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

[renewedhope 4]

Oh there is so much to do!! I will spend more time running, playing, enjoying my kiddos. I will also spend more time alone with DH. I want to learn to dance. I want to go snow skiing again. The list goes on and on!!

[cutiew/booty 2]

Oh I would love to rolling skate again! I used to be the roller queen up to 4 1/2 years ago, after I had my 3rd child I gained so much weight and I have lost my balance...it really makes me sad to think about it.

[renewedhope 4]

Oh man, I used to be the bomb on some roller skates!! Sounds like great fun!!

[renewedhope 4]

I want to be able to do the splits again!!

[mamato3 1]

Hello all you night owls! I just got home from work. Trying to unwind. I am anxious to start week 3 tomorrow. I am doing the positive self talk thing cause I was worrying I wouldn't be able to do week 3. But I've talked myself into it now. hahah

With my extra time I want to spend more time with my kids outdoors. I have always avoided things outside cause it took too much energy to move my fat body around. Now I look forward to it!

[cutiew/booty 2]

LOL...believe it or not but, I can still do a back bend (after a few drinks of course!)

Good Luck tomorrow everyone!

[renewedhope 4]

It is just amazing how much energy I have now. I used to be content to sit on the couch and watch tv if I was home. I rarely watch it anymore. In fact, one of my latest challenges has been taht I am soooo bored just sitting at home. I want to go places and do stuff, but with 5 little ones and the price of gas I am pretty much stuck at home! I'm going to have to get more creative!

[mcgreen 0]

Renewed- you have 5 kids?? holy heck! Glad you have more energy! Just the thought of 5 kids exhausts me!!

Did week 4 day 1. I think this week I will have to repeat- the second 5 minute run was hard. I run on a treadmill and try not to stare at the clock but was doing so during that last 5 minute run. Good thing is I did it! woo! Mentally, I think it makes the next run easier when you know you can already do it (if that makes sense)

happy Monday!

[renewedhope 4]

We have biological son (9) and adopted a little boy in November (19 months). We also have 3 foster kids (9 months, 2 and 4). we are in the process of adopting the 9 month old. so... in 1 1/2 years we went from an only child of 8 years to 5 kids. It has been quite an adjustment, but they are worth every bit of it!!

[georgia girl 35]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! Today is the big day. I will probably do it closer to dark though because it's hot as hades here in south Georgia. I'm excited though, bought a stop watch last night and can't wait to get started. We got a Wii over the weekend and we battled it out on tennis, baseball, and bowling. My arms, shoulders, and legs must have gotten a pretty good workout cause I'm sore.

Ya'll are bringing back some fine memories. I used to throw down on some roller skates, lol. I could do some pretty sick flips too. I used to love gymnastics. Those were the good ol days. I can't wait to do some of those things again.

[ajoneen 0]

Just wondering how many folks do the program on the treadmill and how many on the road? Combination of the two?

[BonnieMcC 0]

amanda- i do it on the treadmill

Starting week 2 today!

[georgia girl 35]

Amanda~ I am going to use the track at a nearby elementary school. I don't have a treadmil. I do have a membership at the gym but I just don't feel comfortable doing it there. Maybe eventually I will though...

[whosyadaddy 0]

I did it all on a treadmill. I run inside and on the treadmill nowadays. Not Much difference in it.

The treadmill is good for keeping you at a constant pace.

[Mal 0]

I do mine on the treadmill at the gym. I am slacking though! I am supposed to be finishing week 1 for the second time, but I have had other commitments...uggggh! If I don't hit the gym right after work, I don't seem to make it. Today I have an appointment at 6, I am going to hit the gym after even if it is 8 or 9!!! Tomorrow another appointment at 6, Wednesday meeting with some local Lapband folks, thursday meeting at 6 and Frilday baseball game....where did my time go???

Oh yeah, the skates...love it! I used to skate all the time, I bought a pair of skates and blades and hit this park out here, we have three outdoor rinks (for hockey), but it is soooo much harder than I remember, still fun but man I don't remember it being so difficult! Haven't fallen yet though!

Football?...HUGE Steeler fan, even got the three diamond tattoo!

Have a great afternoon and thaks for all the support and advice here! I can't wait to run my first 5K, the Susan G Komen on my birthday this year in memory of my mother.

Peace Love