Started 'Couch to 5k today' Anyone keen?

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Hey folks. Been MIA' date=' but have missed this thread.

So yeah, burnout...it's real. Whether you call it burnout, or just needing a break, enthusiasm ebbs and flows. Plus, your body does as well....and it's tough to run when your body is not feeling well...tired and fatigued. Then, add to that, some runs are just better than others. Sometimes it's so effortless, other times it's like you're pulling a wagon. Those bad runs can really make you second guess your decision to run. Put 2 or 3 of them together....yeah it gets real hard to run. That's when it's important to look back on your overall progress....it helps you realize you're better than just your last run.

And as for stretching before a run, studies show that it has no benefit and even a negative benefit on performance. Stretching a cold muscle is a terrible thing. Still, I say we are all different and most of us are not running in the Olympics....so do what feels best for you. If that means a little light stretching just to loosen up the joints, then do it. Just don't go crazy and end up hurting yourself.

I definitely prefer foam rolling to stretching. It's like getting a warm up massage.[/quote']

Not meaning to counter you because I think you just missed a key point or maybe I did. Stretching should be done after a warm up jog not on cold muscles. Just wanted to clarify that. It makes a big difference for me. Roller is great before and after, but most definitely after when your body is super warmed up from the workout. I love my TP roller and recommend it to anyone who is looking into a roller. I also do structured core workouts with it 2 x a week that really leave me with good results. I also get a massage during the core workout from the roller by design. How cool is that?

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Laura' date=' I'm proud of you for not giving up!! That's something!

I think I've found the culprit. I got really bored with my foods and bought some smart ones meals and a smart ones dessert and maybe a real dessert. 0_o

I have felt depressed, unmotivated and like my endurance is lacking since I've started eating those things. Gonna have to stop processed foods. I know that anyway. I'm ashamed that they have made their way into my diet again anyway.i feel like I'm derailing a bit because I'm seriously over meat and cheese. :/

Gonna spin off on that topic.[/quote']

Be careful with those smart one meals. Even though they are yummy ( used to really love the Thai noodle myself), they are infested with salt. However, if it keeps you motivated, then it is not the worst choice. Oh and do not get me started on the smart one chocolate chip cookie dough sundae. Mmm. I lost serious weight in the past eating those two things 7 days a week for dinner. Oops, I am not supposed to promote that type of eating...

[amytug 996]

Be careful with those smart one meals. Even though they are yummy ( used to really love the Thai noodle myself)' date=' they are infested with salt. However, if it keeps you motivated, then it is not the worst choice. Oh and do not get me started on the smart one chocolate chip cookie dough sundae. Mmm. I lost serious weight in the past eating those two things 7 days a week for dinner. Oops, I am not supposed to promote that type of eating... [/quote']

Rofl fiddle! I chose the Peanut Butter cup sundae this time. And yes, two at a time. Those servings are tiny even for sleevie! I had two after my wog last night instead of the yogurt I'd planned (you know, healthy after exercise Protein and carb) sigh. God isn't finished with me yet.

I know, so much sodium! I do have healthy meals too, to *kindof* counter balance all the unnatural in the meals. I also got jimmy dean light Breakfast sandwich things for days I'm feeling blah about plain ole eggs. They're pretty yummy but I feel guilty eating them.

Sorta. 0.0

Retread what you wrote. I see that you had a meal and a dessert for dinner, not two Desserts for dinner. Lol

[No game 14,436]

Edited, because eh.... What do I know!

I'm still fat

On that not I'm going to run now! Talk soon guys

[No game 14,436]

Protein is good though I hadn't noticed that!

[amytug 996]

INGREDIENTS: MUFFIN: ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR' date=' MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, Iron, THIAMINE MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1'], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), Water, YEAST, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN Syrup, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: WHEAT GLUTEN, HONEY, YELLOW CORN MEAL, RICE FLOUR, DISTILLED VINEGAR, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, Calcium SULFATE), CALCIUM PROPIONATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVES), SALT, FUMARIC ACID, VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN AND/OR COTTONSEED OILS), YEAST NUTRIENTS (MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM SULFATE, AMMONIUM SULFATE), CORN STARCH, SOY FLOUR. FRIED EGG WHITE PATTY: EGG WHITES, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, CARRAGEENAN GUM, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS. COOKED TURKEY SAUSAGE PATTY: TURKEY, WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, DEXTROSE, SUGAR, SPICES, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, BHT, CITRIC ACID, CARAMEL COLOR. PASTEURIZED PROCESS AMERICAN CHEESE: AMERICAN cheese (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ARTIFICIAL COLOR), WATER, CREAM, SODIUM CITRATE, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), LACTIC ACID, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, ENZYMES, SOY LECITHIN.

Holy crap!!! O.O

[No game 14,436]

Holy crap!!! O.O

I just edited my answer lol!!

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Holy crap!!! O.O

Yeah, holy crap squared. I cannot pronounce 1/2 of those ingredients. The old saying is that if you cannot pronounce something in the ingredient list you should not be eating it. In my opinion only...just kidding. I can pronounce most of that stuff.

[No game 14,436]

Yeah' date=' holy crap squared. I cannot pronounce 1/2 of those ingredients. The old saying is that if you cannot pronounce something in the ingredient list you should not be eating it. In my opinion only...just kidding. I can pronounce most of that stuff.[/quote']

Lmao!!!

Ok running now!

Can't hear you!

[amytug 996]

Laura, you motivate me!!

[No game 14,436]

Laura' date=' you motivate me!![/quote']

That works both ways

Ok did it!! It was a tad bit easier today still has sweet dripping everywhere but I felt my stride a bit more.

I also had music blaring in my ears.. My beloved radiohead and somehow some of my daughters death metal ended up on my playlist....

It was kinda nice running while listening to someone who sounded like the devil screaming in my ear!

[No game 14,436]

Whoa! Weird experience.. I got up and almost blacked out and stumbled into a wall?

Sometime I get dizzy if I stand up (after surgery)

But this was a whole New level!

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Whoa! Weird experience.. I got up and almost blacked out and stumbled into a wall?

Sometime I get dizzy if I stand up (after surgery)

But this was a whole New level!

You need to eat more. If you are running on a 5:2 fasting day, watch out. also check that you are drinking enough Water and that you are sucking down electrolytes in the form of Gatorade, coconut juice or something else. Are you eating a recovery shake after the run?

[No game 14,436]

You need to eat more. If you are running on a fasting day' date=' watch out. [/quote']

No fasting today... But I haven't had much yet and I don't think I hydrated very well so I'm working in that now.

Scary stuff!

No shake but I think I will now!

[Wls4me 163]

And drink more too.