LisaT678

Next to last run for Couch to 10k completed -- 55 minutes of running. Friday will be the last day at 60 minutes straight.
Newbies, 14 weeks ago I was one of you. If you are wondering whether you can really manage it, I say you can. It's ok to go slow, even really slow. Speed will come with time. I'm still slow. I only finished 8k in the 55 minutes. Who cares? I'm lapping everyone who is on the couch!
And no, running probably won't make you drop loads of weight. But it does create even more of a calorie deficit and it is so good for your heart, lungs, and mood!

this whole thread has been so awesome.
its been my dream for years to be able to just tell my army friend, "lets go for a run" and right now hes deployed and i want to do a 5k with him when he gets back (and hopefully beat his time!)
i jsut started today but i feel like everything is moving in such a positive direction right now!

Last couple of days have been tough. I know it's an endurance building thing, and I've not ran back to back days in over a year. So, the mind game is still winning...but every day that I go I am one step closer to beating it! Have a blessed day everyone!!!

I had surgery in December 2012.... Started jogging in March and have lost OVER 123 ponds. I enjoy running now. I ran a 15k in September and have my first 1/2 marathon in December!!

I just completed week 5 day 3. I can't believe I just ran for 20 minutes straight. I was slow as molasses but I still can't stop smiling.

I'm 4 weeks post TT surgery in a couple days. So that means I'm 4 weeks away from my return to running. Shooting for a 5k December 22. It's a santa trot where everyone dresses up like santa. Should be a hoot.

Well said! Thanks for the motivation. I also am a strong believer in realizing your body is truly capable of great things. It is your mind that acts as a speed bump when not properly aligned with goals. It is also the attachment of emotion to those goals that will elevate your achievements. All things are possible.

Awesome job Melissa! Not quitting is the solution to the C25K program. I was in W5 at the beginning of August and now run 5 miles at a time. I'm running a 5K tomorrow a 10K in November, another 10K in January (in Maui!!), and a half marathon in February (Disney!). I'm addicted!

Finished week 13! One more week left of Couch to 10k!

My wife and fellow VST member (phoenix79) is thinking about starting c25k. Please encourage her. this is exciting to have a running partner! We are quite different in height where she is 5'6" and I am 5'11" . That would certainly translate into different stride lengths gaits, etc. will have to figure out how to make that work so we can run together.

That is awesome and encouraging! I've downloaded to c210k App and and mid week 7 but plan on continuing. I am slow runner and will need to run longer to go the correct distance

I will be 40 in January, and am hoping to get my sleeve in Dec. I have been saying for a while now that I will not be fat in my 40's, and I am committed to this journey. Let this be the decade I start sporting a bikini!

43 and 3 weeks post op. Withe pre and post op diet almost 40 lbs. loving my sleeve.

45 here, and just 13 days post op, and I can't believe how much different I feel already! Lost 20 pounds, and even though I don't "look" a whole lot different yet, I "feel" a lot different~ better, sexier, you name it! Can't wait to to be "healed" from surgery and start living!!

Week 2 day 1 done!

Hello, I'm new to this forum. I've lost 94# since surgery 4/30/13 in about 5 months or so. What an amazing journey. #fabulousme@43 :-)

thank you!!! I have a second one on the way too, he's due in January . I know all about stalls!!! I've been in one for about 3 weeks now.... My doc is in Mexico , so I understand that too. Keep your chin up the scale will move again, 56 lbs in 9 months is amazing!!! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Gave the hip a couple weeks rest and feeling better. Got back on the tm this morning and started over with W4D1. It felt good!

Gave the hip a couple weeks rest and feeling better. Got back on the tm this morning and started over with W4D1. It felt good!

Hang in there. It will get better. I promise. The first 3-4 days are the hardest. In fact, day 3 is usually the hardest. Then it gets better. Just hang in and stay away from the kitchen.
It's rough now but it will be worth it. I'm 12 weeks post op and and would do it again in a minute!