Started 'Couch to 5k today' Anyone keen?

[LisaT678 225]

Summer is over and vacations are over. Now it's time to refocus on me! Running is back on track and eating properly is next. #noroomforfailure

[melissapaige84 38]

Do you run every day? or every other day? I decided to start doing every other day and on the days I don't do c25k, I'll do the elliptical and strength training. I did that this morning and felt like I was cheating on my running program lol I didn't feel as awesome and energetic after I was done either...It was kind of a bummer. And it kinda stinks that My Fitness Pal doesn't give you credit (calorie burn wise) for strength training.

[LisaT678 225]

Do you run every day? or every other day? I decided to start doing every other day and on the days I don't do c25k' date=' I'll do the elliptical and strength training. I did that this morning and felt like I was cheating on my running program lol I didn't feel as awesome and energetic after I was done either...It was kind of a bummer. And it kinda stinks that My Fitness Pal doesn't give you credit (calorie burn wise) for strength training.[/quote']

I do the same thing. I usually do some type of circuit training. Just remember it may not show on the calorie burn but it will help with the extra flabby skin.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

Do you run every day? or every other day? I decided to start doing every other day and on the days I don't do c25k' date=' I'll do the elliptical and strength training. I did that this morning and felt like I was cheating on my running program lol I didn't feel as awesome and energetic after I was done either...It was kind of a bummer. And it kinda stinks that My Fitness Pal doesn't give you credit (calorie burn wise) for strength training.[/quote']

I think while doing c25k you should do no more than every other day. Your body needs time to adapt to this new activity. Do cross training on the days between that focus on your upper body and core so your lower body can recover. You'll run better the next day with fresh legs. Once you've built up....yes you can run everyday...depending of several factors. Like how well you personally recover from a hard run. I think good form plays into this. Good form means less impact on your legs so less recovery is needed.

[dkandsm 48]

I've been walking and jogging (attempting to, anyway lol) outside, but I just started a couple of days ago. I installed the Couch 2 5K app on my phone and plan to start that tomorrow. I hope I can hang in there and do it!

[deedadumble 1,033]

Do you run every day? or every other day? I decided to start doing every other day and on the days I don't do c25k' date=' I'll do the elliptical and strength training. I did that this morning and felt like I was cheating on my running program lol I didn't feel as awesome and energetic after I was done either...It was kind of a bummer. And it kinda stinks that My Fitness Pal doesn't give you credit (calorie burn wise) for strength training.[/quote']

I run every other day or even every third day. My legs don't have enough time to recover if I run every day and then I end up injured.

You can do an estimate for strength training and enter it into My Fitness Pal. It's listed under cardiovascular as "Strength training". Strength training is really hard to calculate because it depends on how heavy your weights are, how many reps and sets, and how long you rest between sets.

Going for a long run of 5.5 miles tonight. Hoping for no pain and enough energy to get through it. It will probably be my last long run before my 10K next weekend.

[LisaT678 225]

Redoing week 5 this week. Day 2 is done and kind of looking forward to my 20 min run Friday. Freaky hearing me say that! Was wondering how many calories and Protein grams everyone has a day. My weight has REALLY stalled and I'm disappointed in my lack of loss. I am 1 mo out from 1 yr post surgery and am only down 59 lbs. I see my dr next mo and don't have a nutritionist here locally. Really scared to face the holiday season.

[deedadumble 1,033]

I was feeling so good on my run last night that I decided to push to see if I could run for 10K (6.2 miles) and I did it!! I am thrilled to death! My pace was slow (13:00), but still faster than when I first ran 5K. I signed up for a 10K next weekend so I can get a chip-timed race to submit for corral placement at the Disney Princess 1/2 Marathon in February. I ran the 10K last night in 1:20, so I'm hoping to be a little bit faster (maybe 1:10?) so I can be in the same corral as my running buddy.

I feel surprisingly pain free this morning. My left hip is twinging, but my right knee isn't stiff and sore like it usually is.

[deedadumble 1,033]

Redoing week 5 this week. Day 2 is done and kind of looking forward to my 20 min run Friday. Freaky hearing me say that! Was wondering how many calories and Protein grams everyone has a day. My weight has REALLY stalled and I'm disappointed in my lack of loss. I am 1 mo out from 1 yr post surgery and am only down 59 lbs. I see my dr next mo and don't have a nutritionist here locally. Really scared to face the holiday season.

I don't really focus on calories, but I get at least 60g of protein a day. My calories are usually around 1,200. My loss really started slowing down 2 months ago (I am 10 months out).

Make sure that when you are running that you are increasing your Water. Weigh yourself before and after. For every pound lost in sweat, drink 16-24 ounces more per day. Dehydration can slow weight loss.

Some vets are having a lot of success with the 5:2 plan.

[LisaT678 225]

I don't really focus on calories' date=' but I get at least 60g of Protein a day. My calories are usually around 1,200. My loss really started slowing down 2 months ago (I am 10 months out). Make sure that when you are running that you are increasing your Water. Weigh yourself before and after. For every pound lost in sweat, drink 16-24 ounces more per day. Dehydration can slow weight loss. Some vets are having a lot of success with the 5:2 plan.[/quote']

What's the 5:2 plan?

[Butterthebean 8,146]

What's the 5:2 plan?

It's intermittent fasting. 5 days you eat normally and 2 days you restrict calories to 500 or so. There is a private group here you can check out. I think there's a link in my groups on my profile. If not you can go to groups. On the main site and search for it.

[erp 2,016]

Hi there! I just signed up for my 1st 5k. It is a social run theme is ugly holiday sweater on December 7th. I just got back on the C25k bandwagon in preparation. Started week 5 yesterday and I think I will be repeating a day or two. Never thought I would be doing this a year ago! Wish me luck!

[crowsnestmama 240]

Redoing week 5 this week. Day 2 is done and kind of looking forward to my 20 min run Friday. Freaky hearing me say that! Was wondering how many calories and Protein grams everyone has a day. My weight has REALLY stalled and I'm disappointed in my lack of loss. I am 1 mo out from 1 yr post surgery and am only down 59 lbs. I see my dr next mo and don't have a nutritionist here locally. Really scared to face the holiday season.

My nut said not to worry about calories, concentrate on 60-80grams protein. Keeping sugar and carbs low.

I'm training for a mini triathlon and this was her advice.

[crowsnestmama 240]

That's my run, finally beat that 5k baby!!!

Then the bike.,.this girl is TIRED!!!

Lol!

[deedadumble 1,033]

That's my run' date=' finally beat that 5k baby!!! Then the bike.,.this girl is TIRED!!! Lol![/quote']

Awesome!! Way to go!