I started a Couch to 5k (C25K) training plan yesterday. Instead of the original C25K plan from Cool Running, I’m using a more conservative plan from Beginner Triathlete. They have both a 16-week “aggressive” and a 28-week “conservative” plan there. I’m following the 28-week plan since they said it was recommended for those who still have weight to lose.
The conservative plan starts very slowly which is perfect for anyone just getting back into exercise. In fact, the plan starts out with all walking for the first month. There’s not any actual running time until week 5, and even then it’s a very gradual increase over time. Given the amount of weight I still need to lose, I think this plan is perfect for me. It will allow me to get back to my love of running, yet still afford me the time to work out my PF issues and lose some more weight before I start running longer times/distances.
Starting this plan now actually coincides perfectly with the half marathon (Rock n’ Roll Seattle) I’m signed up for at the end of June, too. I was initially planning to walk the whole thing, but now I hope to run at least part of it. 
If anyone else is interested in reading more about either of these plans, here are the links:
16-week “aggressive” C25K
28-week “conservative” C25K
Hope everyone is having a GREAT week!
FANTASTIC!!!!!! That looks like a great plan, and I am so excited to read about your plan. You are going to “rock” that 1/2, I am sure! :-)
I remember reading about the couch to 5k plan a few years back – I’m going to re-look at it (I like the sound of the conservative plan for me too).
I had seen the C25k thing a couple of years ago, but was intimidated. Maybe the conservative one would be great here too! I just might check it out