Started 'Couch to 5k today' Anyone keen?

[hadouni 301]

Carols- So sorry for your loss. I hope you have many happy memories to help you through this most difficult time.

[Pepper Paul 143]

I am starting week two of C25K today. Week one went better than expected. My daughters, who are 10 and 8, decided they are going to donut with me. Of course, week one was ridiculously easy for them. To be young and in shape again! I can't wait to run a 5k with them later this summer though!

[Wls4me 163]

I am starting week two of C25K today. Week one went better than expected. My daughters' date=' who are 10 and 8, decided they are going to donut with me. Of course, week one was ridiculously easy for them. To be young and in shape again! I can't wait to run a 5k with them later this summer though![/quote']

"Donut" hehehe

[LisaT678 225]

Did my 5K this morning! My time was better than my first one 2 years ago but slower than my 2nd one. I'm happy though considering I was in the hospital a month ago! I'll be resting again for a few weeks. I get my gallbladder this next Tuesday. Yippee. I figure its god for at least a half pound loss. Lol

[LisaT678 225]

Did my 5K this morning! My time was better than my first one 2 years ago but slower than my 2nd one. I'm happy though considering I was in the hospital a month ago! I'll be resting again for a few weeks. I get my gallbladder this next Tuesday. Yippee. I figure its god for at least a half pound loss. Lol

Wow, can't type I guess. Getting the gallbladder out and it's good not God.

[danyelleb 386]

Did my 5K this morning! My time was better than my first one 2 years ago but slower than my 2nd one. I'm happy though considering I was in the hospital a month ago! I'll be resting again for a few weeks. I get my gallbladder this next Tuesday. Yippee. I figure its god for at least a half pound loss. Lol

Wait, u were sleeved a month ago and u did a 5k?! Ur a beast! Congrats, that's a huge accomplishment.

I wish u a speedy recovery with the gall bladder surgery.

[cruiz 5]

What are good running shoes I've been using the goruns by sketchers but want something tat will last longer and give a little more support with form?

[Danigurle22 12]

What are good running shoes I've been using the goruns by sketchers but want something tat will last longer and give a little more support with form?

Asics, Brooks, and New Balance make excellent running sneakers. I recommend going to a running shop to get fitted however. I have a pair of New Balance runners, they fit me perfectly, but I don't recommend them for long runs because they feel heavy. If you like a lightweight sneaker with good arch support, I highly recommend Nike Free Run.

[LisaT678 225]

Wait' date=' u were sleeved a month ago and u did a 5k?! Ur a beast! Congrats, that's a huge accomplishment.

I wish u a speedy recovery with the gall bladder surgery.[/quote']

I guess I wasn't clear enough. I was sleeved 5 mos ago. I was in the hospital a month ago with pancreatitis.

Gallbladder is out & a surprise hernia is fixed. Now on to healing again. I'm hoping to do another 5K in June.

[danyelleb 386]

I guess I wasn't clear enough. I was sleeved 5 mos ago. I was in the hospital a month ago with pancreatitis.

Gallbladder is out & a surprise hernia is fixed. Now on to healing again. I'm hoping to do another 5K in June.

Gotcha! I was thinking holy hell- this person is hardcore. Lol! Good luck on the 5k.

[hadouni 301]

I think I'm mad at you, Bean... I'm cranky about having to run on the treadmill! after a crazy weekend and stressful start to the work week, I'm finally back to my run. Feels great even if I did have to do it inside!

As for shoes, I have some weird bone structure. I have a really high knotty bone on the top of my foot/feet and huge "pump bumps" on my heels even though I've never been a high heel wearer. I love asics, like new balance and Adidas and can't wear Nike or reebok as a general rule. I also try to avoid shoes with a higher back on the heel because it'll usually make me blister. Good socks help with that though. Next time I buy shoes I may go to a running store to be fit. I've had good luck so far but am interested to see what the experts would suggest.

[rootie3 29]

I started today! One of my friends did it with me. I did it! Lol....long way to go. My shins and ankles always hurt when I try to run, I need to do some better stretches. I bought new balance running shoes, they were pretty comfy! I was surprised that I finished the exercises today without stopping. Hopefully I can get out of bed tomorrow.

[newoutlookonlife 46]

I completed day one, week one today. Went way better than i expected 2.7 K in 30 minutes and I didn't have to stop once,nor was i overheated and wanting to puke!!

[erp 2,016]

Bought my first pair of running shoes this weekend (New Balance- I have wide Fred Flintstone feet). Did day one, week one of C2K today. Didn't quite finish so will be repeating it tomorrow or Friday. I can't believe I am running by choice, no one is chasing me with an axe like in a horror movie.

[johnlatte 1,232]

Week 5 D2 done and in the books. Wasn't bad and was a good workout. The PF is much better, going to see what othotics are out there to add some cushion to the heel. Get through week 6 going to start looking at the schedule for a 5k. My beautiful daughter ran one last weekend with a time of 19:11. I know I can't catch her as my PR was around 30 minutes. I'm shooting for somewhere around 40 since that was 7 or 8 years ago. Also gotta start running on real pavement as soon as the PF clears up a bit more. Maybe I can get over to the high school and run on the track, not has hard as pavement.