~~~Couch to 5K ~~~ Think you can't be a runner? Think again! - Page 27

seriouschick · 05-30-2008, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by GME

Anyone know of a good program for after C25K? The only one I've really heard of is One Hour Runner.

I've looked at One Hour Runner, but I'm actually thinking of doing Jeff Galloway's 10k training program next. It's flexible and seems very do-able. I'm planning on looking at both of them more closely and maybe tweaking them a bit to fit my needs, but I'm leaning towards JG right now. I had been interested in HH's (Hal Higdon's) 10k program, but it's too intense for me I think, since I'm just beginning.

psigna · 05-30-2008, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by desdemona

possible, i drink a bunch before I go, and stretching helps me a lot in terms of my calves as well.

I feel for ya girl, I'm liking jogging way too much, I'd be sad if I couldn't go anymore.

I made my own 'podcasts' with more current music

I love jogging and zoning out and listening to the music. It's all hot sexy stuff, reminding me where I want to be.

I know that you posted this many months ago, but if you are still here, Could you share what you did to make the podcasts? I just started this program, so I haven't even gotten a chance to read all of these posts yet, but I know that I will get bored with this music soon!!!! I started on week 3 because I have been doing pretty much this for the past 3.5 weeks. I have now completed w3 d2.

Thanks!!!

seriouschick · 05-31-2008, 05:30 AM

Well, W7D1 is complete. It was not a great run, but I finished 2.4 miles. I ran slower than I have been so it took me 32 minutes, but I finished. I was really concentrating on my neck, head and shoulder form this morning. My shoulders have been so tight and my neck has been hurting the last few runs. I did some reading last night and I think it's because as I get tired I tend to lean everything (head, shoulders, arms, chest) forward -- willing myself to the end of the run, so to speak.

Anyway, today I ran slower, but I really focused on keeping my arms and shoulders loose...my head and upper body in a nice line upward -- not forward. I think I was focusing so much on it, I didn't run as fast, but I think over the long haul it will help to keep practicing that and keeping it in mind. I'm not stressed or worried about "form" in terms of my footfall or kickback,etc., but my upper body needed a little tweaking. I don't want an aching neck to keep me from running. Knees I can understand, but not neck! LOL!

I'm looking forward to Monday's run. It's like each run is a new opportunity to do better and get stronger. I love that.

Valentine Baby · 05-31-2008, 01:14 PM

1) What week/day are you on? w1/repeated-d3
2) Are you repeating a week? no
3) Are you running for time or distance? time
4) Are you running indoors or out? out
5) How do you feel? Like celabrating!

I will start wk2 Monday!

I'm so thrilled with myself!

I can't wait til next week! I already am feeling a difference in my leg strength.

Rebecca130 · 05-31-2008, 09:33 PM

Can I join your challenge. I'm that couch potato that wants to learn to run. I have lost 15.2 pounds with Weight Watchers and have 52.8 to go to get back to my Lifetime goal weight. I had lost 70 pounds in 1976-78 and kept it off til our daughter was 4 (she's almost 26 now) and I gradually put it all back on. So, at 51 I'm working to get it back off again. I haven't exercized is so very long. We got the treadmill back that DD borrowed after she had her baby (that baby is going to be 2 on June 10) and son-in-law broke 2 screws off that holds the monitor when they were moving it to our house last week, he said the wires are still intact, I HOPE that he didn't break it entirely. We have an elliptical machine but I can't get past 1 minute at a time, I'm out of breath and it kills my knee. So, I'm hoping that DH can fix the treadmill tomorrow so that I can start using it. I'm going to start on level 1 program and do that for probably 2 weeks and see where I am then.

Thank you in advance for this thread and letting me in on it ( hope that you do or I'm be REALLY embarrassed). Have any of you been total couch potatoes and are now successful runners and have any of you lost a lot of weight????

ab1ht · 06-01-2008, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Rebecca130

Have any of you been total couch potatoes and are now successful runners and have any of you lost a lot of weight????

Depends what you mean by "successful"

Not terribly long ago I was convinced that I'd never run again. I thought my knees couldn't handle it since they were always sore after I ran. I thought I'd have to walk for exercise the rest of my life.

Then I tried the C25K program... and failed. Back to walking for another six months.

Then I tried the C25K program again, and actually followed it to the letter. I did the whole thing on the treadmill so I could get my joints used to it. I finished it and started running on the road once in a while.

