Started 'Couch to 5k today' Anyone keen?

[gamergirl 4,610]

I actually jog so slow, I could probably pass myself if I simply walked!

[Butterthebean 8,146]

I actually jog so slow' date=' I could probably pass myself if I simply walked! [/quote']

Haha....that was me too. My jogging speed was barely faster than my walking speed. It gets better.

[PdxMan 4,292]

I referred to myself as a being somewhere between scooting and jogging.

[Meliss000 283]

I'm a wogger (Walker jogger) atleast I was, hurt knee again, icing it now. My Hubby doesn't want me to work out for awhile. I was considering going to a aqua fitness tomorrow.. His vote is I stay off it. Not quite sure what is going on. I'm running the same was as I have for months, other than I go father. About 5k in 40 minutes.. Not to fast, just comfortable. I think I might have overdone it on the elliptical, I had forgotten I had done it last Friday

[deedadumble 1,033]

I'm a wogger (Walker jogger) atleast I was' date=' hurt knee again, icing it now. My Hubby doesn't want me to work out for awhile. I was considering going to a aqua fitness tomorrow.. His vote is I stay off it. Not quite sure what is going on. I'm running the same was as I have for months, other than I go father. About 5k in 40 minutes.. Not to fast, just comfortable. I think I might have overdone it on the elliptical, I had forgotten I had done it last Friday[/quote']

Does it hurt all the time or just at the end of your run? If it's at the end of your run it could be runner's knee. I had it about a month and a half ago. It is from taking too long of strides. I was almost ready to stop running because it hurt so bad. Instead, I rested it for a few days and iced it really good, then on my next run I paid really close attention to my form. I decrease the length of my stride by about 4" and it worked. I was shocked. I still have a little bit of pain, but I've had 2 knee surgeries and have arthritis and chondromalacia (from my kneecaps not tracking correctly). I still have to ice every few runs, but not every time. I also get yearly Orthovisc injections, which help lubricate the joint.

[Meliss000 283]

Does it hurt all the time or just at the end of your run? If it's at the end of your run it could be runner's knee. I had it about a month and a half ago. It is from taking too long of strides. I was almost ready to stop running because it hurt so bad. Instead' date=' I rested it for a few days and iced it really good, then on my next run I paid really close attention to my form. I decrease the length of my stride by about 4" and it worked. I was shocked. I still have a little bit of pain, but I've had 2 knee surgeries and have arthritis and chondromalacia (from my kneecaps not tracking correctly). I still have to ice every few runs, but not every time. I also get yearly Orthovisc injections, which help lubricate the joint.[/quote']

I thought I was taking pretty short strides, but its funny that you mentioned runners knee, I was just researching knee pain and that describes what I am feeling to a T. I just told my husband that I thought I had runners knee. Very achy, dull pain, stairs, and bending are so difficult! I an resigned to taking a few days off...so sad! I am icing, but not being able to take Advil ~ it definitely feels swollen. Any advice on pain meds? Also it does not hurt when I run just like a day after...I jogged yesterday and can hardly walk today...

[sys81 12]

I had an attempt a few weeks ago. It was too soon and I got light headed. So I stuck to walking the dog. Today felt good though.

When are you booked in?

How long ago did you have your procedure done? I get light headed and dizzy as well when I try to do anything beyond walking at a strolling pace.

[deedadumble 1,033]

I thought I was taking pretty short strides' date=' but its funny that you mentioned runners knee, I was just researching knee pain and that describes what I am feeling to a T. I just told my husband that I thought I had runners knee. Very achy, dull pain, stairs, and bending are so difficult! I an resigned to taking a few days off...so sad! I am icing, but not being able to take Advil ~ it definitely feels swollen. Any advice on pain meds? Also it does not hurt when I run just like a day after...I jogged yesterday and can hardly walk today...[/quote']

Sorry, I don't have any pain med advice. I had a bunch of sublingual Toradol left from my surgery in Mexico, so I use it when I need something. Unfortunately, they don't sell it in the US, only the pill form, which I've heard is a lot worse on your stomach than other anti-inflammatories.

[melissapaige84 38]

Thanks for all the advice. I slowed my jogging pace to 4.5 and was able to make it through the jogging segments of week 2 day 2 today.Yay! moving on!

[DroppinStones 46]

Started week one over so counting today as week 1 day 5! Done.

[deedadumble 1,033]

Ran the Disney Happy Haunted Trails 5K today. Even though it was a trail run and I had to dodge and weave around the walkers, I still set a PR of 37:40. Feeling pretty good today, no pain or fatigue. Next run will be a 4.25 run Tuesday morning.

Hope you all,have a good weekend!

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Ran the Disney Happy Haunted Trails 5K today. Even though it was a trail run and I had to dodge and weave around the walkers' date=' I still set a PR of 37:40. Feeling pretty good today, no pain or fatigue. Next run will be a 4.25 run Tuesday morning.

Hope you all,have a good weekend![/quote']

Oh man. That sounds so cool! Did the run go through the haunted house at Disney? Being stimulated by all the cool visuals would definitely make the run fun.

[Meliss000 283]

Ran the Disney Happy Haunted Trails 5K today. Even though it was a trail run and I had to dodge and weave around the walkers' date=' I still set a PR of 37:40. Feeling pretty good today, no pain or fatigue. Next run will be a 4.25 run Tuesday morning.

Hope you all,have a good weekend![/quote']

Great job! I had mentioned to my husband how much I would like to run a 5k, silly me... He happened to notice there is one here in Denver this next weekend, it is a mud/obstacle course. I am signing up. I found a couple friends that are doing it with me. I have let me knees rest and I think I will do fine! I'm So excited..a first for me and I know I'm ready!

[Meliss000 283]

Ran the Disney Happy Haunted Trails 5K today. Even though it was a trail run and I had to dodge and weave around the walkers' date=' I still set a PR of 37:40. Feeling pretty good today, no pain or fatigue. Next run will be a 4.25 run Tuesday morning.

Hope you all,have a good weekend![/quote']

Great job! I had mentioned to my husband how much I would like to run a 5k, silly me... He happened to notice there is one here in Denver this next weekend, it is a mud/obstacle course. I am signing up. I found a couple friends that are doing it with me. I have let me knees rest and I think I will do fine! I'm So excited..a first for me and I know I'm ready!

[deedadumble 1,033]

Great job! I had mentioned to my husband how much I would like to run a 5k' date=' silly me... He happened to notice there is one here in Denver this next weekend, it is a mud/obstacle course. I am signing up. I found a couple friends that are doing it with me. I have let me knees rest and I think I will do fine! I'm So excited..a first for me and I know I'm ready![/quote']

That sounds like fun! I've always wanted to do one of those! Hope you have a great time!