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Kissa · 01-19-2007, 11:53 AM

Marvin and Mslaster. Go, go, go.

I never downloaded the podcasts. Meant to do it onto my phone but life moved on and then I was running longer so it wasn't so important.

I so agree about the nasty little things that stick in your ears.

Or in my case fall out of your ears.

I am in terrible agony today after a serious return to weights on Wednesday. I did a Body Pump class with the lightest weights but my muscles are well and truly torn.

You know how it is when the flight of stairs going dow looks like the path to hell? Getting out of a chair is the hardest thing you have ever had to do? Well that is me today.

I am going to keep it up though.

I shall be booking my 'running lesson' for next week this weekend.

Well done all of you, and thanks for the support. This is a really great thread, thanks for being there.

ItsNot2L8 · 01-19-2007, 12:49 PM

Cindy, ouch! You poor thing! Keep us posted on your progress back to jogging.

Count me in as a

on earbuds, very frustrating to have to keep jamming them in my ears, finally gave up and right now just turn up the volume and use the built-in speaker (RAZR with MP3 player).

Podcasts by Robert Ullrey are available for non-iPods, that's what I used. IIRC, each week is about 40 or 50 MB.

FaithM. · 01-19-2007, 03:01 PM

I'm glad I'm not the only one who has trouble with those ear buds. I was starting to feel like I had deformed ears or something as DH and DD would brag about how simple it is for them to jog around with them in!

Marvin -- Hey, thanks for that offer. I will certainly keep that in mind if I can't get those other ideas to work out! Unfortunately my cd player skips (even though it is supposed to be anti-skip) so it does me no good tagging that thing along!

...It hadn't even occurred to me there were other ways to download the podcast. Until Cindy mentioned it, I never thought about downloading straight to my cell phone. Or if I can get my own MP3 or ipod I'll have to try it with a pair of regular headsets like Shelly did. It would be so much easier than checking my watch every couple of minutes!

Kissa --

Take care of yourself and those torn muscles! Unfortunately I can say I know how much I know that kind of agony. I hope you feel better soon!

Kissa · 01-19-2007, 03:14 PM

You know, I just stood up to get my last glass of water before bed time and thought..."I have turned the corner." It is easing already! I know it is the 2nd day that always feels the worst. And that day is almost over. YAY.

Thanks everyone.

Good luck with the download options.

FaithM. · 01-19-2007, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marvin

As for the headphones, I can't use the ear buds either. I had to buy a regular pair of headphones and they work great!

I went back and reread and was reminded that you were the one who gave me that idea, not Shelly!

Just wanted to give credit where it is due

Cindy -- I'm glad the pain is already easing up some! I just realized I keep addressing you by both your first and screen name, LOL! I sometimes forget I'm talking to the same person.

msgirl · 01-20-2007, 10:58 AM

W3D3 down!!!!!!

Nervous about starting next week as I know the intensity really picks up!

Keep up the good work you guys!!!

Have a great weekend!!!!!

tymom · 01-20-2007, 12:49 PM

MSGIRL: Don't be nervous! You will do just fine! Trust me if I can do it so can you. Today I ran 34 minutes! (S L O W L Y)

FaithM. · 01-20-2007, 02:48 PM

Msgirl and Tymom!! You girls are cookin'!

Today, completed W2D3! I am really enjoying this and hope my body keeps holding up like it has been because I am feeling so much better already.

Kissa · 01-20-2007, 03:27 PM

I love you girls... Watchout I'm a coming..... soon

ItsNot2L8 · 01-20-2007, 04:06 PM

Faith

tymom

msgirl

and

Cindy

Remember, we don't have to go fast, we just have to go!

FaithM. · 01-20-2007, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ItsNot2L8

Remember, we don't have to go fast, we just have to go!

Absolutely!

Hope you all are enjoying your weekend! Saturday has gone by way too fast though.

relentless · 01-20-2007, 05:11 PM

Hi all,

I just started this program this week, I've done W1 and am about to start W2 tomorrow. I'm wondering, even though I know everyone is different, what folks are using for speeds when they walk and then run (beginners) ??

Thanks

tymom · 01-20-2007, 10:11 PM

WELCOME Relentless!

DO NOT worry about speed. Go for time instead. Going for speed can cause injuries and will put you BACK on the couch! Honest.