Fast forward a few months... I'm up to 4 miles on the road and am training for a marathon on October (see my signature). So far I'm injury-free (knock,knock).

I didn't have a lot of weight to lose when I started. Only about 15-20 pounds. I currently have 5 to go and won't go away!

Hope this helps.

-Paul

psigna · 06-01-2008, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Rebecca130

Can I join your challenge. I'm that couch potato that wants to learn to run. I have lost 15.2 pounds with Weight Watchers and have 52.8 to go to get back to my Lifetime goal weight. I had lost 70 pounds in 1976-78 and kept it off til our daughter was 4 (she's almost 26 now) and I gradually put it all back on. So, at 51 I'm working to get it back off again. I haven't exercized is so very long. We got the treadmill back that DD borrowed after she had her baby (that baby is going to be 2 on June 10) and son-in-law broke 2 screws off that holds the monitor when they were moving it to our house last week, he said the wires are still intact, I HOPE that he didn't break it entirely. We have an elliptical machine but I can't get past 1 minute at a time, I'm out of breath and it kills my knee. So, I'm hoping that DH can fix the treadmill tomorrow so that I can start using it. I'm going to start on level 1 program and do that for probably 2 weeks and see where I am then.

Thank you in advance for this thread and letting me in on it ( hope that you do or I'm be REALLY embarrassed). Have any of you been total couch potatoes and are now successful runners and have any of you lost a lot of weight????

Hey Rebecca!!! I see we are both here from the weight watchers thread!!!! Niice to see you. Today I will do week 3 day 3. I started on week 3, because I had already been doing pretty much weeks 1 and 2 but not knowing it.

Rebecca130 · 06-01-2008, 06:16 PM

Psigna. Yes, I know you from the WW thread. Good to see a familiar face here.

Thanks for the info Paul. I will have to check that out that you're talking about. Is it a book or is it on the internet? i've heard a lot of people on this thread and a few more talking about it.

DH didn't get my treadmill fixed BUT he did get the drivers seat to my car fixed which was MUCH more important!!! We used my car when we went to pick up DGD2 up last night cuz her Mommy and daddy were running errands and she wasn't feeling up to par, just getting over the flu, so we used my car since mine has her carseat in it and when DH adjusted it (I'm 5'2 and he's 6' so he had to push it back and it wouldn't hold. Plus he's been doing a lot of work today on the computer for his work, so I figure I'll just wait til next weekend and hold the nagging for now. haha.

I'm going to try to get more walking in this week so that I can at least get some exercise in. talk to you all later.

Valentine Baby · 06-01-2008, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Rebecca130

Can I join your challenge. I'm that couch potato that wants to learn to run. I have lost 15.2 pounds with Weight Watchers and have 52.8 to go to get back to my Lifetime goal weight. I had lost 70 pounds in 1976-78 and kept it off til our daughter was 4 (she's almost 26 now) and I gradually put it all back on. So, at 51 I'm working to get it back off again. I haven't exercized is so very long. We got the treadmill back that DD borrowed after she had her baby (that baby is going to be 2 on June 10) and son-in-law broke 2 screws off that holds the monitor when they were moving it to our house last week, he said the wires are still intact, I HOPE that he didn't break it entirely. We have an elliptical machine but I can't get past 1 minute at a time, I'm out of breath and it kills my knee. So, I'm hoping that DH can fix the treadmill tomorrow so that I can start using it. I'm going to start on level 1 program and do that for probably 2 weeks and see where I am then.

Thank you in advance for this thread and letting me in on it ( hope that you do or I'm be REALLY embarrassed). Have any of you been total couch potatoes and are now successful runners and have any of you lost a lot of weight????

I'm a couch potato who hasn't excercised in 2 years.

I had to repeat week 1 a few times. Even still, It's a GREAT workout. Nothing wrong with repeats. Take it slow and you will do great!

ab1ht · 06-02-2008, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Rebecca130

Thanks for the info Paul. I will have to check that out that you're talking about. Is it a book or is it on the internet? i've heard a lot of people on this thread and a few more talking about it.

Do you mean the C25K program? That's what this thread is about.

C25K = Couch to 5K.

Cool Running :: The Couch-to-5K Running Plan

-Paul

seriouschick · 06-02-2008, 07:27 AM

Hello all!

I finished W7D2 this morning. I felt great. My run was SOOOO much better today than it was on Saturday. Much more energy, stronger, happy (albeit tired) at the end. I ran 2.8 miles in 31:13...so right at an 11 minute per mile pace.

