Is there anyone else out there in band land that is over 300 lbs and has tried couch to 5k? If you have then how did you do?

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

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

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!

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!

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 .

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

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.

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.

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!