C25K (Couch to 5 K)

[danniellabella]

THanks Krysalyss. I hope your legs get better soon so you can start it again.

[mummato1]

I lurvvved C25K! It took me longer than the 9 weeks, as I repeated a couple of weeks as I didnt feel like I was 'ready' to move onto the longer runs. But eventually I did, and I went from not being able to run 100m to a full 5kms.

I plan on starting it again once bub is here and I have settled into some sort of a rountine.

A couple of tips....
- Remember to stretch
- Go slow!! Speed is not important, there were days when I was jogging so slow I seriously could have been walking faster
- Schedule it, and go - dont give yourself time to think up excuses (cause you will always find one!)
- I printed off all the weeks on to a chart and had it on my closet door.. it was so great to get home and cross that day off
- Join Calorieking the forum is great for motivation..
- When you think you cant possibily go any further.. go that bit further - you will surprise yourself!
- Find what works for you, inside on a treadmill or outside - it doesnt matter. For me outside worked better as I could push myself to make it to next pole, or fence etc

hmmm will add any others I can think of.

[MantaRay]

I seem to be having trouble getting past week 2. I just don't seem to be able to do it 3 times a week I'll need to try harder I think. Thanks for the inspiration!

[Kazbah]

I started this and got preggers so stopped, started again and injured my back so stopped ... I did find that doing it on real roads / paths a lot better and less painful than on a treadmill, the slightly uneven surfaces will reduce shin splints.

Keep up the good work!

[CeCe]

I was doing this last year and going well for me until Christmas holidays. Sad to say I've struggled to find the same dedication. Perhaps I'll try the marking of a calendar idea.

[CeCe]

I was doing this last year and going well for me until Christmas holidays. Sad to say I've struggled to find the same dedication. Perhaps I'll try the marking of a calendar idea. It' great that with the podcasts you don't have to worry about timing yourself.

[~*Niadalla*~]

Is there anyone out there doing the c25k at the moment?
I just started last night and although it was a slog, it wasn't quite as bad as I expected. I didn't stop once which was a huge effort for me!!

Would love to be able to chat with anyone doing this. I've got some good podcasts to listen to which help a lot.

[MrsFabuloso]

I'm going to be starting it in a few days once DH has finished his night shifts. I did start it a few months ago, but ended up injuring my knees. Hopefully this time things will go a bit more smoothly!
Good Luck!