I don't know why the numbers matter to me. I just like having something to compare to the next run. It helps me gauge how I'm feeling and how I'm doing. One of the things I love about running is how self-competitive it is. I know I'm never going to actually WIN a race...but I love setting new PRs and thinking about how much stronger I am getting each time I go out. OR, when I don't have a very good run, I like trying to figure out why

As we're nearing the end of the program, what is everybody going to do next to keep going?

soulwings · 06-03-2008, 12:59 AM

^Good question.

Quote:

So let's get started!
1) What week/day are you on? Week 1, Day 2
2) Are you repeating a week? n/a
3) Are you running for time or distance? Distance!
4) Are you running indoors or out? Out
5) How do you feel? I want to get rid of these legs! But as far as running, I'm a little nervous and unsure right now.

ab1ht · 06-03-2008, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by seriouschick

As we're nearing the end of the program, what is everybody going to do next to keep going?

What are your goals for running?

Are you satisfied with running 30 minutes for your cardio?
Do you want to run marathons? Triathlons?

seriouschick · 06-03-2008, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ab1ht

What are your goals for running?

Are you satisfied with running 30 minutes for your cardio?
Do you want to run marathons? Triathlons?

I want to run a half-marathon.

(Sort of scared to say that "out loud", as it seems so impossible. But I know it's not. I'm a pretty focused person and I'm really, REALLY enjoying running. I'm especially challenged by the idea of longer and longer distanced, and not so much speed.

SO, I think I'm going to finish C25k and go right into a 10k training program. I already have 3 5ks scheduled (this month, August and then a 3rd on 9/1). I'll try to find one or two good 10k to races to participate in during the fall months, and then shoot for a half-marathon somewhere next spring (around the 1 year anniversary of my first few weeks of C25k).

Does that seem reasonable? Thoughts? Also, Paul, curious as to what training program you're following for the marathon. I'm comparing 10k plans from Runner's World, Hal, and Jeff Galloway...and I'm not sure which one to commit to.

Cyard · 06-03-2008, 07:07 AM

Hey all! I'm back from Disney and ready to get back into the C25k program. I think I'll repeat week 3 to get back into things since it's been a week since I've done a run. I'm anxious to get back into it!

ab1ht · 06-03-2008, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by seriouschick

I want to run a half-marathon...

Does that seem reasonable? ...

Also, Paul, curious as to what training program you're following for the marathon....

Actually, I think you're selling yourself short. Half-marathon is very reasonable. It seems like a lot now, but it's really not. Looking at your stats, it's not unreasonable to entertain thoughts of a full marathon. You're only 20 something pounds above goal weight. There are plenty of marathoners in that category.

Team In Training has it's own training program. It's meant to train total newbies to run 26.2 miles in about 4-5 months. It's also a pretty conservative program so that people don't get injured in training.

There are lots of good programs out there. One book you might want to pick up from the library is "Four Months to a Four Hour Marathon". You can also pick it up really cheap on Amazon

Amazon.com: Four Months to a Four-hour Marathon,Updated:...
One thing that really helps is running with a group. So you might look into running clubs in your area.

Hope this helps.

-Paul

jeepifer · 06-03-2008, 08:39 AM

Tried to start W5 yesterday, but felt awful and stopped after 1/2 mile. Turns out I'm coming down with something -- feel really ill today.

seriouschick · 06-03-2008, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ab1ht

Actually, I think you're selling yourself short. Half-marathon is very reasonable.

Thank you for the feedback. That makes me feel like it is even more attainable. I'm really passionate about the idea of running longer and longer distances. Okay, I'm going to keep at it and train with the intent of a half mary in the spring, and then who knows...maybe a full marathon next fall. Wow! That would be awesome.

I'll definitely look up that book you mentioned, and I just recently found a great women's running club. I'm hoping to hit their next monthly meeting in July.

psigna · 06-03-2008, 09:48 AM

I am repeating week 3, which I officially started on due to the fact that I was already doing pretty much weeks 1 and 2 prior to this. I did not feel ready to move to week 4. Hopefully after this week I will move on. I am in no hurry, I want to do it so I am listening to my body.

GME · 06-03-2008, 04:55 PM

Ugh, I did something to my ankle hiking this weekend and aggravated it yesterday playing soccer. I think I'm going to sit on the sidelines for a couple of days

seriouschick · 06-04-2008, 05:28 AM

W7D3 finished. On to week 8.

