Couch Potato to 5K

[weho 103]

Aw, thanks Krista. You are an inspiration to people like me I'm going to do this if it kills me!. I have started Pilates also and am really liking it. I feel like since I've lost weight my exercise options have increased and I can get more of a variety to help in preventing burn out. Thanks and good luck to you!

[weho 103]

Krista, are you doing this on a treadmill? Just curious. I have been going to my gym; it has an indoor track. But I have a treadmill in the garage so that is another option for me.

[ILKrista 36]

Holly,

I do the jogging on a treadmill. I like it better than the track because I find that when I run on a track & I start to get tired, I slow way down. I feel like the treadmill keeps my pace better & I don't have the option of slacking off when I want to. I also like the fact that there are tvs in front of the treadmills... it helps distract me from the fact that I still don't love jogging . If you go to a gym that offers classes, I would highly recommend checking out a zumba class. It is fun & aerobic dancing. It is probably the only exercise that I really find myself looking forward to.

Krista

[Indymom 132]

OK so for this app do you have to use GPS to do it? My GPS on my phone is messed up but I really want to start running and I don't know where to start. This sounds like a great option!

[weho 103]

My app doesn't require gps. I downloaded an app off of itunes and use it on my ipod.

[Sara Ann 0]

I'm going to start doing C25K on Monday. I am 6 months post-op and need to start doing something other than just walking around the neighborhood or on the treadmill. I have 50 more lbs to lose and I know that running will help make that happen faster than just walking

[Indymom 132]

I did week 1/day 1 today! It was great and I feel awesome, but I need to go get better running shoes tomorrow.

[weho 103]

Week 3 day 2 down! I'm so excited. My right hip and feet are not hurting (as they have done in the past) at all after I do this anymore. Hopefully as I progress my body won't rebel. Good luck to all who are doing this!

[Indymom 132]

Updating ... I finished week 3/day 3 earlier this past week. The 3-minute jogs were REALLY hard, though. I'm nervous about trying to progress to week 4 with the 5-minute jogs - I'm thinking I might do another week of the W3 and see what happens . ..

[lyn 5]

I have been doing every week twice. I seem to be able to finally do the work by the second day of the second week. Then I feel really good about moving to the next week. A little slower throught the process but it seems to be working for me anyway, keep up the great work!!

[Indymom 132]

I decided to bite the bullet and go ahead and try week 4/day 1 today. HOLY COW! I did it (even the 2 5-minute runs) but it was tough. I'm feeling good tonight though,not worn out or in pain, so I'm glad I tried it today instead of repeating week 3. 40 lbs ago I would have never believed I'd be jogging right now!!

[lyn 5]

I decided to bite the bullet and go ahead and try week 4/day 1 today. HOLY COW! I did it (even the 2 5-minute runs) but it was tough. I'm feeling good tonight though,not worn out or in pain, so I'm glad I tried it today instead of repeating week 3. 40 lbs ago I would have never believed I'd be jogging right now!!

that is great news!!! keep up the great work, you will be running a 5K in no time. I need to push myself a little harder to get through them in the weeks time.

Congratulations!!!

[Supersweetums 1,164]

I decided to bite the bullet and go ahead and try week 4/day 1 today. HOLY COW! I did it (even the 2 5-minute runs) but it was tough. I'm feeling good tonight though,not worn out or in pain, so I'm glad I tried it today instead of repeating week 3. 40 lbs ago I would have never believed I'd be jogging right now!!

That is Awesome Indymom! I am also on week 4 of the couch to 5K. My whole life I have wanted to run, but never thought I could. Now that I am over 70lbs lighter and only 13lbs from my goal, I figured it was about time to get my butt up and moving. I felt the same as you...I didn't think I could do it. But I did. I did day 2 of week 4 today. It was tough, but I am glad I tried. I am looking at week 5 and pretty nervous. I might repeat week 4 again just to get stronger. Running 20 minutes straight by the end of next week, I am not too sure. I am glad that I found someone who is trying the same thing as me!! Good luck!

[Nicole85 5]

This sounds like a great program. I am going to go ahead and join the party, I always wanted to run. I am still early out but jogging shouldnt be that bad on my body. I found the app on my BlackBerry

[Supersweetums 1,164]

This sounds like a great program. I am going to go ahead and join the party, I always wanted to run. I am still early out but jogging shouldnt be that bad on my body. I found the app on my BlackBerry

It is empowering! I am so determined to do this, and it is funny, but I am just as proud if not more of this achievement than having the courage to fly to Mexico alone and have the sleeve done. Good luck and keep us posted!