~~~Couch to 5K ~~~ Think you can't be a runner? Think again! - Page 8

lil_joy69 · 08-03-2007, 07:45 AM

OK I downloaded the mp3 version. I'm going to try to start Sunday. I'm scared because I've never ever been able to run. Plus I am just starting back to working out after a month of sittin on my big ol butt.

I walked on the treadmill for 20 min at 3.5mph today not counting 5 min warm up and cool down. If I would have had someone to talk to I maybe could have talked but would have rather not. So with that said how fast do ya'll think I should try to run at?
thanks
lil_joy

Tracey40 · 08-03-2007, 08:21 AM

Listen to your body, if you can jog at 3.5, then do that, if it's too fast or slow adjust slowly. Take a walking break when you need to and most of all, enjoy it!!! I made the mistake of trying to get my body to do something that it couldn't at first and hated it.... now, its fun to try and get further each time but always listening to what my body is saying.

Have you been back to walking for awhile now? If not, you may want to continue walking and just adding in 1 minute runs for now?

Congratulations on getting back into it!!!

dointhis4me · 08-03-2007, 11:13 AM

1) What week/day are you on? I finished W1D3 today (actually I did it 4 days this week, M, T, W, F

3) Are you running for time or distance? Time

4) Are you running indoors or out? indoors at the gym

5) How do you feel? It was still hard but yet easier then day one. I wonder if I'll get to the point of liking it??

I LOVE the way I feel after afterwards but during, not so much

I'm not sure about moving on to week two but I will give it a go and see what happens.

Wish me luck!

desdemona · 08-03-2007, 11:52 AM

I hate running on the treadmill and like running outside but not in the heat!

Do you guys just run in the mornings? I have to work at 6am, and it doesnt get 'cool' (ie under 90) until like 9pm. Getting up early for me would be like 4AM!

I guess I need to learn to jog in the heat.

lil_joy69 · 08-03-2007, 01:00 PM

I joined the gym Tuesday, did 30 min on the TM that day, skipped wed but have walked 30 min the last 2 days

aloise · 08-03-2007, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ItsNot2L8

The only absolute essential is a good pair of well-fitting running shoes.

and a decent sports bra!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ItsNot2L8

This is a great program, I started Oct 2 overweight, out of shape, and barely able to jog 60 seconds; I finished December 15, less overweight and in much better shape, with a 30 minute run.

So let's get started!

I have always wanted to be able to run for 30 minutes. actually, I would be thrilled to be able to run for 5 minutes!

so.. I'm joining

1) What week/day are you on? 1/1
2) Are you repeating a week? not yet!
3) Are you running for time or distance? time
4) Are you running indoors or out? indoors now - treadmill (too hot for outside)
5) How do you feel? good!

I just finished the first day. boy.. I usually walk the treadmill for 20-30 minutes at my gym before working out. but.. after doing this, I was sweating so much, I decided to skip the workout as I forgot to bring a towel. It is bad gym etiquette to not mop up after yourself if you are sweaty. but.. the thing about sweating is it sure feels good after you shower!

Cablegriz · 08-04-2007, 07:32 AM

HELP I'VE FALLEN AND CAN'T GET BACK...............

I have been running since mid June, slowly with the couch to 5K (repeating some weeks) and went on vacation last week and only walked,

I've been home since last Sunday and didn't exercise this week at all.

.........I NEED A KICK IN THE BUTT..............................

Bethy

desdemona · 08-04-2007, 08:47 AM

I'm having the same issue with heat and time of day being my killer. I hate running in 90+ degrees, dont want to run on a treadmill and work at 6am so getting up earlier than I already do would mean running at 4 in the morning...which would suck.

I do have 3 days off a week though and am thinking I should get up and jog at 6am on wed/thurs and sundays. I really should huh?

ts1draft · 08-04-2007, 05:35 PM

Des, yes. If I get the chance to run in the morning when it is cool, I do it. It is just too hard after a long day a work + the heat.

Bethy, get your butt up and get outside!!! you can do it. You know it makes you feel great once you're done. come on do it!!

aloise, go for it. The beginning days seem sooo hard, but after a few weeks and you look back, you will be soo proud.

aloise · 08-04-2007, 11:02 PM

question for those people that can run 30 minutes...

how does it feel to be able to do this?

do you feel good afterwards?

or wiped out

and does it keep getting easier? do you think about running longer?