I finished week 7 off this morning with a 6am run. We had HUGE storms here last night (tornado warnings, massive lightning, etc.) and I was afraid it would still be raining this morning, but the skies were clear and it was nice and cool.

I ran 3.2 miles in 35:40...and that did include a 2 minute walk break in the middle because of the stupid traffic lights.

I felt really good.
Just 11 more days until my 5k.

Happy running ya'll!

Scottyken · 06-05-2008, 10:34 AM

Think I will give this a go. I am currently walking a couple of times a week but would like to get into running/jogging and shift this belly fat I have.

Valentine Baby · 06-05-2008, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottyken

Think I will give this a go. I am currently walking a couple of times a week but would like to get into running/jogging and shift this belly fat I have.

Go for it! I'm at least 30lbs overweight right now and am having no problem with this. Make sure you download the C25K

05-31-2008, 05:30 AM	#783
seriouschick MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2006 Location: KC Posts: 1,256 Blog Entries: 9 Gallery: seriouschick Stats: 249/176/150 (5'9") WOE: Atkins -- whole foods, all-natural Start Date: May 2006	Well, W7D1 is complete. It was not a great run, but I finished 2.4 miles. I ran slower than I have been so it took me 32 minutes, but I finished. I was really concentrating on my neck, head and shoulder form this morning. My shoulders have been so tight and my neck has been hurting the last few runs. I did some reading last night and I think it's because as I get tired I tend to lean everything (head, shoulders, arms, chest) forward -- willing myself to the end of the run, so to speak. Anyway, today I ran slower, but I really focused on keeping my arms and shoulders loose...my head and upper body in a nice line upward -- not forward. I think I was focusing so much on it, I didn't run as fast, but I think over the long haul it will help to keep practicing that and keeping it in mind. I'm not stressed or worried about "form" in terms of my footfall or kickback,etc., but my upper body needed a little tweaking. I don't want an aching neck to keep me from running. Knees I can understand, but not neck! LOL! I'm looking forward to Monday's run. It's like each run is a new opportunity to do better and get stronger. I love that. __________________ MyJournal My Facebook Becky C25k -- Finished! First 5k 6/14/08, 2nd 5k 7/20/08...set PR, Training for 10k next.... If you want to win a race you have to go a little berserk. ~ Bill Rodgers

05-31-2008, 09:33 PM	#785
Rebecca130 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,991 Gallery: Rebecca130 Stats: 201/ 183/130 WOE: Weight Watcher / South Beach Start Date: Jan 23, 2008	Can I join your challenge. I'm that couch potato that wants to learn to run. I have lost 15.2 pounds with Weight Watchers and have 52.8 to go to get back to my Lifetime goal weight. I had lost 70 pounds in 1976-78 and kept it off til our daughter was 4 (she's almost 26 now) and I gradually put it all back on. So, at 51 I'm working to get it back off again. I haven't exercized is so very long. We got the treadmill back that DD borrowed after she had her baby (that baby is going to be 2 on June 10) and son-in-law broke 2 screws off that holds the monitor when they were moving it to our house last week, he said the wires are still intact, I HOPE that he didn't break it entirely. We have an elliptical machine but I can't get past 1 minute at a time, I'm out of breath and it kills my knee. So, I'm hoping that DH can fix the treadmill tomorrow so that I can start using it. I'm going to start on level 1 program and do that for probably 2 weeks and see where I am then. Thank you in advance for this thread and letting me in on it ( hope that you do or I'm be REALLY embarrassed). Have any of you been total couch potatoes and are now successful runners and have any of you lost a lot of weight???? __________________ ''What would life be without dreams????'' ~William Dillon~ "Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible." ~St. Francis of Assisi "To succeed you have to believe in something with such a passion that it becomes a reality." ~Anita Roddick Rebecca

05-31-2008, 01:14 PM	#784
Valentine Baby MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: WI Posts: 2,386 Gallery: Valentine Baby Stats: 190/190/130ish - 5'4" 45 yrs. HW 210 lbs. WOE: LC my way Start Date: 11/18/2005 restarting 05/11/08	1) What week/day are you on? w1/repeated-d3 2) Are you repeating a week? no 3) Are you running for time or distance? time 4) Are you running indoors or out? out 5) How do you feel? Like celabrating! I will start wk2 Monday! I'm so thrilled with myself! I can't wait til next week! I already am feeling a difference in my leg strength.

