Started 'Couch to 5k today' Anyone keen?

[amytug 996]

5K Sat morning. Picking up packets tomorrow. Color Run (I'll be walking fast). Will see if my husband suggests any more 5K's in the future. He is not happy about the color. Ha !Ha!

Sounds fun!!

[maharet111 544]

Grrr I have done all my other exercise this week but haven't gotten back to this!

I am going to start again tonight! I have no trainer or Water aerobics and today is not a rest day!

[amytug 996]

Grrr I have done all my other exercise this week but haven't gotten back to this!

I am going to start again tonight! I have no trainer or Water aerobics and today is not a rest day!

If it makes you feel any better, I haven't done anything today, and I don't know that I will. 0_o

[carstanger 346]

At Playmakers today, I had to look at sale running shoes. Said I can walk in running shoes but shouldn't run in walking shoes. Wanted some of the brightly colored ones, but I have orthodics and a lift so got a pair of Saucony...wit a few colors. Wearing them to make sure I can do the 5K in the morning. Will report in...not timed but will try and time myself.

[Ft.Worth Frank 10]

I'm on week three day two of couch to 5k and I was wondering is it super hard when you get to week nine or is it not that bad because of the way it builds up? When I look at week 6 I think damn and then I see week nine and I think holysh!t.

[LisaT678 225]

I'm on week three day two of couch to 5k and I was wondering is it super hard when you get to week nine or is it not that bad because of the way it builds up? When I look at week 6 I think damn and then I see week nine and I think holysh!t.

I'm on week 7. I think the way the program gradually increases your running time is the key. Your body is getting used to the runs and if you don't let your negative nelly mind take over your body will fall into the run naturally. (All of this is IMHO) Even just 3 wks ago I wouldn't have believed I could tell you I ran for 25 min solid but I have!!!

Good luck and keep up the good work.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

My wife is even talking about running?!?! And hiking?!?!?! She is not far post op out of surgery ( July 2 nd) and she is a professed nay sayer of both running and hiking. Has been since i have known her 13.5 years ago. It is not a negative, just a difference between us. Just this last week she was almost tempted to run when walking on the treadmill. I am impressed. However, most of all I am psyched about us doing runs or hikes together in the future. There is so much enjoyment that can come from both activities, especially when you have someone close to you to share the experiences with. I will have to get her started on the c25k program when the time is right.

[Ft.Worth Frank 10]

Thanks Lisa that is very good to hear. Going from 90 seconds of running to 3 minutes of running sounded hard but wasn't that bad. The hardest thing for me to master has been the breathing and finding a rhythm. Have you already ran a 5k?

[carstanger 346]

Color 5k was so much fun!! 1 hour and 4 min with 4 color stations. Ran the beginning and end even though I was not suppose to due to knee replacement! Walked over 5 miles from parking place to start, 5k and back to car from finish line.

[No game 14,437]

Everyone's doing so good!

Ok Amy nudged me today (thanks ) and I did week 1 again I'm still struggling.

Going to try and do it tomorrow and Monday and see if doing it three days in a row help any?

[LisaT678 225]

Thanks Lisa that is very good to hear. Going from 90 seconds of running to 3 minutes of running sounded hard but wasn't that bad. The hardest thing for me to master has been the breathing and finding a rhythm. Have you already ran a 5k?

I have done 3 5k's. Each time my time gets better. I know ill never be the fastest but ill never be the one who quits!

Your right about the breathing and rhythm. I have found when I let my mind wander and think on life it helps to just let the natural instincts of my body kick in and take over.

[Ft.Worth Frank 10]

That's great that you have run in 3 races. I ran yesterday and instead of trying to breath a certain way I just tried to go farther and it worked. When do you plan on doing a 10k?

How do I reply with the message I'm replying to on my message? I'm on an android and I can't figure it out.

[amytug 996]

Do y'all always love love love running? I startedout that way but now I'm "meh" about it. Or I have been the last two runs. After I always feel great but I have to psych myself up for it all day.

What's that about?

Tell me that you all go through phases with running just like anything else in life? Do I have to love running before every single run, to be a happy runner? This is something I've dreamed of for a long time.

Maybe I'm just listening to my inner lazy fat girl lately.

[Ft.Worth Frank 10]

I didnt love it to start with it was a challenge but now I'm starting to like it and I look forward to each run. Keep in mind I'm on week 3 day 2 of couch to 5k.

[amytug 996]

Well I made myself go. My head and heart just were not feelin it and I just turned the app off and did my own thing. Not sure what's going on with my head.