DarkSiren · 08-05-2007, 05:28 AM

aloise: I went from not being able to run more than 30 seconds that first time to being able to run 30 minutes.

I feel wiped initially when I'm done but then it's like I get a second wind and the rest of the day I'm practically bouncing off the walls.

And I get a wonderful sense of accomplishment from it.

I'm currently working on a program that will take me from 30 minutes to an hour of running.

Unfortunately right now I'm a treadmill runner because I can't handle the heat and get the time in. So, when Fall gets here and I start running outside I may start the program again just to get adjusted to being an outside runner.

SunaBee · 08-05-2007, 10:11 AM

Hi.

I can run for 32 seconds then I feel like I am dying. *laugh*

I've always envied runners, thinking running looks like such an escape and an incredible destressor and release.

I've always said runnings just not for me, though lately it's been on my mind and I've been wanting to learn how to run, though thinking that there is NO WAY. lol

I think the thought of running has become so attractive to me because I am as of this Summer, suddenly so busy, that I really feel the need for a physical healthy release.

I am a married mom (11 years on the 17th!) of two boys (10 and 8 in October

), and I started back to college FT this summer quarter.

I also work in K-12 Special Education, and work will start back up in a couple of weeks. During the school year while I'm working, I'm going to go to school 3/4 time. I have an hour round trip commute to the college.

I've just started to look through this thread, and it seems very encouraging.

I'd like to start the program today

If I find my running shoes!

Any tips for someone just beginning?

I'm still waiting for someone to come talk me out of this. *laugh*

lil_joy69 · 08-05-2007, 10:53 AM

Sunabee,
I don't think anyone is going to talk you out of it. I kinda hoped for that too. The closest I got to that was if it's been awhile since I've even walked much to hold off on starting the program right away but to try running for a min now and then during my walks. I was going to try that today but the A/c in my gym wasn't working very well and it was too hot for me to try something that brave lol

desdemona · 08-05-2007, 01:20 PM

So getting up at 7AM and jogging worked out very nicely

Week 2 isn't so bad. In fact my heart rate wouldnt even stay up. My heart rate watch beeps if I go under 124! I went under every 'walk' portion.

nolagina · 08-05-2007, 02:32 PM

I know I've popped into this thread a couple of times in the past.
I do want to post more consistently here.

I am doing the Couch to 5K podcasts and other interval running programs (mainly Cardio Coach and Treadmill Trainer.

I'm currently doing Week 4. I do repeat weeks since I may do the Couch to 5k for 1 or 2 days of my 5 day workouts.

I'm focusing on distance.

I do my workouts on a treadmill. Maybe come fall I'll be able to run outside.

I'm trying to do my runs at 5.5 + on the treadmill and my walking at or close to 4.0

desdemona · 08-05-2007, 02:47 PM

Week 4 looks so hard!

Cablegriz · 08-05-2007, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ts1draft

Bethy, get your butt up and get outside!!! you can do it.

OMG! I ran today........I walked for 4min than ran (slower pace than normal) but I continued for over 15min, walked a couple more, ramped back up to run then finished with cooldown walk for 3 min, for a total of 30 min......... did 1.8 miles in 30 min.

That's the most I have ever run at one time, I still can't believe it. I had good music on and I guess the slower pace, but consistent helped me go longer.

Anyone who is starting.............I couldn't run 1 whole min without dying, then the next time I thought 3 min would kill me, but if you do it little by little YOU CAN DO IT! Listen to me my endorphins are kicking in

Thanks for the kick in the butt! I also did weight training after. That is my favorite.......but I really want to get this running as part of my lifestyle, with goals of running my first 5K race in Dec.

Bethy

Tracey40 · 08-05-2007, 03:41 PM

Sunabee - I just started with the jogging, I have to say I started out not being able to run 30 seconds! It does release alot of stress and just the accomplishment of jogging further, even if it's only for 1 more minute, really gets you going! I'm still not sure it's for me, but I'm going to give it some time and see. Hope to see you jogging in the thread! LOL

Bethy - WTG! See, that one more minute or I can make it 30 more seconds works!!! I'm certainly making my way up the ladder also! How fun to see everyone pushing themselves and getting just that much further!!

Desmona - Don't think about it, you can do it!!! (not sure I could LOL) But you cannnn!!!! The heat and humidity get to me too... I just ran outside, two lights poles, then walked one, then ran the next two etc. I have to break it up outside, plus I'm used to the treadmill, which to me seems easier?

WTG Everyone!!!