Go slow. Go at a pace where you can talk or sing. Check out the cool running forum,

http://www.coolrunning.com/cgi-bin/u...0&startpoint=0

has SO MUCH support for new runners,

Good luck and happy running!

relentless · 01-21-2007, 09:57 AM

Thanks tymom, yeah I slowed it down a bit this morning, and I decided to continue week 1 this week, and go to week 2 next week. I feel like I need another week at this rate.

ItsNot2L8 · 01-21-2007, 10:15 AM

Welcome, relentless! I don't jog much faster than I walk, was even more so at the beginning. I jog outdoors so hard to say exactly how fast, but was definitely less than 3mph when I started.

tymom, I finally registered over at coolrunning, there's a wealth of information over there! Thanks for the suggestion.

Faith, the weekend is going way too fast! It's raining so I haven't gotten out for a skate yet but it's supposed to dry up a little this afternoon.

Tomorrow starts Week 6 of the One Hour Runner, 30-33-41, rain or shine.

mslaster · 01-21-2007, 10:22 AM

hi every one: Just finished W2D3 on Saturday-was suppose to do it on Friday but I had somewhere to go and I was waiting on DH. Monday I will start on W3D1.

ItNot2L8-did you remove you old insole before replacing them with the Dr. sholls?

mslaster · 01-21-2007, 10:27 AM

I forgot to ask one other question. Where is SabbyChief? I am mostly a lurker and I rarely post, but she is the reason I wanted to start learning to run. Her transformation was truly amazing1!!

ItsNot2L8 · 01-21-2007, 10:29 AM

Congratulations on finishing Week 2, mslaster! I didn't remove the insoles, just put the Dr. Scholls on top of them.

tymom · 01-21-2007, 10:32 AM

Hey Shelly! Saw your post at cool running... was glad to se it! I check in there all the time and have learned so much!

jokath · 01-22-2007, 07:34 AM

Good Morning All,
Mind if I post here...I started last night did my first W1D1 (thanks to Betty) thought I was going to die but I made it through the first session. I'm using the treadmill, even though I would really rather be outside. Its much to cold though for that.

I've read through this whole thread and I have to say it really encouraging and I'm looking forward to reading more posts.

Kathy

ItsNot2L8 · 01-22-2007, 09:03 AM

Kathy! I remember one of my favorite things about Couch to 5K when I was just starting out was that there were four days every week when I didn't have to jog

One Hour Runner Week 6 Day 1 (30 minutes) done

I actually ran for a bit, had to get ahead of someone else walking his dog, it felt great and I thought I could run forever! That lasted about 30 seconds

FaithM. · 01-22-2007, 10:46 AM

Relentless and Kathy!! So happy to have you here.

DD and I just got finished with W3D1 and...Holy! That felt like more of a workout than last week's when I'd done that session by mistake! That 3 minutes seemed more like 5, unlike before. We jogged outside this time so maybe it had more to do with the cold wind smacking me in the face. I will say though, that my legs weren't hurting anything like my face was, LOL!

Relentless -- I am with Tymom all the way on shooting for distance before speed just starting out. My first week I was outside so I wasn't able to keep track but I will say it was more like treading thru muddy water for me than even a jog if you could call it that, LOL! I had no speed!

On the treadmill Saturday I was jogging at 3.5 mph. I try not to push myself too hard tho.

Kathy -- That first day was pretty rough for me too...quite an eye opening experience!

You will be so surprised at how much progress you make between the first and third week. For me, the mere thought of jogging 3 minutes straight I felt, NO way! However now I'm thinking, "5 minutes??" YIPES!

Mslaster -- WOOHOO!

We're right in sync with each other on our days. Sounds like you're doing great! KUTGW!

Shelly -- I think it's great that you're doing so well on the OHR and even broke out into a full run! Wow! Even if it was for only 30 seconds.

I hope for that to be me in a couple of months.

Tymom -- For the first time last night I actually spent some time reading on the coolrunning site. You're right, there is so much valuable info on there. All of it would keep me busy for hours!

Cindy, Marvin, Msgirl, Jenny...how are you all doing out there?

Hope everyone has a great day!

Kissa · 01-22-2007, 10:51 AM

I'm just 'wishing and hoping...'

Welcome Relentless and Kathy.

