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

[georgia girl 35]

Woooo Hoooo Leslie! I'll bet that felt amazingly good! Stuff like that is sooo encouraging isn't it. You ARE looking pretty hot girlie!!!

[Guest Leslie2Lose]

I'm starting back my running tomorrow. No maybe's, no excuses...I'm ready. I'm really looking forward to it. For weeks I've been dreading it - tells me it is time! I'm going to take it slow and take it outside. 6:00 here I come - I wish I could get there earlier than 5:45-6:00. I'm glad I have some ambition left :-)...got to be ready for November!

Oh - thanks Georgia! You're lookin' pretty hot yourself girl. Must be the Georgia sunshine, nah it's us and hard work - LOL

I'm LOVING this weather...hope it sticks around!

Edited September 24, 2008 by Leslie2Lose
Forgot Georgia - shame on me!

[lynlynkr 0]

Leslie - what a nice compliment.

Georgia - 20 minute run is just days away.

My hips are crying and I have to go back to work out in the AM. I am hoping the my hips hurt because they are shrinking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I called my doctor to request to have my fill date moved up. I have not lost one pound or one inch since my last fill Sept. 2. I have 6.5 cc in my band, but no real restriction. My new appointment is next thursday.

[SugarBean 0]

I feel like my legs have been stuck 100 times. :confused:

I went to the docs and had sclerotherapy (shots in the small varicose veins) I have to wear those crazy support hose during the day for 5 days. I guess when all this is done, my legs will look smokin' hot!!!

You girls have a great running day, I'll catch up to you later.

[Kathybad 0]

Leslie... Who cares if it was a shovinist comment... Yippie!!! Bring it on! Soon you'll be getting whistled at on the street! As for the morning... just do it, as the Nike commercial goes. Don't think about it, just do it!

Georgia... Yeah... keep on adding a minute to your time! You are doing great.

Lyn... yes, when your hips shrink, it hurts! LOL. Next time you run see if you notice how you swing your hips. You might be pushing them a bit and causing them pain?? Good luck. BTW, don't worry about the weight loss or lack of it, or the restriction. It takes awhile to get to your sweet spot on the band. And once you get there, you'll know. I was banded at the end of July (2007) and didn't get to the right fill level until mid Nov. Everyone is different, but keep working at it and you'll get there.

Sugar... Ouch!!! I'm cringing for you! Your legs are going to be smokin' hot when you're done with this! It'll be over soon!

I did my run this evening. Couldn't get motivated during the day to do it, so waited until DH got home. I just went out into the neighbourhood and ran... not sure how far I went, but ran for a total of 45 minutes. I remixed my playlist so that the last song was the Rocky song. I timed it based on how long it's taking me to do the 5k, so the Rocky song comes on at 39 min, that should mean when I run on Sun it will come on just before the finish line! I'm a bit achey tonight... in my shoulder??? Weird.

Does anyone have any experience with bees/wasps making a nest in the house? We think they've gotten into the house through the front just above the foundation and are nesting above the ceiling in the basement spare bedroom. Nasty! DH went out to spray some stuff, but can't see the hive. When my friend was here on the weekend she was stung on her toe when she was walking into the spare bedroom. I think I have to call in a specialist. I hate bees... they terrify me.

[tootie_belle 0]

It's so good to look at the thread and see the progress all of you are making. What an inspiration. I am on week 6 day 2. There is a 5K run in our nieghborhood next weekend. I'm not totally ready to run the entire thing but I think I might attempt to do the best that I can and walk some of it.

[Kathybad 0]

Tootie... Congrats on the running. You have progressed so well. Go for the run, it will be such a great challenge and insiration. Good luck.

I went out this morning to get my DD some new shoes... she's growing so fast! While I was out, I tried on some running/fitness clothes. The ones that are knit, stretchy and fashionable! Well, I didn't expect them to fit, as they only go to an XL size... but they did, and I looked good! Oh that felt great. So the plan is to get this job and when the money starts to come in, I'm buying a cool looking jogging outfit!

Ok, on the wasp/bee front... we have an exterminator coming tomorrow to check things out. Hopefully it won't be too bad, but I'm really worried about it! These things terrify me. I was swarmed by them as a kid and ended up in the hospital... don't ever want that again!

