New Couch To 5 K Program

[floydgirl]

Do you want to ease yourself into a terrific running program? Many people feel that running is something they just can not succeed in. Others don't know how to start, so jump in going at 210% only to burn themselves out, or even worse -- injure themselves.

Or, maybe you have already started a running program, but need the support and accountability that a challenge offers.

Together, we hope to improve our cardio/respiratory endurance. We're going to take it slow, I promise, but we WILL make progress, right?

Here is a link to the plan: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

Post your comments, questions and your progress and thoughts.

[floydgirl]

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I'll start off. I started doing the C25K program right after July 4th. I graduated in September, and celebrated by participating in a 5K my final week. I came in dead last, lol (there were not many participants). My time was 37:29. However, I came in 3rd place in my age group, but there were only 3 runners in my age group. lol

I followed the C25k to a "tee". Even if I felt like I could run a little further on some days, I did what the program recommended. I took it slow and steady.

I now run about 13 miles per week. Not a huge amount, but it is good enough for me! I am thrilled that I am running, and thrilled that I stuck with the program to the very end.

Who's next?

[hopejoy]

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Okay Floydgirl,
I'm a rebel... can't follow directions... clocks are annoying...
BUT, I started back yesterday running with my walking. What I did was walk up a street and then run down it... until I got through all the streets/culdesacs in my neighborhood... actually ended up running more than I ran. I am really pleased with myself... as I have been walking with an occasional run...
But, I can't start back at the beginning as I have been doing 3 miles/ day for a while... I think when I was doing the couch to 5 k last time my wt loss went up... so I feel like I am needing to push myself again to get my metabolism going again.

So, here I am ... not really good at direction following but I want to join too, can I? Please???? I promise to take it slow and easy...
liz

[kekabeka]

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I'm in I'm doing week 4 next week.... my schedule is Monday Wednesday and friday

[floydgirl]

Re: New Couch To 5 K Program

Liz, of course you can join! Glad to have you!

Since you've done this before, please start where you are comfortable with. Just keep posting in here, so we know how you are doing.

How did you feel after your run/walk up and down the cul de sac yesterday?

I'm thrilled that you've started back up again.

off the topic, but I love your new siggy picture, too!

[floydgirl]

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Hi Kekabeka! Glad to have you onboard!

Monday, Wed., and Friday sounds wonderful. So you are in week 4! How do you feel? Have you noticed any changes in your body yet?

[hopejoy]

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Good Morning Floydgirl! I've been doing great! I ran/walked again Tues, then Wed I was sore, so just walked 2 miles Wed and Thurs but Today is another running/walking day. I'm planning on going 5 miles today though... we'll see how much of it is running. It's raining cats and dogs as well. I have a parka, I hope I do okay with it... we'll see! I'll report back later! Thanks for the rep point!
I'm excited to be doing this again too...
liz

[floydgirl]

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I can't wait to hear how you made out with your run/walk today. Since you've been doing this for some time, 5 miles should be obtainable, especially if you do the run/walk combination. Keep us posted!

Wait a second, you are doing this in the rain? You are very dedicated!

[Pook Pookerson]

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Hi All...

I am new to the ADBB, and am unsure of the protocol of doing the challenges...can I join this one? Do I just track my results or post them....any advice would be appreciated. I have to get MOVING!!!

[jimmie 48]

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i don't think floydgirl is online at the moment and i was just passing by. yes! you join simply by saying you're joining. i am not a runner so i know floyd will tell you all the particulars for this couch to 5 K program!

welcome to the ADBB!!!

[hopejoy]

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I'm a weennie... I weennied out... only did 3.25 miles... when I took my dog home at 3 miles, I found my house locked up tight... and no way in!!!!! my son had come home from school, saw the unlocked door and promtly locked it! But he was on a bus headed to the CIF championship games in SD so couldn't come home and rescue me! Called dh, and he was far away, so I went to the neighbor's house because I remembered giving them a copy a long while ago... the wifey wasn't there, so the husband looked around and finally found it!!!!!!! so I lost interest in the 2nd half and now am getting ready for a long drive to LA to fetch my dd who's been gone to London for a 3 month semester abroad!!!!!! just having some lunch now and saying "Hi" Tomorrow I'll do 5 miles... it's supposed to rain again. My parka worked great for keeping the rain off me. It was a corporate gift last christmas from work and I just now used it for the first time! lol!
liz

[floydgirl]

Re: New Couch To 5 K Program

Pook, yes of course you can join! Welcome! The website detailed in the first post gives you the C25K schedule that we are using. Post here and tell us how you are doing. Glad you're joining!

[floydgirl]

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Gee whiz Liz, nothing liked being locked out of the house. Glad that was fairly easy to resolve. I fear this very thing happening to me one day, too.

3.25 miles is nothing to sneeze at. You did great!

[hopejoy]

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Okay, I ran 3 miles today without stopping!!!! or walking!!!!! I just felt like running when I stepped out the door! It felt great! I didn't take my dog today for the first time and I think that was a lot of it... I actually feel lighter without her... she requires a lot of attention, whereas by myself I can just cruise along.
Anyway, this is a major accomplishment...
I also atribute it to the fact that I'm so happy and excited about the CIF football game my son's playing in tonight and my dd being home... 2 really major events for me. All those extra endorphines running around in my blood going crazy! lol!
liz

[floydgirl]

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Congratulations on the 3 mile run. You are well on your way.

I ditch my dog for my runs, he definitely holds me back, he has to stop and smell everything. lol

Sounds like you had a very exciting weekend!