Marvin · 01-22-2007, 12:12 PM

Hey, thanks for asking. Due to busy-ness, I wasn't able to run on Saturday, so did W1D2 on Sunday. It went really well. I'm so excited to be doing this....the longest I've ever run in my life non-stop has been 1 mile, and not since about 1988 when I weighed a lot less. I am fully confident that I'll be exceeding that within a few weeks.

Kissa · 01-22-2007, 12:38 PM

You will Marvin, you will.

msgirl · 01-22-2007, 04:49 PM

Marvin!!!!! Great job!!!

I am keepign track with you on BFFM also. I am trying to keep my ratios good!

I will check in with all of you later!

mslaster · 01-22-2007, 05:20 PM

I have just finished W3D1. I think I have met my match--that was indeed a killer. I will probably be staying on that week for a few weeks. Tuff but got thru it. That was the longest 3 minutes of my life. Well anyway, I will be back at it on Wed. Everyone keep up the good work!!!!!

01-19-2007, 11:53 AM	#391
Kissa Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 3,065 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/132/125 - 130 5' 4" WOE: Atkins Maintainance/Intuitive Eating Start Date: January 2001 restarted 1 September 2006 at 139 lbs	Marvin and Mslaster. Go, go, go. I never downloaded the podcasts. Meant to do it onto my phone but life moved on and then I was running longer so it wasn't so important. I so agree about the nasty little things that stick in your ears. Or in my case fall out of your ears. I am in terrible agony today after a serious return to weights on Wednesday. I did a Body Pump class with the lightest weights but my muscles are well and truly torn. You know how it is when the flight of stairs going dow looks like the path to hell? Getting out of a chair is the hardest thing you have ever had to do? Well that is me today. I am going to keep it up though. I shall be booking my 'running lesson' for next week this weekend. Well done all of you, and thanks for the support. This is a really great thread, thanks for being there. __________________ Cindy It's not what you eat between Christmas and New Year that counts, it's what you eat between New Year and Christmas! Sept 2nd 136 Sept 23rd, after holiday, 133

01-19-2007, 03:01 PM	#393
FaithM. MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,952 Gallery: FaithM. WOE: Basic LC Start Date: 1/10/06	I'm glad I'm not the only one who has trouble with those ear buds. I was starting to feel like I had deformed ears or something as DH and DD would brag about how simple it is for them to jog around with them in! Marvin -- Hey, thanks for that offer. I will certainly keep that in mind if I can't get those other ideas to work out! Unfortunately my cd player skips (even though it is supposed to be anti-skip) so it does me no good tagging that thing along! ...It hadn't even occurred to me there were other ways to download the podcast. Until Cindy mentioned it, I never thought about downloading straight to my cell phone. Or if I can get my own MP3 or ipod I'll have to try it with a pair of regular headsets like Shelly did. It would be so much easier than checking my watch every couple of minutes! Kissa -- Take care of yourself and those torn muscles! Unfortunately I can say I know how much I know that kind of agony. I hope you feel better soon! Last edited by FaithM. : 01-19-2007 at 03:04 PM.

01-20-2007, 10:11 PM	#403
tymom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SoCal Posts: 727 Gallery: tymom Stats: Big/ not so big/ small WOE: Atkins Start Date: August (this time around)	WELCOME Relentless! DO NOT worry about speed. Go for time instead. Going for speed can cause injuries and will put you BACK on the couch! Honest. Go slow. Go at a pace where you can talk or sing. Check out the cool running forum, http://www.coolrunning.com/cgi-bin/u...0&startpoint=0 has SO MUCH support for new runners, Good luck and happy running! Last edited by tymom : 01-20-2007 at 10:14 PM.

01-21-2007, 10:15 AM	#405
ItsNot2L8 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,797 Gallery: ItsNot2L8 WOE: Atkins OWL	Welcome, relentless! I don't jog much faster than I walk, was even more so at the beginning. I jog outdoors so hard to say exactly how fast, but was definitely less than 3mph when I started. tymom, I finally registered over at coolrunning, there's a wealth of information over there! Thanks for the suggestion. Faith, the weekend is going way too fast! It's raining so I haven't gotten out for a skate yet but it's supposed to dry up a little this afternoon. Tomorrow starts Week 6 of the One Hour Runner, 30-33-41, rain or shine. __________________ ~Shelly~ Not many people try to get into the circus this way. ~Edwin Astwood

01-19-2007, 12:49 PM	#392
ItsNot2L8 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,797 Gallery: ItsNot2L8 WOE: Atkins OWL	Cindy, ouch! You poor thing! Keep us posted on your progress back to jogging. Count me in as a on earbuds, very frustrating to have to keep jamming them in my ears, finally gave up and right now just turn up the volume and use the built-in speaker (RAZR with MP3 player). Podcasts by Robert Ullrey are available for non-iPods, that's what I used. IIRC, each week is about 40 or 50 MB.

