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

[Kathybad 0]

Georgia, thanks for the swimming link... sounds great. I love to swim, and this could be a great idea to get me moving in the Water again. I just have to find a proper routine for going to the aquatic centre.

Renewed... I can't imagine you ever over-doing it! HAHAHAHA! Seriously, you are one committed person... great to have as a friend!

Ok, I'm going to look into the swimming schedule to see if I can fit it into my week and go 2-3x (if its not too expensive).

DH is on vacation this week, so today we took a really long walk with the dog and then went on a beer tour. I know... not great for the diet, but when you only sample a little at a time, that's ok. We tried a fruit beer, a chocolate stout, a honey brown and something else I can't remember. Really liked the something else (lol). We also went out for lunch to my favourite Thai restaurant. I had this excellent mango fish dish (it's relatively healthy). Now I'm preparing for my interview on Wed. Tomorrow we are golfing!!!

I plan to run later this evening. Kind of scared... hope it goes better than the other day.

[jbrad71629 2]

Ok I just did week 2 day 1 and I am so excited about this! I never imagined I would like to run, but i think it will be my new favorite past time very soon. What are the others of you setting as your speed? I am walking at 3.5 and jogging at 5.0 should i be going faster or slower? I am worried i may do this wrong and end upo hurting something and not finishing. Thanks for the help!

[Guest Leslie2Lose]

Jeannie - girl your legs are miles longer than mine. I walk usually at 3.5 and run at 4.2. That's what I did tonight for the most part. I'm so tired, but feel so good at the same time. It's a weird feeling - LOL

[Kathybad 0]

Jeannie, don't worry about speed... you're doing great. I usually walk at 3.5 and run at 4.5. Speed will come with training. Right now all we want to do is SURVIVE!!!!

Well I did day 3 of Week 4!!! And I almost did it without stopping... almost. I was 2 min into my last interval when my son came downstairs to tell me he was going to bed. I usually tuck him in and cuddle with him for a few minutes... so he wanted me to hurry up. Problem was, I had my ipod on, and my back is to the door, so I didn't hear him coming. He sort of popped up right beside me and I just about fell off the treadmill (lol). My heart missed a few beats and it was all I could do to hit pause. Then my DH showed up laughing, so I had a few choice comments (non-verbal so DS didn't hear) for him!! So I ended up taking a 30 sec. pause half way into the last interval... but completed it. However, to be truthful, I wasn't going to make it the full 5 min, so would have had to stop anyways!

Depending on how I feel on Wed. I will either repeat the day or push myself to move onto week 5. I think I can do day 1 of week 5, just not day 2 yet.

Question: What is everyone eating post-workout? Also, is anyone feel like they have a slight stitch in their waist (usually these are in someone's side, but mine is in my waist just right of centre front)?

[SugarBean 0]

Jeannie - I do not think that any of us ever dreamed of being a runner. Most of us end up enjoying it. Great job on week 2!!!

Kathy - how did your run go this evening?

Official middle school soccer practice started today. They have been conditioning twice a week, now that they can practice it will be everyday. Most of the mom's walk while the kids are practicing. So I got a really good walk in this evening. We walked an hour. Our path is 2/10th of a mile. But we are walking and talking so much that we never count how many times we go around. I'm sure a couple of miles.

[Kathybad 0]

Oh yeah... 1 week and going strong for no scales!!! I can do this! I'm actually starting to enjoy not having the pressure of weighing myself. Oh course I have transferred my scale obsession to my blood glucose monitor... so now I get a bit of pain with my obsession :wink2:

[Kathybad 0]

Sugar... what a great idea! Mise well get in some activity while the kids are practicing. How's your legs doing?

[Guest Leslie2Lose]

Kathy - great job finishing your run! I have the same "tuck-in" situation here with my girls. I get a funny feeling in my side towards the end of my run. It is to the left of my belly button and down a bit - I guess you could describe it as a twitch. I usually keep going and it'll go away on its own. How about you?

