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TOPIC: Is there anyone just now starting Couch to 5k? |
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Joined 2012-07-23 Posts: 149 |
July 24, 2012 16:25
I'm currently on a repeat of week 4 before I do week 5. So far I really like the program. And that's from someone who has never liked running.
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Joined 2011-11-03 Posts: 152 |
July 24, 2012 16:40
I'll do it with you. I've had the app on my phone for about a year but never even tried it. Never ever ever thought I'd try running but as someone else said I want to see if I get the "runners high" that people talk about. Not sure when I'll start-I'm getting a wisdom tooth pulled tomorrow & not sure running would feel too good!
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Joined 2011-03-21 Posts: 407 |
July 24, 2012 17:04
QUOTE: I started it a few weeks back... Got busy with work and a new baby in the family so I slacked a bit. However, I am restarting tomorrow evening! It's hot where I am so I have to go run at night or later in the evening so I'm not dying from the heat... and I run at the highschool track so I wait until the afterschool activities are done. I've got my iPod armband, heart rate monitor and new running shoes so I'm just dying to go!!! Add me and we can do it together! Can I just tell you I *LOVE* your profile pic! 
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Joined 2011-06-30 Posts: 219 |
July 24, 2012 17:24
I'll do this! Please everyone add me.
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Joined 2011-01-19 Posts: 1,103 |
July 24, 2012 17:26
I'm toying with the idea of starting...
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Joined 2010-10-01 Posts: 177 |
July 24, 2012 17:32
I wanna start, and I have the app on my phone, but im scared of people judging me at the gym on the trademill..
:( I've never had the best self confidence or esteem. 
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Joined 2012-07-24 Posts: 1 |
July 24, 2012 17:34
I'm in. I will start wednesday with you! Feel free to add me. I just signed up.
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Joined 2011-08-10 Posts: 110 |
July 24, 2012 17:38
I started week1, day 1 on Monday. You can add me as a friend if you want. I will be doing it on Mon, Wed, Fri.
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Joined 2011-03-21 Posts: 407 |
July 24, 2012 18:37
QUOTE: I wanna start, and I have the app on my phone, but im scared of people judging me at the gym on the trademill.. :( I've never had the best self confidence or esteem. Believe me, I have the same issue. Plus, I am clumsy. So, at least to start out with, I am going to run at the huge mega-church down the street from my apartment complex. Alot of people in the neighborhood walk there in the early mornings, and the church does not mind. I usually walk there in the evenings. Their parking lot is humongous, and smoothly paved. It is also empty for large parts of most days. I figure I have less of a chance of hurting myself and/or encountering gawkers there.
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Joined 2010-08-27 Posts: 45 |
July 24, 2012 18:41
I will do it with ya =) I am on my week 1 day three tomorrow! gonna send ya a friend request
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Joined 2012-02-29 Posts: 90 |
July 24, 2012 18:43
I started it Sunday night, did week one, day two tonight (sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays are my days) ihope I can get through this!
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Joined 2012-05-21 Posts: 19 |
July 24, 2012 19:27
Has anyone lost weight?
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Joined 2012-04-07 Posts: 255 |
July 25, 2012 00:38
Anyone who is putting it off because they feel on show running past people, I felt like that when I did it last time so I ran late at night. It's not ideal but you can do it for the first couple of weeks until you get your confidence. After a few weeks I was running up and down Salford Quays at lunch-time from work, so I obviously gained confidence fairly quickly.
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Joined 2012-04-07 Posts: 255 |
July 25, 2012 00:39
I lost weight last time, it took a few weeks before anything came off, I think because I was increasing a bit of muscle bulk, but when it started coming off it fell off for a few weeks, then stabilised again. The changes to your body tone is really nice as well as weight though.
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Joined 2012-01-06 Posts: 372 |
July 25, 2012 00:57
DO IT !!!! The C25K program is great.
