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Couch to 5K - Are you doing it?

Hey there, noticed a few people mention running and I think one that actually mentioned the C25K program. Its a great way to learn how to run 5K comfortably without burning out. It takes 9 weeks and I've just finished week 2 and looking forward to being able to run 5K by the beginning of next year.
Thought it would be good if anyone wants to discuss, share info etc, we could do it here. I'll start first:

The Couch to 5K plan explained
Must have music podcast with cues that will help you get through with the added bonus of the women Carli who made the podcast being very supportive

Their are loads of other iphone apps and podcasts, but so far I've most enjoyed Carli's.

Tags: C25K, iphone, program, running

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Permalink Reply by Stephanie on January 12, 2010 at 12:53pm

Not on Runkeeper right now, as I'm running in my basement and can't get a signal there. I'll check out your blog too!

Permalink Reply by Kelly Long on January 22, 2010 at 6:03pm

Thanks for this post. I came across couch to 5k the other day and am thinking about starting it. It looks like a great workout plan that can really bring you a long way, but at the same time not "burn you out." Hearing the feedback here is just the motivation I need.

Permalink Reply by Ghada on January 24, 2010 at 11:03pm

Go for it, Kelly. It really is excellent and doable by everyone. Would love to hear how you get on. I have been keeping in touch with a few people I met on the program through Facebook. Its great

Permalink Reply by Ghada on January 26, 2010 at 1:55am

cool. I was hoping to do a few 5Ks in January but have had ankle problems that are on the mend.
I start half marathon training next week - I'm so psyched. The marathon is May 1 so I am following a 12 week plan.
This is kinda what I'm up to : http://girlstoysrevue.com/2010/01/couch-to-5k-ive-graduated-now-what/

Ouch, running in jeans! LOL

Permalink Reply by Courtney Noffsinger on March 10, 2010 at 4:41pm

This is the program I stumbled upon and I'm excited to start it. Been trying to find a treadmill due to lots of rain and 2 small children. Hoping to get started first of next week. Everyone having luck with this program?

Courtney @ http://onemomsperfectimperfection.blogspot.com

Permalink Reply by Ghada on March 23, 2010 at 4:35pm

Courtney, after finishing up C25K in Jan I did my first 12K race this weekend and am gearing up for a half marathon May 1, so I'd say its been pretty successful for me :)

Permalink Reply by lets fight this on April 27, 2010 at 4:55pm

Ive been doing week 1 of this for a bit on the treadmill, we we were building up/training for a Walking marathon OVERNIGHT in Manchester UK - which we did 17th April and finished in 9 hrs 40 min - Ive never ached so much !! but rather than resting on our laurels we have all signed up to do the Race for Life 5K on July 17th so am hitting the programme properly the main difference Ive found is that it is so much harder outdoors than on the treadmill - wish us luck x

Permalink Reply by JKMommy on September 20, 2010 at 8:48pm

YES! I'm doing it... but not very consistently! I have a 5K coming up this weekend and I'm only on Week FOUR! Yikes! Oh well, it will keep me motivated!

Permalink Reply by Granola Grizzly Mama on February 2, 2011 at 11:57pm

Hi!

Do you prefer that app to the Nike Plus app? Im interested.

Thanks!

GGM

http://granolagrizzlymama.squarespace.com/

Permalink Reply by SarahMcow on April 25, 2011 at 4:52pm

This thread seems a little old, but is anyone out there still doing C25K? I am in Week 7, but I decided to try my luck and do a 5K this last Friday -- and I finished!! http://www.sarahmcow.com/my_weblog/2011/04/run-like-hail.html

Permalink Reply by Sarah Kiersh on May 18, 2011 at 2:48pm