Downloaded the app on my phone and started today. Day 1 was simple. Skin around my incisions was sore a bit from the running segments. Plan to stick with it and my 2013 goal is to run a 5k with my daughters, who are both competitive runners and run track. Used to run a lot before a broken foot and a ton of weight gain stopped me. Can't wait for the first race some time in future...wish me luck!

Good luck!!!! I'm a former runner looking to get back to a pre weight gain and pre ankle injury running status I understand where you are. Please be careful and don't push yourself too hard. You'll get there. I'll be cheering you on. Be sure to keep us posted on your progress.

Thanks!! I'm excited. It was my ulimate goal after surgery. The best thing is my surgeon is running it with me!!

Awesome! How wonderful to have that level of support from your surgeon.

One of my bucket list goals is to run a 5k, and I'm hoping to start the C25K this spring and summer in prep for a fall race. Best of luck to you! Please keep us posted!

I HATED running in college, when I was slimmer, but that was 20 years ago and I'm a dedicated man now. Have a goal, and beat that sucker!!

Downloaded the app on my phone and started today. Day 1 was simple. Skin around my incisions was sore a bit from the running segments. Plan to stick with it and my 2013 goal is to run a 5k with my daughters' date=' who are both competitive runners and run track. Used to run a lot before a broken foot and a ton of weight gain stopped me. Can't wait for the first race some time in future...wish me luck![/quote']

OMG I just downloaded this to my phone and hoping to run a 5k this spring too. Always have wanted to run. I hope and pray this work.

GOD is Able!!!

I hate to run - always have but thinking your post gives me hope that maybe' date=' just maybe I could learn to love it! [/quote']

I hope to run. I keep thinking can I run? I want to learn that's for sure.

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What's couch to 5k? Where can I get the regiment?

It's an app on my phone.

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I LOVE the couch to 5k I did it earlier this year and after 2 months was able to run/jog 3miles non stop. Then band slipped again' date=' got sick, had it opened and took vacation and gained 30lbs lol. So gonna start it up again.[/quote']

Awww tht sucked. R u back on track?

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Thanks!! I'm excited. It was my ulimate goal after surgery. The best thing is my surgeon is running it with me!!

Wow that's awesome.

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I want to do this too' date=' once I've had surgery [/quote']

Sounds like fun huh?

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I started today and didn't blow out my knee. That's promising. I am working towards doing a 5k in April.

Awesome

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I have the app but I'm waiting to lose another 30 pounds before starting...knees worry me...

I started it yesterday. It was rough for me. I have never run in pretty much my adult life. I only was able to get about half way but going to work on it. I'm determined to do it. I know 74 lbs ago through I could hardly walk let alone run so I'm proud of my accomplishment. I think when I get a few more pounds off it will be easier.

I hate running and walking. I prefer to do zumba or taebo (sp?). today I start wk 3 of c25k. It's been hard but I feel great after im done. I think im going to repeat wk 2 because I dont think I can do wk 3 yet. In between I was walking 30 min but im going to do my zumba videos instead. Idk maybe look into beginners bootcamp.

Repeating weeks is a great strategy to help you finish the program! However, why are you doing c25k if you hate running/walking? Feeling great afterwards is wonderful, but sometimes it might be hard to get started if you really dislike it. I would recommend that you pick and stick with an exercise that you enjoy. This will help you stick with it. You get a great calorie burn with zumba and taebo as well. I love zumba and for some reason I always am sore after zumba. Lol! Keep running too if that's what you choose to do.

Repeating weeks is a great strategy to help you finish the program! However' date=' why are you doing c25k if you hate running/walking? Feeling great afterwards is wonderful, but sometimes it might be hard to get started if you really dislike it. I would recommend that you pick and stick with an exercise that you enjoy. This will help you stick with it. You get a great calorie burn with zumba and taebo as well. I love zumba and for some reason I always am sore after zumba. Lol! Keep running too if that's what you choose to do.[/quote']

Yea thats what I was thinking. Im doin an app on my treadmill 3xs a wk now and in between zumba:-) im goin to throw in Water aerobics as soon as it warms up. Tx panhandle too cold right now. Maybe after I drop more weight I can run but right now im doin the brisk walk uphill on that app and im losing lbs still!

Thanks for this info - I'm going to try this. My daughter is 10 years old and joining Girls on the Run soon. They train for a 5K and I think the actual 5K is in May. She has to have an adult run with her and I want to be able to. I'm pre-op and was hoping to be sleeved by now, but I can always start training now and restart after. I should have time.

I'm 240lbs now but I actually participated in a 10K MS Mud Run a few years ago. I was 210 then, but trained with a personal trainer and was in much better physical shape. I walked most of it but it involved much more than walking/running - every 1/2 mile or so you had an obsicle like walking through a Water filled trench with mud up to your calves or belly crawling through mud, etc. I was so proud of myself for finishing. It was amazing! I want to eventually be able to do it again (only better!)