01-19-2007, 03:14 PM	#394
Kissa Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 3,065 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/132/125 - 130 5' 4" WOE: Atkins Maintainance/Intuitive Eating Start Date: January 2001 restarted 1 September 2006 at 139 lbs	You know, I just stood up to get my last glass of water before bed time and thought..."I have turned the corner." It is easing already! I know it is the 2nd day that always feels the worst. And that day is almost over. YAY. Thanks everyone. Good luck with the download options.

01-20-2007, 10:58 AM	#396
msgirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Midwest! Posts: 420 Gallery: msgirl Stats: 155/145/135 5'9" WOE: Atkins again!! Start Date: October 2003 Atkins; November 2006	W3D3 down!!!!!! Nervous about starting next week as I know the intensity really picks up! Keep up the good work you guys!!! Have a great weekend!!!!!

01-20-2007, 12:49 PM	#397
tymom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SoCal Posts: 727 Gallery: tymom Stats: Big/ not so big/ small WOE: Atkins Start Date: August (this time around)	MSGIRL: Don't be nervous! You will do just fine! Trust me if I can do it so can you. Today I ran 34 minutes! (S L O W L Y)

01-20-2007, 02:48 PM	#398
FaithM. MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,952 Gallery: FaithM. WOE: Basic LC Start Date: 1/10/06	Msgirl and Tymom!! You girls are cookin'! Today, completed W2D3! I am really enjoying this and hope my body keeps holding up like it has been because I am feeling so much better already.

01-20-2007, 03:27 PM	#399
Kissa Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 3,065 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/132/125 - 130 5' 4" WOE: Atkins Maintainance/Intuitive Eating Start Date: January 2001 restarted 1 September 2006 at 139 lbs	I love you girls... Watchout I'm a coming..... soon

01-20-2007, 04:06 PM	#400
ItsNot2L8 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,797 Gallery: ItsNot2L8 WOE: Atkins OWL	Faith tymom msgirl and Cindy Remember, we don't have to go fast, we just have to go!

01-20-2007, 05:11 PM	#402
relentless Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 548 Gallery: relentless Stats: 204/164/160 old 174/174/130 new WOE: low carb Start Date: 1/05	Hi all, I just started this program this week, I've done W1 and am about to start W2 tomorrow. I'm wondering, even though I know everyone is different, what folks are using for speeds when they walk and then run (beginners) ?? Thanks

01-21-2007, 09:57 AM	#404
relentless Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 548 Gallery: relentless Stats: 204/164/160 old 174/174/130 new WOE: low carb Start Date: 1/05	Thanks tymom, yeah I slowed it down a bit this morning, and I decided to continue week 1 this week, and go to week 2 next week. I feel like I need another week at this rate.

01-21-2007, 10:22 AM	#406
mslaster Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 98 Gallery: mslaster	hi every one: Just finished W2D3 on Saturday-was suppose to do it on Friday but I had somewhere to go and I was waiting on DH. Monday I will start on W3D1. ItNot2L8-did you remove you old insole before replacing them with the Dr. sholls?

01-21-2007, 10:27 AM	#407
mslaster Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 98 Gallery: mslaster	I forgot to ask one other question. Where is SabbyChief? I am mostly a lurker and I rarely post, but she is the reason I wanted to start learning to run. Her transformation was truly amazing1!!

01-21-2007, 10:29 AM	#408
ItsNot2L8 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,797 Gallery: ItsNot2L8 WOE: Atkins OWL	Congratulations on finishing Week 2, mslaster! I didn't remove the insoles, just put the Dr. Scholls on top of them.

01-21-2007, 10:32 AM	#409
tymom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SoCal Posts: 727 Gallery: tymom Stats: Big/ not so big/ small WOE: Atkins Start Date: August (this time around)	Hey Shelly! Saw your post at cool running... was glad to se it! I check in there all the time and have learned so much!

