Couch to 5k

[Former_Member]

Anyone else doing it??

I'm going to start today! There's a 5k in West Seattle at the end of May, that I'm gonna shoot for. It's overlooking Puget Sound and the city skyline, so I can't wait!

I'm not by any means a runner or in fantastic shape, but I think I'm going to start on week 2 or 3 since week 1 seems a little... slow. Also, the program is for 9 weeks, and the 5k I'm shooting for is about 5 weeks away, so if I push for more than 3 days a week, maybe I'll be ready!

[Former_Member]

Also, it'll be a good reason to get off my ass when sitting at my computer staring at my unchanging Etsy shop.

[Former_Member]

Jumping jehosephat, I need to lose 80 pounds >.< Where is my motivation??

Good for you!! Keep us updated!

[ClementineParty]

monica! what the... i just started this today, IN WEST SEATTLE. LOL

i've done it before, but i'm in totally crap shape right now. i started on day 1 and it was easy. i kind of like that it's easy, but i might skip to week two. :)

[Former_Member]

I really want to try this as well! went to download the app on my ipod though and apparently need iOS4 though TT_TT Might just follow the program from the website anyways, but I thought the app would be a really cool way to do it :(

[Former_Member]

good for you!!!

I need to lose, oh 120 pounds to be at a happy still chunky weight

*looks for motivation*

*looks for any energy*

[ClementineParty]

sarah-

i use this app http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/get-running-couch-to-5k/id319043985?mt=8

i just have an ipod touch, but this has worked great for me- gives you the directions, but you listen to your own music. plus it's a nice british lady telling you what to do. ;)

[Former_Member]

^Ooh! I think I have iOS3 on my iPod Touch, so that should work! (mine's old though, and is having issues downloading ANY apps, so we'll see....) The one I was trying to get was free, but apparently my iPod is too outdated for it...

[ClementineParty]

my ipod is by no means new. ;) and the app is totally worth $3 or whatever. it's really hard to figure out what your intervals are, and who wants to stare at the clock the whole time?

if you don't care about music, there are free podcasts you can download that do the same thing, but they have a music track (pretty generic electronic music).

[Former_Member]

Brittany from CraftyClementines says
monica! what the... i just started this today, IN WEST SEATTLE. LOL
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WHAAAAAATTT!!?!?

That's so crazy! I just moved here literally 3 weeks ago, from California. I've been applying non-stop for dayjobs, and finally I am in review for a position with BECU, but it looks like the new employee orientation isn't until June. SOooooo that means a whole month of sitting in my apartment bored as hell!

I am definitely going to download that app! Hopefully they have it for Android.

[ClementineParty]

sweet! welcome to seattle! :) i ran on alki today, it was WINDY but great. and i just quit my day job last week, so i'm finally free to do things like go running! we should get a coffee sometime. :)

[Former_Member]

I'm on Week 6 day 2! It's pretty good program. I use my iPhone and it works great! In a previouse life (before children) I was a hurdler in college. So I've done lots of running. I like the intervals with this program. The only down side is I haven't lost any weight and not sure why? I don't over eat. So anyhow, I have to go run to the store. Good Luck with Couch to 5K! Well have to keep up with each other.

[Former_Member]

Public thread alert - am going to remove your post with your street name Monica - please don't be offended - is for your safety :)

[Former_Member]

Ack, sorry! Didn't even realize :)

[Former_Member]

Tis okay - feel free to repost with a general area :)

[Former_Member]

Brittany-
What I was going to say was, there are probably so many great coffee shops around here! I haven't gotten a chance to do much exploring other than a couple trips downtown and a trip to Bainbridge Island to visit Churchmouse Yarn.

We have a smiliar store too! Soooo awesome!

[Former_Member]

Leah H from LeahsLittleBowtique says
I'm on Week 6 day 2! It's pretty good program. I use my iPhone and it works great! In a previouse life (before children) I was a hurdler in college. So I've done lots of running. I like the intervals with this program. The only down side is I haven't lost any weight and not sure why? I don't over eat. So anyhow, I have to go run to the store. Good Luck with Couch to 5K! Well have to keep up with each other.
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Leah,
That is awesome! That is always one thing that concerns me is doing cardio and not noticing weight results... However I can definitely tell that my endurance changes when I keep with it. Do you feel better than when you started?

[Former_Member]

ACK!!! And OH MY GOSH your shop is so adorable!!!!!

[Former_Member]

Thanks, Monica! I do feel better than when I started. I know I have lost inches around my love handles. I get up earlier and have time to clear my head before everyone else is up and around, which is really nice.

[Former_Member]

I did the first half of it until I hurt my knee. Now I just can't get my mojo back.

And...you just made me miss Seattle like crazy! Enjoy the race!

Brittany-don't skip. Just keep doing it. The program is designed to start easy!

[Former_Member]

Update: Just got back from the treadmill.

Started on Week 3, and I think it was the right fit for me. I sweat and got my heartrate up during the jog times, so we'll see how the rest goes!! =)

I think it's a great program since it sets you up for what to expect!
30 minutes doesn't seem very long when it's split up into sections like that, otherwise I'd be like 30 minutes?!?!?

[Former_Member]

Angie, I hope your knee gets better! =( Injuries are never fun.