~~~Couch to 5K ~~~ Think you can't be a runner? Think again! - Page 3

luvslipstick · 06-02-2007, 12:00 PM

Thanks Shelly,going there right now...forgot about that place,it's been forever since I'd been there

Kissa · 06-02-2007, 02:42 PM

Shelly!

You are a runner!

A real, proper, bone fide runner, you should be so very proud of yourself.

I am trying to get myself motivated to start again.

Well done the rest of you, you should be proud of yourselves too.

godsbeloved79 · 06-02-2007, 06:51 PM

How does one begin?

ItsNot2L8 · 06-03-2007, 08:11 AM

Thanks, Cindy! My cousin and her friend did it with me, we're all about the same level. We're looking for another one next month.

Welcome, God's Beloved! The Couch to 5K outline is at http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml. I think somewhere in this thread there's also a link to the podcasts. If you have an MP3 player or iPod, they make it a lot easier to keep time when you're not doing it on a treadmill.

godsbeloved79 · 06-03-2007, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ItsNot2L8

Welcome, God's Beloved! The Couch to 5K outline is at http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml. I think somewhere in this thread there's also a link to the podcasts. If you have an MP3 player or iPod, they make it a lot easier to keep time when you're not doing it on a treadmill.

Thank you, I will check it out

.

Kissa · 06-03-2007, 11:00 AM

Just read again how much better it is to do it off the treadmill! Ace.

DarkSiren · 06-04-2007, 11:18 AM

Hey Everyone!!

I'm sorry I haven't updated recently.

I'm on W3D1 repeat tomorrow.

I've done each week twice so technically this starts my 6th week at it.

I'd been taking it slow in the beginning due to a previous ankle issue but there seems to be no problems now.

So, I'm going to step it up and try continue without repeating anymore weeks.

Keep your fingers crossed for me.

Aijarama · 06-04-2007, 06:51 PM

1) What week/day are you on? Run 1, Week 2!
2) Are you repeating a week? no
3) Are you running for time or distance? time...with w/u and c/d its 30 min
4) Are you running indoors or out? inside
5) How do you feel? good...I was more aware of my shins this time with the 90 second run, but I made it out alive
__________________

ts1draft · 06-04-2007, 07:51 PM

Hi I'm new
1) What week/day are you on? w1-d1
2) Are you repeating a week? nope, first day
3) Are you running for time or distance? time first, distance once I can handle it.
4) Are you running indoors or out? today inside, but if weather is ok, it will be outside with the kids and dog.
5) How do you feel? I feel great, I should be in bed right now, but I have a little extra energy.

I really hope I can stick to this. I may not be able to stick with it do to shin splints. They didn't bother me today. But does anyone have suggestions on getting rid of them?

Arynn · 06-05-2007, 06:06 AM

I'm in!

1) What week/day are you on? Run 1, Week 1! Starting in a few minutes after I get the podcast Dled and loaded
2) Are you repeating a week? probably later LOL
3) Are you running for time or distance? time for now, distance later
4) Are you running indoors or out? outside with the stroller, looking for a jogging stroller
5) How do you feel? excited and nervous... looking forward to feeling the burn, I am really hoping this will kick my weightloss back into gear.

Good to see some familiar faces here too!

luvslipstick · 06-05-2007, 09:11 AM

morning

just 2 miles yesterday,jogged half,getting better.hope you all have a great day,time to go hit the track

Dawn and Melinda ,didn't know you were here too,

the more the merrier

DarkSiren · 06-05-2007, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luvslipstick

Dawn and Melinda ,didn't know you were here too,

the more the merrier

Yup I'm here.....

Arynn · 06-05-2007, 11:05 AM

Okay... Day 1 Week 1 done. Mostly... I see me doing Week 1 next week too

but That's cool... I'm getting out there and that's all that matters to me currently. I did feel like I had to bowling balls attached to my butt that bounced up and down alot when I was running.

I was not able to quite finish the entire podcast. I got through the warm up and 3 of the runs before I crapped out. I got through 14 mins. Of course it didn't help that I had trouble converting the m4a file to mp3 for my lil mp3 player. I found a converter online and then downloaded it only to find out it's trial software and will only convert half of your file for you. It's $23 bucks to get the other half converted.

I dig the music though. It's kinda trance/techno/house kinda stuff I used to listen to alot.

All in all, I call it a success for today.

tiggerr · 06-05-2007, 11:12 AM

I just finished a half Marathon, Rock and Roll in San Diego on Sunday, and I am saying something I NEVER thought I would.....I want to be a runner!
