I was wondering if anyone is interested in getting a group together on here to begin the Couch to 5K Running Progam.... Here is a link of the routines below. I just started mine on Monday and would like to see if anyone else wants to join me...

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

TJ

Count me in. I can't run, but my goal is 5K by Thanksgiving.

Welcome aboard... I haven't ran in years...but used to enjoy it in my younger days! Hoping to make the 5k and beyond...

TJ

I used this program and will be running my first half marathon September long weekend

My first 5K was ran Jan 1/08.

Hey, we're in it together! I ran my first 5K 12/31/07 and am training for a half marathon in November. I nixed the September half marathon to take some time off to lose weight and so I have to start a little back from where I was. I wish you luck!

You too!

I love that website! I did my first 5k back in june and that site helped contribute tot hat!

Congrats on your 5k...and yes that site is very cool and supportive!!!

TJ

Thanks for the welcomes Skeeweeaka! That 20 min run sure is a big milestone isn't it

Hi Grandmoo! I tried the ullray podcasts but I changed over to the podrunner ones, the music probably isn't much better but the bpm is good for me. It keeps me at a constant pace and somehow makes jogging seem easier.

Although the last few times my mp3 player has let me down, probably a good thing in a way I don't want to be too dependent on the podcasts I guess. Never the less a new ipod is on my shopping list.

I have an 8 km (just under 5 miles I think) fun run coming up in a little under three weeks so I am probably going to detour from the plan for a bit. I am hoping to be able to run at least 1/2 of it so I am thinking of trying 4 x 10 minute jogs tomorrow with 5 min walks in between and see how that feels.

Happy running everyone!
Bec

My first 5k was in 2005 and I'm still not up for a half marathon! I still love doing 5ks though, I've got a 5k race Thursday night.

TJ, enjoy the Couch to 5k program! I used to like running as a teen and hadn't done it for years, I was surprised to find I liked it as much or more now as an adult. I hope you find the same thing!

I think you've got your head in the right place. I think I'd be more fit if I just concentrated on running 5k's well thank trying all these longer distances!

Janine

Thanks for all of the comments...the first day wasn't so bad... I was pleasantly surprised... Looking forward to Wednesday...

TJ

Congratulations! Getting out there the first time is the hardest.

Hi there!

I used to do a lot of running... in my pre-baby pre-20 extra lbs life!

I'm heading to the gym today for the first time in a loooooong time and planned on stepping on the treadmill for a km or two.

I'm with you!

Are we going to log it here or have you opened another log somewhere that I could join?

Hey Linnea....we can log in here...just as good as any.... Great start for you.... Well tomorrow is my day, wish me luck...will let you know how I feel afterwards...

TJ