Thanks to a few friends on Facebook suggesting it, I’ve taken up the Couch To 5k challenge.
About C25k:
C25K, is a fantastic program that’s been designed to get just about anyone from the couch to running 5 kilometers or 30 minutes in just 9 weeks.
With the help of the Couch to 5k program, In less than seven months, I went from a 47 year old, 104kg, 30 cigarettes a day sort of guy to an 82kg, 0 cigarettes, running 45 to 50 kilometers a week sort of guy. Ten months after finishing C25K I completed my first marathon.
And I’m not the only one, C25K has been responsible for getting thousands of couch potatoes up and running.
Its secret is that it’s a gentle introduction to getting the body moving, starting off alternating between walking and running small distances, and slowly building up until after 8 weeks, you’re ready to run 5 kilometers or 30 minutes non stop.
You can download podcasts to guide and encourage you along the way. The one I was recommended by Brock is:
Robert Ullrey’s C25K Podcasts
Robert has recorded nine podcasts to accompany you on your runs. Some great music, plus Robert will tell you when to run, and when to walk…a must have. Note both Podcast and MP3 versions are available by clicking the top menu on his site. MP3 Versions. M4A Versions.
How to add mp3 files to your iPod: First save the mp3 files to your hard disk. Then open iTunes and under “File”, go to “Add File to Library”. Browse for the file and add it. Then in iTunes add the file to your iPod.
Yesterday I went for a 30 min jog/walk and Matty and Brock recommended C25k. Today I went for a 35min walk at lunchtime and tonight I did the first attempt of Couch to 5k. It went really well and I’m very happy with it. I might post more about my jogs on here in the future. Don’t bug me if I don’t post daily, tho, as the C25k is only done 3 days a week. I hope to also continue it when I move to Sydney in the next couple of weeks.