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attitudefree- That is similar to the program. I looked ahead, the second week ups jogging to 90 secs, then 2 mins of walking. I think I'm going to repeat the first week, just because I haven't exercised in so long. I have heard in general that interval training really ups calorie & fat burning. I'll take what I can get these days..lol

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Really not that fast, 4.0-4.1 mph. But I hope to get faster as I go! I actually vlog about it on YouTube if anyone is interested. My username on YouTube is scneaux, search Couch25K.

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OK, you all have inspired me. :scared0:

One of my big goals was to be able to run a 5K in the fall. I've never run that far in my entire life. I didn't make it to the gym all weekend (NO excuse), but today I went down to the basement and hopped on the incredibly dusty old treadmill. The digital console hasn't worked in years so I have no idea how fast I was going, and of course there was no timer to be found, and naturally the batteries in my watch were dead LOL.... so I walked for 3-4 minutes and ran for a minute for about 35 minutes. Honestly was very surprised to be able to run that much, and I almost wish it wasn't so late so I could go down and do it again! Guess I'm gonna have to look more into the C25K program itself, huh?

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Great job! I honestly was surprised I could start the running thing too! Keep it up ~ we will all support each other! I am thinking of getting a stop watch to help me time myself when walking/running outside. It just needs to have big numbers for my over 40 eyes!!!!

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Love the big numbers! I need a second hand for outside also. Just hope I keep getting enough oxygen to keep jogging!!!

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I am now on w3d3 (that will be Thursday). I am up to running for 3 minutes, walking 90 seconds. It is tough, but I am doing it. I run at about 4.5 and walk at 3.5. My key is-when I am getting tired, I turn my music up louder. It helps me concentrate on the song (and sing along!) instead of "When am I going to be done?" I also cover up the timer and my phone (where the program is running) so I can't see a thing. It is such a great feeling when it is all over.

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So there is hope for me! Running for 3 min is great! Before being sleeved walking for long distance was hard exercise and now we are starting to run----- Excellent!

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Okay, I was short on time yesterday (I have about an hour between work and church on Wednesdays), so I decided to do the first day of this program, and I was amazed! It's still hard on my knees, but I burned 400 calories in 30 minutes! I did a little extra walking at the end, but I am going to make an effort to do this 3 times a week for sure. I need to print out the program again because I can't remember what comes next!

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Shontel, fantastic! I think I need to try it out. I'd love to be able to run a 5K (without dying) lol Keep us posted on how it's going.

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So I dove into the 2nd week of the program on Wednesday...(gasp) I blogged (and vlogged, in case you just can't get enough of me..ha ha) The runs were upped to 1.5 minutes...but I DID it!!! I'm doing the second workout of week 2 today...wish me luck!! Bought me some new running shoes for some motivation! yay!! :)

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