I walked it in 3 hours and 22 minutes (go me!) One mile was ran but my poor toes, I have one toe nail that looks a bit dark pink.
I've trained with Team in Training for 19 weeks now (again Go Me!) but that will end this weekend. :sad:
I am teaming up with some of my San Diego peeps to do the San Jose R&R on October. A few of them are run-walkers and while I don't think I'll run a half marathon this year I want the speed option.
I also love what endurance training is doing for my legs and slowly the rest of my body.
I have not lost weight, in fact I gained 4 pounds, but I feel pretty good.

I need to let my poor toe heal and as soon as that looks good (next week?) I'll start.
Until then I'll come and hang with you guys from time to time.

Rock On!

ts1draft · 06-05-2007, 03:31 PM

melinda, I have an mp3 player too, there is a download for the podcast that is mp3. you have to go to the tabs on the top of the page. let me know if you can't find it. It is already converted and ready to go.

luvslipstick · 06-05-2007, 05:14 PM

2 miles .... walked half,again jogged half

Arynn · 06-05-2007, 05:46 PM

Tarolee- Thanks a ton! I am a newb with podcasts and whatnot. I totally appreciate the heads-up.

Roo- That's awesome!

Tiggerr- That's sounds awesome! Marathons are still a far far away dream for me but I love hearing about them.

Well, an hour after my "run" I was very much glad tomorrow is a Callanetics day. Now, I am excited and more determined to do the whole program Thursday.

I do need new shoes. I have walking shoes currently.

DeliGirl · 06-06-2007, 01:49 PM

I planned on starting my week 1 this week also. Unfortunatly, the weather didn't co-operate so I did my best to follow the podcast on my elliptical.

I can usually go for 40 min with no prob and the 30 minutes today was a really good workout!!

I hope tomorrow's weather is good because I want to see what I can really do since I know that really running is a heck of alot harder than "running" on the elliptical.

ts1draft · 06-06-2007, 06:41 PM

Hi, I am on w1d2 and today I did it outside, not on the treadmill. What a differance that makes. The hills are a killer. I did the whole podcast, and feel great. I'm really going to try to stick with it.

DarkSiren · 06-09-2007, 06:49 AM

Hello All!!

Just poppin in after finishing W3 D2. I did it inside today because I was too wimpy to go out in the heat.

I don't normally like to run days back to back but I ended up being too tired yesterday to do the program.

But I got it done today and plan on doing D3 tomorrow.

1) What week/day are you on?W3 D2 just completed.... tomorrow is D3

2) Are you repeating a week? This week has been a repeat of W3

3) Are you running for time or distance? Right now is for time

4) Are you running indoors or out?today was inside tomorrow will be outside with the family

5) How do you feel? I'm so stoked and ready to move on to W4 on Tuesday. I'm now actually having to rein myself in to keep from over doing it. I don't anticipate having to repeat W4 and I'm really excited about that.

ts1draft · 06-09-2007, 07:35 PM

Hi, completed week 1 and shins are a little sore. I am going to start week 2 on Monday. I think I may try to do it on the treadmill, just to give my shins a little more cusion. I feel good otherwise.

luvslipstick · 06-10-2007, 04:23 PM

Hi all...week one done,did great,still doing walk run walk run,but hey I'm doing it,feels great,hope everyone has a great week

DarkSiren · 06-11-2007, 06:32 AM

Morning Everyone!!

W3 is completed and I'm officially on W4 now.

Took the family out to the beach yesterday and did the running portion on the hard sand near the water and did the walking portion on the soft sand.

OMG did I feel it in my calfs and thighs the rest of the day but I absolutely LOVED that feeling.

I know.....I'm a total masochist.

Do any of the long timers ever have trouble trying to keep from running every day?? Does anyone run every day with maybe one day off like a Sunday??

I find when I do my regular walks on off days I'm wanting to break into a run and I really have to try hard to have a more relaxed workout.

Anyway, hope everyones week is starting out great!!!

Congrats to all the beginners completing week 1!!!

I'm so proud of you!!!

OaklandRaiders15 · 06-12-2007, 07:32 AM

I'm still having difficulties with shin splints so I haven't been consistent with my running. We have a big grassy greenbelt in front of our house that isn't too hard on my shins. I'm going to have to incorporate the jogging on that so that I can keep up with it. I'll just modify that Couch to 5K plan to fit. I've been working out hard on the elliptical and walking on the treadmill so hopefully I can run a 5K this year.