01-22-2007, 07:34 AM	#410
jokath MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: We're Freakin' Drowning in Oklahoma!!!!! Posts: 2,015 Gallery: jokath Stats: Then 190/144/144...Now 190/163/150 WOE: South Beach Diet Start Date: January 2003	Good Morning All, Mind if I post here...I started last night did my first W1D1 (thanks to Betty) thought I was going to die but I made it through the first session. I'm using the treadmill, even though I would really rather be outside. Its much to cold though for that. I've read through this whole thread and I have to say it really encouraging and I'm looking forward to reading more posts. Kathy

01-22-2007, 09:03 AM	#411
ItsNot2L8 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,797 Gallery: ItsNot2L8 WOE: Atkins OWL	Kathy! I remember one of my favorite things about Couch to 5K when I was just starting out was that there were four days every week when I didn't have to jog One Hour Runner Week 6 Day 1 (30 minutes) done I actually ran for a bit, had to get ahead of someone else walking his dog, it felt great and I thought I could run forever! That lasted about 30 seconds

01-22-2007, 10:46 AM	#412
FaithM. MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,952 Gallery: FaithM. WOE: Basic LC Start Date: 1/10/06	Relentless and Kathy!! So happy to have you here. DD and I just got finished with W3D1 and...Holy! That felt like more of a workout than last week's when I'd done that session by mistake! That 3 minutes seemed more like 5, unlike before. We jogged outside this time so maybe it had more to do with the cold wind smacking me in the face. I will say though, that my legs weren't hurting anything like my face was, LOL! Relentless -- I am with Tymom all the way on shooting for distance before speed just starting out. My first week I was outside so I wasn't able to keep track but I will say it was more like treading thru muddy water for me than even a jog if you could call it that, LOL! I had no speed! On the treadmill Saturday I was jogging at 3.5 mph. I try not to push myself too hard tho. Kathy -- That first day was pretty rough for me too...quite an eye opening experience! You will be so surprised at how much progress you make between the first and third week. For me, the mere thought of jogging 3 minutes straight I felt, NO way! However now I'm thinking, "5 minutes??" YIPES! Mslaster -- WOOHOO! We're right in sync with each other on our days. Sounds like you're doing great! KUTGW! Shelly -- I think it's great that you're doing so well on the OHR and even broke out into a full run! Wow! Even if it was for only 30 seconds. I hope for that to be me in a couple of months. Tymom -- For the first time last night I actually spent some time reading on the coolrunning site. You're right, there is so much valuable info on there. All of it would keep me busy for hours! Cindy, Marvin, Msgirl, Jenny...how are you all doing out there? Hope everyone has a great day!

01-22-2007, 10:51 AM	#413
Kissa Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 3,065 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/132/125 - 130 5' 4" WOE: Atkins Maintainance/Intuitive Eating Start Date: January 2001 restarted 1 September 2006 at 139 lbs	I'm just 'wishing and hoping...' Welcome Relentless and Kathy.

01-22-2007, 12:12 PM	#414
Marvin Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bellevue, Nebraska Posts: 520 Gallery: Marvin Stats: WT=395/395/240 WOE: Atkins - The LC Metabolic Advantage! Start Date: Restarted Sept 4, 2008	Hey, thanks for asking. Due to busy-ness, I wasn't able to run on Saturday, so did W1D2 on Sunday. It went really well. I'm so excited to be doing this....the longest I've ever run in my life non-stop has been 1 mile, and not since about 1988 when I weighed a lot less. I am fully confident that I'll be exceeding that within a few weeks.

01-22-2007, 12:38 PM	#415
Kissa Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 3,065 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/132/125 - 130 5' 4" WOE: Atkins Maintainance/Intuitive Eating Start Date: January 2001 restarted 1 September 2006 at 139 lbs	You will Marvin, you will.

01-22-2007, 04:49 PM	#416
msgirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Midwest! Posts: 420 Gallery: msgirl Stats: 155/145/135 5'9" WOE: Atkins again!! Start Date: October 2003 Atkins; November 2006	Marvin!!!!! Great job!!! I am keepign track with you on BFFM also. I am trying to keep my ratios good! I will check in with all of you later!

01-22-2007, 05:20 PM	#417
mslaster Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 98 Gallery: mslaster	I have just finished W3D1. I think I have met my match--that was indeed a killer. I will probably be staying on that week for a few weeks. Tuff but got thru it. That was the longest 3 minutes of my life. Well anyway, I will be back at it on Wed. Everyone keep up the good work!!!!!