06-01-2008, 06:16 PM	#788
Rebecca130 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,991 Gallery: Rebecca130 Stats: 201/ 183/130 WOE: Weight Watcher / South Beach Start Date: Jan 23, 2008	Psigna. Yes, I know you from the WW thread. Good to see a familiar face here. Thanks for the info Paul. I will have to check that out that you're talking about. Is it a book or is it on the internet? i've heard a lot of people on this thread and a few more talking about it. DH didn't get my treadmill fixed BUT he did get the drivers seat to my car fixed which was MUCH more important!!! We used my car when we went to pick up DGD2 up last night cuz her Mommy and daddy were running errands and she wasn't feeling up to par, just getting over the flu, so we used my car since mine has her carseat in it and when DH adjusted it (I'm 5'2 and he's 6' so he had to push it back and it wouldn't hold. Plus he's been doing a lot of work today on the computer for his work, so I figure I'll just wait til next weekend and hold the nagging for now. haha. I'm going to try to get more walking in this week so that I can at least get some exercise in. talk to you all later.

06-02-2008, 07:27 AM	#791
seriouschick MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2006 Location: KC Posts: 1,256 Blog Entries: 9 Gallery: seriouschick Stats: 249/176/150 (5'9") WOE: Atkins -- whole foods, all-natural Start Date: May 2006	Hello all! I finished W7D2 this morning. I felt great. My run was SOOOO much better today than it was on Saturday. Much more energy, stronger, happy (albeit tired) at the end. I ran 2.8 miles in 31:13...so right at an 11 minute per mile pace. I don't know why the numbers matter to me. I just like having something to compare to the next run. It helps me gauge how I'm feeling and how I'm doing. One of the things I love about running is how self-competitive it is. I know I'm never going to actually WIN a race...but I love setting new PRs and thinking about how much stronger I am getting each time I go out. OR, when I don't have a very good run, I like trying to figure out why As we're nearing the end of the program, what is everybody going to do next to keep going?

06-03-2008, 07:07 AM	#795
Cyard Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 635 Gallery: Cyard Stats: 246.6/212/199 (for now) WOE: Living Low Carb Start Date: November 26, 2007	Hey all! I'm back from Disney and ready to get back into the C25k program. I think I'll repeat week 3 to get back into things since it's been a week since I've done a run. I'm anxious to get back into it!

06-03-2008, 08:39 AM	#797
jeepifer MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Twin Cities 'Burbs, MN Posts: 1,823 Blog Entries: 9 Gallery: jeepifer Stats: 242/208/140 WOE: M&E Start Date: March 3, 2008	Tried to start W5 yesterday, but felt awful and stopped after 1/2 mile. Turns out I'm coming down with something -- feel really ill today.

06-03-2008, 09:48 AM	#799
psigna MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,002 Gallery: psigna Stats: 205/189/125 WOE: Calorie Cycling (The Daily Plate); Couch to 5 K Start Date: 5/1/08 again, but for the last time	I am repeating week 3, which I officially started on due to the fact that I was already doing pretty much weeks 1 and 2 prior to this. I did not feel ready to move to week 4. Hopefully after this week I will move on. I am in no hurry, I want to do it so I am listening to my body.

06-03-2008, 04:55 PM	#800
GME Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: By the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea Posts: 536 Gallery: GME Stats: 250/208.3/175?? 5'7" WOE: generic low carb Start Date: April 2000 (the first time)	Ugh, I did something to my ankle hiking this weekend and aggravated it yesterday playing soccer. I think I'm going to sit on the sidelines for a couple of days

06-04-2008, 05:28 AM	#801
seriouschick MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2006 Location: KC Posts: 1,256 Blog Entries: 9 Gallery: seriouschick Stats: 249/176/150 (5'9") WOE: Atkins -- whole foods, all-natural Start Date: May 2006	W7D3 finished. On to week 8. I finished week 7 off this morning with a 6am run. We had HUGE storms here last night (tornado warnings, massive lightning, etc.) and I was afraid it would still be raining this morning, but the skies were clear and it was nice and cool. I ran 3.2 miles in 35:40...and that did include a 2 minute walk break in the middle because of the stupid traffic lights. I felt really good. Just 11 more days until my 5k. Happy running ya'll!

06-05-2008, 10:34 AM	#802
Scottyken Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 6 Gallery: Scottyken WOE: the Abs Diet Start Date: Nov 07 - Restarted June 08	Think I will give this a go. I am currently walking a couple of times a week but would like to get into running/jogging and shift this belly fat I have.