Kissa · 06-12-2007, 01:37 PM

Way to go all of you. Respect!

godsbeloved79 · 06-12-2007, 02:52 PM

1) What week/day are you on? Week 1 Day 1 (tomorrow)

2) Are you repeating a week? no - new to this

3) Are you running for time or distance? not sure?

4) Are you running indoors or out? outdoors - Park

5) How do you feel? I'm excited to see how things go !

06-04-2007, 07:51 PM	#69
ts1draft Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Southern MI Posts: 347 Gallery: ts1draft Stats: WW 161.2/145.4/138 pants=12/8/8 original 168lb WOE: WW:Flex WI:Monday FP'S:20 AP'S:30 Start Date: Feb 18, 2008	Hi I'm new 1) What week/day are you on? w1-d1 2) Are you repeating a week? nope, first day 3) Are you running for time or distance? time first, distance once I can handle it. 4) Are you running indoors or out? today inside, but if weather is ok, it will be outside with the kids and dog. 5) How do you feel? I feel great, I should be in bed right now, but I have a little extra energy. I really hope I can stick to this. I may not be able to stick with it do to shin splints. They didn't bother me today. But does anyone have suggestions on getting rid of them? __________________ Tarolee 5K (32'27")AM Monday-Friday work outCallanetics(42.0hrs) July 4th goal: 143.2lbs August 15th goal : 138.0lbs

06-05-2007, 09:11 AM	#71
luvslipstick Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: rain country Posts: 5,549 Gallery: luvslipstick WOE: something	morning just 2 miles yesterday,jogged half,getting better.hope you all have a great day,time to go hit the track Dawn and Melinda ,didn't know you were here too,the more the merrier Last edited by luvslipstick : 06-05-2007 at 09:12 AM.

06-05-2007, 11:05 AM	#73
Arynn MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Workin' away in the Glass studio Posts: 1,707 Gallery: Arynn Stats: HW:276 SW:196.5/174.0/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Jumpstart June 2, 2008	Okay... Day 1 Week 1 done. Mostly... I see me doing Week 1 next week too but That's cool... I'm getting out there and that's all that matters to me currently. I did feel like I had to bowling balls attached to my butt that bounced up and down alot when I was running. I was not able to quite finish the entire podcast. I got through the warm up and 3 of the runs before I crapped out. I got through 14 mins. Of course it didn't help that I had trouble converting the m4a file to mp3 for my lil mp3 player. I found a converter online and then downloaded it only to find out it's trial software and will only convert half of your file for you. It's $23 bucks to get the other half converted. I dig the music though. It's kinda trance/techno/house kinda stuff I used to listen to alot. All in all, I call it a success for today. __________________ Melinda Mother, Wife, Glasser, 70 Horde Rogue-Shadowsong FTW June Bike Miles 5.5 Carpe Diem!Mid-Year's Resolution Challenge!Team 2 Leader 30 to lose/8 lost/22 to go

06-05-2007, 11:12 AM	#74
tiggerr Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dutch transplant in La-la-land aka as California Posts: 14,954 Gallery: tiggerr Stats: Two Half Marathons down, one to go WOE: Back on the LC track. Start Date: May,2003	I just finished a half Marathon, Rock and Roll in San Diego on Sunday, and I am saying something I NEVER thought I would.....I want to be a runner! I walked it in 3 hours and 22 minutes (go me!) One mile was ran but my poor toes, I have one toe nail that looks a bit dark pink. I've trained with Team in Training for 19 weeks now (again Go Me!) but that will end this weekend. :sad: I am teaming up with some of my San Diego peeps to do the San Jose R&R on October. A few of them are run-walkers and while I don't think I'll run a half marathon this year I want the speed option. I also love what endurance training is doing for my legs and slowly the rest of my body. I have not lost weight, in fact I gained 4 pounds, but I feel pretty good. I need to let my poor toe heal and as soon as that looks good (next week?) I'll start. Until then I'll come and hang with you guys from time to time. Rock On! __________________ In memory of my friend Kate please click here EVERY DAY to support free mammograms But to look beyond the glory is the hardest part. For a hero's strength is measured by her heart [size="2"]

06-06-2007, 01:49 PM	#78
DeliGirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: BC Canada Posts: 1,060 Gallery: DeliGirl	Ms I planned on starting my week 1 this week also. Unfortunatly, the weather didn't co-operate so I did my best to follow the podcast on my elliptical. I can usually go for 40 min with no prob and the 30 minutes today was a really good workout!! I hope tomorrow's weather is good because I want to see what I can really do since I know that really running is a heck of alot harder than "running" on the elliptical.

