Couch to 5K running program

Its great - it trains you a little at a time until youre running the full 5k ...

I did something similar - I didnt follow it exactly but I did do it like they show you with walking and running and you slowly run more than you walk until you dont walk anymore.

Good luck!

I just ordered a mp3 player to download the program. I will definitely need some guidance on when to run and when to walk. I'm kinda excited!!

Might need to work on the smoking thing though....

BOOO to the smoking!


Im running a 5k June 26th - first one ever .. I asked my best friend if she wanted to do it with me ... her response - can I stop for cigarette breaks.

Yeah - it's a problem - but maybe my motivation to run will help with my motivation to quit. In fairness I only smoke 2 a day - not that bad, but I know, still not great

What program did you use?

I just did it myself without ever knowing of the couch to 5k. My trainer had me start doing intervals on the treadmill and I told her I cant run so she pretty much told me what to do. Start walking for a few minutes then run for like 1 min or 2 then walk again and just build how long you can stay running. I dont know how people run marathons though - thats crazy to me!

I was a smoker for YEARS. Quit cold turkey and now I HATE it so much. You can definitely quit! Especially since its only 2/day. Chew gum instead - thats what I did. Only takes a few days to get over the physical addiction, after that its all mental . YOU CAN DO IT! I'll be your cheerleader haha

Found this online:

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

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Posted by barbtony

Found this online:

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

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Yeah - that's the program and schedule. I actually just used the schedule and my ipod and timed myself without downloading any programs - I wanted to be able to listen to my own music.

I actually found this program as well: http://runningintoshape.com/5k-training-downloads/


The songs are more current and more my type