Starting Couch to 5k next week ( 17th May) and looking for company :)

well i just found it interesting and challenging - posting on MN about it did help because obviously you are less likely to just slope off and not do it
i also quickly found i was getting lots of endorphins after running and starting to miss it on the days i didn't go out!

having said that, the last 2 weeks have both been solid long runs with no variations and i do admit to getting a bit bored
i had a week off and am wondering how to keep interested long term - i think i will complete the programme and do the 5k runs, then maybe try something different to keep interested again

Day off today, just a bit of vigorous housework to keep me fit, run 3 is on Sunday.
CoupleofKooks - did you lose motivation at all? What kept you going?

it works, honest! i thought no way would i be able to do it, but you just keep going through the weeks and somehow you do it
it's a very clever programme i think

Wow, CoupleofKooks, that's just want I want to hear! I can't quite believe it's going to work, but I'm hearing good things. Just need to stick at it, keep the momentum up.

if it helps at all, i had never run before starting the programme, have just finished wk 7 and can now run for 2.5 miles without stopping, and have lost half a stone into the bargain

Well, did my second run this morning, went as well as the first. I know it seems pathetic being so excited about running for 60 seconds, but I have always been so unsporty, the last to be picked for school teams etc! I've been using the Podcasts - makes all the difference not having to faff around with a stopwatch.
Grumpy - have you made a start? How did you find it?

thelittlebluepills - If you can tell me inspiring stories I shall be all ears!Grumpyoldcaaaaaaaa I'm a wheezing heifer too, and I have always wanted to be able to run - I reckon it's such a great way of staying in shape.
Second run is tomorrow (Friday), so I'll let you know how it goes.

I'd like to join but am already on week 4 - so apologies now if I become a total know-it-all

first thing I found helpful after the first 2.5 weeks was to actually bother to go to my asthma clinic appointment - I thought I was fine - apparently I am not! turns out I was running at less than 80% lung capacity - oops

anyway I viewed it as altitude training and it's getting alot easier now I can breathe properly

sometimes i feel like i can run more than the programme says but it's best to stick to it so you don't end up with injuries or shin splints

well done mrsdepp for getting out there

has anyone else been out yet?

Just downloading podcast for week 1 here, can I join you? I'm a wheezing heifer at the best of times but have had c25k recommended by several people.

Off I go!

I'm bumping this thread because I have just done week 1 run 1 of couch 2 k and am SOOO pleased with myself! I would love to get some support and swap stories to give me motivation to continue, so I hope you're still up for it, Avad and meakin!
I am a life-long gym dodger, but after a few years of denial about my spare tyre and general lack of fitness I decided to do something about it.
So, did you two get going?

I've just done w1 one so will look out for you on Wednesday

YYY! But... I'm afraid I will be the week after, as on hols next week. But I'll go a week behind you - I will really need someone to kick me to get out to start with... are you up for the challenge