I usually drink a lot of Water after a run. I'm so thirsty when I'm done. I crave milk to afterwards, but then again I crave it all of the time now anyway.

Sugarbean - how's your legs holding up? Good job on your walk too :-)

[Guest Leslie2Lose]

How do you determine when to move to the next week?

I have been at this for a month now and am on week 2. It is still hard for me at the end to finish - really hard, I got a cramp tonight and didn't finish running all the way. Am I sabotaging myself by not moving up each week? I feel like I should have made more progress than I have. Is it mental or physical or both?

[tootie_belle 0]

I'm with you jbrad. I've started week 2 day 1 today and did fine. My speed isn't as fast though. I base my speed on my heart rate. I'm running at 4.3-4.5 depending on my HR. The swim thing sounds great but I went swimming last week on one of my off days and it's not as easy as I remember it when I was a kid. I actually look forward to the run. Keep up the good work for those getting close to their 5k. You can do it!!

[renewedhope 4]

Kathy, I drink 8 oz of milk after each run or workout session. DH says that it helps heal stressed muscles and helps with soreness. I am not sore and he is a pretty smart fellow, so that is what I do.

I actually took a break today. I didn't run or do any exercise videos. I actually enjoyed it. Here's is where I must be careful and not let my all or nothing mentality kick in. Usually if I take a day off at something then I quit it. This is one of the reasone I am so driven. I am really working on this. So......I will do my run and workout tommorow as scheduled. You guys and your support are the best.

[georgia girl 35]

I've always heard to drink milk after workouts too! I usually do a Protein Shake, made with milk.

I was going to do the C25k on the elliptical this afternoon, but they were all taken! I waited a little while but then decided just to walk on the treadmill. It took all I could not to run. DH was on the treadmill beside me and I think he could tell I was about to up the speed and he gave me "the look". Bless his heart, he is really supportive and only wants what is best for me. I decided to just stick to walking though.

Leslie, I walked into the pool area and glanced at the lap sign. From one side to the other (1 lap) = 25 yards. 70 laps make a mile!! That blows my mind! That's a lot of laps!!

[mamato3 1]

Hey all of you fabulous runners! I'm just popping in to say hi. I have been working working working these last few days and still trying to fit in my runs. *sigh* I'm pooped! Well, I am going to have to side line myself for a while. I have been pushing to make it through the last few runs and my hip is killing me now. Today I attempted week 6 day 2. I ran the first 10 minutes but I only made it 3 minutes in to the 2nd 10 minute run and had to stop. I have been limping around in pain for the rest of the day. :wink2: This stinks! I dont want to stop, but I know I need to give it a break. I'm going to try out the elliptical and see if it causes as much pain.

[SugarBean 0]

Kathy/Leslie - my legs are doing much better - not 100% - I am still bruised and a little sore especially by the end of the day - left leg mostly (which is the last leg that I did). I go back to that doc on Monday the 18th. I am hoping for a good report - that those veins have shut down.

Renewed - You are not sick are you???? No exercise today. Your body will thank you for the rest.

Georgia - 70 laps!!!! YIKES!!!!

Leslie - Try week 3, if it is unbearable, go back to week 2. I thought I would be progressing faster too. My legs have slowed me down. I did week 3 relatively well then I did my legs with 2 weeks off the program. I ran but not intervals. When I tried week 4 today, it kicked my butt. Funny thing is, I thought since I was still running that I might actually be able to jump up to week 5 - no can do. Week 4 it is.

Girls, keep it up and thanks for the motivation. I could never have done this without your "pat on my back" telling me "good job", "don't quit", "you'll get it next time", etc... I appreciate each one of you.

[SugarBean 0]

Mamto - take it easy on that hip. I know how hard it is wanting to run but can not do it. The elliptical may be a good choice. Do the RICE thing. Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. If that does not help, you may need to see an orthopedic doctor. Take care.