DroppinStones

Got in my day 1 of week 4 this morning. See photo for the weather this morning. I'm not allowing myself any excuses.

Ran my first 5k today! Walked a little bit. Did it in 43 minutes.

I eat cheese and a couple of crackers, cottage cheese or pistachios. Maybe 100-150 calories. Make sure you're also getting enough Water to compensate for Fluid loss. Weigh yourself before and after. For every pound loss, drink an extra 16-24 ounces of water.

Slow Burn will give you a great idea on how to fuel your body including pre run Snacks. Everyone's body is different but I actually do better on high fat foods like almonds. It sounds counter to the traditional "carb loading" philosophy that has been so prevelant. But if you run in the fat burning zone, fat is what you need, not carbs.

I woke up this morning at 4 am and can't go back to sleep! I know it's because of the prednisone but ugh! I have to keep up with a 3 yr old today and even though grandma is in the best shape of her life I'm sure he's going to be putting my endurance to the test. Lol. I have also decided not to run my 5k outside with him in tow this morning. The temp is supposed to be 3 degrees with a windchill of -10. I am going to run on the treadmill with the little man entertaining me on uncles drum set. I'll take the iPad into the studio as well. That way he can play his curious George game. Everyone pray he doesn't climb on and trip us both up.
I've decided I'm going to sign up for a half marathon next September. I was waiting to sign up till after I lost my 100 lbs but decided that having a goal like a half would just get me to that 100 quicker. Of course I'll be doing some 5 & 10k's along the way.
Happy running everyone! Stay warm.

12-6-13 C25K graduate AGAIN!!

Congratulations! I also had a off week last week and just finished W8D3 today but I finished it! Like you it was not a 5K but I did two and three-quarter miles. I'm supposed to do a race this Saturday but it's supposed to be 18°. I'm a little apprehensive and on top of that I'm supposed to also have my three-year-old grandson with me. I've never pushed a jogging stroller before and add to that the low temperature degree I'm thinking I may walk a couple miles instead. Will see what today holds.
Happy hump day everyone!

Nice job. And do not expect to be running a 5K in 30 minutes. That's the one assumption that c25k makes that most people cannot do. It will come on time but not in week 8. No matter though. You've finished it and congrats on signing up for your first race.

Life got in the way of me finishing week 8 last Friday so I did it today!!! I finished the program and ran for 30 minutes straight!!! I was no where near 5k at the end but that will come. I'm signed up for a race in March... I have until then to increase my speed/ distance. Where's my running buddy? Jumping back in? Did you finish?

Finished first in the first annual Norwegian Epic Turkey Trot 10K. Doesn't matter that I was the only one running it! that makes two 10Ks this week! I am feeling unstoppable!

I didn't ask. I'm sure it's ok. It's a result of my surgeries in the last year. It will definitely make me think long and hard about any plastic surgeries.

Walked this morning and then did some resist bands and free weights. Anxiously awaiting dinner tonight. The son and daughter-in-love are having a gender reveal party and I get to find out what the next grandbaby "should" be. Happy Tuesday everyone!!

Well did my wk 2 day 1 run outside in 23 degree weather and felt very proud of myself. Didn't feel cold at all but did learn to bring tissues for my runny nose next time.

W7D3 done!!!! Finally saw the scales move down 3 pounds this week. It's about time! I've been battling a flare so they finally put me on prednisone. It helps with the flare & Water retention but it sure does make my muscles feel like rubber bands. So because of that I am giving myself 4 thumbs up in still making the runs. It was very trying but I am so proud of myself that I pushed through it and did it!! Everyone have a blessed weekend. I get to see my son and daughter-in-love this weekend, I am so looking forward to it.

Just finished W7D2. Went pretty well. It's nice since I've slowed my pace down, I can actually run and just let my mind wander and think about things. I actually came up with some pretty good ideas for Christmas this year. Lol
Anxiously awaiting my pacing partner, droppinstones, to post her run today. Are you on MFP?
Everyone have a great hump day! I'll be back tomorrow.

One more day and then I get released to start running again. Bring it on. Already planning a 5K for turkey day.

Out of surgery and all good. Thanks for the good thoughts, everyone!

The last couple runs have been a lot better. The 1% incline feels good and I've shortened my stride I think. I feel good after 7 km. I haven't been able to make myself run further than that since I finished the Couch to 10k. I just don't feel like I need to run longer than 50 minutes at a shot for exercise.
Gallbladder surgery tomorrow so yesterday was probably my last run for the next week or two.

Yay!!!! Let's keep it going!!

Congrats!!! I'm still only at 14:00 for 22 minutes! Good work!

Week 6 Day 3... Another week finished! Heading into the home stretch!

I am at the same place! We're pacing partners!!

Week 6 day 2! Done.

Week 6 day 2! Done.

Week 6 day 2! Done.