Couch to 5k

[chimboree26 24]

I completed WEEK 1, DAY 2. Woohoo! I went a little over a mile today. And to be honest, it really was a little easier today than on Monday. I also am down 6 pounds (3 lbs last week & 3 this week)! This is awesome. I increased my Water intake and exercise, so I think that's the difference. Excited.

[Redesigned_Curves 312]

I completed WEEK 1, DAY 2. Woohoo! I went a little over a mile today. And to be honest, it really was a little easier today than on Monday. I also am down 6 pounds (3 lbs last week & 3 this week)! This is awesome. I increased my Water intake and exercise, so I think that's the difference. Excited.

Awesome!! Great Job. You rock girlie

[chimboree26 24]

Week 1, Day 3 done! And in the rain...which is kinda a big deal, given that I'm black and rain is my hair's enemy. :-D

Anyhow, it feels good to have accomplished this!

Cherea

[MandaMom23 684]

I just started this last week. Today I'll be doing week 2, day 2. So far so good! I remember trying this 100lbs ago, and literally couldn't make it past the 5 minute warm up!! I've always wanted to be a runner! Looking forward to the day I can run an actual 5K!

[LessLee 119]

I completed Week 6 last week and now I am into the all long runs. 25 min today and 28 min the rest of the week!

[jennybean 175]

I want to try this, but have various pains going on. My feet cramp and my shins hurt when I run. Legs and ankles dislike my weight too. Anyone have this type of pain when starting and get over it? I have not started the program but really want to .

[AmineR8705 140]

I want to try this' date=' but have various pains going on. My feet cramp and my shins hurt when I run. Legs and ankles dislike my weight too. Anyone have this type of pain when starting and get over it? I have not started the program but really want to .[/quote']

Jenny,

I felt the exact same pains before I started. I completed the 5k program and I'm doing the 10k right now. The biggest things that helped me before I started running was stretching for at least 10-15 mins. It helped my shin pain a lot and plus I was losing weight in the process so that helped too. Drinking a lot of Water before you run won't get you dehydrated either. Get a good solid pair of running shoes too with some Dr scholls inserts. Go to a running store around you and they will help you out! If you have any questions let me know. I'm more than happy to help out!

-Amine

[Redesigned_Curves 312]

I want to try this' date=' but have various pains going on. My feet cramp and my shins hurt when I run. Legs and ankles dislike my weight too. Anyone have this type of pain when starting and get over it? I have not started the program but really want to .[/quote']

I used to have a problem with shin splints. It helped me a lot to wear the compression sleeves for your lower legs.

[jennybean 175]

Thanks guys! So no more excuses for me then!

Honestly, that is very useful information....I really appreciate it! The phrase "Just Do It" comes to mind.

[chimboree26 24]

Week 2, Day 1 - Done. Today was a little rough for me. I finished, but I was coughing quite a bit. It's a little cool now, so I think that had something to do with it. Maybe a lil exercise induced asthma. I may have to get an inhaler. We'll see.

I'm hanging in there!