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I just finished week 1, day 2 of the Couch to 5K Running Plan and I feel great. It was definitely easier than the first workout and when he announced it was my last run interval, I couldn't believe it. I think doing it in the morning and wearing shorts helped, as I did it in the afternoon with the sun beating down on me and wearing pants last time. I walked extra for a total of 2.5 miles in just over 37 minutes. Next time I am going to start with a half mile warm up walk (about 7-10 minutes) so it is easier for me to walk/run a total of 3 miles. At this pace, I should be able to complete next weekend's 5k under 45 minutes (my initial goal). By the time the Disney 5k comes around on 5/3, I should be running 2 miles in the program, so I should only have to walk up to half of that 5k. My goal is to be able to complete the Run for the Trees 5k on 5/24 jogging the whole time with little to no walking, as it coincides with week 9, day 1 where I should be running 3 miles with only a 5 minute warm-up walk. This of course assumes I do not have to repeat any days in the program (I plan to repeat any days in which I can't complete the required jogging times).
If you are interested in trying this out (it's a great way to start even if you do not think you are a runner), here are some excellent resources to get you started that I'm using:
-- C25K Running Plan - This sites describes the program and what to do each of the 9 weeks.
-- C25K Checklist - This site is just the chart of the 9 week program with checkboxes to track your progress. It uses a browser cookie so it remembers what you checked from one visit to the next.
-- C25K Podcasts - One of my biggest worries was how I was going to keep track of when to run, when to jog, and when I had done enough intervals. These podcasts make it super easy and include workout music to keep you motivated.
So who's with me? I know we can all do this!
This was the first room we were supposed to stay in at Robert's Grove. Unfortunately it was also right above the kitchen and we could hear the cooks banging plates around, and the music and people from the bar. The management was very nice about it and moved us down to the "penthouse" of one of the villas on the edge of the property where it was very quiet.
This was the first room we were supposed to stay in at Robert's Grove. Unfortunately it was also right above the kitchen and we could hear the cooks banging plates around, and the music and people from the bar. The management was very nice about it and moved us down to the "penthouse" of one of the villas on the edge of the property where it was very quiet.
This was the first room we were supposed to stay in at Robert's Grove. Unfortunately it was also right above the kitchen and we could hear the cooks banging plates around, and the music and people from the bar. The management was very nice about it and moved us down to the "penthouse" of one of the villas on the edge of the property where it was very quiet.
This was the first room we were supposed to stay in at Robert's Grove. Unfortunately it was also right above the kitchen and we could hear the cooks banging plates around, and the music and people from the bar. The management was very nice about it and moved us down to the "penthouse" of one of the villas on the edge of the property where it was very quiet.