New Couch to 5km challenge - I'm doing it! Anyone else want to give it a go?

[sushee]

That's right,

I said I was going to do the Couch to 5km challenge, and the time has now come for me to stop procrastinating and give it a red hot go.

So if anyone wants to join me (esp the New Year Weight Loss challenge ladies), here is the program:

Cool Running :: The Couch-to-5K Running Plan

We can do weekly updates on our progress and support each other to get to the end.

At this stage, I'm starting Monday the 12th of Jan. So c'mon, be game and join me!

[cindyb]

This sounds good to me!

[sushee]

Yay Cindy!

Are you keen to start with me next week?

[cindyb]

Sure! Monday you said??

[sushee]

Yep, Monday we start week 1 if you're cool with that! Oooh I'm excited now! I've downloaded in the running plan and will have to set my alarm clock for 5.30am ( ) Monday morning!

[cindyb]

What have i got myself in to???

I am actually looking forward to it! Has to be better for me than my coffee and smoke in the morning doesnt it??
It looks achievable when it is broken down like they have in the plan! I am looking forward to making it at the end. I am going to weigh and measure myself this weekend too so i can see how/if my body changes over the 9 weeks!

Any other takers out there???

[Captain]

Hi Sush, I'd love to join you, but I will have to talk to DH first about him being able to watch the girls so I can get out of the house. I used to be able to run 5km and I found it such a great way to lose weight. So hopefully I will join in.

[sushee]

I got around my DH and him being a little peeved about me taking on more exercise by agreeing to run before anyone was awake! Lol!

Good luck Tenille, I hope you get to join us!

[rufalina]

I used to run too, and am looking forward to getting back into it. I havent run for over 12 months, and am very unfit, so this is going to be a challenge for me. I love love love running hard, and breathing through the pain, it give me a chance to totally have a clear head, and just to focus on me and breathing, and no thoughts going wild, just me and running....

Captain, I dont have a chance to work out besides at lunch time at work, so I am using this as my freedom time. Early in the day I will have to get the family ready for the day, and after work, forget it, I will be with DS, so lunch time is it for me.

Looking forward to sharing this with you all.

[The[cookie]Doctor]

Sushee I would be totally honoured to join this with you!!
How exciting!
Can someone PM me links to where i need to download podcasts etc?

I am going to have a lot of trouble running as i dont own a sports bra or a bra that fits but oh well
LOL if i don't start now i never will.
Monday sounds great!

[rufalina]

PM on its way.... Good to have you on board!!!

[krysalyss]

Big day tomorrow! Am actually really looking forward to it. I am getting into the exercise groove like I never have before. Hope I feel this motivated in the morning. lol. Good luck everyone!

[Schmickers]

I'm in. I keep getting to Week 3 and then dropping back.

[AngelPunks]

oh goddess - why not - I've been trying to start for months, maybe doing it with others will motivate me - I also need more stamina for DTD so this should help!

[cindyb]

Where do i get hte pod cast from??
I will be starting tonight when DP gets home!

[AngelPunks]

I bought new shoes today so I'm going to give them a work-out tonight and try the first session

[MantaRay]

Cindy, if you google couch to 5k you will find some sites with podcasts.

[sushee]

I've done my first session! 30 secs running then 90 secs walking for about 25 mins!

I'm knackered though from having to wake up at 5.30am!!