Comments on: Couch to 5K

By: Gina

Gina — Tue, 19 May 2009 00:46:16 +0000

I’ve GAINED weight since my son was born (I’m one of those women who loses weight through-out my pregnancies) and I’ve been wanting to do something like this but didn’t know where to start. THANK YOU!

By: Lynne-Marie

Lynne-Marie — Tue, 19 May 2009 00:46:08 +0000

I was on the track team in high school. I used to teach aerobics too…. Two days ago was my 20th (well actually 21st – we were a year late…) high school reunion and I hated showing up with my extra 35 pounds!!! I’m ready to make a change. There are no more babies planned for the future, so it’s time!! The only thing that bothers me about running overweight though is that my boobs keep bouncing up and down!! lol!!!

By: Denise

Denise — Tue, 19 May 2009 00:16:41 +0000

Thanks for posting on this today! I was needing a little inspiration as I’ve just started back into running after 5 year break and had a bad running day today!!!
I’m switching my training to the Couch-5k Weds. Thanks again and good luck!!!

By: Tara

Tara — Mon, 18 May 2009 22:44:46 +0000

Janet – I was you in college, except I actually ran the mile in Fit for Life and made it a full minute around the Loop (did you go to Taylor?!) and ended up having an asthma attack. At least that got me out of any further running… =) I’m thinking I’ll give your progam a shot, though – I’ve been looking for something that starts easy on an out-of-shape girl. Thanks for the link!

By: Elizabeth Rosemond

Elizabeth Rosemond — Mon, 18 May 2009 17:29:56 +0000

So funny you mentioned this, I JUST signed up a few weeks ago. I was sick last week, so I’m a little “behind”, but I’m really excited to see if I can do it!!

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:20:51 +0000

Good for you! That’s great. In 1997 I ran 6 marathons . . . then met my husband-to-be. Running program out the window. I did manage to trim down for the wedding by running 6 miles every night and eating NO DINNER (over a months time . . . the lady altering my wedding dress was quite perplexed when she had altered the shoulder area perfectly and then three weeks later had to take an inch in at the shoulder). Now here I am finally getting back into shape after 3 kids and I just hit 3 miles last Friday night. I can’t skip dinner anymore . . . I just can’t my husband wouldn’t let me. I can do it, I just need some new songs on my mp3 player.

By: Holly

Holly — Mon, 18 May 2009 13:45:36 +0000

I thought you were describing ME when you talked about hating to run. But in the back of my mind it was always a goal- to be able to run for a few miles only…. nothing huge…. just to not be winded after going around our tiny block
I’m inspired and will start today!

By: Corinne

Corinne — Mon, 18 May 2009 04:22:05 +0000

I love couch to 5K and I recommend it to all my friends who said they aren’t runners. I was one who hated to run. I would avoid it in high school by getting a dr’s note. Well, fast forward to 15 years later and here I am completing half marathons. Actually, 3 total in 2008. It’s tough but as the quote goes, it 20% training and 80% mental.
Seriously, you can do this! And, you will cross that finish line be it a 5K or 26.2 mile marathon! Just do it!

By: karistamps

karistamps — Mon, 18 May 2009 04:02:44 +0000

I have always hated running – then my friend challenged me to do a triathlon last spring. After 3 months of training (starting from very little regular exercise) I completed the race and have never felt more accomplished!! I continued to run for months after and was thrilled with the weight loss and overall health/fitness results of it all. I started babysitting back in November and it completely threw off my exercise routine. I’ve felt the affects to my body and have slowly started to gain back a few of those pounds I worked TOO HARD to lose! My babysitting gig is over this week and I am looking forward to a summer back on my treadmill (cuz it’s too hot to run outdoors in AZ) and getting back to the way I felt after completing that triathlon. My goal for this fall is my first 5K and then a 10K sometime after the first of the year!! Thanks for the boost and encouragement … it was just what I needed tonight

By: Kara

Kara — Mon, 18 May 2009 00:37:19 +0000

Couch to 5K is a great program … I need to get back into running after this baby is born. Sounds like you’re doing great! (By the way, marathons are a lot of work, but lots of fun … I did 2 before I had kids and the self-discipline I developed and sense of accomplishment was amazing!)