Couch to 5k.....come join me!!

[Brandy~ 2]

Hey there! When I did this before I stuck with the 3x per week and it was hard to get moving again after a 2 day off at the end of the week.

Has anyone just done this by doing every other day? Some weeks thats 3x per week others it's 4x but always wth a day of rest? This week if I ran today I wouldn't run again till Monday and that would make it alot harder to get up and at it if you know what I mean?

[krtork 0]

Hey there! When I did this before I stuck with the 3x per week and it was hard to get moving again after a 2 day off at the end of the week.

Has anyone just done this by doing every other day? Some weeks thats 3x per week others it's 4x but always wth a day of rest? This week if I ran today I wouldn't run again till Monday and that would make it alot harder to get up and at it if you know what I mean?

Brandy~ About the first three weeks I did 3x a week and then after that I did the every other day thing and it worked. I liked it better because I was only taking one day off between runs and it was easy to keep motivated to get back out there!

[Kathybad 0]

Brandy... when I started I ran every other day and made my weeks 6 days long instead of 7. So I'd move up after 6 days... if I was ready. That worked for me.

[Brandy~ 2]

Good I thought I was just trying to push it too fast. I honestly plan on redoing weeks I am not setting myself up for failure. If it takes me 18 weeks instead of 9 I am ok with that. I just want to be able to do it and build up to something I can do on a regular basis.

The every other day will work better for me because I am already feeling like 2 days off would be way too long to get remotivated.

[Kathybad 0]

Georgia... Glad to hear about your headache freedom! Saying prayers that they stay away! Don't worry about the extra pounds... that will come off soon enough - beauty of the band! Just heal up and get back on track!

Kristen... you are such a great motivator! The trail running is really agreeing with you. How does the altitude impact you... lack of oxegyn?? Are you a teacher or in school yourself??

It has been one H of a week for me. I was out of town overnight and work has been crazy. But the kids go back to school next week and I'm stressing on the schedule change. My DS is switching schools, which he is not happy about, and it meant a change in bussing times, which required a new daycare... long story! So now next week he starts at a new place and then the following week my DD joins him. I'm really hoping this is going to be a good change for them. DD needs more one on one time during the day, which this woman should be able to provide. The added bonus is that the cost is almost half of what we are paying right now. We go from $45 a day to $25 a day!!!

I'm stressed about school, but looking forward to the routine again so I can get back on a normal running schedule! Its been a bit difficult lately.

[REALIZEinCT 0]

Today (9/5/09) I completed my 1st ever 5k race!! My time was 32:17...I was happy with it as when I started the C25K program it took me almost 45 minutes to go the same distance! For those wondering if the program works, I'm proof! If I can do it then so can you!

[georgia girl 35]

WTG REALIZE!!! That is awesome!!

Well, I started the c25k over again and completed day 1 of week 1. All I can say is WOW! It was hard!! Feels like I'm starting over from scratch. It's amazing what 3 months of no exercise and 30 extra pounds does to you.

I ran around our appartments today, I wanted to be close to the oxygen just in case. Thank the Lord, it didn't trigger a headache! I really feel like the cycle has ended. My sister has the flu, so I decided to go ahead and start without her. If she still wants to do it, I'll repeat week one with her.

I am just soooo excited and thankful to be able to run again!! It feels GREAT!!

[krtork 0]

Realize~ WTG! Congrats on finishing your first race! Bet you get the bug and are wondering when your next race will be!

Kathy~ I teach high school marketing and business classes. I love my job - the kids are great! I love the trails and I do notice the oxygen difference when running up high. We usually run at about 5500-7000 feet. It isn't bad, but I do notice that I am slower and have to watch and regulate my breathing. However, it does pay off when I run in town, it is much easier. We are at about 3200 feet in town.

That is great that you are going to get a break on the cost of child care for your kids. It must be hard to find good daycare for kids with special needs. That is great that your DD will get some more one on one time and hopefully DS will make a good transition to his new school.

Run Brandy, run! I agree on the two days off. It is much easier to just find something else to do. Better to make it a habit and just run every other day.

