Started 'Couch to 5k today' Anyone keen?

[crowsnestmama 240]

Awesome!! Way to go!

Thanks. I'm running every other day, getting in my fluids better and Protein since I started going to the gym regularly. Also started losing faster again. In all I am so glad that I can run with out pain again, that's an NSV for sure!

How's everybody else doing?

[DroppinStones 46]

Been scared of today all week.... But I nailed it! Week 5 day 3! Done! Ran for 20 minutes straight! Feelin' pretty good!

[mistysj 1,939]

Way to go, everyone!

I missed one run this week due to a gallbladder attack and I now need to have my gallbladder removed. I hope I can get it done next week but I will probably miss another run or two. It doesn't matter though. I will be back to three times a week as soon as I can!

[Butterthebean 8,146]

Way to go, everyone! I missed one run this week due to a gallbladder attack and I now need to have my gallbladder removed. I hope I can get it done next week but I will probably miss another run or two. It doesn't matter though. I will be back to three times a week as soon as I can!

Ouch. Good luck on a speedy recovery.

12 more days till I can resume running again. I'm looking forward to rejoining all you runners. I'm sure my legs and lungs will fight me initially but I'll get it back soon hopefully. Planning a 5K turkey trot for thanksgiving day.

[DroppinStones 46]

did this drop off for anyone else switching to Bariatric Pal? Posting in a effort to get it back onto my subscribed list...

[mvickyway 256]

I finished the c25k App this weekend!

[LisaT678 225]

Was finally able to sign in. Hope everyone finds their way back.

[LisaT678 225]

Wow, still trying to figure out this new app. It's like when I sign in I can't find this thread. Backed up a little bit to week 6 of C25K. Just finished day 2 run and feel pretty good.

[erp 2,016]

Week 5 day 3 is up next. I may try to tackle it Friday, definately by Sunday. Fingers-crossed. Only 3 weeks left to my first 5k!

[DroppinStones 46]

Week 6 day 2! Done.

[LisaT678 225]

Week 5 day 3 is up next. I may try to tackle it Friday, definately by Sunday. Fingers-crossed. Only 3 weeks left to my first 5k!

Your doing awesome!

[deedadumble 1,033]

Everyone is doing so awesome!

I was craving some Starbucks hot tea last night and didn't get to do my run in the morning, so I ran to Starbucks, which is 2 miles from my house. It was cold and windy, but I warmed up pretty quickly with the run. Total run was about 3.5 miles. I'm running a 10K on Saturday morning so I didn't want to overdo it.

Looked back over my training logs to see how far I've come. I started in February about a month after my surgery. I weighed about 237 at the time and struggled to complete W1D1. I ran/walked a 5K in May in 45 minutes (pace 14:42) when I weighed 210. I was sick and injured in June, so I took the month off and started back in July when I weighed 200. I started back at week 3. I ran my next 5K on Oct 5 in 39 minutes (pace 12:30) and I weighed 190. At that point I decided to train for the Disney Princess Half and started adding 1/2 mile to my long run every week. My next 5K was on Oct 26 in 36 minutes (pace 11:45) and I weighed 189.

I am 5'11" and my goal weight is 175 (normal BMI). My weight loss has slowed to a crawl, but I'm okay with that.

[LisaT678 225]

Everyone is doing so awesome! I was craving some Starbucks hot tea last night and didn't get to do my run in the morning, so I ran to Starbucks, which is 2 miles from my house. It was cold and windy, but I warmed up pretty quickly with the run. Total run was about 3.5 miles. I'm running a 10K on Saturday morning so I didn't want to overdo it. Looked back over my training logs to see how far I've come. I started in February about a month after my surgery. I weighed about 237 at the time and struggled to complete W1D1. I ran/walked a 5K in May in 45 minutes (pace 14:42) when I weighed 210. I was sick and injured in June, so I took the month off and started back in July when I weighed 200. I started back at week 3. I ran my next 5K on Oct 5 in 39 minutes (pace 12:30) and I weighed 190. At that point I decided to train for the Disney Princess Half and started adding 1/2 mile to my long run every week. My next 5K was on Oct 26 in 36 minutes (pace 11:45) and I weighed 189. I am 5'11" and my goal weight is 175 (normal BMI). My weight loss has slowed to a crawl, but I'm okay with that.

Love reading you encouraging story. Thanks for the inspiration!!

[zuzuspetal8 41]

I just started yesterday! My left hip started hurting when I was running but it didn't last, so I'm praying that I just need to get used to it.

[LisaT678 225]

Finished week 6 today (for the third time around). Felt good knowing I'm not giving up. Still bummed about my lack of weight loss over the last 3 mos but I'm moving forward and keep telling myself that it's not just about the numbers on the scale. It's what is changing on the inside as well that will determine my future. I know I'm shrinkng in size because I finally broke down and went and bought new jeans yesterday. I haven't wore a 16 since I was in college! That was the booster I needed to keep plugging on. Everyone have a great weekend.