Successful night of Couch to 5k...

[skinnygirlwithin 693]

My first successful night with the couch to 5k... it feels so good!!! i have been walking with my husband almost every day for the past week - 10 days or so... about 2 - 3 miles... i tried the couch to 5k the first day... ummm yeah that didn't go as planned... but i am happy to say that I was successful tonight then power walked for another 30 mins... I just cant believe I am typing this & saying that i enjoyed it... like who is this person i have morphed into ??? I NEVER enjoyed running... EVER... but now I feel so good... cant remember the last time i felt this good before WLS???

What about you? what are you doing that makes you feel good? or what do you plan to do?

[joatsaint 2,814]

Congratulations on your success. Can't say that I enjoy walking, I'd skip it if I could. For the past 6 months, I've been walking with a weighted vest with 30 lbs and averaging 3.2 mph for 3 miles.

Decided to go for broke on Monday and didn't wear the vest. Averaged 3.8 mph for 3 miles and even managed to jog a few hundred yards. Now my walking partner wants to go that fast every day.

Edited May 28, 2014 by joatsaint

[LynRN 294]

I started C25K yesterday, and it went okay but there's def room for improvement. It felt good to be able to run, though. I tried the program about 60-65 lbs ago and my shins hurt and cramped so bad. I thought I had shin splints, but apparently it was the weight. No pain at all with running yesterday, a little thigh soreness today, though. I did Zumba today and walked about 5 miles with the husband and kids. Feels good. I absolutely love walking, especially on scenic walking trails. It doesn't feel like exercise because I can lose track of time and just enjoy my surroundings. Anyway, congrats on your success as well.