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    Starting Couch to 5k program today!

    Started this program today and actually running for a whole minute is a quite a long time LOL It's snowing and cold today too which stinks because it hurts to breathe just walking. But, I made it through Day 1 and didn't die from it, so Im really pleased. For never jogging in my whole life, I feel accomplished!
    Heather
    Female

    Weight unknown; pants size 18
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    Re: Starting Couch to 5k program today!

    That's awesome!!! Keep doing it, it's a great program!
    ~Joy

    Start 1/2/06 Goal 6/11/07 restart 1/2/09
    268.5/196/185
    QUIT SMOKING JULY 23, 2006 while on Atkins


    Just when you think you've eaten enough vegetables...EAT SOME MORE!
    http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJournals.html?Owner=ride2joy

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    • #3
      Re: Starting Couch to 5k program today!

      I am SOOOooo proud of you!!! I have been saying that I want to do this. Have come up with every excuse in the book (and then some) why I haven't. Heck! If you can start in the SNOW, then I really have no excuse!!

      I WILL start this tomorrow.

      If you see flares going up from North Carolina-way, please send help!!!


      lol


      Restart -10/18/2009 - 204.6 lbs (UGH!!!)
      Goal 1 - under 200 - met 10/19/2009
      Goal 2 - 190 - met 10/25/2009
      Goal 3 - 180
      Goal 4 - 170
      Goal 5 - 160
      Goal 6 - 150
      Goal 7 - 140
      Goal 8 - 135
      Goal - To zip up current pants without sucking it in-10/25/09
      Goal - To need a belt/roll waistband of current pants
      Goal - To wear the next size down - 11/13/09
      Goal - To wear the next size down - without a muffin top!! 11/18/09
      Goal - To wear 'those' jeans (ya know - the ones in the back of the closet, hidden under a winter coat)
      Day 13 - wine free/ cheat free

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      • #4
        Re: Starting Couch to 5k program today!

        Excellent!! WTG! Getting started is 90% of the battle, and you're over the biggest hump!

        IF I CAN BECOME A RUNNER AT AGE 47, ANYONE CAN. I was as out of shape as you can believe 3 1/2 years ago... and now I've run over 5,000 miles!

        The journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step! YOU CAN DO IT!

        Betty
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        • #5
          Re: Starting Couch to 5k program today!

          Thanks guys! I am a little sore today, but not as bad as I thought I'd be. Today is my rest day, which is good because its really cold and snowy, not really motivating to get out and jog.

          Coco--I told my fiance if I wasn't back in 20 minutes, he better get in the car and come find me cuz I'd be laying on someone's front yard LOL Good luck today!
          Heather
          Female

          Weight unknown; pants size 18

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          • #6
            Re: Starting Couch to 5k program today!

            Congratulations!!
            27/f/5'10"
            HW - 312, LW - 172 (Jul 2007), CW - 205, GW - 160

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            • #7
              Re: Starting Couch to 5k program today!

              Way to go on starting the training program! You'll be running circles around everybody in no time. Keep us posted on how it's going.
              START 8/16/06 @ 270+~MG1: 220-12/2/06~MG2: 210-1/07~MG3: 199-3/2/07~MG4: 190-4/27/07~MG5: 180-7/04/07~GOAL: 170
              RESTART 11/2/09 @ 224.6~MG1: 215~MG2: 210~MG3: 205~MG4: 199~MG5: 195~MG6: 190~MG7: 185~GOAL: 180
              F / 28 / 5'8" FITDAY

              Missoula Marathon 7/13/08 5:41

              Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerance
              GLUTEN-FREE since 10/08

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              • #8
                Re: Starting Couch to 5k program today!

                Oh Heather! Wow.... that was incredible!!! I have little explosions going off in my legs right now, but it feels GREAT!!! You're right - one minute is an incredibly long period of time!!! I'm gonna do this M-W-F - is that right? You are such an inspiration !!! Thanks SO much for being here!


