Being active has taken the back seat in my life since fall hit. With school, work, and student teaching (and getting this blog where I want it to be), I’m exhausted by the time I get home. The only bad thing about this? Fall = delicious treats with lots of pumpkin and sugar. It’s like my body KNOWS when it’s pumpkin season and I just crave it all the time. No, I’m not pregnant, I just love pumpkin!
Anyway, I’m making it my goal to get back to working out by starting the C25K work out routine so I can participate in the Color in Motion 5k and I really need your support. Mathew and I have slacked so much, and this just seems a really good routine to get into. No, this isn’t a sponsored post, but my legit wanting to get back into shape. Sure, I’ve lost 35 lbs, but what good is it if I’m not fit?
So, What is C25K?
C25K stands for Couch to 5K and is a 9 week training program to learn to go from a couch potato to a runner gradually. Each session takes 20-30 minutes which is completely doable every day. I know I’m one of the number one people to say, “I don’t have time!” but really, y’all know you can make time. I’m gonna work really hard to make time, because I definitely don’t want to be at the Color in Motion race in a few weeks and be walking most of the time. Granted, I won’t have a chance to do the full 9 week program, but I think at least a few weeks would do me some good.
Even better? C25K totally has a free app for all you iPhone users! When you look up the app, there are a ton of different ones, but the one that looks like this is the one I’m going to be using:
I hope some of you are runners (or at least joggers) because next week I’ll have a Color in Motion giveaway with 2 tickets to the race so you can join my husband and I in Dallas! I love meeting blogger friends, so I can’t wait for the giveaway next week.
So here’s my question for you guys: how do you stay fit? What workout programs do you like/use? Also, how do you keep from overeating during the holiday season?
Sarah Mc. says
I’m totally going to start Couch to 5K. Next week. 😉
holli says
I just got my iphone this past Thursday night. I’m downloading this App today. Good luck in your 5K- i know you’ll do great!
Jenn says
Way to go!! Cheering you on!
Lauren says
Yay! 🙂 so excited for you!!
xo
Heather says
You can do it! I have really been struggling with fitness this year but am also determined to get back on track this fall. I recently started using the My Fitness Pal app, which has helped me keep my portions in check. I love the new blog look, too!
HiLLjO says
How fun! Keep us posted!
Veronica Lee Burns says
You can do it! I used to hate running, seriously I refused it. And I’ve been running for over the past year and half and have just learned to love it more. I accomplished my first 5K in September. I can’t wait to do another. Be encouraged!
Tami says
Good for you! I know so many people that have become hooked on running after doing Couch to 5k. I can’t wait to follow along and read about your progress!
~Kristen~ says
Good luck! I’m on week three, myself.
Tara says
Being a brand new grad student, fiance, among many other roles in my life, working out has been the last thing I have time for which sucks! I love running but it always is the first activity cut from my to-do list. However, my favorite quick workout if I have no time for a nice long run is Jillian Michael’s 30 day shred! Super quick 20 minute work-outs that actually kill! I would purchase that dvd and switch it up a bit while training! –via a new follower 🙂