Started 'Couch to 5k today' Anyone keen?

[*Dean* 1,594]

I've started it twice. I'm pre op. I never made it past the 3rd week. I wanted to but the last time my knees and shins have me such grief I just could bare another go. I am hoping that post op I'll have a better go at it.

You don't need to hope - it will be easier!!

[mandi827 50]

Installed the app and just got back from the first session. Anyone else interested?

Deano

[mandi827 50]

I just got app too.....I signed up for the Color Run 5k in Seattle in June. My surgery in 2/28....I already walk daily for about 8 months but want to run it.

[jody73 8]

This is a great conversation. I have been running for a few years. Its killing my knees thats why I'm doing the surgery. The weight is just not coming off and I'm tired of being the "fat girl" running. I did the Disney 1/2 marathon last November and I plan on doing it again this year. How is everyone managing energy with hard workouts? I CANT WAIT!!! I can't wait to see how running feels with this weight off. I just can't wait.

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,146]

Not familiar with the app (yet) but I'm planning to do the 3Day/60 Mile Susan G. Komen walk this August.

Amanda Rae

[chocolatetye 44]

I started the C25k yesterday, it surprised me. I have knee problems and the last time I tried to jog I felt like my knees were going to kill me. I was able to do it yesterday without pain but I was so out of breath.

My girlfriend and I decided to try a 5k in the fall, I hope I will be ready by then

[LisaT678 225]

Completed week 1 yesterday. Looking forward to week 2 tomorrow. This thread is really motivating!

[SusieK710 130]

Completed week one! May need to repeat week one next week, hips don't want to loosen up to jog. But 13 minutes on the treadmill is a goal in itself!

[Butterthebean 8,146]

Completed week one! May need to repeat week one next week' date=' hips don't want to loosen up to jog. But 13 minutes on the treadmill is a goal in itself![/quote']

You should feel free to repeat a day or even the whole week anytime you feel like it. Listen to that voice in your head, it will not steer you wrong....unless it tells you to quit and go to pizza Hut.

[aggiemike74 25]

I went back to week one yesterday and gonna stay there till i pick my pace up to where i want it. I did jog half the cool down last night and it wasnt too bad.

[hadouni 301]

aggiemike - I just keep telling myself "don't get hurt!" I'm a little older and I want to push myself, but not into pain and/or injury... I've never run in my 41.5 years so it's all very new to me. I don't know what to expect so I'm taking my time feeling it out.

I too, question the importance of pace or length of time running. Is it better to run slow for the time or distance you're going for, or run faster for less time/distance? I decided to run a little slower for now, but that's just me.

Keep it up and we'll get there!

[Huntingnurse 510]

I swear my butt is getting its round shape back.

Pics or it didnt happen lol

[Butterthebean 8,146]

aggiemike - I just keep telling myself "don't get hurt!" I'm a little older and I want to push myself, but not into pain and/or injury... I've never run in my 41.5 years so it's all very new to me. I don't know what to expect so I'm taking my time feeling it out.

I too, question the importance of pace or length of time running. Is it better to run slow for the time or distance you're going for, or run faster for less time/distance? I decided to run a little slower for now, but that's just me.

Keep it up and we'll get there!

Exactly how I feel. I'm 44, my competitive nature is long gone really. I learned this lesson from cycling years ago. I rode my bikes all the time, and always pushed pushed pushed no matter what to keep a certain speed. On a windy day I would not enjoy the ride at all because I had to push so hard to maintain my speed. One day I took the speedo off and through it away, and I loved cycling again and have loved it ever since. So I run the same way, no regard for speed but just try to run a certain amount of time and/or distance, get in the exercise but also enjoy the scenery. When I'm done I feel refreshed rather than feeling like I was on a death march.

[Huntingnurse 510]

Going to start the app today... Wish me luck

[hadouni 301]

Going to start the app today... Wish me luck

You can do it! =)