aloise · 08-05-2007, 03:58 PM

did day 2 of first week on the treadmill at the gym.

but... oh my!! I am sweating SO MUCH by the end! This time I remembered to bring a towel. the first day, I left after running, because I was sweating so much I didn't want to use any other equipment.

this time, I did my leg exercises afterwards.. as I want to give the legs a full 48 hour rest.

but.. I am not used to sweating this much! and this is the first week!!! What's going to happen when/if I'm able to run for 30 minutes? I will have to bring a bucket along! It sure feels good when I shower, though.

wonder if I'm detoxing? Isn't that why people go to suanas? so they can sweat all the bad stuff out? dang.. who needs a suana? just do the couch to 5K workout!

desdemona · 08-05-2007, 04:04 PM

You're suppose to give them 48 hours of rest? *laughs* oops. Now I don't do leg lifts for 2 days but I do some form of cardio almost every day. I lifted yesterday and jogged this morning.

Honestly it loosened up my muscles SO much. Who knew a bit of jogging could feel so good!

JazzyV · 08-05-2007, 04:57 PM

Hi Everyone! I didn't know you guys were here.

1) What week/day are you on? 5/1 (tomorrow)
2) Are you repeating a week? most likely week 4
3) Are you running for time or distance? time
4) Are you running indoors or out? indoors
5) How do you feel? good

I started C25K 4 weeks ago. I work long hours, so I'm doing it indoors on a treadmill (also I'm not ready to be seen in public running

). I did go to a running store and get fitted for shoes (Brooks Addiction 7's) as I pronate severely.

I'm going really slowly when I run (only 3.8-4 mph on the TM), but I figure I can work on speed later. After all, I'm old! (52) It's also so hot and humid here, yuk. I kind of struggled with week 4, so I will attempt week 5 tomorrow and if it's too terrible, I'll repeat week 4. I often don't have time to do it before work, but then I'm so tired by the end of the day that I really have to push myself. I haven't lost a bit of weight (I am retaining water due to the heat), but I do feel that my body shape is changing.

We can do this!

Jazzy

Cablegriz · 08-05-2007, 05:05 PM

1) What week/day are you on? Past week 4 started to just do my own thing
2) Are you repeating a week? I repeated weeks 2 and 3
3) Are you running for time or distance? both, time first
4) Are you running indoors or out? indoors
5) How do you feel? great

3.8 - 4 mph is what I did today for a longer time. I did couch to 5K until just about the 4th week, then I felt I could do it on my own and run farther at a time and shorter walks, so that's what I"m doing. I'm trying to get the 30 min total run in. I'll get there.......I think your doing great Jazzy!

Adding the running to my work out has def. helped in changing the body shape.

aloise · 08-06-2007, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desdemona

You're suppose to give them 48 hours of rest? *laughs* oops. Now I don't do leg lifts for 2 days but I do some form of cardio almost every day. I lifted yesterday and jogged this morning.

Honestly it loosened up my muscles SO much. Who knew a bit of jogging could feel so good!

I didn't mean the cardio

I meant the weight training. I would rather do the weight exercises for my legs the same day I do this couch workout. then give my legs time to recover before the next couch to 5K workout.

lil_joy69 · 08-06-2007, 04:52 AM

OMG OMG you guys I decided to just try my own thing cause I don't care for the music on the pod. I warmed up for 5 min then I jogged, I JOGGED!!!

I figured if I could get to 30 seconds 3 times I'd be pleased as punch. At 30 seconds I decided to see if i could make it a full min and i DID! Let me tell you my calves were talking to me after that first min. I think they were saying

what the heck do you think you're doing don't you know you're 46 now??? lol I did it not just three times like I'd hoped for but got crazy and did it 4 times.

I did slow my walk speed down from 3.5 to 3 mph and my jog was at 4mph so I guess that's a pretty slow jog but still I can't believe I did that

08-03-2007, 07:45 AM	#211
lil_joy69 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: FL Posts: 264 Gallery: lil_joy69	OK I downloaded the mp3 version. I'm going to try to start Sunday. I'm scared because I've never ever been able to run. Plus I am just starting back to working out after a month of sittin on my big ol butt. I walked on the treadmill for 20 min at 3.5mph today not counting 5 min warm up and cool down. If I would have had someone to talk to I maybe could have talked but would have rather not. So with that said how fast do ya'll think I should try to run at? thanks lil_joy __________________ sticking to it this time and adding exercise 195.5/155/140 Callanetics 15 hours DONE 40 pounds GONE!!!

