Hi, I am interested......where do we start?

Count me in!  A friend and I decided that we would start training together for our first 5K.  We will welcome all of the motivation/tips etc. that we can get.  We're hoping to run our first 5k in August, so today is day 1 for both of us.

Hi, I am already part of a group in oakland. However, I am planning on trying to do at least 1 or 2 5ks a month. Have been running, but slacking too. Interested to hear more about your group.. location, ages of members, ability level and overall goal... i am a female, oakland area and 28. I am running around a 8-9 minute mile right now, about 28 mins when do 3 miles.

Hello all,     I just bought my running shoes on Friday and did W1D1 today!   I would very much like to participate in a group for support.  

I am a a mid-age male who has not exercised in 10 years.   I used to be a competitive runner in high school and college, but in my early 20s I sustained horrible shin splints and never really recovered.  25 years later I am hoping that new shoes and technology will allow me to start  running again.  I travel quite a bit for my job and running is the ultimate portable exercise.

Since May 1, I started walking in the morning for reflection, prayer and exercise.   Last week, I had the urge to do a little jogging during the walk.  I have lost 15 lbs in the last 6 weeks and would like to keep it going to lose 20 more.    I did start the interval work on my own last week, but found the c25k during a websearch for a formal program.   I just hope it is not too aggressive for someone at my weight/height  225/6"1' age, and fitness level.

Congratulations to all who are motivated to make positive changes in their life.

I would like to get started tomorrow. I need moral support, even "virtually"

Me! Me!  Can I join as well?

I've tried the C25K in the past but I never made it beyond (an extended!) week two.  Lol.  A little on me ... 32 years old, from NY.  Used to be overweight, well, morbidly obese - weighed 245 pounds.  I lost over 100 pounds through good old fashioned diet and exercise, and been in maintenance for over 5 years now.

I go to the gym, weights, kickboxing, yoga, pilates, and hike to keep healthy.  But, I.  Can.  Not.  Run.

If some people just have a running ability deficiency, that is ME!  Tonight I did W1D1 again, and this time I think what will make me get through this is the PODCAST!  I love it!  It is so terrific.  However, I felt like someone needed to peel me off of the pavement after the very first run!  (It did get better, a little!)  After the 6th run, he said we should be feeling the run, a little tired, but not out of breath.  I was huffing and puffing after the first run!  But I can fly through any hour long cardio class, weird!

Anyway, enough yapping.  I would love to join you guys if you will have me! 

Kelly

Hi Folks. Count me in as well.  I've been "off the couch" since mid-April running a half-mile to a mile every day but having a hard time getting any further from that.  I'm going to hook into the C25k plan tomorrow in the middle of week 3 or 4 because I want to run a 5k on August 1st.

I'm 39, ran track in high school, and need to lose at least 20 pound (I'm 5'8" and weigh in the 195-200 range) and hopefully more after that. 

Good luck everyone.