C25K Couch to 5km running

[MrsR2B]

I've just done a quick search and don't see any recent posts on the C25K programme.  Anyone doing it?  I'm about to start again, I did it a few years ago so I know it works. 

I'm more of a cyclist than a runner but now the dark nights are upon us in the UK I feel I need to get off my backside and start it again.  My bikes are packed away for the winter and the stationary bike is back in use but I find it so boring I need to get outdoors.

I would love to have some help and support does anyone want to start it with me ?

[LindaTrem]

I completed the program a month ago.. ran my frst 5K (ZOMBIES!!) on 10/25.  Yes it worked for me. I am 53, fit, but overweight and hadn't run since high school. I ran my 5K the entire time  no walking and now run a 5K 3 times a week... no walking. Its a great program.

[MrsR2B]

Well done Linda. I started at Week 1 Day 1 yesterday. No problem in fact I jogged all the way home. That was an extra run.

Day 2 tomorrow. Spin class tonight.

[MrsR2B]

Week 2 now complete.  Just had to buy myself a new jacket for running in.  Keeps the motivation going.  Roll on tomorrow night for week 3.

Anyone else doing this ? 

[karenstl]

I just ran across this program over the weekend and am going to start it on Monday. I am excited to start it as I seem to only read/hear good things about it. Good job on your progress so far!

[Ozzie65]

I completed C25K about a year ago and haven't stopped running since! It's great... A little bit of advice, however... Especially for someone in pretty good physical shape, it is tempting to skip ahead or run when the program tells you to walk. This is a mistake. The program is designed to gradually build your endurance over the course of the weeks. It's easy to skip some of the early stuff, but it will make things more difficult later on. That said - enjoy it!

~~ Ozzie