LisaT678

Started week one over so counting today as week 1 day 5! Done.

Thanks for all the advice. I slowed my jogging pace to 4.5 and was able to make it through the jogging segments of week 2 day 2 today.Yay! moving on!

Thanks BTB, that means a lot coming from a runner like you!

I don't think there's another thread. I think you should stay and mentor as new folks come on. You've done great and made it look so easy.

Ok so after a month off i started back tonight - slid back one week to W3D1. Barely made it lol.

7.3 km in 70 minutes! This was 10-minute intervals. Since the intervals were shorter I was able to pick the speed up a notch.

You are very inspiring! Keep up the good work.

W9d1 of couch to 10k done. Two 20-minute runs with 3 minutes rear between. I ran over 5k (just)!

I'm in Tucson Tucson at a hotel for a family wedding, I ran w5d1 yesterday, but I had access to a treadmill. It is a real nice one and it had a 5k program, so I thought I would try it and see if this training is paying off. I finished it in just under 41 minutes, I actually ran for over fifteen minutes at 5.2. I run slower, then I can run longer. I was so excited, I probably could have ran longer but my shoe came untied, I had to stop to tie it then ran for a bit more. I'm so excited, it works, for those of you that are just starting keep it up for those of you that are veterans and kept encouraging me you were right, and Thank You!

I still don't run, I jog. I took found that I can sustain longer if I'm slower. I really focus on form not necessarily speed. I completed W5D1, and I ran three times for five minutes at a time.

That's awesome, Melissa!
I just finished W8D3 of Couch to 10K (which I have been doing by accident this whole time instead of Couch to 5K). Today was a 35-minute run with 5 minutes of walking on either side. Including the walking, I made it 4.8 km. So I am still pretty slow but I ran for 35 minutes! I'm a bit nervous about continuing this because the time just keeps going up and up, but I'll keep it up and see what happens!

Didn't do c25k today but I did have a NSV(sorry if this is a duplicate story) ... While I was waiting on my mom to land, I parked and went into the airport and walked around baggage claim, I had around 45 minutes, did over three miles, and as I was walking, I had to control myself because my body wanted to run....WANTED TO RUN !? what? I had to give myself a mental pat on the back... It was awesome!

Much better run today after bonking on Tuesday. I ran for 45 min straight. It seems like it's so much easier to add time to my run than it did at the beginning. Just two weeks ago I was only able to run 30 min. I've added 15 minutes in two weeks. Not planning on continuing to do that, but it feels like a great accomplishment.
Meanwhile, I lost 4 pounds this week! How awesome is that! I'm only 12 pounds from my goal weight (175). I'm going to see how things feel when I get there and decide if I'm going to go any lower. I'm 5'11" and currently wearing a size 12 or 14. 175 will put me at a normal BMI, but I'd like some wiggle room.
I love reading about everyone's accomplishments... keep up the great work!

Just did the 7 minute workout app by bluefin. It totally kicked my butt. I went through it twice for a total of 14 minutes and then 20 minutes on the stationary bike. I think I got a good workout today.

You all are doing so well! I had a really good run on Sunday. I planned on running for 36 minutes, but was so close to 5K that I decided to keep running. It felt great! Then yesterday I had a horrible run. I completely ran out of energy after about 1.8 miles. I had to stop and walk. Then my back started aching and my knee was hurting. It sucked! I'm looking forward to tomorrow's run to see how it goes. Going to try to do extra stretches today to see if I can work out the kink in my back.

Did W4D3 yesterday, looks like I'll be doing week five in Az, looking forward to challenging myself and not talking myself out of it because of this fat girl in my mind... She's not as strong as she used to be!

Did 2.5 miles this am. Still working on distance between runs and not so worried about speed. I'm just happy I'm still running and now I'm not so worried about telling people I'm running. Before I was embarrassed to say I was running because I was afraid of being judged. Like people thinking I was too fat to be running. Now I don't care anymore. I'm a runner! No ifs, ands or buts!!!

Did 2.5 miles this am. Still working on distance between runs and not so worried about speed. I'm just happy I'm still running and now I'm not so worried about telling people I'm running. Before I was embarrassed to say I was running because I was afraid of being judged. Like people thinking I was too fat to be running. Now I don't care anymore. I'm a runner! No ifs, ands or buts!!!

Week 8 day 2! 30 minutes straight of running. Not as hard today since I was physically feeling a lot better.
I have the couch to 10k program and it looks like week 8 ends the 5k part. I think I will just keep going on the program and not worry about increasing my speed yet. I did almost 4k today including the walking.

Finally took it outside Saturday. Did 2 miles and had to stop. My mother brought her dog to me to puppysit for the day. I figured it would be fun to have a companion. Note to self, don't let a dig on a retractable leash have free rein! Lol
Today back on the treadmill. Did 2.25. I'm happy with that right now.

Finally took it outside Saturday. Did 2 miles and had to stop. My mother brought her dog to me to puppysit for the day. I figured it would be fun to have a companion. Note to self, don't let a dig on a retractable leash have free rein! Lol
Today back on the treadmill. Did 2.25. I'm happy with that right now.

Finally took it outside Saturday. Did 2 miles and had to stop. My mother brought her dog to me to puppysit for the day. I figured it would be fun to have a companion. Note to self, don't let a dig on a retractable leash have free rein! Lol
Today back on the treadmill. Did 2.25. I'm happy with that right now.