                Restart -10/18/2009 - 204.6 lbs (UGH!!!)
                Goal 1 - under 200 - met 10/19/2009
                Goal 2 - 190 - met 10/25/2009
                Goal 3 - 180
                Goal 4 - 170
                Goal 5 - 160
                Goal 6 - 150
                Goal 7 - 140
                Goal 8 - 135
                Goal - To zip up current pants without sucking it in-10/25/09
                Goal - To need a belt/roll waistband of current pants
                Goal - To wear the next size down - 11/13/09
                Goal - To wear the next size down - without a muffin top!! 11/18/09
                Goal - To wear 'those' jeans (ya know - the ones in the back of the closet, hidden under a winter coat)
                Day 13 - wine free/ cheat free

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                • #9
                  Re: Starting Couch to 5k program today!

                  Thanks Coco! Thats such a nice thing to say! I started on a Thursday so it will work out to be m-w-f for me too. it just has to be 3 days a week with a day in between to rebound.
                  Heather
                  Female

                  Weight unknown; pants size 18

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                  • #10
                    Re: Starting Couch to 5k program today!

                    WK1D2 finished! It actually felt alot better today than it did on Thursday. It was ALOT easier to run a whole minute LOL I even found myself running 2 minutes and not realizing it. I did slow down the pace a little though and that helped alot. I have to realize I can't be a speed racer or I'll die.

                    Coco--How ya feelin today??
                    Heather
                    Female

                    Weight unknown; pants size 18

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                    • #11
                      Re: Starting Couch to 5k program today!

                      Heather - I am SO sore, but it's a good sore, you know? I feel like I am doing something! I've taken a couple of motrin - actually looking forward to Monday!!! (I'll letcha know how I feel on Tuesday!!lol)


                      Restart -10/18/2009 - 204.6 lbs (UGH!!!)
                      Goal 1 - under 200 - met 10/19/2009
                      Goal 2 - 190 - met 10/25/2009
                      Goal 3 - 180
                      Goal 4 - 170
                      Goal 5 - 160
                      Goal 6 - 150
                      Goal 7 - 140
                      Goal 8 - 135
                      Goal - To zip up current pants without sucking it in-10/25/09
                      Goal - To need a belt/roll waistband of current pants
                      Goal - To wear the next size down - 11/13/09
                      Goal - To wear the next size down - without a muffin top!! 11/18/09
                      Goal - To wear 'those' jeans (ya know - the ones in the back of the closet, hidden under a winter coat)
                      Day 13 - wine free/ cheat free

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                      • #12
                        Re: Starting Couch to 5k program today!

                        I'm with ya on the soreness OMG I don't think I've ever been so sore LOL I never realized how many muscles it takes to run lol See ya on Tuesday!! We'll compare pain lol
                        Heather
                        Female

                        Weight unknown; pants size 18

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                        • #13
                          Re: Starting Couch to 5k program today!

                          Week 1 is finished!!! I can't believe I did it! I feel great! I'm not sore anymore; in fact I didn't get sore after D2 either. I even found myself running for 2 minutes at a time tonight. Week 2 starts on wednesday. I cant imagine myself running for 20 minutes straight, but I will!!!
                          Heather
                          Female

                          Weight unknown; pants size 18

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                          • #14
                            Re: Starting Couch to 5k program today!

                            Great work you guys! One of my goals is to run in a 5K this summer. I really enjoy jogging at the park and find it be super relaxing. I plan to start my training on next week!
                            Female/Age 33
                            Start Date: 06/22/09



                            Start Weight: 215

                            GW - 200 (Date Met: )
                            GW - 190 (Date Met: )
                            GW - 190 (Date Met: )
                            GW - 180 (Date Met: )
                            GW - 170 (Date Met: )

                            Final GW - 165




                            Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Online Calorie Counter

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                            • #15
                              Re: Starting Couch to 5k program today!

                              Week 2 started last night and it was actually pretty easy! two minutes jogging then 2 minutes walking. Which isn't really the EXACT way the program has it, but I don't have a stop watch yet so I have to use my cell phone clock LOL
                              Heather
                              Female

                              Weight unknown; pants size 18

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