Ok - here we go!

[Junglejuice30]

I've had my Fitbit Flex for nearly 2 years and loved it.  I have a desk job so spend most of my day doing not much at all (it's scary how few steps I do during the day).  I used to do quite a bit of running but that has wained in the past 12 months and my weight has been slowly creeping up.  

So it's time for action ....... I got a Charge HR for my birthday, I've downloaded a Couch to 5k app on my phone, ordered some wireless headphones, downloaded some running tunes and I'm all set for my first run tomorrow morning.  

Wish me luck!!

[WendyB]

Welcome to the forums!

Congrats on starting to run again. Have a good run tomorrow!

Happy stepping!

[Raviv]

Yay, more runners!

[EdsonFitbit]

@Junglejuice30 Good luck reaching your goals. Let us know how it goes. 

Keep up the super stepping.

[Junglejuice30]

Week 1 in the bag!!! I'm not sure if I'm finding it any easier but I'm certainly enjoying it!

Week 2 starts on Saturday 😀

[tally_]

I've been walking (at around a 3.5) 2-3 miles a day (4-5 days a week) for the past month or so. And I feel like I'm ready to step it up to a run. Or at least I'd like to try 🙂

Does anyone know of any programs similar to the couch-5K to try out? Would the couch to 5K work for me? I want to eventually get to where I can sustain a 4.5 pace (just a jog really) for about an hour. Right now I can handle about 10 minutes of it but my HR spikes. 

[Junglejuice30]

Hi Tally - if you can handle 10 mins then you're already well on your way! Well done! I've been using an app called Get Running and I really like it so far. Its a nine week programme that builds up gradually. Sounds like it would be suitable for you. Good luck!

[Raviv]

I really like the Zen Labs app I talked about on another thread.

Like I said there, though - if you decide to get it, you might as well get the 10K version instead of the C25K version.  They're the same, only the 5K version ends after 8 weeks, while the 10K version has the same workouts but continues on another 6 weeks culminating in a 10K run.

"Just a jog" is going to be perfect.  When I couldn't run for more than a minute or so, the problem was that I was running too fast.  It sure felt like I was going slow, but I needed to go even slower.  Once you get the endurance down, then you can speed it up.

Honestly, the app is free - $2 if you get the version with your choice of background and no ads - and it does seem to work well.  Why not give it a shot?  I have to admit, it is a little addicting.

[DavideFitbit]

Great attitude @Junglejuice30! I also have a desk job and I will also get into running very soon, being more active definitely motivates me. Oh and happy birthday by the way. 

[Junglejuice30]

Thanks everyone! I've nearly finished Week 3 now (one more run to go) and I'm loving it! I'm even taking it on holiday next week as I don't want to lose momentum - so I'll be pounding the roads of the Isle of Mull!

[DavideFitbit]

You're welcome! that is great @Junglejuice30, keep up stepping. 

[Wanch]

Hey @Junglejuice30 I'm a runner too... wanna be friends and do some weekly challenges?  I'm always up for making some new running friends!

[Wanch]

BTW... What is jungle juice and is it any good??  Just wondering LOL 

[Raviv]

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@Junglejuice30 wrote:
Thanks everyone! I've nearly finished Week 3 now (one more run to go) and I'm loving it! I'm even taking it on holiday next week as I don't want to lose momentum - so I'll be pounding the roads of the Isle of Mull!

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Don't panic when you hit around Week 5.  It looks like it's nearly impossible, but you will pleasantly surprise yourself if you push yourself just a little!

I'm on Week 7 now, and I figured I would have to repeat Week 5 a few times before I got it, but I only repeated one workout, mostly due to an increase in the length of my run combined with an uphill route.