GA~ I am so happy for you that the headaches are gone. I bet you are ready to be back running again. You might find that you move ahead a bit faster this time when you start the C25K. I'm just glad to have you back with us!!!

I have a 4.5 mile trail run, the last one with my class, tomorrow morning. Looking forward to it because we are on a new trail. I will let you know how it goes. We are starting to do a little bit of a taper for the 10K next weekend. I am excited about running the race!

[georgia girl 35]

GA~ I am so happy for you that the headaches are gone. I bet you are ready to be back running again. You might find that you move ahead a bit faster this time when you start the C25K. I'm just glad to have you back with us!!!

Thanks Kristen!! I am glad to be back too! Good luck with your 10k!!! I know you will do great!

[Kathybad 0]

Georgia.... Yeah!!! My C25k buddy is back! I'm saying my prayers that the headache cycle is truly gone! I agree with Kristen, your stamina will probably come back quicker. Just do me a favour... no falling!!!!

Kristen... hope your run was great this morning. I imagin your runs are very scenic. I love running in parkland instead of on streets. I find the sceanery is much nicer, and imagin trail runs to be even better.

Yesterday we went over the border to Pt Huron for some of your deals. With the Canadian dollar a bit closer to par it made a lot of sense. I got the kids 2 pair of shoes each, tops, bottoms, backpacks, etc. etc. etc. for just about $100, where here it would cost at least $200 or more. We dropped our DD off with her birth sisters foster mom and she spent the day with them (she doesn't have a passport to cross the border yet) and we took our DS with us. We had a ball and so did our DD. Today we're off to Toronto to visit family and go to Chinatown!

I took the dog for a run this morning. She kept dragging me, but it was good for her. We only did 2m, but it felt nice to get out with her.

I'm going to run again tonight on the treadmill when we get home.

[krtork 0]

Awesome run this morning! I did 4.5 on the Tumalo Falls trail. It was hilly, but more of a rolling hill - not super steep, even though it was climb. Beautiful views - I have to say, it is one of my favs and will definitely head out there again.

I finished strong and feel good about that. When I first started I was running at the back of the pack. This morning I finished with the front of the pack, with hills and all! I am excited about the race next weekend.

Kathy~ Sounds like a great weekend! Have fun. I love running with my dog - he really needs the exercise, but it is just a nice time to get out and be together.

[.nancysnead 0]

hello i want to do something like this i live in nc and i am having my surgery on september 15,2009 i wont b able to exercise for even a few weeks afterwards i know i need to get into an exercise routine so i can loose all my wt i belong to a gym but havent gone in a while so i need all the encouragement i can get nancycarolsnead@yahoo.com

[krtork 0]

Nancy are you exercising at all right now? If not, I would suggest starting with walking daily until your surgery. That will give you a good start and a nice base to work from after your surgery.

The C25K is a great program that takes you from walking to running. The nice thing about it is the slow progression so you don't injure yourself. You can learn more about the program at: Cool Running :: The Couch-to-5K Running Plan

You can take the program at your own pace and if you have read any of this thread you will know that most of us repeated weeks as needed to build up our endurance to run our first 5K.

I would also suggest finding a 5K race this winter that you can sign up for - that is also great motivation. There are usually plenty of them around the holidays in Nov and Dec.

Good luck with your surgery!

[REALIZEinCT 0]

Just completed my 2nd 5k in as many days! I know, I thought it was crazy too when I signed up for two in one weekend. But it went great! Time was 29:34! Keep up the good work everybody...the program works!

[osangriared 0]

Hello Couch to 5K buddies....congratulations on all your accomplishments.

I turned 47 this Saturday and completed the 10 mile run series in Westport, CT. My time was 2hours and 42 minutes. Out of 141 runners, I finished 140. It was such a high crossing that finish line. I want to set a goal to do a half marathon, but I think I need to concentrate on losing another 30 pounds first. It's a great feeling crossing out milestones, Good Luck and many blessings to everyone working on that hidden or written list.