New Couch To 5 K Program

[floydgirl]

Re: New Couch To 5 K Program

Keep up the great work! Doesn't it feel great to actually be doing this? Just a few weeks ago it seemed almost impossible ... now look at you two go!

[spirittalker]

Re: New Couch To 5 K Program

Heya FG, just poppin in to say hi. I think i have a coworker on board to start the couch to 5k. We have recently started walking at lunch and today we were talking about running. I showed her the program when we got back and we are gonna give it a go next week.

[kislandmom]

Re: New Couch To 5 K Program

Good Evening! Today was the first day of week 2. I had meetings scheduled after work so would you believe that I got up at 5:00 this morning to go out and do it! It was hard to tell if I was getting the time quite right because we don't have street lights in our neighborhood and I had to wait until someone's porch light was on to see the stop watch. (note to self: get a flashlight).

I did really well and was feeling good until close to the end. My knees were a little sore but I felt good the rest of the day and my muscles are not screaming.

I am impressed with my tenacity. It's hard for an insomniac to give up a minute of sleep, but it was worth it.

SoccerMom - are you going to try to run a race in the spring?

[floydgirl]

Re: New Couch To 5 K Program

Heya FG, just poppin in to say hi. I think i have a coworker on board to start the couch to 5k. We have recently started walking at lunch and today we were talking about running. I showed her the program when we got back and we are gonna give it a go next week.

Hey Spirit, how have you been?

Awesome that you adnd your coworker are thinking about starting the C25k. Refresh my memory, have you ran before?

Good luck to both of you! Glad to have you onboard!

[floydgirl]

Re: New Couch To 5 K Program

Good Evening! Today was the first day of week 2. I had meetings scheduled after work so would you believe that I got up at 5:00 this morning to go out and do it! It was hard to tell if I was getting the time quite right because we don't have street lights in our neighborhood and I had to wait until someone's porch light was on to see the stop watch. (note to self: get a flashlight).

I did really well and was feeling good until close to the end. My knees were a little sore but I felt good the rest of the day and my muscles are not screaming.

I am impressed with my tenacity. It's hard for an insomniac to give up a minute of sleep, but it was worth it.

SoccerMom - are you going to try to run a race in the spring?

You are so dedicated getting up early to run. Way to go. Glad your body is getting used to this.

You should be proud of yourself!

[kislandmom]

Re: New Couch To 5 K Program

Good evening. It's my off day and I am not sore at all from my run yesterday. Can't run tomorrow because it is hubby's shift and I can't take the kiddies with me. I plan to run on Friday, then again on sunday. My friend from work is going to run with me on Sunday. Maybe we can push it a little bit?!?

Keep going everyone.

[floydgirl]

Re: New Couch To 5 K Program

You're not sore, because your muscles are becoming conditioned -- which is terrific news. I love how you plan your running time around your schedule. A lot of people would use their fluctuating schedule as an excuse not to do it! You've looked past those obstacles and put yourself first. I am very proud of you!

Keep running!

[spirittalker]

Re: New Couch To 5 K Program

Hey Spirit, how have you been?

Awesome that you adnd your coworker are thinking about starting the C25k. Refresh my memory, have you ran before?

Good luck to both of you! Glad to have you onboard!

I have been pretty good. Life is good I sort of started running a bit back in 2005, but nothing impressive. Mostly just doing what i could. I participate in the Bolder Boulder every year, a 10k. I generally run about half of it. Not all at once...run half a mile walk half a mile, you know. But I would like to be able to run all of it, if not this year then next.

[floydgirl]

Re: New Couch To 5 K Program

Well, Spirit, that certainly is an achievable goal. That is a great thing to work towards.

[APanthesilia]

Re: New Couch To 5 K Program

I have always, always wanted to be a runner but every time I have tried I just haven't lasted. I watch the marathon runners go by every year and I think that I'm a slug! I am totally in on this. I am excited and I am going to start tomorrow! It will also help me a lot in my six week exercise challenge!

[kislandmom]

Re: New Couch To 5 K Program

Welcome aboard Apanthesilia - Trust me when I say that I have NEVER run before (unless it was away from something terrifying)LOL! This is really working for me. I would suggest finding some organized run that you would like to participate in and set that as your goal.

Can't run today - kid duty. I plan on running tomorrow. Hubby has a friend spending the night so they can get up early and go hunting. He will just have to entertain him all by his onesies until I get back. Note to self - Get some sort of flashlight to run with so you can see the darn stop watch!

Have a wonderful evening all

[kislandmom]

Re: New Couch To 5 K Program

Yeah me! I just finished my official first run of week 2. For the most part I did fine. My butt was burning by the last run! My body is reminding me how out of shape I've become. But that's ok, I am looking forward to the day when I can run for miles with no problem. I feel good now.

Going to have some dinner and spend time with the family.

Have a great night.

[Porcelain]

Re: New Couch To 5 K Program

I have been swimming lately, 1,000 yards each time (that sounds really impressive but I go really slow), but I want something to work my legs more. I am very large breasted and it hurts me to jump/run/jog/hop. I am considering getting one of these sports bras and joining this challenge. A girl who is large breasted that trains horses pointed me towards this bra...and it has great reviews from Oprah, etc. www.enell.com

[jimmie 48]

Re: New Couch To 5 K Program

i'm sure floyd and the others would love to have you join, porcelain. floyd is hardly ever online during the weekend but i know she will address your post and the others come monday.

[APanthesilia]

Re: New Couch To 5 K Program

I am very large breasted and it hurts me to jump/run/jog/hop. I am considering getting one of these sports bras and joining this challenge. A girl who is large breasted that trains horses pointed me towards this bra...and it has great reviews from Oprah, etc. www.enell.com

This bra looks very promising! I have the same problem and I find that it hurts a lot to do exercise that involves any kind of bounce. I have tried so many sports bras and none have been up to the task! I usually wear two when I do anything remotely sporty. If you get one please let us know what it is like! Thanks!