[Kathybad 0]

Hi Everyone... I just found a new website for Running support. You can log your runs, get info, map out running routes, etc. Check it out. Free to set up an account. It helps plan out your routes too.

RunningAHEAD - Achieving goals through better information

[Guest Leslie2Lose]

Thanks for the link Kathy! I'll check it out.

We rented a house for a couple of years before we finally broke down and bought ours. We had the opportunity to buy the rental. It was TWO acres and rather than a fence it has palmetta grass as the border. There must have been 40 of those plants. We got wasps really bad and bees there - they loved to nest in them. I was petrified of the kids getting into them...I have a fear too. That is why we moved. DH got chased while cutting grass one day - I've never seen him run so fast! the lawnmower ended up in our neighbors yard. He jumped and ran without stopping it. Sorry ya'll are having issues - I hope they can get rid of them quickly!

I know you are excited about the clothes! You'll have to treat yourself :-)

Tootie - good luck with your 5K. I'm running/jogging/walking depending on my fitness level in November. I'm excited! :-)

[renewedhope 4]

Way to go Tootie. I say go for the 5K. There is no shame in walking part of it. Finishing is finishing, and there is nothing quite like that feeling.

Sorry about the bees Kathy. Yuck!! Congrats on the outfit!! Can't wait until you are able to get it!

I walked with the boys yesterday. I have been power walking more than running since the 5K. After surgery I won't be able to run for awhile, and I am working with DS so he can run with me, so I have slowed down a little to his pace. I am REALLY ok with that. It is such a joy for him to be so interested in running. I am hoping by the time I recover from surgery he will be ready to run with me. DH is getting home early tonight. He is supposed to go to the track with us!!

[georgia girl 35]

WTG Tootie! You're doing great! I agree with the other, go for the 5K!!

Lyn~ Hope the fill gives you some restriction. Take care.

Sugarbean~ Yowza! Sounds painful! Hope your legs feel better soon.

Kathy~ Hope you get the bees under control. I don't like them either. My son got stung by a wasp (on his head) a couple of weeks ago. Thank goodness he wasn't allergic. It scared me.

Renewed~ Have fun at the track!! It must be nice to have your whole family involved.

[luluc 6]

in catch up mode reading.....LOL

running has not been easy - maybe because the 5k is next Sat. but i've been hitting hard w/the the trainer this wk & plan on doing the full 5k in the morning. got the ipod ready & groovy songs to keep me interested...(my main problem):smile2:

georgia - saw the new pics....love the red shoes!!

[georgia girl 35]

georgia - saw the new pics....love the red shoes!!

Thanks luluc! The shoes are new and I caught them on a huge sale the other day. I think I paid $3.99 for them, lol. I'm always looking for bargains.

[lynlynkr 0]

Went to my run club this AM. Thursday is cross trainning day. However we start out on the treadmill for 20 minutes, but we icreased our speed and incline. Holy Moly!!! I usually run at about 4.2 which is like walking for some people. Today I ran at 5.5 for 2 minutes. Then the eliptical. Not a fan!!! I think I am too short, it is an uncomfortable stretch for my arms and my stride. Anyway did 20 minute minutes. The last 15 was better than the first 5 minutes.

I am nervous about Saturday. We will be outside in the near by park running (walk if need) for 70 minutes. It is about 6.5 miles. I just dont want to be the worst person on the team. Is that terrrible, I want some one to be worse than me!

Thanks for the info on the fill. _ I really need it.

Went shopping with my DD tonight. I fit snuggly into a sixe 10 jeans. I had to buy then. I wanted to leave the size 10 tags on then.,

[Guest Leslie2Lose]

You may be too short - those arm handles will kill you. I'm always sore after the elliptical machine - I do like it a lot though. I hate, hate, hate the stairclimber. That thing is pure torture!

You'll do great with your run Lyn! Remember there is always someone out there that is worse than you. The reverse is always true. Do your best - that's all that counts.

I'm so envious - size 10. Ah, I'm counting the days! I'm so glad we don't have credit cards anymore. Size 10 would have definately caused a shopping spree! Hell, leave the tags on! You can innocently say you forgot, "Oh, is that still there...while pointing to the 10". You go girl!