Started 'Couch to 5k today' Anyone keen?

[LisaT678 225]

I've been struggling lately with some knee and hip pain' date=' but trying to run through it (not a good idea!). Took some days off to rest this week, but getting back on my program tomorrow morning at a local 5K. I'm still working my modified Hal Higdon plan for running the half marathon in February. I'm up to 5 miles for my long runs. Also, going to Maui and Lanai to Celebrate my 1 year surgiversary with my sleeve sister in January and hoping to run the Maui Oceanfront 10K. Hope everyone has good runs this weekend![/quote']

Awesome inspiration!

[LisaT678 225]

Sorry for the long post' date=' I'm just really excited![/quote']

You are very motivating and I loved reading your post!

[LisaT678 225]

After a two week vacation I'm finally back on the run. It's amazing how fast your endurance can go down. I love reading everyone's post. You're all very motivating and encouraging. Keep up the good work!

[jen1211 203]

I started on Friday, I am so out of shape I almost puked! :-( day 2 was better though!

[Scutles 12]

I had surgery in December 2012.... Started jogging in March and have lost OVER 123 ponds. I enjoy running now. I ran a 15k in September and have my first 1/2 marathon in December!!

[melissapaige84 38]

I started on Friday' date=' I am so out of shape I almost puked! :-( day 2 was better though![/quote']

It gets better but repeat days or weeks as you need to. It's definitely a program that you can adjust just for you. You can do it!

[Butterthebean 8,146]

I started on Friday' date=' I am so out of shape I almost puked! :-( day 2 was better though![/quote']

LOL....I remember my first week....it was like being Water boarded. Hated every step....every gasp of breath. At some point, I realized it was getting a tad bit easier. From that point on, I was hooked.

[jen1211 203]

LOL....I remember my first week....it was like being Water boarded. Hated every step....every gasp of breath. At some point' date=' I realized it was getting a tad bit easier. From that point on, I was hooked.[/quote']

I am hoping it gets enjoyable at some point! Lol. It sure does feel great afterwards!

[crowsnestmama 240]

You are very motivating and I loved reading your post!

Thanks!!

[crowsnestmama 240]

Last couple of days have been tough. I know it's an endurance building thing, and I've not ran back to back days in over a year. So, the mind game is still winning...but every day that I go I am one step closer to beating it! Have a blessed day everyone!!!

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[DroppinStones 46]

Way to go! It's amazing what you'll be able to accomplish. Have you scheduled your first 5K yet?

Yes in March... And have my eye on the Disneyland one in August...

Completed week 5 day 1

[TexSIN 9]

this whole thread has been so awesome.

its been my dream for years to be able to just tell my army friend, "lets go for a run" and right now hes deployed and i want to do a 5k with him when he gets back (and hopefully beat his time!)

i jsut started today but i feel like everything is moving in such a positive direction right now!

[mistysj 1,939]

Next to last run for Couch to 10k completed -- 55 minutes of running. Friday will be the last day at 60 minutes straight.

Newbies, 14 weeks ago I was one of you. If you are wondering whether you can really manage it, I say you can. It's ok to go slow, even really slow. Speed will come with time. I'm still slow. I only finished 8k in the 55 minutes. Who cares? I'm lapping everyone who is on the couch!

And no, running probably won't make you drop loads of weight. But it does create even more of a calorie deficit and it is so good for your heart, lungs, and mood!

[LisaT678 225]

Next to last run for Couch to 10k completed -- 55 minutes of running. Friday will be the last day at 60 minutes straight. Newbies' date=' 14 weeks ago I was one of you. If you are wondering whether you can really manage it, I say you can. It's ok to go slow, even really slow. Speed will come with time. I'm still slow. I only finished 8k in the 55 minutes. Who cares? I'm lapping everyone who is on the couch! And no, running probably won't make you drop loads of weight. But it does create even more of a calorie deficit and it is so good for your heart, lungs, and mood![/quote']

Your inspiring!

[LisaT678 225]

Did my run today but there's a lot of head games going on. I just keep repeating to myself, "never give up, never give up". Even if I never run a while 5k without walking I'm still moving and my body & family will thank me for it when I'm 100 and healthy and alive!!