Started 'Couch to 5k today' Anyone keen?

[mistysj 1,939]

It's hot in Australia as it is the middle of simmer. I ran 6 km this morning at 8:30 and still roasted! I'm glad I got in the run even though I have been main-lining Water for 3 hours since and just now feeling less dehydrated.

As for running being fun? That's not a requirement to me. It feels the least like work of any exercise I have tried, can be done everywhere, is efficient (burns lots of calories per unit of time), and works for me. I guess I have accepted that not everything in life has to be fun.

[LisaT678 225]

Started week 2 of my 1/2 trainer. My ultimate goal is to be able to put a 13.1 sticker on my van. Lol it's the little things that get me!

[Butterthebean 8,146]

Sorry but it think it's fun. Once you learn to find that runners high every time, it's very enjoyable. Nothing else gives me the peace of mind like running. For me it's all a matter of running within myself. Staying in my aerobic zone. If I get out of that, the fun's over.

[scarlet333 386]

Well I wouldn't quite use the word "fun" yet but I must say I am happy and a bit proud when I am at the end of the run. I hope to get to the point of finding it fun like butter. It's just to darn hard right now to be called fun.

I finished day 2 of week 5 which were the 8 minute runs and was able to do it with a lot of huffing and puffing but still did it. Tomorrow this crazy app jumps to a 20 minute continuous run - what the... Then the next day goes back to 8 minutes. I assume the inventor of the app has some logical reason for this. I must admit I am intimidated but I will try my best even if it means slowing down to a crawl.

[LisaT678 225]

You can do it Scarlett. Start slow and find your magic pace.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

Running a half marathon today in this outfit. If that ain't fun I don't know what is.

[scarlet333 386]

Mr. Bean you look awesome and good luck on the half marathon. I know you will do great you are an inspiration to those of us who are chugging along at a snails pace trying to make it to 2 miles.

Well after much anxiety I took your advice LisaT and found my magic pace which I discovered is just slightly faster than my fast walk but I did it. I ran the full 20 minutes. The things I promised myself and told myself in my head when I wanted to stop! I knew I was going to make it when I looked at my phone and had less than 10 minutes left. The next day on the app is back to 8 minutes. I sure this has some logic to it and I am determined to finish this app. Thank you for your words of encouragement.

[deedadumble 1,033]

Mr. Bean you look awesome and good luck on the half marathon. I know you will do great you are an inspiration to those of us who are chugging along at a snails pace trying to make it to 2 miles. Well after much anxiety I took your advice LisaT and found my magic pace which I discovered is just slightly faster than my fast walk but I did it. I ran the full 20 minutes. The things I promised myself and told myself in my head when I wanted to stop! I knew I was going to make it when I looked at my phone and had less than 10 minutes left. The next day on the app is back to 8 minutes. I sure this has some logic to it and I am determined to finish this app. Thank you for your words of encouragement.

Congrats on making it through the dreaded W6D1!! It's all mental at this point because your body will be able to make it through it. I always do a body check when I want to stop. Is my breathing ok? If not, I slow my pace down. Are my legs and knees ok? If not, I shorten my stride and slow my pace. Is my energy level ok? If not, I fuel differently next run. When I've bonked (had to stop running), 99% of the time it's because of energy.

[deedadumble 1,033]

I've had a difficult month. I've run 2 times in the last 4 weeks. Had to work way too many hours and then ended up with bronchitis and then had to travel for work last week. Finally got a good run in this morning and was worried about going long. I'm training for a half and I need the long runs to get me ready. The furthest I've run has been a 10K (6.2 mi). This morning I ran 8 freaking miles!!! I'm going to pay for it tomorrow, but everything is feeling good right now.

Had another NSV this last week and only you all can understand how happy this makes me...

[Fiddleman 4,376]

I've had a difficult month. I've run 2 times in the last 4 weeks. Had to work way too many hours and then ended up with bronchitis and then had to travel for work last week. Finally got a good run in this morning and was worried about going long. I'm training for a half and I need the long runs to get me ready. The furthest I've run has been a 10K (6.2 mi). This morning I ran 8 freaking miles!!! I'm going to pay for it tomorrow, but everything is feeling good right now. Had another NSV this last week and only you all can understand how happy this makes me...

That is very impressive what you have done and are planning to do. Very motivational! Love the NSV.

Edited December 22, 2013 by Fiddleman

[scarlet333 386]

Just got the nsv. Congratulations on all that excess seatbelt. Thank you so much for the advice. I'm glad to know I can do it. Wow 8 miles sounds mind blowing. You are an athlete.

[mistysj 1,939]

Running a half marathon today in this outfit. If that ain't fun I don't know what is.

Look at skinny Santa!

I'm doing a run outdoors this morning and at 8:15 it is already 79f (converted from Celsius for you guys). Whew!

[mistysj 1,939]

I've had a difficult month. I've run 2 times in the last 4 weeks. Had to work way too many hours and then ended up with bronchitis and then had to travel for work last week. Finally got a good run in this morning and was worried about going long. I'm training for a half and I need the long runs to get me ready. The furthest I've run has been a 10K (6.2 mi). This morning I ran 8 freaking miles!!! I'm going to pay for it tomorrow, but everything is feeling good right now. Had another NSV this last week and only you all can understand how happy this makes me...

I understand! I took this photo three weeks ago.

[LisaT678 225]

Mr. Bean you look awesome and good luck on the half marathon. I know you will do great you are an inspiration to those of us who are chugging along at a snails pace trying to make it to 2 miles. Well after much anxiety I took your advice LisaT and found my magic pace which I discovered is just slightly faster than my fast walk but I did it. I ran the full 20 minutes. The things I promised myself and told myself in my head when I wanted to stop! I knew I was going to make it when I looked at my phone and had less than 10 minutes left. The next day on the app is back to 8 minutes. I sure this has some logic to it and I am determined to finish this app. Thank you for your words of encouragement.

That is so awesome!! You believed in yourself and that's the biggest battle. I have finally come to the realization that slow is better than no. I will get faster eventually. Each week I just added another minute to my runtime and I know that eventually the endurance will allow the speed to follow.

I love coming here and reading all of the encouragement from you guys. You're all the bomb!

[LisaT678 225]

Congrats on making it through the dreaded W6D1!! It's all mental at this point because your body will be able to make it through it. I always do a body check when I want to stop. Is my breathing ok? If not, I slow my pace down. Are my legs and knees ok? If not, I shorten my stride and slow my pace. Is my energy level ok? If not, I fuel differently next run. When I've bonked (had to stop running), 99% of the time it's because of energy.

What do you do for energy? I just saw my nutritionist last week and she told me to cut back on carbs. She told me to load up on a Protein Shake before my run. I'm also in a stall with my weight loss and she says it's because of too many carbs.