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I must be crazy!

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minpinmom

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Okay, so I have been working out at the gym everyday. I feel so good about myself that I am actually doing this and making an effort to lose weight.

 

On to the crazy part.

 

I am trying, (note I said trying and not DOING) to do the Couch to 5K Program. Today was my first day and I feel like I am going to die.

 

Literally, my body would welcome death right now! The program starts you off with a 5 minute warm up walk, then you run 60 seconds, walk briskly for 90 seconds, run for 60, you get the picture. I downloaded the wonderful podcast so the guy tells you when to run and when to talk. The guy (insert sorry sob), in the middle of the run, says, in a calm soothing voice, you should be relaxed while running, you shouldn't be out of breath, you should be able to speak to someone next to you. Are you freakin kidding me? I couldn't have called out for help at that point!

 

I did it. I did the 1st day. I am supposed to do day 2 on Wednesday. I hope I can walk by then :-)

 

My lungs hurt, my hips hurt and I hate the man on the tape.

 

How did your day go?

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Okay, so I have been working out at the gym everyday. I feel so good about myself that I am actually doing this and making an effort to lose weight.

On to the crazy part.

I am trying, (note I said trying and not DOING) to do the Couch to 5K Program. Today was my first day and I feel like I am going to die.

Literally, my body would welcome death right now! The program starts you off with a 5 minute warm up walk, then you run 60 seconds, walk briskly for 90 seconds, run for 60, you get the picture. I downloaded the wonderful podcast so the guy tells you when to run and when to talk. The guy (insert sorry sob), in the middle of the run, says, in a calm soothing voice, you should be relaxed while running, you shouldn't be out of breath, you should be able to speak to someone next to you. Are you freakin kidding me? I couldn't have called out for help at that point!

I did it. I did the 1st day. I am supposed to do day 2 on Wednesday. I hope I can walk by then :-)

My lungs hurt, my hips hurt and I hate the man on the tape.

How did your day go?

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hahahaha OMG I totally know how you feel. I was working with a trainer and he would have me do that with boxing gloves on. so instead of briskly walking I would be hitting the punching bag. But Girl, that is one gutsy work out. Just keep doing it or modify it until you can!

whats the podcast that you downloaded? inquiring minds want to know :)

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There is a thread in the Exercise and fitness forum with links to 2 different podcasts. The thread is: couch 5k come join me

the links are on the first page of responses, near the bottom. I downloaded the first one, but as I re-read it, they suggest the second link.

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All I can say is, stick with it for a week and it won't be that big of a deal. It is amazing how quickly your body adapts.

The first workout just about scared me away as well . . . my heart rate was up way high and I started questioning my sanity in choosing to run. It is so worth it and you get in shape quickly this way. It gets sooo much easier.

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I am going to do it again on Wednesday, all though as the day progresses, every time I stand up, I feel like I broke both hips! Ugh!

Do you know, should I do my regular exercise on the days I run, or skip them on those days?

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What are your regular exercises? I say do'em. I'd do them first then get the cardio in.

Keep on, keeping on!!!

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My normal workout is 33 min on the eliptical everyday in Weightloss Mode Then about 20 min strength training on my arms (I have 0 upper body strength), then a few times a week I also hit the treadmill or bike. I work out 45-1 hour 6-7 times a week.

I want to make sure I don't get too stiff, I am not sure if I should only run on MWF, or just add the running into my current schedule.

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The running is your cardio for the day so skip the elliptical or treadmill. Do the weight training/core work on the same days as running. Nonrunning days do other gentle (no intervals) cardio (elliptical,treadmill) and core/ab work. You can never do too much work on your core.

When working on your arms don't forget your shoulders, and back. Got to keep things even and strong.

PS you're gunna sleep good tonight! Don't forget to stretch in the morning cause you'll be stiff.

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Thanks! I am totally new to running, heck I have only been working out at all for 2 months! I need all the help I can get!

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lol, I wish - I do it at the gym on a treadmill. I would love to do it outside, but Texas heat . . . I don't think I could walk it let alone run it. Hopefully this fall I can incorporate my puppies into the run. (If I don't go into cardiac arrest on Wednesday!)

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