08-03-2007, 08:21 AM	#212
Tracey40 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,769 Gallery: Tracey40 Stats: 161 / 143 /130 5'6 45 yrs old Start Date: Every day is a new day!	Listen to your body, if you can jog at 3.5, then do that, if it's too fast or slow adjust slowly. Take a walking break when you need to and most of all, enjoy it!!! I made the mistake of trying to get my body to do something that it couldn't at first and hated it.... now, its fun to try and get further each time but always listening to what my body is saying. Have you been back to walking for awhile now? If not, you may want to continue walking and just adding in 1 minute runs for now? Congratulations on getting back into it!!! __________________ People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing—that's why we recommend it daily. --Zig Ziglar

08-03-2007, 11:13 AM	#213
dointhis4me MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 1,460 Gallery: dointhis4me Stats: (was 246+ in 3/07) lc start wt- 239+/173/146 WOE: Atkins-ish Start Date: 4/4/07-5'6" and 30 y.o.	1) What week/day are you on? I finished W1D3 today (actually I did it 4 days this week, M, T, W, F 3) Are you running for time or distance? Time 4) Are you running indoors or out? indoors at the gym 5) How do you feel? It was still hard but yet easier then day one. I wonder if I'll get to the point of liking it?? I LOVE the way I feel after afterwards but during, not so much I'm not sure about moving on to week two but I will give it a go and see what happens. Wish me luck! __________________ Holly I Low Carb I'm going to lose 100 lbs- 73 lost-27 to go!!!! Team 5-We're Brining Sexy Back! Mid-Year Resolution Challenge: 22/4/18 to go starting challenge at 177 <------me on 6/15 with my mom, and 7 yo son

08-04-2007, 07:32 AM	#217
Cablegriz Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Wernersville, PA Posts: 617 Gallery: Cablegriz Stats: 210/197/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: March 9, 2007	HELP HELP I'VE FALLEN AND CAN'T GET BACK............... I have been running since mid June, slowly with the couch to 5K (repeating some weeks) and went on vacation last week and only walked, I've been home since last Sunday and didn't exercise this week at all..........I NEED A KICK IN THE BUTT.............................. Bethy

08-04-2007, 05:35 PM	#219
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	Des, yes. If I get the chance to run in the morning when it is cool, I do it. It is just too hard after a long day a work + the heat. Bethy, get your butt up and get outside!!! you can do it. You know it makes you feel great once you're done. come on do it!! aloise, go for it. The beginning days seem sooo hard, but after a few weeks and you look back, you will be soo proud. Last edited by ts1draft : 08-04-2007 at 05:36 PM.

08-03-2007, 11:52 AM	#214
desdemona Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 3,416 Gallery: desdemona Stats: 387/190/174 WOE: most like stage 2 atkins (I eat some fruit) Start Date: April 3, 2007	I hate running on the treadmill and like running outside but not in the heat! Do you guys just run in the mornings? I have to work at 6am, and it doesnt get 'cool' (ie under 90) until like 9pm. Getting up early for me would be like 4AM! I guess I need to learn to jog in the heat.

08-03-2007, 01:00 PM	#215
lil_joy69 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: FL Posts: 264 Gallery: lil_joy69	I joined the gym Tuesday, did 30 min on the TM that day, skipped wed but have walked 30 min the last 2 days

08-04-2007, 08:47 AM	#218
desdemona Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 3,416 Gallery: desdemona Stats: 387/190/174 WOE: most like stage 2 atkins (I eat some fruit) Start Date: April 3, 2007	I'm having the same issue with heat and time of day being my killer. I hate running in 90+ degrees, dont want to run on a treadmill and work at 6am so getting up earlier than I already do would mean running at 4 in the morning...which would suck. I do have 3 days off a week though and am thinking I should get up and jog at 6am on wed/thurs and sundays. I really should huh?

08-04-2007, 11:02 PM	#220
aloise Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA Posts: 404 Gallery: aloise Stats: eeek!/sigh../Yeah!!! WOE: low glycemic load; real food Start Date: Aug 1, 2007	question for those people that can run 30 minutes... how does it feel to be able to do this? do you feel good afterwards? or wiped out and does it keep getting easier? do you think about running longer?

