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For 8 whole minutes!

I started the Couch to 5k program last night and the first week is run for 1 minute and then walk for 90 seconds then run again for 8 repetitions.

Now most people would not be real impressed with 8 minutes but I think those on here will know what a big deal that can be. I probably have not run for 8 minutes total in the last 10 years.

I am not sure I will be able to do this whole program due to severe arthritis in my right knee but with the help of my Flex Products and a knee brace I am going to give it one hell of a shot!

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Congrats!! I ran for 8 minutes a couple weeks ago! It felt so good but I haven't done it since. My knee started bothering me so I didn't want to push it. I'm going to keep walking and jogging for no more than 2 or 3 minutes at a clip until I've lost more and I know I won't hurt my knee again. It does feel good to be able to run for that long without stopping, though. :sad:

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Awesome. Keep up the good work. I am on week 4 and am scared of next week. You are doing great.

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For 8 whole minutes!

I started the Couch to 5k program last night and the first week is run for 1 minute and then walk for 90 seconds then run again for 8 repetitions.

Now most people would not be real impressed with 8 minutes but I think those on here will know what a big deal that can be. I probably have not run for 8 minutes total in the last 10 years.

I am not sure I will be able to do this whole program due to severe arthritis in my right knee but with the help of my Flex Products and a knee brace I am going to give it one hell of a shot!

Congrats and I am impressed, in fact I am going to start doing the couch to 5k today! Wish me luck!

YOU CAN DO IT!!!!

Sandee

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Congrats!!!!!!! I loved running until my knees got hurt. I do still try when I get on my treadmill but it doesnt last long.

I'm like Amy kinda I guess. It's ok, as long as it's getting done.

Well done!!

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Thanks everyone! I can definitely feel the running today but am going to follow the C25K instructions and do the one day on one day off routine. I do plan to continue to do my 45 mins of toning exercises in the pool every night as I am bond and determined to do everything I can to fight a good fight against saggy skin and bat wings!

I would love to hear how others are doing with C25K - maybe we should keep this thread going to post our successes - and any "failures" though I don't like that word!

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Here is the link to the C25K thread we have been using:

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f81/couch-5k-come-join-me-67829/index231.html

I just finished but I am still posting there. :cool:

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That is great! I would love to run for 8 minutes.

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WOW! That is fabulous! :cool:

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Tonight is night #2 for C25K - I was a good girl and rested for a day like it says to do. I felt like I was slacking off as I had gotten used to my 3 mile walk every night!

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