06-02-2007, 12:00 PM	#61
luvslipstick Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: rain country Posts: 5,549 Gallery: luvslipstick WOE: something	Thanks Shelly,going there right now...forgot about that place,it's been forever since I'd been there

06-02-2007, 02:42 PM	#62
Kissa MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 2,772 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/132/125 5' 4" WOE: Atkins Maintainance/Intuitive Eating Start Date: January 2001 restarted 1 September 2006 at 139 lbs	Shelly! You are a runner! A real, proper, bone fide runner, you should be so very proud of yourself. I am trying to get myself motivated to start again. Well done the rest of you, you should be proud of yourselves too.

06-02-2007, 06:51 PM	#63
godsbeloved79 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pompano Bch, FL Posts: 12,454 Gallery: godsbeloved79 Stats: 207/197.5/162 WOE: Atkins - Induction Start Date: 3/5/08	How does one begin?

06-03-2007, 08:11 AM	#64
ItsNot2L8 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,528 Gallery: ItsNot2L8 WOE: Atkins OWL	Thanks, Cindy! My cousin and her friend did it with me, we're all about the same level. We're looking for another one next month. Welcome, God's Beloved! The Couch to 5K outline is at http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml. I think somewhere in this thread there's also a link to the podcasts. If you have an MP3 player or iPod, they make it a lot easier to keep time when you're not doing it on a treadmill.

06-03-2007, 11:00 AM	#66
Kissa MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 2,772 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/132/125 5' 4" WOE: Atkins Maintainance/Intuitive Eating Start Date: January 2001 restarted 1 September 2006 at 139 lbs	Just read again how much better it is to do it off the treadmill! Ace.

06-04-2007, 11:18 AM	#67
DarkSiren Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: where in the world is DarkSiren Posts: 13,086 Gallery: DarkSiren WOE: what ever it takes	Hey Everyone!! I'm sorry I haven't updated recently. I'm on W3D1 repeat tomorrow. I've done each week twice so technically this starts my 6th week at it. I'd been taking it slow in the beginning due to a previous ankle issue but there seems to be no problems now. So, I'm going to step it up and try continue without repeating anymore weeks. Keep your fingers crossed for me.

06-04-2007, 06:51 PM	#68
Aijarama Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Freehold, NJ Posts: 560 Gallery: Aijarama Stats: 280/246/175...22/18-20/12 WOE: Vegetarian/WW Start Date: WW:2/19/08	1) What week/day are you on? Run 1, Week 2! 2) Are you repeating a week? no 3) Are you running for time or distance? time...with w/u and c/d its 30 min 4) Are you running indoors or out? inside 5) How do you feel? good...I was more aware of my shins this time with the 90 second run, but I made it out alive __________________

06-05-2007, 06:06 AM	#70
Arynn MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Workin' away in the Glass studio Posts: 1,707 Gallery: Arynn Stats: HW:276 SW:196.5/174.0/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Jumpstart June 2, 2008	I'm in! 1) What week/day are you on? Run 1, Week 1! Starting in a few minutes after I get the podcast Dled and loaded 2) Are you repeating a week? probably later LOL 3) Are you running for time or distance? time for now, distance later 4) Are you running indoors or out? outside with the stroller, looking for a jogging stroller 5) How do you feel? excited and nervous... looking forward to feeling the burn, I am really hoping this will kick my weightloss back into gear. Good to see some familiar faces here too!

06-05-2007, 03:31 PM	#75
ts1draft Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Southern MI Posts: 347 Gallery: ts1draft Stats: WW 161.2/145.4/138 pants=12/8/8 original 168lb WOE: WW:Flex WI:Monday FP'S:20 AP'S:30 Start Date: Feb 18, 2008	melinda, I have an mp3 player too, there is a download for the podcast that is mp3. you have to go to the tabs on the top of the page. let me know if you can't find it. It is already converted and ready to go.

06-05-2007, 05:14 PM	#76
luvslipstick Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: rain country Posts: 5,549 Gallery: luvslipstick WOE: something	2 miles .... walked half,again jogged half

06-05-2007, 05:46 PM	#77
Arynn MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Workin' away in the Glass studio Posts: 1,707 Gallery: Arynn Stats: HW:276 SW:196.5/174.0/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Jumpstart June 2, 2008	Tarolee- Thanks a ton! I am a newb with podcasts and whatnot. I totally appreciate the heads-up. Roo- That's awesome! Tiggerr- That's sounds awesome! Marathons are still a far far away dream for me but I love hearing about them. Well, an hour after my "run" I was very much glad tomorrow is a Callanetics day. Now, I am excited and more determined to do the whole program Thursday. I do need new shoes. I have walking shoes currently.