08-05-2007, 05:28 AM	#221
DarkSiren Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: where in the world is DarkSiren Posts: 13,055 Gallery: DarkSiren WOE: what ever it takes	aloise: I went from not being able to run more than 30 seconds that first time to being able to run 30 minutes. I feel wiped initially when I'm done but then it's like I get a second wind and the rest of the day I'm practically bouncing off the walls. And I get a wonderful sense of accomplishment from it. I'm currently working on a program that will take me from 30 minutes to an hour of running. Unfortunately right now I'm a treadmill runner because I can't handle the heat and get the time in. So, when Fall gets here and I start running outside I may start the program again just to get adjusted to being an outside runner. __________________ ~~~~Dawn~~~~

08-05-2007, 10:11 AM	#222
SunaBee Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 20,281 Gallery: SunaBee	Hi. I can run for 32 seconds then I feel like I am dying. laugh I've always envied runners, thinking running looks like such an escape and an incredible destressor and release. I've always said runnings just not for me, though lately it's been on my mind and I've been wanting to learn how to run, though thinking that there is NO WAY. lol I think the thought of running has become so attractive to me because I am as of this Summer, suddenly so busy, that I really feel the need for a physical healthy release. I am a married mom (11 years on the 17th!) of two boys (10 and 8 in October ), and I started back to college FT this summer quarter. I also work in K-12 Special Education, and work will start back up in a couple of weeks. During the school year while I'm working, I'm going to go to school 3/4 time. I have an hour round trip commute to the college. I've just started to look through this thread, and it seems very encouraging. I'd like to start the program today If I find my running shoes! Any tips for someone just beginning? I'm still waiting for someone to come talk me out of this. laugh __________________ YOUR choices. YOUR actions. YOUR life. Don't ask for a light load, but rather ask for a strong back.- Anonymous Life's challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they're supposed to help you discover who you are.When I hear somebody sigh, "Life is hard," I am always tempted to ask, "Compared to what?" - Sydney J. Harris "I think I'll try defying gravity, and you can't pull me down." Yessss????

08-05-2007, 10:53 AM	#223
lil_joy69 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: FL Posts: 264 Gallery: lil_joy69	Sunabee, I don't think anyone is going to talk you out of it. I kinda hoped for that too. The closest I got to that was if it's been awhile since I've even walked much to hold off on starting the program right away but to try running for a min now and then during my walks. I was going to try that today but the A/c in my gym wasn't working very well and it was too hot for me to try something that brave lol

08-05-2007, 01:20 PM	#224
desdemona Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 3,416 Gallery: desdemona Stats: 387/190/174 WOE: most like stage 2 atkins (I eat some fruit) Start Date: April 3, 2007	So getting up at 7AM and jogging worked out very nicely Week 2 isn't so bad. In fact my heart rate wouldnt even stay up. My heart rate watch beeps if I go under 124! I went under every 'walk' portion.

08-05-2007, 02:32 PM	#225
nolagina Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dallas and then where? Posts: 963 Gallery: nolagina Stats: 236/169/140 WOE: Protein Power Start Date: December 2006	I know I've popped into this thread a couple of times in the past. I do want to post more consistently here. I am doing the Couch to 5K podcasts and other interval running programs (mainly Cardio Coach and Treadmill Trainer. I'm currently doing Week 4. I do repeat weeks since I may do the Couch to 5k for 1 or 2 days of my 5 day workouts. I'm focusing on distance. I do my workouts on a treadmill. Maybe come fall I'll be able to run outside. I'm trying to do my runs at 5.5 + on the treadmill and my walking at or close to 4.0 __________________ "Crystallize your goals. Make a plan for achieving them and set yourself a deadline. Then, with supreme confidence, determination and disregard for obstacles and other people's criticisms, carry out your plan."-Paul Meyer ------------------------------ *Gina*

08-05-2007, 02:47 PM	#226
desdemona Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 3,416 Gallery: desdemona Stats: 387/190/174 WOE: most like stage 2 atkins (I eat some fruit) Start Date: April 3, 2007	Week 4 looks so hard!

08-05-2007, 03:41 PM	#228
Tracey40 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,769 Gallery: Tracey40 Stats: 161 / 143 /130 5'6 45 yrs old Start Date: Every day is a new day!	Sunabee - I just started with the jogging, I have to say I started out not being able to run 30 seconds! It does release alot of stress and just the accomplishment of jogging further, even if it's only for 1 more minute, really gets you going! I'm still not sure it's for me, but I'm going to give it some time and see. Hope to see you jogging in the thread! LOL Bethy - WTG! See, that one more minute or I can make it 30 more seconds works!!! I'm certainly making my way up the ladder also! How fun to see everyone pushing themselves and getting just that much further!! Desmona - Don't think about it, you can do it!!! (not sure I could LOL) But you cannnn!!!! The heat and humidity get to me too... I just ran outside, two lights poles, then walked one, then ran the next two etc. I have to break it up outside, plus I'm used to the treadmill, which to me seems easier? WTG Everyone!!!

