Couch 2 5k

vinoqueeno · by **vinoqueeno** » Wed Apr 04, 2022 10:50 am

Hey,
I started C25K last year around this time & got as far as the 2nd week & then retired :-8

So I started again lately & I'm up to the end of week 2 now and enjoying it much more than I did last year. However, I've been using the Rundouble app for my phone and the first 2weeks were free but after that you've to pay for the rest of the programme. Now it's only around €1.20 so in the grand scheme of things it's not exactly a deal breaker but just wondering what apps the rest of you are using. I've an android phone. I think I'll more than likely just pay for the rest of the programme as I like the way it's laid out but interested to hear what the rest of you are using.

curlysu · by **curlysu** » Wed Apr 04, 2022 4:24 pm

I just use the podcasts on http://runningintoshape.com/5k-training-downloads/ the musics pretty good (pop / RnB), and she tells you when to walk and when to run.

flower0011 · by **flower0011** » Wed Apr 04, 2022 7:28 pm

Hi vinoqueeno, i have an android as well and i just use the couch 2 5k app.. Tells u when 2 stop and start,plus u can listen 2 ur own music that u have on ur phone or the radio.. I finished my first week yesterday and it was tough. Have 2 keep at it now as ive signed up for the woman's mini marathon as a jogger. Good luck this time around, hope u stick with it

belcra · by **belcra** » Wed Apr 04, 2022 9:19 pm

curlysu wrote:I've actually slowed down to twice a week at the minute - i had a wedding dress fitting, and got given out to for losing too much weight, so I'm trying to stabilise at the minute.

I have only 2 runs left before I finish C25K, wondering what to move onto after that. I don't have enough time in the mornings to start moving to a 10k, but i'm wondering will i start maybe trying to improve my times on 5k...any of you have any ideas ?

Hi curleysu,

Why don't you just go for 30 minute runs and try to get faster and cover more distance in the time? I did bridge to 10k after c25k but it does require more time.

blue2012 · by **blue2012** » Fri Apr 06, 2022 7:39 am

Hi everyone!
Have just finished week 5 run 3! Ran 20 minutes! Delighted and shocked. Was completely fine. I ran fairly slow because I was afraid of dying but I oculd definitely have run faster! Ran 2.7k in the 20 minutes so am delighted with that.
Have signed up for the great ireland run next Sunday so I will be doing that. Plan on running for half, having a little walk and then running for other half. Will be delighted if I come in around the 1 hour 20 minutes mark.

Really enjoyed the run last night, was able to breath and run with ease. Knee got a little sore but was fine otherwise.
I was having trouble with the 60 second run at the start of the program so am over the moon, 20 minutes is definitely the longest I have ever run!

belcra · by **belcra** » Fri Apr 06, 2022 1:43 pm

Well done Blue2012 - it's a great feeling isn't it??? You'll fly the rest of the program now.

peonybaby · by **peonybaby** » Fri Apr 06, 2022 7:51 pm

curlysu wrote:I just use the podcasts on http://runningintoshape.com/5k-training-downloads/ the musics pretty good (pop / RnB), and she tells you when to walk and when to run.

thanks for posting that link curlysu. I was using imapmyrun on the iphone but I used the above podcasts this evening for the first time and they are great for telling you when to jog and then to walk, and all to lively music.

gingerwhinger · by **gingerwhinger** » Sat Apr 07, 2022 1:17 pm

Hey girls, did the 10k run last wknd, well I probably ran about 7k of it. Actually felt quite good after it, not like I did after doing to 5k in February. Have been so lazy since though and I haven't been out at all this week. Will definitely get back out on Monday. Glad to hear everyone is getting in well. Well done blue2012 on finishing week 5

peonybaby · by **peonybaby** » Tue Apr 10, 2022 6:34 pm

Well done gingerwinger on the 10k. I still havent got around to signing up for a race yet but will do soon.

Started week 3 yesterday and still enjoying it, just trying to dodge them april showers!

tiffanybride · by **tiffanybride** » Sat Apr 14, 2022 10:47 am

Hi all,

I am on week 2 day 2 of this programme and I'm kinda surprised that I am actually enjoying it. I'm finding it hard to diet at the mo- social life too hectic :yelrotflmaosmilie:

I'm just wondering if anyone who is doing this has noticed much weightloss with it.

I'm hoping to lose a few pounds!

flower0011 · by **flower0011** » Mon Apr 16, 2022 9:02 am

Hi Tiffanybride, well done on the c25k

I just started week 3 yesterday and have 2 say im loving it.. I can definately see a difference in my body shape since i started and my clothes seem 2 fit me better so i guess it is doing something for me. I am also watching my diet and have cut out alot of carbs(bread, potatos, pasta) which has helped. If ur not eating right, u could exercise 5 times a week and not lose any weight. Good luck with thr rest of the programme

curlysu · by **curlysu** » Wed Apr 18, 2022 7:45 am

Well girls, I've finished the C25K...very happy with how it went, it took a lot longer than 9 weeks, with holidays, and getting sick, but I got there in the end up ! I've 10 days to go to my wedding so its a good time to finish up. Just wanted to say thanks to everyone on here, this thread was a great help to keep at it :thnk

peonybaby · by **peonybaby** » Wed Apr 18, 2022 7:48 am

10 days to go! How exciting, hope all goes well with the wedding curlysu

Im on week 4 now so feeling good. Havent lost any weight cos my diet isnt great, too much chocolate. But its a very doable programme so easy to keep up with I thought.

flower0011 · by **flower0011** » Wed Apr 18, 2022 8:43 am

Well done CurlySu on finishing the c25k. Im on week 3, so the finish seems a long way of at the minute..

Only 9days till ur big day, exciting

Hope you have a great day and many happy years ahead for u and the h2b

belcra · by **belcra** » Wed Apr 18, 2022 9:21 pm

Well done curleysu. Have a great day for your wedding!

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