Started 'Couch to 5k today' Anyone keen?

[LisaT678 225]

I have a question for all of you seasoned runners. I have been reading on a Facebook page everyone talking about KT tape. What is it? Newbie here. Lol

[deedadumble 1,033]

I have a question for all of you seasoned runners. I have been reading on a Facebook page everyone talking about KT tape. What is it? Newbie here. Lol

KT stands for kinesiology tape. It comes in strips with paper backing. Each strip can be split down the middle. It is used to provide support to joints and muscles. In my opinion, you can make an injury worse if you apply it incorrectly, so the first time you use it get it applied by a trained therapist or doctor. I have use it on my knee for chondromalacia, but it doesn't seem to help.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

I have a question for all of you seasoned runners. I have been reading on a Facebook page everyone talking about KT tape. What is it? Newbie here. Lol

It's great for pulling the hair off your legs.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

KT tape is actually quite useful. I have not used it myself yet, but see people using it all the time in my cross fit box. The way it works is to pull the skin away from the skeletal muscle in order to allow the flow of blood to the region under that tape. It essentially creates a bruise. More blood circulation to the region means faster healing. It also can only bend one way with regards to the construction of fibers in the tape, allowing for the application of a superior brace to an injured region.

http://www.kttape.com/

[LisaT678 225]

Thnx everyone. Good to know.

[Wls4me 163]

W3 D2 done. Took a peak at week 4 - looks a little scary.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

Yeah week 3 to 4 is a big jump. But you're going to surprise yourself. Remember, you can't make gains if you aren't pushing past your limits a little bit.

In running, as in life, you've got to be a little uncomfortable to grow.

[mistysj 1,940]

Week 4 day 1 done. Whew! I had to dial the running back to 8 kph. The first round of running was the hardest. Just gotta get started.

[LisaT678 225]

Week 4 day 1 done. Whew! I had to dial the running back to 8 kph. The first round of running was the hardest. Just gotta get started.

Congratulations! You didn't give up and the hardest part of all!!! You, my dear, are a runner. Yep, no doubt about it!

[LisaT678 225]

Ran my 25 min today with 5 min warm up & cool down. Each week I'm increasing my speed a click. I've also started the C210K program. Still struggling with the running outside issues but each week it seems I'm arguing less & less with myself so I think I'm making progress there as well.

[LisaT678 225]

C210K W2D2 at 4.2. Moving along. Really quiet here this week. I'm really in a slump. I feel like I'm moving forward with my running but my weight loss has stalled AGAIN. I got over the 6 mo stall and here I am at 8 mos stalling again. Do you think it's time to go back to only shakes for a couple of weeks?

[Huntingnurse 510]

Ill be hitting C25K W2D2 tonight. The change from W1 to W2 wasnt too bad but i was pretty exhausted by the end of W2D1.

[mistysj 1,940]

I run at the gym near my work and two days off in a row plus a really busy day before that means that I am behind and will need to bring my gym stuff home and do w4d3 outside on Saturday. I'm a bit nervous about that!

[Butterthebean 8,146]

I run at the gym near my work and two days off in a row plus a really busy day before that means that I am behind and will need to bring my gym stuff home and do w4d3 outside on Saturday. I'm a bit nervous about that!

It's harder....but it's also exhilarating. You're going to love it.

[Huntingnurse 510]

W2D2 down. Wish i could keep up the speed and pace that i start out with.