06-06-2007, 06:41 PM	#79
ts1draft Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Southern MI Posts: 347 Gallery: ts1draft Stats: WW 161.2/145.4/138 pants=12/8/8 original 168lb WOE: WW:Flex WI:Monday FP'S:20 AP'S:30 Start Date: Feb 18, 2008	Hi, I am on w1d2 and today I did it outside, not on the treadmill. What a differance that makes. The hills are a killer. I did the whole podcast, and feel great. I'm really going to try to stick with it.

06-09-2007, 06:49 AM	#80
DarkSiren Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: where in the world is DarkSiren Posts: 13,086 Gallery: DarkSiren WOE: what ever it takes	Hello All!! Just poppin in after finishing W3 D2. I did it inside today because I was too wimpy to go out in the heat. I don't normally like to run days back to back but I ended up being too tired yesterday to do the program. But I got it done today and plan on doing D3 tomorrow. 1) What week/day are you on?W3 D2 just completed.... tomorrow is D3 2) Are you repeating a week? This week has been a repeat of W3 3) Are you running for time or distance? Right now is for time 4) Are you running indoors or out?today was inside tomorrow will be outside with the family 5) How do you feel? I'm so stoked and ready to move on to W4 on Tuesday. I'm now actually having to rein myself in to keep from over doing it. I don't anticipate having to repeat W4 and I'm really excited about that. __________________ ~~~~Dawn~~~~

06-09-2007, 07:35 PM	#81
ts1draft Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Southern MI Posts: 347 Gallery: ts1draft Stats: WW 161.2/145.4/138 pants=12/8/8 original 168lb WOE: WW:Flex WI:Monday FP'S:20 AP'S:30 Start Date: Feb 18, 2008	Hi, completed week 1 and shins are a little sore. I am going to start week 2 on Monday. I think I may try to do it on the treadmill, just to give my shins a little more cusion. I feel good otherwise.

06-10-2007, 04:23 PM	#82
luvslipstick Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: rain country Posts: 5,549 Gallery: luvslipstick WOE: something	Hi all...week one done,did great,still doing walk run walk run,but hey I'm doing it,feels great,hope everyone has a great week

06-11-2007, 06:32 AM	#83
DarkSiren Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: where in the world is DarkSiren Posts: 13,086 Gallery: DarkSiren WOE: what ever it takes	Morning Everyone!! W3 is completed and I'm officially on W4 now. Took the family out to the beach yesterday and did the running portion on the hard sand near the water and did the walking portion on the soft sand. OMG did I feel it in my calfs and thighs the rest of the day but I absolutely LOVED that feeling. I know.....I'm a total masochist. Do any of the long timers ever have trouble trying to keep from running every day?? Does anyone run every day with maybe one day off like a Sunday?? I find when I do my regular walks on off days I'm wanting to break into a run and I really have to try hard to have a more relaxed workout. Anyway, hope everyones week is starting out great!!! Congrats to all the beginners completing week 1!!! I'm so proud of you!!!

06-12-2007, 07:32 AM	#84
OaklandRaiders15 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ via Ellensburg, WA Posts: 1,466 Gallery: OaklandRaiders15 Stats: Too much/A Little Less/Just Right WOE: Exercising More/Eating Less	I'm still having difficulties with shin splints so I haven't been consistent with my running. We have a big grassy greenbelt in front of our house that isn't too hard on my shins. I'm going to have to incorporate the jogging on that so that I can keep up with it. I'll just modify that Couch to 5K plan to fit. I've been working out hard on the elliptical and walking on the treadmill so hopefully I can run a 5K this year.

06-12-2007, 01:37 PM	#85
Kissa MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 2,772 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/132/125 5' 4" WOE: Atkins Maintainance/Intuitive Eating Start Date: January 2001 restarted 1 September 2006 at 139 lbs	Way to go all of you. Respect!

06-12-2007, 02:52 PM	#86
godsbeloved79 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pompano Bch, FL Posts: 12,454 Gallery: godsbeloved79 Stats: 207/197.5/162 WOE: Atkins - Induction Start Date: 3/5/08	1) What week/day are you on? Week 1 Day 1 (tomorrow) 2) Are you repeating a week? no - new to this 3) Are you running for time or distance? not sure? 4) Are you running indoors or out? outdoors - Park 5) How do you feel? I'm excited to see how things go !