Couch to 5K- non-runner

I am NOT a runner.
I am known for saying how much I hate the thought of running even when I was little.

Decided to challenge myself and signed up for a 5K and do the program to "learn" how to run.

I am finishing week 4. I CANNOT imagine being ready for a 5K in another 6 weeks!!

Anyone that did the program feel this way? I am struggling to get thru the run. I am scared to move on to the next week!

Message edited 6/5/2012 7:44:25 PM.

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You can do it! Just stick with the program, repeat the week if you have to! It works!

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You can do it! Make sure you work on endurance rather than speed- you can always work on speed once you can comfortable jog the 3 miles.

I did it a few years ago- pre-kids. I only ran and it was a few months after I finished the program and hadn't been keeping up with training. I still managed to do it in 35min (which someone could probably do at a walk- but I did it at slow jog).

If I hadn't gotten pregnant, I would've kept working at it.

2 kids later- I want to start it again. Just waiting to buy new sneakers!

Good Luck!

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Running is 90% MENTAL--only 10% physical. Its true.

Its amazing what you body can do. I was a non-runner, never ran more than a mile before last June and a year later, I've completed three half marathons.

Don't be scared--your body can do it. Just keep your head up and don't say "I can't do it" because you can.

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Thanks ladies!
You guys are so encouraging!

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I just started the program... on week 3. I am NOT a runner by any stretch. At this point I can't imagine running a 5K either but I'm going to stick with it. My friend and I are even going to register for a race just to keep ourselves motivated! I've always heard positive things about C25K so I'm determined to become a runner! Or at least a jogger.

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It's called Couch to 5K.

If you google it, a million websites will probably come up. I use the podcasts from

runningintoshape.com

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I felt this way every single week. I was totally convinced that I was never going to be able to do it. But, I did. In a decent time also. I did mind the first weekend in May.

Keep with it. It actually works.

I thnk it helps to sign up for a 5k that falls around the end of the program. That way you have a goal and can't back out.

I haven't done anymore running because 3 days after the 5k I wound with meningitis and a clot in my liver and damage. I was sick for a month and in the hospital. I am on 2 blood thinnesr and banned from working out until the doctor tells me I can. But, I did it with DH and he has ran 2 5k's since then and every one gets easier. We were both not only non-runners but, total couch potaotes. We would do occasional bike rides or hikes but, nothing on a regular basis.

Message edited 6/18/2012 6:50:41 PM.