So I made a goal for myself that I would start to run/walk and I would complete a 5K This year! Well I did sign up for one on 30 April but I've been training for a bit. At the begining of Feb. I got my new shoes that have the Nike+ and I've been recording everything through there. My first run with it was 40:45 on 8 Feb. Today's run (3/4) was in 34:12!! WOOHOO!!! It felt GREAT! I ran for the first full 2.5K which was just over 15 mins!! I don't remember the last time I was able to run for 15 mins straight! LOL

Also it was kinda funny today because I have two pairs of workout pants, they were both in the wash so I put on a pair of capri's. Got to the gym and started to run and OMG my pants started Falling Off!!!! They didn't seem like they were that big on me but when you add all that movement I guess they are!!! hehe Time to shop again! hehe

Congrats!

How excellent! Doesn't that fall off your body thing feel great! Keep up the great work and you can do this run! Good job!

Way to go!!!!!

That is awesome. I really want to run! My husband is a Marine and my #1 goal is to run a pft (physical fitness test) with him. I want to score the same as he does. My #2 goal (life long) is to run a marathon. I was running a little before surgery but I can't even run for 3 minutes at a time right now. I dont think I am getting in enough calories at this point. But I will get there! Let us know how the 5K goes. By the way what type of shoes did you buy? Mine are too big!!! Got to buy new ones:-)

That is awesome. I really want to run! My husband is a Marine and my #1 goal is to run a pft (physical fitness test) with him. I want to score the same as he does. My #2 goal (life long) is to run a marathon. I was running a little before surgery but I can't even run for 3 minutes at a time right now. I dont think I am getting in enough calories at this point. But I will get there! Let us know how the 5K goes. By the way what type of shoes did you buy? Mine are too big!!! Got to buy new ones:-)

My goal by the end of the year is to Pass (just a passing score of 60) the APFT (hubby is retired Army). I would have to do 15 pushup (which I can't do one! LOL) in 2 mins, 42 situps in 2 mins and a two mile run in 21 mins!!

That's so great! Work on those push-ups girl! You can do it!!!

Congrats!! I've just started jogging, combining it with power walking to get used to it until my fitness levels improve, but feel so buzzy after each time I can't wait until I can even jog around our long block(about half hour) let alone run it!

I NEVER thought I would want to go running, but this is my way of starting it... so I'm right there with you all!!

AWESOME! I would love to complete a 5K as well

Do any of you who run have a problem with stitches? I can't seem to get past 2 miles lately, because I have horrible stitches. Even if I walk for a bit and they go away, they come back with a vengeance once I run for another 2-3 mins. I don't feel particularly tired or out of breath, so this is really annoying, as I've got a 5K coming up in like 3 weeks, but I can't even get to that distance because of the pain. Just wondering if any of you have suggestions for preventing stitches.

Is that where your side hurts? If so, I just had this happen to me the other day for the first time! I slowed to a walk and drank a little water and by the time I was running again it was gone! Good Luck!

Congratulations, I wish you all the best completing your goal!!

Congratulations, I wish you all the best completing your goal!!

congratulations I plan on starting to run in April... I haven't run in years... I am a little nervous about getting hurt lol