 at 10:48pm
Thread Starter 
What a great start!
post #6 of 687
3/4/07 at 10:57pm
I did this last year, and finished the program! It really is pretty amazing. You can do it!

Maybe I should do it again this year...
post #7 of 687
3/4/07 at 10:58pm
Maybe...I tried it before but didn't stick with it.
I'm tempted to try again.

I don't like looking at my watch all the time to know when to walk or when to run. I need a watch that I can set to beep or something....
post #8 of 687
3/4/07 at 11:27pm
I brought my son with me to keep time. I thought he could make his watch beep. He kept trying to explain to me that it's a stop watch, not a timer. Whatever kid, just make it beep! Then I had to tell him that his watch was off because I was counting in my head and got to 60 much quicker than he did, but for some reason he was faster than I on the 90 minute portion. hmm?

I was so excited and kept telling my husband how great this is going to be and how much I want him to do the program with me. He reminded me that last year he was jogging everyday and begging me to go with him. He also said I basically told him to shut up about the jogging already.: (in a nice way of course! )

Give it a shot. The second time I had to run was easier than the first, and the third even easier. It was neat to feel progress so quick. I can't wait to go out again. Did I just say that?
post #9 of 687
3/5/07 at 12:37am
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It is exciting! I'm a little nervous about getting to the third workout in week 3. That's the one where you run 20 minutes straight. But, I figure I'll be ready for it when I get there.

I got DH to do day one today, and I'm so excited!

There's a 5k local run that my town sponsors every 4th of July. It's been my goal to run in it for a few years. I'm finally going to do it!
post #10 of 687
3/5/07 at 1:17am
Ok - I'm like 40lbs over my ideal weight right now (can I call it baby weight when he's already over 2yo!?), I think I might be able to do this, but maybe slower, like bec says. I have Montessori and Me w/ds at 9:30, need to leave at 9. So unlikely we'll get to it before that...but I WILL try. How does this work if I try it on the treadmill? 3mph is walking and 4mph is jogging? Whaddya think?
post #11 of 687
3/5/07 at 9:59am
Thread Starter 
That's how I started. I'm doing it on a treadmill, too. Just do what is comfortable and gets you moving at first. 3 and 4 seems good to me! Increasing speed can come much later!
post #12 of 687
3/5/07 at 12:34pm
I'm in. I started yesterday, but it was more like 30 second jog/2minute walk, so a lot slower than the actual program. I was dead after, but it's a start, and I know it'll get better!
post #13 of 687
3/5/07 at 3:06pm
The first time I tried I was not working out at all and now I've found a gym I love and I walk fast on the treadmill for 30 min. then I do an hour long toning class 2x/week and on a 3rd day I do the treadmill and then take my kids to swim in their pool. So in other words, I'm a lot more active now so maybe that would help me...
Do you go out everyday??
I have ot re-read the program I forget what they say on that.

This is a good time of year to jump inot running too with the warm weather coming.
post #14 of 687
3/5/07 at 3:29pm
I'm in I started this program a while ago, and I got to about week 5 (or whenever is right before the 20 minute jog). It felt really good--I was much more energetic. Then, I got the cold from hell that just won't go away. I'm going to get back to it this week, though!
post #15 of 687
3/5/07 at 3:59pm
Wow! This sounds like fun! I'm in! I'm starting tonight!
post #16 of 687
3/5/07 at 4:18pm
Here is a podcast for the C25K. Read the paragraph and click the appropriate link. YOu don't need a timer if you have an mp3 player
post #17 of 687
3/5/07 at 4:45pm
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mary-Beth View Post
The first time I tried I was not working out at all and now I've found a gym I love and I walk fast on the treadmill for 30 min. then I do an hour long toning class 2x/week and on a 3rd day I do the treadmill and then take my kids to swim in their pool. So in other words, I'm a lot more active now so maybe that would help me...
Do you go out everyday??
I have ot re-read the program I forget what they say on that.

This is a good time of year to jump inot running too with the warm weather coming.
It's 3 times a week. I've been doing it on my treadmill, but will get outside when the weather is better.
post #18 of 687
3/5/07 at 7:49pm
I started this about 3.5 weeks ago- I am up to moving for 2.6 miles non-stop!!!
Most was a jog but the last 10 min. I do a walk one min, sprint hard 1 min. I play in an outdoor womens soccer league and need to know that i can get to the ball when needed.
I want to run in a breast-cancer 5k in the fall- to honor my mother a 2x bc survior-lost both breasts 1 at a time 10 years apart...

good luck running and walking and moving mamas--I feel awesome and strong!!
post #19 of 687
3/6/07 at 12:01am
Quote:
Originally Posted by PumpkinSeeds View Post
Here is a podcast for the C25K. Read the paragraph and click the appropriate link. YOu don't need a timer if you have an mp3 player
I don't understand how I won't need a timer if I use the podcast. Please, explain.

Thanks
JM
post #20 of 687
3/6/07 at 4:23am
If you have an mp3 player you can download the podcast. In the podcast there is music and someone telling you when to start and stop running. He has made one for every week. So if you are on week 1, he tells you to start running and to stop 60 seconds later and then he tells you when the 90 seconds of walking are up. It's all set to music.

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