Couch to 5k - calling new/lapsed runners!

[Alexa]

Hi Jacqui,

Oh no, sorry to hear about your back - hope will be up and running soon

Did week 4, day 1 yesterday. It was actually ok! I coped with the 5 minute segments ok. It really does work!

[SarahUK]

I've just started jogging/running on the treadmill. I did look at the Couch-to-5k but I felt having never run, being in my 40's and still weighing over 200lbs I needed something a little slower and found this website How to Go From Sedentary to Running in Five Steps

I think it will take me a little longer than 3 months to run 5k but I'm really enjoying it. I'm on my second week and it does feel a little easier this week

[Fancy1952]

Hi everyone,
I haven't posted for a while but found your thread about starting to run. I seem to have a problem getting off the computer chair. We've had so much rain, I don't go outside, but since I have a treadmill, that can't be an excuse. I just can't seem to get motivated, now that my 2 girls are living with their hubby/fiance. I also need to get new orthotics for my shoes, which should be a priority, since my feet hurt after work now.

So, all that said, I'm going to join this thread and I've bookmarked the "How to go from sendentary to running...." page. I have a dog that would love to be walked, so today I will walk him (if it doesn't pour rain!) and I will use the treadmill.

Thanks for being here,

Suzanne

[TheHig]

Even though Im unfit now, im naturally a good runner, I have been running 3 miles each day this week so far.
Although that seems about my limit for now

[Kagi]

Hey everyone! I'm currently in week 2 but on my last day, completed today. I also continue to run/walk until I get 3 miles. I feel great and it's really making a difference. Hope you don't mind me posting my c25k stuff here.

[Langford]

I just started Couch to 5k this past Tues and completed W1D2 tonight. I want to run my first 5k race in December. The first day was great but tonight was tough. My shins were killing me. I'm glad I found this thread!!

Brandy

[Kagi]

Great job, Langford!

Got another workout in! I really do like this program. If you enjoy running, and haven't for quite some time, it really is the best way to get started again. I miss the days where I could run until I was actually tired - and not because my shins, calves or feet are aching too bad.

I will get back there again!

[Kagi]

Finished up week 3 today. And, although I probably shouldn't have, I stacked the first workout of week 4 on top of it. Made it through ok! How is everyone else holding up? Anyone?

[Kagi]

Another workout week down! Moving on to week 4. How is everyone else doing? I'm feeling pretty good, so I'm thinking about adding another run early in the morning - just want to be careful not to over do it.

[moonwish]

Hi there
I thought I should start some running and whoooa - found this thread! How's everyone doing?
I plan to start today (well, IF it stops raining). Any tips for beginner are more than welcome