Couch to 5K - Week of 21 ? 27 October

[jmarruda 22]

Oh yeah, losing, I ended up buying a heart rate monitor today. I saw the one that you told me about, and then they had a nike one for $50 cheaper. I just set it all up with my stats, so I'll let you know what it says next time I do my run. The watch is a little awkward, I haven't worn a watch in over 5 years, my wrists were always too fat. And this watch is on the last loop and feels really tight, but I'm hoping with its technology, I'll be able to wear it loosely really soon.

Question, do you wear the band around your chest all the time, or only when you workout?

[KarenG. 0]

Jmcambra - yes you do wear the strap around your chest.

I took a day off from working out today - i figure 3 days on, break, then 4 days on? 3x per week running, one day swimming, and 1 day long, loong walk and one day elliptical machine.

[losingjusme 12]

JM

i only wear the strap when i am working.

you may want to put the HR watch/strap around your sports bra strap.

i am supposed to run tomorrow, but i tripped tonight ... i am SUCH a clutz. i am ice-ing up right now, hopefully i will be OK for tomorrow.

[cindyluhu 0]

Can I start this anytime? It sounds like a challenge I'd like to try. Not very good (horrible) in fact at running. Used to do track in high school, but only sprinting, I never did learn to pace myself for distance. This sounds like a great way to start.

Cindy

[KarenG. 0]

Do it! Why not most of us are only on week two.

[jmarruda 22]

take it easy losing, you don't want to really hurt yourself, if you have to take a couple days, take them.

[jmarruda 22]

Can I start this anytime? It sounds like a challenge I'd like to try. Not very good (horrible) in fact at running. Used to do track in high school, but only sprinting, I never did learn to pace myself for distance. This sounds like a great way to start.

Cindy

This is a great way to start! Join in anytime your ready!

[whosyadaddy 0]

:DOk Workout 2 week 2 done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WOOOOOOOOOOOO hOooooooooooooo

after i got done i swam for about 30 mins.

I noticed that 2mins walking went by really quick and the 1.30 min went by slooooooowwwwww

Walking at about 3.6mph and jogging at 4.7 or 5.0 mph. My wife ran at 4.4mph and believe me that was enough for her.

Lets GO JM and LOSING!!!!!!!!!!!! and anyone else here. Get your butts moving!

[jmarruda 22]

Lets GO JM and LOSING!!!!!!!!!!!! and anyone else here. Get your butts moving!

I'm gonna get my BUTT moving tonight, I just hope the soreness in my legs goes away after I start warming up...

[whosyadaddy 0]

I'm gonna get my BUTT moving tonight, ...

Hey do need to know about your social activities?? o you mean on C25K:biggrin1:

[jmarruda 22]

Hey do need to know about your social activities?? o you mean on C25K:biggrin1:

eeewwwwwww, I meant c25K:rolleyes:

[sweethot143 2]

i just finished workout 2 of week one and am loving this! i downloaded thep podcasts. I can't wait to move on to week 2!

[jmarruda 22]

The podcasts are awesome, thanks to losing who found them. They really make me want to run. And I never think about what time it is, or if I'm almost done, or something else I could be doing, I just go. Their awesome!!!

[losingjusme 12]

i am walking at 3.6-3.7 usually and jogging up to 4.4. i was advised by some of the serious runners on the board (jachut and JulieNYC) to S-L-O-W it down when i was doing 5 MPH.

JM - how is the HRM working for you? glad you found one!

i am taking today off. i am really really sore after my tumble last night. i guess i will do Thurs and Saturday for my remainder runs.

[jmarruda 22]

I'm going to try the HRM tonight for workout 2.

Also, I'm walking much slower than you guys, 2.8 to 3.0 and running is around 4.3 to 4.5. Should I be trying to walk faster?