6 months ago I could barely run a bath .... now I have competed in a 5k event and can easily run 6-7kms (well I could before I stuffed my knee) I am hoping to get back into it next week and start the B210K program. 
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Joined 2010-01-15 Posts: 2,582 |
July 25, 2012 02:53
QUOTE: I have the app on my phone but havent had the courage to try it. I am hesitant about jogging in public - what if i fall? what if i get too far from home? can you tell I have anxiety issues? :) And its been so freaking hot around here that I would die if I ran outside. Any words of reassurance would be nice. is it okay that I friend you to keep in touch about this? Some apps like ' ease into 5 K' tell you when your half way so uou can then turn around a come back. It also tells you an average pace and deprecate average paces for walking and running. You can do it, if necessary do each week twice. Sooo many people felt the same way and yet can now run for enjoyment. 
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Joined 2012-01-07 Posts: 85 |
July 25, 2012 03:00
I started Couch to 5k last week so I am now on week 2. I have always hated running but I LOVE doing C25K! I've enjoyed it so much have done it more times during the week than it recommends (I was even out at 11:15pm last night!).
Good luck to everyone starting the challenge and to those considering it, give it a try, you won't regret it! 
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Joined 2012-04-07 Posts: 255 |
July 25, 2012 03:16
Just done my first run, I'm using a slightly different training program and have started at the second stage so 1 min runs and 1 minute walks. It was fine, hauling the dog along behind me whilst he's trying to drink puddles didn't make it any easier, but I do feel better for it.
Good luck to everyone else!
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Joined 2011-02-01 Posts: 79 |
July 25, 2012 05:44
QUOTE: hi there! feel free to add me. i started last night and man oh man do my shins hurt! guess i should have stretched! If it's your shins, it is more likely your shoes. It is important to have the right shoe, especially if you pronate (roll your ankle one way or the other) and shin splints are nothing to sneeze at....Make sure you have good shoes - or at least to start out, purchase higher end insoles to go in your older shoes. Keep running.... :) 
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Joined 2012-07-23 Posts: 149 |
July 25, 2012 09:44
QUOTE: Just done my first run, I'm using a slightly different training program and have started at the second stage so 1 min runs and 1 minute walks. It was fine, hauling the dog along behind me whilst he's trying to drink puddles didn't make it any easier, but I do feel better for it. Good luck to everyone else! I'm glad I'm not the only whose dog is left than helpful. Mine was stopping every 50ft to roll in the grass last night.
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Joined 2011-03-21 Posts: 407 |
July 25, 2012 17:34
OK, so drumroll please.... Week 1 Day 1 has officially been completed!
So, it's only one day, but it was still a major accomplishment for me. Looking forward to improving on Day 2. Plus, by then (Friday), I will have upgraded my cell phone to a much better one. This means being able to use the MFP and C25K phone apps. Yay! Hope all of you had a day full of accomplishments, NSVs, and general happiness as well! 
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Joined 2012-04-11 Posts: 25 |
July 25, 2012 17:37
I just started, and on day 2 - week 2. Would really love to add some new friends for support! Working towards a 5k at the end of September.
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Joined 2011-11-03 Posts: 152 |
July 29, 2012 16:39
What C25K app does anyone use? I have "Run 5K by Lucious Kwok & Kasten Searles" 2011 Felt Tip Inc
I don't even think its an option to get anymore. Since I haven't started yet I thought I'd see what anyone recommends. Thanks! |
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Joined 2012-01-09 Posts: 344 |
July 29, 2012 18:19
This is such an inspiring thread.... I just started to add some interval jogging with my walking ... and I remembered reading about the couch to 5k being used..... I may just check this out further! Thanks!!
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Joined 2011-03-21 Posts: 407 |
July 29, 2012 18:27
So, I finished Week 1 today. Very proud of myself! I think it was a little too difficult for me to safely move on, though. So I am going to repeat it next week. Obviously, I had not been doing enough cardio!
And thanks for the point towards the Zen Labs C25K app. The free version is elegantly simple, and just what I needed!
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