# couch to 5k (but now with zombies) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [December 31, 2012, 11:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couch-to-5k-but-now-with-zombies/645654 "2012-12-31T11:46:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Blisters](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/50afbb/32.png) [@Blisters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blisters)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2013, 5:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couch-to-5k-but-now-with-zombies/645654/21 "2013-01-08T05:35:30Z")
Well, I have gone running with the zombie app three times now and it has crashed twice, so I am a little bummed about that. I’m not able to comment on the accelometer, because of that. I suspect the crash has something to do with the auto lock on my phone. I am going to turn it off and see if that prevents it. Anyway, I did week one day two on Saturday and day three today. Feel good 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![JLRogers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ce73a5/32.png) [@JLRogers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JLRogers)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2013, 11:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couch-to-5k-but-now-with-zombies/645654/22 "2013-01-08T11:53:24Z")
C25K worked for me, and I’m glad people are running. I will, however, be ecstatic when this played out “zombie” thing dies out. I expect it will be replaced with something even dumber. ---
**Author:** ![Blisters](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/50afbb/32.png) [@Blisters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blisters)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2013, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couch-to-5k-but-now-with-zombies/645654/23 "2013-01-09T01:55:50Z")
> [@JLRogers](#): > > C25K worked for me, and I’m glad people are running. I will, however, be ecstatic when this played out “zombie” thing dies out. I expect it will be replaced with something even dumber. Do you mean the app specifically, or shows like The Walking Dead and whatever other shows and books are popular right now? Also- today was my not-run day so I went hiking. I would love to run a 5k and generally improve my health. ---
**Author:** ![willthekittensurvive](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/91b2a8/32.png) [@willthekittensurvive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/willthekittensurvive)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2013, 6:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couch-to-5k-but-now-with-zombies/645654/24 "2013-01-09T06:47:25Z")
Woke up Monday with the flu. I hope I can start running again on Friday, I really want to finish the program. About the zombie app, The part I like about it is the story element, maybe they will do different background settings, prehistoric hunter, the hunger games… What would you like to see? ---
**Author:** ![Blisters](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/50afbb/32.png) [@Blisters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blisters)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2013, 6:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couch-to-5k-but-now-with-zombies/645654/25 "2013-01-09T06:59:27Z")
> [@willthekittensurvive](#): > > What would you like to see? The possibilities are endless, right? Robots? Vampires? Police? Aliens? Preschoolers? We were talking about this at work today and I got stuck on robots. The sound effects could be really campy…lots of beeping and clanking footsteps. (sorry you’re under the weather, I hope you’re feeling better very soon!) ---
**Author:** ![willthekittensurvive](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/91b2a8/32.png) [@willthekittensurvive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/willthekittensurvive)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2013, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couch-to-5k-but-now-with-zombies/645654/26 "2013-01-09T16:04:38Z")
A “50 shades of grey” ripoff running coach would awesome, hilarious and scary maybe, but awesome ---
**Author:** ![willthekittensurvive](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/91b2a8/32.png) [@willthekittensurvive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/willthekittensurvive)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 7:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couch-to-5k-but-now-with-zombies/645654/27 "2013-01-11T07:39:26Z")
Did my run this morning, week 2 day 1 A 10 min brisk walk then 5 sets of 30 seconds runs and 1 minute walks followed by a free form run… Today I got to almost 5 minutes of running before I had to start walking. It was cold outside but the chill doesn’t seem to bother me if I run emmediately after getting out of bed. ---
**Author:** ![bengangmo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/50afbb/32.png) [@bengangmo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bengangmo)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 7:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couch-to-5k-but-now-with-zombies/645654/28 "2013-01-11T07:52:42Z")
> [@rekkah](#): > > I was with you this time last year. I was 48 pounds overweight, could barely run for more than a minute and am the least athletic person ever. There were a few detours - week 3 was indeed the toughest, I just about got through it and then I hurt myself and it snowed so I couldn’t run for a few weeks and I am pretty slow, but I completed the program and in May I ran 5km for the first time ever. It actually took 35 mins rather than the expected 30 (like I say, sloooow) but I did it. > > I can now run 5km reasonably reliably (still consistently takes ~34-36 mins) and I am working my way through the bridge to 10k, currently on week 5 and my longest run so far has been 8 km in 56 mins with two 1 minute walks. > > I’m also only 18 pounds overweight (diet has been very important in this, but the running has helped enormously) and planning to get back on the wagon after Christmas to lose those last 18 pounds over the next few months. > > I really can’t recommend C25K highly enough. It is tough (especially week 3), there were times I thought I would never get to 5km, but I did and I’ve gone beyond and I now actually enjoy it. Tell yourself it isn’t optional, go even on days when you hate the thought of it (some of my best runs have been on days when I hated the very idea of going), stick with it and you will amaze yourself. Just when will the SDMB introduce a like button? This rocks! ---
**Author:** ![NAF1138](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/naf1138/32/3245_2.png) [@NAF1138](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NAF1138)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couch-to-5k-but-now-with-zombies/645654/29 "2013-01-11T14:01:40Z")
I have started C25K twice before, and both times life has side tracked me around week 5. But this thread has gotten me back interested again. I downloaded the Zombies, Run app and started the program yesterday. Thanks for getting me interested in running again. ---
