Started 'Couch to 5k today' Anyone keen?

[Georgia 2,908]

My mom was telling me about that verse. What's it mean IN context?

AndAmytug, I love your avatar!

[amytug 996]

AndAmytug' date=' I love your avatar![/quote']

Lol thanks. It makes me giggle. With this heat I've really been fighting boredom hunger.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

Lol thanks. It makes me giggle. With this heat I've really been fighting boredom hunger.

Amy...it is getting hot. I live in Houston, we have our share of hot and humid. But here's the thing. The heat isn't as bad as it seems. You have to hydrate a little more. You may have to run a little slower. But it's basically no different than training with any other resistance device...like running uphill for example. As you do it, you're conditioning yourself to run better in the heat. You're getting in even better shape than you would if you ran in mild spring weather. If you keep running, when the cool fall weather hits, you're going to be running so light and fast...you won't believe it.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

I bought this product today. It says to take intra workout, but I think I will just take a serving before and after the workout. How do you take it again?

Sorry Fiddle...I just saw this post. I take it before I workout...and then sometimes either during or right after. Especially when I workout first thing in the morning.

[deedadumble 1,033]

Ran outside for the first time since summer started. After some illness and injury I backed up to week 3 last week (I had finished week 8). I did w4d1 today and it was pretty easy. Did the run going through the park and instead of coming back at halfway, I kept running. Walked all the way back, so I got a good 50 min workout in the heat. My next 5K is the Disney Haunted 5K on October 5th.

Also, got a FitBit Flex yesterday (Best Buy has them online). So far I like it, except the clasp is so hard to close. I think it will help me with my fitness goals. I've had a BodyBugg in the past, but I hated the monthly fee and the armband. Anyone else using a fitness tracker?

[LisaT678 225]

Ran outside for the first time since summer started. After some illness and injury I backed up to week 3 last week (I had finished week 8). I did w4d1 today and it was pretty easy. Did the run going through the park and instead of coming back at halfway' date=' I kept running. Walked all the way back, so I got a good 50 min workout in the heat. My next 5K is the Disney Haunted 5K on October 5th.

Also, got a FitBit Flex yesterday (Best Buy has them online). So far I like it, except the clasp is so hard to close. I think it will help me with my fitness goals. I've had a BodyBugg in the past, but I hated the monthly fee and the armband. Anyone else using a fitness tracker?[/quote']

Welcome back! It's good to see you here. I don't have a Fitbit but I have an UP band and I really really like it. It helps to keep me focused and to reach for another goal.

[LisaT678 225]

Started W8D1 today and couldn't finish it. :-( Changed up some things and I think it threw my concentration off. Back to my regular routine. What was I thinking anyway, I HATE change!!!

[deedadumble 1,033]

Started W8D1 today and couldn't finish it. :-( Changed up some things and I think it threw my concentration off. Back to my regular routine. What was I thinking anyway' date=' I HATE change!!! [/quote']

It took me 3 tries to get through w8d1 the first time I did it. It doesn't seem like much more than w7d3, so I think it was a mental block. Sometimes change is good and helps you focus on what you're doing.

Did W4D2 today. I know I shouldn't be running on back to back days, but I've got some issues I'm trying to work out and running gives me time to think.

[mistysj 1,940]

Just did W1D1. No problems, but I am slow. I averaged 5 kph between the walking and running. That is about 3.2 mph. I was doing the walking at 5 kph and running at 6.5 kph and I did 2.5k in 30 minutes. I didn't even sweat much. But I know it gets harder, as I have done it before.

[LisaT678 225]

Just did W1D1. No problems' date=' but I am slow. I averaged 5 kph between the walking and running. That is about 3.2 mph. I was doing the walking at 5 kph and running at 6.5 kph and I did 2.5k in 30 minutes. I didn't even sweat much. But I know it gets harder, as I have done it before.[/quote']

Welcome and happy running! I am not very fast yet either. I am on week 8 and then I'm going to start the 10k program and since the first weeks are like the 5k I figure I will try and increase my speed then. Can't wait to see your progress.

[LisaT678 225]

Did circuit training this morning. Muscles feel like rubber bands right now. BUT, thank you Lord that I have working muscles!!

[Ft.Worth Frank 10]

Did circuit training this morning. Muscles feel like rubber bands right now. BUT' date=' thank you Lord that I have working muscles!![/quote']

I'm not sure I could do the couch to 5k and circuit training in between. I usually walk the days that I don't run but circuit training would be to much. Your doing way better than me. Keep up the good work.

[diddylou 6]

I started c25k recently and so far I'm pretty motivated with it. I've actually exercised every day since starting. Tonight will l be day 1 of week 3 for me. I've pushed a little and did an extra run cycle almost every night so far. I run on the treadmill so I run at 1.5-2% incline to try and compensate for the street vs. treadmill difference.

I'm not a runner and my favorite saying has always been "if you see me running' date=' call the cops cause someone has a gun", so I'm surprised I'm enjoying it so far. I think it's hit some weird competitive thing in me. I'd been totally stalled in exercise and weight loss since late summer and finally decided I needed to do something to try and tighten up my belly pooch. Lets see if the running helps. Tightening up is definitely my goal with the running.[/quote']

You started running at day 15? I want to start when do you think it is safe?

[Fiddleman 4,376]

You started running at day 15? I want to start when do you think it is safe?

My opinion is that it is safe to start at 6 weeks. You might be able to start before that, but why risk injuring yourself? Also I think it is best to wait until your weight is at a place where you will not put undo stress on any part of the legs, ankle or feet. The magic number for me seems to be about 240, but you might be able to go heavier. The important thing is to pay close attention to what your body is communicating. It is not worth injuring yourself with running if the time is too early. Instead do something lower impact like walking, swimming or elliptical. It took me 5 months to get to 240 which is 120 below my starting weight. Today I am 175 and am at 12.5 months post op.

[diddylou 6]

Thanks I will wait to start at 6 weeks that is only 4 more weeks I can manage!!