Couch to 5K Challenge?

**EmilyZA** · 09-05-2005, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by giry76

Yay! I just ran .6 miles without walking outside. I really didn't want to go today, but I "forced" my self out there with some self trash talk. I am starting really slowly and plan to build up over the winter. I am a good 60 pounds or so over weight so running that distance without walking is a big acomplishment for me.

I hope to hear more from others taking the running plunge.

GREAT JOB! I plan on starting tomorrow. I'll report back then!

**LeslieandPaul** · 09-05-2005, 04:36 PM

Just saw this thread, and I'm going to join. I really need to get in shape-and not spend a fortune at the gym. I'm going to try and start tomorrow-hopefully I can get DH's cousin to join me-it will be an alternative to going shopping all the time!

**SwiftyOWB** · 09-06-2005, 10:41 AM

I have started this program a few times but never finished. I have done my first own workout over the weekend and I will do my next one tomorrow.
September 3rd week 1
September 5th week 1

**EmilyZA** · 09-06-2005, 03:55 PM

I started today! And boy am I hurting!

But it's a good hurt! Next run is Thursday...

**LeslieandPaul** · 09-06-2005, 08:29 PM

I went for a pre challenge run. I couldn't bring myself to do the full 20 minutes. I did the 5 minute warm up, and then did two reps of 60 seconds running and 90 seconds walking, for a total workout of 12 minutes (7 minutes jog/walk). I'm going again on Thursday, and I'll try to go 20 minutes (15 minutes running). I really need new running shoes

**lil_geek** · 09-08-2005, 08:28 AM

I did workout #1 yesterday! I was actually fairly impressed with how well I fared. I generally try to run/walk so I think the first 2 weeks I can handle.

Got a 'date' with my sister at the gym again tonight after work....

HUGE improvement over last week!!

**LeslieandPaul** · 09-08-2005, 09:30 AM

Argh, my face is burning. I just got back from my first official run (I didn't wimp out this time). I went the route I took the other day twice. I ran for a total of 15 minutes (twice as long as last time) plus my five minute warm up for a total of 20 minutes! I did 7 reps each of jogging and walking. And surprisingly i don't feel that winded. I also got my MP3 player from ebay today and it was very nice having music.
Off to stretch and take a shower.

**giry76** · 09-08-2005, 02:39 PM

Ran .6 miles again straight yesterday. I will probably do that one more time and then add on. I have nice loop right out my door so I have to increase/decrease in .6 increments.

**Delaney21** · 09-08-2005, 05:37 PM

I'm so excited I found this thread! I have always wanted to run, but I always try to start out fast (too much at once) and then I give up. I can't even run a quarter mile without getting really tired, so this will definitely be a challenge! My plan is to start the workout tomorrow so I can try to keep up with everyone.

**EmilyZA** · 09-08-2005, 05:38 PM

I'm so bummed, today was supposed to be my second run day of the week but I feel like I'm getting sick again. Rested tonight and hopefully will get an opportunity to run tomorrow!