PastaQueen - Comments on 'If I were doing Couch to 1.5K I'd be done now'

Lori commented on 'If I were doing Couch to 1.5K I'd be done now'

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:06:07 -0500

By Lori]]> I like structured training programs like the C25K.

And - you have already done a 1/2 marathon, so this should be a snap for you to do!

Kimberly commented on 'If I were doing Couch to 1.5K I'd be done now'

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:32:40 -0500

By Kimberly]]> I did Couch to 5k a while back. The first time I had to run for 20 minutes straight I did it, but I nearly threw up in the parking lot before heading home from the gym. No vomit = success in my book!

Shelley B commented on 'If I were doing Couch to 1.5K I'd be done now'

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:16:45 -0500

By Shelley B]]> One of these days I'm going to do the C25K - it seems that like you, everyone pretty much "enjoys" it.

Sandra commented on 'If I were doing Couch to 1.5K I'd be done now'

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:37:01 -0500

By Sandra]]> I love the C25K program. I'm working on the 7 minute sessions right now. I use the C25K when I am at home on the treadmill and I don't want to have to watch my clock for timing. I love how the program just lets me know when I can walk and need to start running again. When I'm outside, I use my watch as I run with a partner and it'd be rude to have my ipod in my ears. We are doing 7:1 which involves only 1 minute of walking in between and the C25K gives you a bit more breathing space. To work that into my program I downloaded the C28K and it has what I need 7:1, 8:1, 9:1's but for a few more sets that I would need to do right now. I just stop it when I've reached my goal. Anyway, after blabbering - I think it is a great program and I have improved aerobicly (endurance, HR) quite a bit in the last 3 months since starting this.

Now if the weight would just roll off I'd be happier.

NGS commented on 'If I were doing Couch to 1.5K I'd be done now'

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:13:57 -0500

By NGS]]> I love C25K. We did it last year, right at the tail end of the running season and then again this year, at the beginning. The structured nature of it is wonderful. I have improved in my cardio stamina and now that we're doing 30 minutes at a pop we find that we go a little further each time (we go 15 minutes and turn around and our turn around place is slightly further each day!).

Good luck and congrats on making it this far!!

Sara commented on 'If I were doing Couch to 1.5K I'd be done now'

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:30 -0500

By Sara]]> Great job with your progress so far! :) And it's good to know that C25k is hard for many people - even folks like you who have done so much running already. ;) Sounds like you'll be back up to snuff very soon!

Ab Rocket commented on 'If I were doing Couch to 1.5K I'd be done now'

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:37:36 -0500

By Ab Rocket]]> I tried doing the Couch to 5K plan a year ago with my husband. Sadly, he couldn't keep up and we ended up not completing the training. It's good to read that you've hung in there for this long. Be encouraged and Good Luck to you!

Tina commented on 'If I were doing Couch to 1.5K I'd be done now'

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:52:28 -0500

By Tina]]> I'm doing C25k now. I've been on Week 1 for about a month. :) One thing I've noticed is that I really don't like it while I'm doing it (and that's WITH a really good mix playing to keep me moving), but I love the feeling afterwards. I'm trying to gain the confidence and endurance to run a 5k and eventually a half marathon. Good luck with the training and meeting your fundraising goals!

Quix commented on 'If I were doing Couch to 1.5K I'd be done now'

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:05:44 -0500

By Quix]]> Good luck with your C25k. Having an impending race really helps with the motivation, no? I have nothing until September and I am really slacking. =)

theantijared commented on 'If I were doing Couch to 1.5K I'd be done now'

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:13:18 -0500

By theantijared]]> What if you have no couch? Does it work for love seats as well?

Nazz commented on 'If I were doing Couch to 1.5K I'd be done now'

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:09:14 -0500

By Nazz]]> Congratulations - I'm so inspired by the leap you're making into writing full time. You're really getting out into the world and making your dreams happen, despite a year long headache. It really makes me wonder why I'm putting off my life until everything is perfect. Good on you! You're such an inspiration. I hope everything goes really well with your writing career.

Sarah Fowler commented on 'If I were doing Couch to 1.5K I'd be done now'

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:27:44 -0500

By Sarah Fowler]]> I'm doing C25K too, with a friend. We, like Tina, have been trying to complete Week 1 for 3 or 4 weeks. We first thought 9 weeks would be 11, then 13, now we have no idea - but we're going to keep going. :-)

I use the podcasts too, but I really don't like the music so I think we're going to make our own. We run together but I put it one earbud of my iPod to keep us on track.

gazellegirl commented on 'If I were doing Couch to 1.5K I'd be done now'

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:53:07 -0500

By gazellegirl]]> Yeah. Sorry I was so "enthusiactic" about starting at the same time as you. I apologize to anyone I may have freaked out with my NO EXCUSES clause. So I am really mad because I stopped doing it. I feel dumb. I can't figure this out. Maybe I should just walk for a while.

Lyn commented on 'If I were doing Couch to 1.5K I'd be done now'

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:54:22 -0500

By Lyn]]> That's so cool that you're doing this. I wish I could, too. Maybe I will write a book about having bad knees.

Diane commented on 'If I were doing Couch to 1.5K I'd be done now'

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:12:33 -0500

By Diane]]> After I lost all my weight doing a 5K was a major goal, and it was a great day when I did it. I wish the C25K program had been around because it's awesome! Thanks for sharing your program.

Alleigh commented on 'If I were doing Couch to 1.5K I'd be done now'

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:09:45 -0500

By Alleigh]]> C25K really is the closest I've ever come to "enjoying" running. I stopped after Week 6, so I started all over ago (W2D2), but still feeling good about. Good for you for sticking with it!

Hannah commented on 'If I were doing Couch to 1.5K I'd be done now'

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:22:36 -0500

By Hannah]]> Thanks for letting us know about the Couch to 5k. I have a history of injuring myself running, so I like this very deliberate approach to getting up and going again. Just started this week. Also, congrats on your big transition to being your own boss! I've been enjoying reading through your archives.

Barb commented on 'If I were doing Couch to 1.5K I'd be done now'

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:48:34 -0500

By Barb]]> I am on week 3 of the C25K and I am finding it difficult to finish the second 3 minute run. Would you continue on week 3 for another week?

PastaQueen commented on 'If I were doing Couch to 1.5K I'd be done now'

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:00:40 -0500

By PastaQueen]]> @Barb - I'm not an expert, but I doubt it would hurt to do week three again, particularly if you're not feeling up to week 4 yet.

A Girl Running commented on 'If I were doing Couch to 1.5K I'd be done now'

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:40:15 -0500

By A Girl Running]]> The C25K is brilliant. My husband downloaded the podcasts in January, he is now 25 kilos lighter and about to run an 80km race

Shane commented on 'If I were doing Couch to 1.5K I'd be done now'

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:13:50 -0500

By Shane]]> I agree Couch to 5k is an impressive and do-able training regime.

I am consdering starting it again but will jump to the 3kms each session for a few weeks then move on up.

My question to pastaqueen..is this safe on Phase 1 of SBD? Just about to restart that as well having read your blog and Kaylins kitchen.

Shane

PastaQueen commented on 'If I were doing Couch to 1.5K I'd be done now'

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:51:54 -0500

By PastaQueen]]> @Shane - Safe? Well, you won't die, but it's much harder to run for long distances if you don't eat carbs. I certainly wouldn't want to run 3K without at least a yogurt or bowl of cereal.

Shane commented on 'If I were doing Couch to 1.5K I'd be done now'

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:21:48 -0500

By Shane]]> @PastaQueen - Thanks. Maybe I should wait until I am on P2.

Really do love the blog, keep it up.