Couch to 5K on treadmill?????

[bigbaby 4]

Good for you Shannon

I will start week 2 tomorrow...let's keep each other accountable!!! We can do it!!!!

[findingme 0]

That sounds good! I actually messed up the numbers and did the opposite....ran for 90 and walked for 30. So, I am going to skip to week 2. I know most people would say not to but if I have to stay in week 2 for two weeks I am fine with that. I am going to do this Mon, wed and Fri. I have a trainer on tue and thur for machines.

Shannon

[bigbaby 4]

Shannon,

I don't have a trainer, but I have been doing light circuit weights on my off days. I do the C25K on tue, Thu, and Sat.

I wasn't sure if it was alright to do cardio on my off days....

[findingme 0]

What is c25k? My trainer thinks its great to do cardio on the days off of weight training. She would love for me to come in 5 days for cardio but right now I will do 3. I have to go at 4:45 am daily to do what I am doing now. I dont want to go any earlier. My 12 yr old son goes with me and going earlier is not an option for him ....he still needs sleep.

Shannon

[bigbaby 4]

C2K5= Couch to 5K--the name of the running program.

I started week 2 today!!!!

[chocolate_snaps 3]

Of course I'm going to be the Devil's Advocate and ask, WHY WAIT? Running will just help you drop to 250 faster! I started running when I was about 305 and while I was slow and couldn't run that far...I believe running is like it's own exercise...because I was doing kickboxing, spinning, etc., and running was tough to get good at for me. ANYWAY, I say GO FOR IT! Start with some intervals and you'll be amazed at how good you will get. By the way, I have lots of "normal sized" runner friends. They have all told me that once you get to the point where you can run 2 miles straight, all the distances get easier after that! I have to agree...two miles took me a long time and then 3 came easily. There have been times I've run 5 miles w/o stopping...HUGE success for me!!! Good luck!!

I have kinda weak ankles and knees. I cant get through a workout without hyper extending my knee at least once. So I want to reduce the amount of weight on them and condition them before I try something so high impact. I am so pumped about starting though.

[findingme 0]

I did the program yesterday and it about killled me....lol. I actually dread but enjoy it. Tomorrow will be my third day. How did you do yesterday? I am at a standstill with my weight loss so I am hoping this will help. Although I have had issues with my band the last two months.

Shannon

[bigbaby 4]

shanon--sorry to hear about your band issues...

I didn't run yesterday. My program days are Tue, Thur and Sat....So I'll let you know later tonight....It's week 2 day2 for me--wish me luck!!

My scale seems to be stuck also--but I have 7cc in a 10cc--so I'm not sure I want to get a fill--I'm waiting until march 1st...if the scale hasn't moved, I'll make an appointment and request a barrium swallow to see how the food is going through.

[findingme 0]

I was wondering how you did. I did my day 3 today and it was good. Hard but good. I am scheduled for a fill on the 4th and hopefully it is all there. I have a leak somewhere and they filled me with a thicker solution last time so hopefully that has helped. Hopefully with stepping up my exercise it will help with inches and weight loss.

Let me know how you did.

Shannon

[bigbaby 4]

Day 2 went ok---I walked at 3.0 and ran at 4.0

[findingme 0]

Great Job! I went and bought a cheap Ipod so I could put the program on it. I hope I can figure out how to do it. I am lame on the computer. I am going to give my son my mp3 player since he works out with me. I think he will enjoy it.

Shannon

I will post how tomorrow goes in the morning.

[Busy296 1]

I have a question. I have lost close to 60 lbs. Now I am on the tread mill daily. I am about 4 weeks out. I have taken it slow. I I am @3.5 for 2 miles. My knee is kinda bothering me. Not too bad. But I kind of feel it. Which makes me nervous about an injury. I slowed it down to 1 mile a day at a slower pace to 3. I heard try an slight incline. Makes it better for the knees. I thought after getting weight off my knee by loosing I wouldn't have this problem. Does anyone have suggestions for me so I can get back on track. I am at 200 lbs. now. I love tread mill and don't want to stop.

[findingme 0]

I have bad knees to but they dont always bother me. Although I missed the gym today because of it. I have always heard not to walk on an incline if you have bad knees. I started the couch to 5k and am wondering if that is why mine are hurting so bad. I am sorry that I have no answers for you. Walking has never bothered mine.

Shannon

[bigbaby 4]

You may want to try the eliptical...Several years ago, my doc advised that I switch. It's less pressure on the knees. I love it. Are you doing any running? If so, you are pounding your knees....if just walking, I would reduce the incline to 0.

I'm not an expert....just passing on my advice

[Cerrin 3]

When I went in for my fill I told my dr about all the walking I am doing and he was shocked. He told me NO!!! He dosent want me on a treadmil for now. He would rather I do the elyptical or bike. because walking is too hard on my joints...I am still walking just not pushing it on the treadmil I am working on the elypitical though. 4 minutes each time and upping it when I can. I am pushing myself because I think I can do it. I dont want to injur myself though.