With the rain finally stopping I am going to begin the Couch To 5K program today after work. I bought the app on my iPod Touch to guide me through it. I'm looking forward to it!

That's great! You can do it!

Damn I really want an Iphone!! How far is 5K in english? LOL......

Damn I really want an Iphone!! How far is 5K in english? LOL......

I believe I read it is 3.1 miles

I believe I read it is 3.1 miles

I started with a half mile and thought it would kill me cuz half of it was up hill. Then I went to one mile and then two miles. Now I am up to 5 or 5 1/2 miles every day. My husband says I am obsessed. I can only say I hope so..... I believe you can do it!! If I can, anyone can..... Hugs!!!

I have that app, and started it in December, but it got too cold. I plan to start again soon.

Bit of advice. I ran a 26.2 mile marathon once, so I have a little background.

1. Get Real Good Sturdy Shoes.

2. Don't run every day.

3. relax your upper body. Lots of people work their shoulders and arms way too much when running.

4. speed doesn't matter, distance does.

5. Walkers do 5K's and take an hour to do it.

6. If your local high school has a cushioned track made from rubber, it is best to start there. It will help your knees and ankles.

7. Get GOOD STURDY Shoes........

Good Luck....

TJ

P.S. I am planning to train and do the San Diego Rock and Roll Marathon in June 2011!!!

TJ

congrats and goodluck, but most of all have funnn!!!:frown:

I have that app, and started it in December, but it got too cold. I plan to start again soon.

Bit of advice. I ran a 26.2 mile marathon once, so I have a little background.

1. Get Real Good Sturdy Shoes.

2. Don't run every day.

3. relax your upper body. Lots of people work their shoulders and arms way too much when running.

4. speed doesn't matter, distance does.

5. Walkers do 5K's and take an hour to do it.

6. If your local high school has a cushioned track made from rubber, it is best to start there. It will help your knees and ankles.

7. Get GOOD STURDY Shoes........

Good Luck....

TJ

P.S. I am planning to train and do the San Diego Rock and Roll Marathon in June 2011!!!

TJ

My local high school does have a new rubber track but of course there was high school track meet going on yesterday, lol, so that option was out. I went to the local park and I did step one with no problems! I haven't ran in so long, I was very surprised and proud of myself. Can't wait to go again. And I highly recommend to anyone wanting to do it, if you have an iPhone or iPod Touch to get the app. It really is great telling you when to start and stop and plays music for you right off of your playlists.

Way to go, Todd!!

I am starting week 2, day 1 tonight. Week 1 wasn't so bad. I am running on the treadmill, though. I am training for a 5K in June. My pace is pretty slow, but I figure I will work up to running for 30 minutes straight, and then I will increase my speed. :cursing:

I started a blog about my training. You can click the link below my signature if you want to read it.

Keep up the good work.:thumbup:

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Way to go, Todd!!

I am starting week 2, day 1 tonight. Week 1 wasn't so bad. I am running on the treadmill, though. I am training for a 5K in June. My pace is pretty slow, but I figure I will work up to running for 30 minutes straight, and then I will increase my speed. :cursing:

I started a blog about my training. You can click the link below my signature if you want to read it.

Keep up the good work.:thumbup:

That's great Bella, congrats to you for your hard work and success thus far!!!!!

That's great Bella, congrats to you for your hard work and success thus far!!!!!

Thanks, you too! Keep us all updated with your c25k progress. :thumbup:

Awesome, Todd! I started C25K last week and am loving it-- I was a runner a couple of years ago (before injury), and I know a lot of people who started with that program (or similar walk/run programs) and have become life-long runners.

Good times!

Going for a fill this afternoon then off for phase 2 of C25K....gonna be a busy afternoon....lol

Here it is. I'm 68 years old, will be banded in June, and I have a total knee replacement. But I AM GETTING READY! Tonight I did 10 minutes on my elliptical, then 20 minutes on my recumbent bike, breaking a good sweat and burning 150 calories. I am so going to make this work for me. Thanks for all your writings and insights, I need it all.

Here it is. I'm 68 years old, will be banded in June, and I have a total knee replacement. But I AM GETTING READY! Tonight I did 10 minutes on my elliptical, then 20 minutes on my recumbent bike, breaking a good sweat and burning 150 calories. I am so going to make this work for me. Thanks for all your writings and insights, I need it all.

Losing weight is going to make things so much easier on your knees. You are not going to believe it!!! Awesome Congratulations!!!! Hugs!!!

Go, Todd! I just started a Running Preacher thread after my run -- blame it on the endorphins! :-)

Rock it out! And hey, you're in NJ? If you ever want to plan on getting a LB group together for a 5K race, I'm game! My pace is around 14:00 right now, but I'm working on improving! :thumbup: