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

[Ang1982 4]

Wow you ladies are rocking.

Welcome all the new ones too.

For those that dont know me i did the C25K program over Oct,nov 07 so i am here to encouarge you. I can run a 10k now without too much problem. I love Triathlons! There my fav. I would do them every week if i could. I run about 3 5k's a week and try and fit in 1 10k a week.

I started when i was around 360lbs or so.

Ang: 20mins is super scary. I remember almost panicing when i was on the treadmill ready to start it. But you will shcock your self. Go super slow. You will Love the feeling after.

MC Green: It took me till about 6 or 7 weeks to actually enjoy it. When i run 5k's now def the first mile is the worst. Then you kind of get into it.

Bonnie: CONGRATS on week 2 being done!!!!!! Way to go! Your doing awesome for yourself.

You are the best cheerleader I tell ya. So supportive and such an inspiration to us all.

I think you are right, I will go at it super slow and see what happens. I have been doing my 5 minute intervals (and 3 minute run intervals) at setting 4 on the treadmill, maybe I will take that down a notch or two for trying to do the 20 minutes and 10 minutes next week

[georgia girl 35]

Whosya~ I agree. You are such a motivator and an inspiration to what we all hope to be. Thanks for all the support!

[SugarBean 0]

I am sleepy eyed this morning and needed a little push out the door. I came and read a few posts and I am on my way. WK2 Day 3. Wish me luck!!!

[SugarBean 0]

Well, I guess I woke up. I sort of jumped ahead a little. (I just finished WK 2 Day 3) I wanted to see if I needed to repeat WK2.

I used the stop watch and my first running interval I ran 3 minutes, then 2, 2, 90 seconds..... (2min walks in between) The last 90 second run was rough. :scared2: But, I think I will move onto Week3.

I never in a million years thought I could be a runner. Thanks so much for all your inspiration and motivation. I think I actually like this. :wink2:

By the way, I run outside on a little country one lane road and it was 67 degrees @ 8:15am in the mountians of WV with low/medium humidity.

Edited July 19, 2008 by SugarBean

[georgia girl 35]

WTG Sugarbean! Sounds like you are moving right along. I wish I could run in 67 degree weather.....it's more like 94 degree weather here, lol. It's rough but at least I burn a lot of calories! Keep up the great work!

[mcgreen 0]

quick post from my meeting - did week 4 day 3 today and I couldn't complete the 2nd 5 minute run- did 3 minutes and had to walk for 2 before I finished :scared2:

oh well. I was planning on repeating but don't know why today was harder.

good luck to all!

[Kathybad 0]

Great job Sugar! I envy your outdoor weather... it's 36 celcius here... which is 97 F... so I ran inside.

I did my Day 2 week 1 run this morning... it went great. I struggled a bit around the halfway point... but overall did better than the first.

I was more tired today than Wed., and no runner's high :scared2:, but felt good afterwards.

Who'sya... thank you for giving us such great advice and being our mentor and role model!!!

Good luck everyone.

[renewedhope 4]

Just finished week 3 day 3. It gets easier each time. I actually think I am going to move on to week 4 next week. At the beginning of each week I think that there is no way I can do the next week, but then I do. I am really enjoying this now. It is still definately hard, but the feeling of accomplishment when I finish is undescribable. I don't have to describe it to yall, because yall know exactly what I am talking about. It is sooo cool to be donig this together.

Whosya, I ditto everyone elses remarks. You are the bomb. Thanks for the tips and encouragement.

Gearing up for week 4....

Amy

[georgia girl 35]

WTG Renewed! It is so inspiring to see how the progression of Cto5k gets better and better with each run.

Later this evening I will do day 3 of week one and I'll take it from there I guess. I think I am going to run a little later in the evening so it won't be soooo hot.

I have a question for all of you. Do y'all drink Water while you run or like a low calorie energy drink? I'm just curious because I almost ran out of fuel last time. I do think I will eat a small serving of some type of healthy carb before my run today and see if that helps.

[BonnieMcC 0]

I usually work out within 30 minutes of having a Protein Shake for Breakfast. It gives me a lot of energy. I notice on the mornings I don't hit the gym after the drink I am buzzin around with lots of energy. While walking sometimes I take sips of Water, but I am afraid I will spill or drop it if I try to chug and walk at the same time. I dont want to pause the treadmill to take drinks. I just want to get that workout done and THEN chug water! I guess when I am banded there will be no more chugging!

[BonnieMcC 0]

Just finished week 3 day 3. It gets easier each time. I actually think I am going to move on to week 4 next week. At the beginning of each week I think that there is no way I can do the next week, but then I do. I am really enjoying this now. It is still definately hard, but the feeling of accomplishment when I finish is undescribable. I don't have to describe it to yall, because yall know exactly what I am talking about. It is sooo cool to be donig this together.

Whosya, I ditto everyone elses remarks. You are the bomb. Thanks for the tips and encouragement.

Gearing up for week 4....

Amy

Congrats on finishing week 3, I have been debating starting week 3 all week, but I think after reading this post I will press on!

[Kathybad 0]

Just finished week 3 day 3. It gets easier each time. I actually think I am going to move on to week 4 next week. At the beginning of each week I think that there is no way I can do the next week, but then I do. I am really enjoying this now. It is still definately hard, but the feeling of accomplishment when I finish is undescribable. I don't have to describe it to yall, because yall know exactly what I am talking about. It is sooo cool to be donig this together.

Amy, great job! Congrats on finishing week 3. Thank you for starting this up... its a real inspiration and so much better to do this together!

I have a question for all of you. Do y'all drink Water while you run or like a low calorie energy drink? I'm just curious because I almost ran out of fuel last time. I do think I will eat a small serving of some type of healthy carb before my run today and see if that helps.

Georgia... good luck tonight! I have to eat something prior to running... but not right before. I've eaten a yogurt about 30 mins prior. Then I bring my water with me. However, I don't drink too much water during because it gerggles around in my stomach and bothers me when I'm running. I think I'll get used to this, and when the intervals are longer it might be better... but right now I don't. When I do drink, its on a walk interval. I then drink lots of water afterwards, and also eat a meal. So far I've eaten a lean cuisine dish following the run... and it tastes sooo good!

[georgia girl 35]

Wow, just finished day 3 of week 1. I am definitely on a high right now. I am amazed at how good today went. I really didn't even get that tired until the last 2 intervals. My breathing was so much better today. To think I could only last 12 minutes on Tuesday!

I think I am still going to repeat week one again though. I'd rather be safe than sorry. My biggest fear in this is that I will get overwhelmed and quit.....so, I am going to take it slow.

I'm still on a high! It feels great!!!

[georgia girl 35]

Oh, I did eat a few triscuits about 35 minutes before my jog and I think it helped out a lot!

[mamato3 1]

Whosya - Like everyone else has said... thankyou so much for the encouragment and support. You are awesome. As for the 5K I am debating signing up for... I figure even if I have to walk some of it and even if I come in last.... at least I can try. It will give me something to aim for! You will probably be here saying "I told you it was too soon", but I'll take that chance

Renewed - congrats on finishing week 3! You go girl. I plan on finishing it tomorrow and I also plan on moving on to week 4 next week. Thanks for starting this wonderful thread. Doing this together is such fun!

Georgia - I don't know how you run out in that heat! Yikes! You deserve an award.