08-05-2007, 03:58 PM	#229
aloise Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA Posts: 404 Gallery: aloise Stats: eeek!/sigh../Yeah!!! WOE: low glycemic load; real food Start Date: Aug 1, 2007	did day 2 of first week on the treadmill at the gym. but... oh my!! I am sweating SO MUCH by the end! This time I remembered to bring a towel. the first day, I left after running, because I was sweating so much I didn't want to use any other equipment. this time, I did my leg exercises afterwards.. as I want to give the legs a full 48 hour rest. but.. I am not used to sweating this much! and this is the first week!!! What's going to happen when/if I'm able to run for 30 minutes? I will have to bring a bucket along! It sure feels good when I shower, though. wonder if I'm detoxing? Isn't that why people go to suanas? so they can sweat all the bad stuff out? dang.. who needs a suana? just do the couch to 5K workout!

08-05-2007, 04:04 PM	#230
desdemona Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 3,416 Gallery: desdemona Stats: 387/190/174 WOE: most like stage 2 atkins (I eat some fruit) Start Date: April 3, 2007	You're suppose to give them 48 hours of rest? laughs oops. Now I don't do leg lifts for 2 days but I do some form of cardio almost every day. I lifted yesterday and jogged this morning. Honestly it loosened up my muscles SO much. Who knew a bit of jogging could feel so good!

08-05-2007, 04:57 PM	#231
JazzyV Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: PA Posts: 7,115 Gallery: JazzyV Stats: 268/181.0/149.5 WOE: Low Glycemic Carbs/Low Fat Start Date: 5/14/00	Hi Everyone! I didn't know you guys were here. 1) What week/day are you on? 5/1 (tomorrow) 2) Are you repeating a week? most likely week 4 3) Are you running for time or distance? time 4) Are you running indoors or out? indoors 5) How do you feel? good I started C25K 4 weeks ago. I work long hours, so I'm doing it indoors on a treadmill (also I'm not ready to be seen in public running ). I did go to a running store and get fitted for shoes (Brooks Addiction 7's) as I pronate severely. I'm going really slowly when I run (only 3.8-4 mph on the TM), but I figure I can work on speed later. After all, I'm old! (52) It's also so hot and humid here, yuk. I kind of struggled with week 4, so I will attempt week 5 tomorrow and if it's too terrible, I'll repeat week 4. I often don't have time to do it before work, but then I'm so tired by the end of the day that I really have to push myself. I haven't lost a bit of weight (I am retaining water due to the heat), but I do feel that my body shape is changing. We can do this! Jazzy __________________ Click My Low Carb Journey to see my before and during pics. Started 5/14/00, Restart 4/23/01, Restart 7/10/06: 268(5/00)/188.0/149.5 C25K COMPLETED 9/7/07. 1 HOUR RUNNER/LOW HR TRAINING SLIMMER BY SPRING CHALLENGE Visit My Old House

08-05-2007, 05:05 PM	#232
Cablegriz Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Wernersville, PA Posts: 617 Gallery: Cablegriz Stats: 210/197/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: March 9, 2007	1) What week/day are you on? Past week 4 started to just do my own thing 2) Are you repeating a week? I repeated weeks 2 and 3 3) Are you running for time or distance? both, time first 4) Are you running indoors or out? indoors 5) How do you feel? great 3.8 - 4 mph is what I did today for a longer time. I did couch to 5K until just about the 4th week, then I felt I could do it on my own and run farther at a time and shorter walks, so that's what I"m doing. I'm trying to get the 30 min total run in. I'll get there.......I think your doing great Jazzy! Adding the running to my work out has def. helped in changing the body shape.

08-06-2007, 04:52 AM	#234
lil_joy69 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: FL Posts: 264 Gallery: lil_joy69	OMG OMG you guys I decided to just try my own thing cause I don't care for the music on the pod. I warmed up for 5 min then I jogged, I JOGGED!!! I figured if I could get to 30 seconds 3 times I'd be pleased as punch. At 30 seconds I decided to see if i could make it a full min and i DID! Let me tell you my calves were talking to me after that first min. I think they were saying what the heck do you think you're doing don't you know you're 46 now??? lol I did it not just three times like I'd hoped for but got crazy and did it 4 times. I did slow my walk speed down from 3.5 to 3 mph and my jog was at 4mph so I guess that's a pretty slow jog but still I can't believe I did that