Couch to 5K Anyone want to start with me ?

[wombat712 2]

I didn't run this weekend - instead I shopped for 6 hours :mad2: That burned wayyyy more calories!!!!

I'm repeating week 7 this week; it's spring break and vacation time as well. We're doing Six Flaggs later this week so that's another 6-8 hours of walking and a day at the museums.

But, I will be ready to go with week 8 next week!! I hope you all have a great spring break!!

wombat

[ParaGirl 71]

We begin our spring break this Friday, Good Friday and on Saturday, my kids, hubby and I will be setting sail to Mexico and Belize!!! I am taking my workout gear since there is a fitness center and running track on board. I am so excited to be going and to be able to get my workouts in.

This has been great, shopping for the cruise was good because I didn't have to go to the plus sizes, it has been so long since I was in regular Misses sizes.

I know I am not leaving til Saturday, but I am so excited about it, I am about to burst!

[bigbaby 4]

para---I know it feels great to shop in the regular size clothes.....

Way to go!!!!

[Crosby2343 0]

Well...ive finally read this thread..and I think I am going to try it! I was banded on 2/27- lost about 27lbs since my pre op diet (started that around 2/14). I already feel like i have SO much more energy- I would love to start putting my newfound energy toward running 3 miles instead of just walking around the block! I plan on doing it in about 9 weeks as that is what Ive found is the healthiest way to do it- esp coming from someone that hasnt run in...a VERy long time! :biggrin:) Im excited!!!!

[luluc 6]

Good for you Crosby - It's turned a slug like me into enjoying the gym; running & all.

Have a great trip Paragirl - enjoy the cruise & the shopping beforehand :biggrin:..

Wombat - I'm dying to get to Six Flaggs!!! I'm a roller coaster junkie,...Have FUN!!

[comepickmeup 0]

So I've been reading this thread for a bit and I've looked into the training program. I find this, in itself, funny...cause if you knew me, you'd know that "running/jogging" just isn't in my vocabulary. lol. Walk? Sure. All day long. But I've been toying with this idea now for a couple of weeks. My schedule is packed during the week so I may have to wait until after this semester ends to follow the program like it's intended. I gave it a go on Sunday...headed out to the bike/walk path near my house. Did the 5 minute warm up then attempted to jog for 30 sec. Did it. But felt like a complete tool. There is NOTHING graceful about my 258lb. ass trying to pick up speed. lol. Sooo the intervals weren't timed...it was more like a wait until there aren't 10 people running towards/behind you and then trot off. ha. But I did take a Detour and came across a Hell's Angel's party which was a little bit intimidating (there were over 100 bikers there!) so I was able to jog those few blocks. :shades_smile: Anyway, all of this rambling to ask....when did you start running? Maybe I'm still too heavy...I can't help but feel like I might be causing more damage if I try this at this weight. Any suggestions? Oh yeah, and to make up for not running the intervals...I walked a little over 4 miles. Exercise is exercise, right?!

Good luck to all of yall!!

[stI24nger 1]

Somebody kick me!!!!! Ever since I finished the 9 week program, I have gradually fallen OFF the bus! I haven't run in 8 days!!!!!!! Help Me, Rhonda!!!

[stI24nger 1]

And, by the way, have mentioned lately how FRUSTRATED I am that I've only lost 27 pounds since I started my pre-op diet on 10/25/07?????? That's almost 5 months!!!!!

[antsmith101 0]

ok... did 3miles today in 42min but the 5min warm up walking is killing my time... lol

I was really amazed going at 5.1 (on tredmill speed) for 12mins...

I feel really good today and starting to see a difference on my weight and looks.

I'm at 236.2 but i dont want to place on signature till i stay at the weight for 2 more days or lower ;p very happy that i'm also getting full on little amount of reg food... but dont know why but i can chowdown a whole bowl of salad and not other food... lol

[luluc 6]

Comepickmeup (love that name) - I started running around 180'ish and Yes exercise IS exercise - Move anyway ya can..LOL

Stranger - here's your Kick:)...wouldn't actually do that, but I can totally - totally understand your scale frustration. Are you measuring yourself, I noticed when I started to really workout that the scale didn't move but the inches were falling off - About 2 wks ago when I got fill #6 did my restriction kick in VS. relying on willpower. Hubby and I also are doing a "boot camp" thing - and it's really starting to impact our appearance ... He lost 9lbs last wk (:tongue2:wish i could EVER loose that in a wk)..

I'm in pyshco workout mode - and I"m annoying just about everyone around me with it...but hey, I'm digging my energy.

[luluc 6]

ok... did 3miles today in 42min but the 5min warm up walking is killing my time... lol

I was really amazed going at 5.1 (on tredmill speed) for 12mins...

I feel really good today and starting to see a difference on my weight and looks.

I'm at 236.2 but i dont want to place on signature till i stay at the weight for 2 more days or lower ;p very happy that i'm also getting full on little amount of reg food... but dont know why but i can chowdown a whole bowl of salad and not other food... lol

Great job!!!!!!!!!!

[Angie4b1g 1]

There is NOTHING graceful about my 258lb. ass trying to pick up speed.

:thumbup: That made me LOL.

I was just telling my neighbor I wasn't running outside until I got to week 7. I'm not about to be running up and down the street in 60 second intervals so people can be like 'Look at the fat lady go!' :Dancing_shocked:

[bigbaby 4]

I have completed week 5 day 1....Will do day 2 today.....I am scared of day 3---a 20 minute run?????????????????????????????????????? OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Am I ready?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[luluc 6]

your ready BB - that was the hardest wk / day for me (had to do it twice). once you get past that it clips on by. rooting for ya!

[whosyadaddy 0]

you can do it BB!!! i remember that one...i was super nervous before doing it...i remember stepping up to the treadmill and thinking here goes nnuthin!

And when i got to 15mins i thought 'holy c### i am going to do this!'

Lets go Ladies!!!! (I love my 5k ladies)