Started 'Couch to 5k today' Anyone keen?

[*Dean* 1,594]

Installed the app and just got back from the first session. Anyone else interested?

Deano

[No game 14,436]

No

[*Dean* 1,594]

Aww go on!

[*Dean* 1,594]

You can do it on one of those beaches over there (that aren't as nice as ours!)

[No game 14,436]

Don't be dissing my beach! I wish you fun on your 5k but to me I'd rather spend 5k on a couch....

[mark! 449]

Haha, cmon! I plan on starting it after surgery.

[*Dean* 1,594]

I had an attempt a few weeks ago. It was too soon and I got light headed. So I stuck to walking the dog. Today felt good though.

When are you booked in?

[mark! 449]

26th. Starting my pre op diet today. Looking forward to it. They've got me set up for 4 appointments in the 2 weeks, so hopefully it'll keep me busy. And my dogs have already expressed how excited they are that all I'll be doing is walking, all 3 of them.

[*Dean* 1,594]

26th. Starting my pre op diet today. Looking forward to it. They've got me set up for 4 appointments in the 2 weeks, so hopefully it'll keep me busy. And my dogs have already expressed how excited they are that all I'll be doing is walking, all 3 of them.

Good luck with the pre op. I'm sure you'll be fine. Pretty easy to be super strict for 2 weeks.

Deano

[hadouni 301]

I started c25k recently and so far I'm pretty motivated with it. I've actually exercised every day since starting. Tonight will l be day 1 of week 3 for me. I've pushed a little and did an extra run cycle almost every night so far. I run on the treadmill so I run at 1.5-2% incline to try and compensate for the street vs. treadmill difference.

I'm not a runner and my favorite saying has always been "if you see me running, call the cops cause someone has a gun", so I'm surprised I'm enjoying it so far. I think it's hit some weird competitive thing in me. I'd been totally stalled in exercise and weight loss since late summer and finally decided I needed to do something to try and tighten up my belly pooch. Lets see if the running helps. Tightening up is definitely my goal with the running.

[*Dean* 1,594]

Nothing loses weight and tightens things up like running. If your running 5k 3 or 4 times a week I think you'll smash thru the stall.

[hadouni 301]

I'll let you know how it goes with week 3. running 1.5 minutes ok... running 3 minutes... not so sure about that... :/ if I can tack on the extra 1.5 at the end before warming down, I'll feel accomplished for sure.

[TheGamer 406]

I did that program years ago, with moderate success. I'd join you on it again if I didn't just get a shiny new pair of crutches today

[*Dean* 1,594]

I did that program years ago, with moderate success. I'd join you on it again if I didn't just get a shiny new pair of crutches today

WHAT HAPPENED????

[sarahp_newme 29]

Hey mr. dom man ive been doing this for a few months now. I really enjoy it. if doing it on the treadmill or outside starts to hurt your feet or knees to much you can hop on the elliptical there a speed and time tracker on there and its gentle on the joints. Have FUN!!