**Author:** ![willthekittensurvive](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/91b2a8/32.png) [@willthekittensurvive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/willthekittensurvive)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2013, 8:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couch-to-5k-but-now-with-zombies/645654/30 "2013-01-14T08:31:43Z")
day 2 , week 2 Having trouble running every other day, had a bit of a flu and my irregular work hours is playing havoc with my schedule….next month should be easier work wise. but sticking with it, every time I go running I feel awesome for the rest of the day ---
**Author:** ![rekkah](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ee59a6/32.png) [@rekkah](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rekkah)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2013, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couch-to-5k-but-now-with-zombies/645654/31 "2013-01-14T22:43:52Z")
> [@bengangmo](#): > > Just when will the SDMB introduce a like button? > > This rocks! Thank you! It certainly makes me happy 😃 Prompted by this thread I downloaded the Zombies Run! app and I’ve been quite enjoying it. The plots are a little bit cheesy but it adds some interest & variety and I even seem to go a bit faster when I’m listening to it. Not sure if that’s fear of chasing zombies or just being distracted though 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![willthekittensurvive](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/91b2a8/32.png) [@willthekittensurvive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/willthekittensurvive)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2013, 9:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couch-to-5k-but-now-with-zombies/645654/32 "2013-01-16T09:24:41Z")
Finished day 3 week 2 this morning. had to run in the snow today, a lot harder then what I was used to….running through virgin snow is kind of cool though , think I will feel my legs later on. I just found out how to use the zombielink function, now I can spam all my sessions on facebook, the site is nice, with maps and tempo charts Friday day 1 week 3……supposed to be the hardest week…. ---
**Author:** ![Blisters](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/50afbb/32.png) [@Blisters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blisters)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2013, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couch-to-5k-but-now-with-zombies/645654/33 "2013-01-17T23:30:23Z")
Did my workout today and chased it with a cup of tea. Not sure why I did that, 'cause I don’t drink tea. Anyway, Friday is my week three workout one as well. I cannot imagine running in the snow. It sounds unpleasant. ---
**Author:** ![willthekittensurvive](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/91b2a8/32.png) [@willthekittensurvive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/willthekittensurvive)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2013, 12:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couch-to-5k-but-now-with-zombies/645654/34 "2013-01-18T12:05:23Z")
had my first run in daylight , still not really comfortable running(or walking) when others are about. snow still makes it tougher on the muscles, but it went well first a 5 minute walk, a five minute freeform run (with 5 minutes of actual running this time) 5 sets of 1 minutes runs, knee pull ups 1 minutes walks, then a 8 minute free form run,(did about 4 minutes of running here) 2 minute walk and an other 8 minute free form run(6 minutes of running, Whoohooo!) [https://www.zombiesrungame.com/will\_the\_kitten/5k/](https://www.zombiesrungame.com/will_the_kitten/5k/) ---
**Author:** ![Blisters](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/50afbb/32.png) [@Blisters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blisters)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2013, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couch-to-5k-but-now-with-zombies/645654/35 "2013-01-18T23:07:39Z")
Checking in to say week three, day one complete. Funny how your Abel Township has snow and mine is so sweaty. 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![willthekittensurvive](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/91b2a8/32.png) [@willthekittensurvive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/willthekittensurvive)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2013, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couch-to-5k-but-now-with-zombies/645654/36 "2013-01-19T14:02:42Z")
Running in the snow is a chore, but I do like the cold crisp air, makes breathing pleasant. ---
**Author:** ![Red\_Stilettos](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/fbc32d/32.png) [@Red\_Stilettos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Red_Stilettos)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2013, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couch-to-5k-but-now-with-zombies/645654/37 "2013-01-20T23:16:43Z")
I fell off the wagon for a while due to long work schedules, followed by a 4 days of rain. But I just finished week 2 day 1. It feels good to be back on the program. Tomorrow: 5 mile hike Next run: Tuesday after work ---
**Author:** ![willthekittensurvive](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/91b2a8/32.png) [@willthekittensurvive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/willthekittensurvive)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2013, 6:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couch-to-5k-but-now-with-zombies/645654/38 "2013-01-21T06:32:22Z")
Welcome back Red Stilettos I’m not able to maintain an every other day running schedule either, I do try to stay active in the breaks, was planning to run yesterday but the snow was so fierce I couldn’t force myself out. Tomorrow morning before work and Thursday should see me through week 3, after that my work schedule is a lot less hectic and the weather might even improve. ---
**Author:** ![Blisters](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/50afbb/32.png) [@Blisters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blisters)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2013, 6:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couch-to-5k-but-now-with-zombies/645654/39 "2013-01-22T06:02:25Z")
Welcome back Red 🙂 (as an aside, I am envious of people who can have the nickname red…redheads, people named Redmond…whatever…sorry if the shortening of your name is bad) I did not run at all this weekend. I have to adjust my mindset, I think, to accept the fact that it is unlikely I will be able to run on the weekend. My weekdays are pretty structured and I have at most 3.5 hours…at the least one hour before I get off work and I have to pick up my son from school. Perhaps I just need a different strategy. ---
**Author:** ![Blisters](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/50afbb/32.png) [@Blisters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blisters)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2013, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couch-to-5k-but-now-with-zombies/645654/40 "2013-01-25T02:22:49Z")
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