Started 'Couch to 5k today' Anyone keen?

[LisaT678 225]

Just got an email back from my doctor and my nut. They encourage me to go for it( my husband will work out with me too) and the worse that will happen is that I walk the 5k instead of running it. I'm 66 so this should be a challenge because I HATE to exercise except Water aerobics because that doesn't hurt. Hit 50 pounds lost today and had my massage as a treat yesterday!! Go for it!

Congratulations on both the 50 and joining us in the 5K challenge.

[carstanger 346]

Are people tracking on their iphones or what are you doing?? My nut starts the training on March 18 for a 5k on May 11th. I can start early. Got up to 2.9 on the treadmill but afraid to let go and try and run on it. HA!! Carol

[carstanger 346]

Do they have a Wimp to 5k? I started yesterday and only made it through 10 minutes. My legs hurt all afternoon and this morning. But Wimps of the World unite! I shall wimp onward!!!

I'm afraid to run on the treadmill!!! Got to 2.9 today which is the highest I've gone since my surgery!

[Success2013 186]

I'm afraid to run on the treadmill!!! Got to 2.9 today which is the highest I've gone since my surgery!

Carol it was the first time I've ran on a treadmill, but it was fairly easy, you decide how fast to run and it's only for 60 seconds at a time to start.

[carstanger 346]

Did you still have to hold on to the treadmill? I can't walk without the support. HA!

[*Dean* 1,594]

Week 3 day 1 bagged. Hurting. Love it.

[*Dean* 1,594]

Before I started the program I was walking for a couple of weeks until I got up to a brisk walk for 5k without feeling like I was going to die! Then the next week I kicked off c25k.

Good luck!

Deano

[Success2013 186]

Did you still have to hold on to the treadmill? I can't walk without the support. HA!

yes I held onto the treadmill while I ran (jogged).

[LisaT678 225]

Week 2 Day 3 completed. Week 3 here I come!!

[Butterthebean 8,146]

I'm so happy for all of y'all brave enough to tackle running. When you're obese, running can be one of the most daunting forms of exercise. But conquer that, and there will be nothing you can't do. BTW, here's what it's going to look like when you're done.

[Success2013 186]

I'm so happy for all of y'all brave enough to tackle running. When you're obese' date=' running can be one of the most daunting forms of exercise. But conquer that, and there will be nothing you can't do. BTW, here's what it's going to look like when you're done.

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You go butterbean!

[slimmingdani 57]

I know I saw a link posted for the proper form on running but I can't find it again, anyone have it?

[Butterthebean 8,146]

I know I saw a link posted for the proper form on running but I can't find it again' date=' anyone have it?[/quote']

Here's one I really like...very simple but highly effective. Goes a long way toward preventing injuries.

http://www.goodformrunningaz.com/

[Oliver's Mom 258]

I love reading this topic. I'm am getting psyched for my C25K class to start on Thursday!! I've continued to walk/run/walk/run on the treadmill. The instructor for the class said our last class will be to run a 5K! I got a little panicked because I too have a 'fear' of running outside. So toady while walking my 3 dogs I decided to try running a little - I checked first there was no one around outside. Note to self - do not try that again with the dogs! They're small, they got so excited and they kept cutting in front of me. But - at least I faced my fear about outside. Next time I walk along ocean I will try the walk/ run thing there. Pride be damned!!

[Butterthebean 8,146]

I love reading this topic. I'm am getting psyched for my C25K class to start on Thursday!! I've continued to walk/run/walk/run on the treadmill. The instructor for the class said our last class will be to run a 5K! I got a little panicked because I too have a 'fear' of running outside. So toady while walking my 3 dogs I decided to try running a little - I checked first there was no one around outside. Note to self - do not try that again with the dogs! They're small' date=' they got so excited and they kept cutting in front of me. But - at least I faced my fear about outside. Next time I walk along ocean I will try the walk/ run thing there. Pride be damned!![/quote']

I run with my dogs quite often but yes, it adds a whole other layer of difficulty. Better to get comfortable by yourself first. Then try 1 dog at a time. For more than one, I find a splitter with 1 leash much better than a leash on each dog. That way they have to stay together and they will simply run as a pack.