My first successful night with the couch to 5k... it feels so good!!! i have been walking with my husband almost every day for the past week - 10 days or so... about 2 - 3 miles... i tried the couch to 5k the first day... ummm yeah that didn't go as planned... but i am happy to say that I was successful tonight then power walked for another 30 mins... I just cant believe I am typing this & saying that i enjoyed it... like who is this person i have morphed into ??? I NEVER enjoyed running... EVER... but now I feel so good... cant remember the last time i felt this good before WLS???

What about you? what are you doing that makes you feel good? or what do you plan to do?

Congratulations on your success. Can't say that I enjoy walking, I'd skip it if I could. For the past 6 months, I've been walking with a weighted vest with 30 lbs and averaging 3.2 mph for 3 miles.

Decided to go for broke on Monday and didn't wear the vest. Averaged 3.8 mph for 3 miles and even managed to jog a few hundred yards. Now my walking partner wants to go that fast every day.

Edited May 28, 201412 yr by joatsaint

I started C25K yesterday, and it went okay but there's def room for improvement. It felt good to be able to run, though. I tried the program about 60-65 lbs ago and my shins hurt and cramped so bad. I thought I had shin splints, but apparently it was the weight. No pain at all with running yesterday, a little thigh soreness today, though. I did Zumba today and walked about 5 miles with the husband and kids. Feels good. I absolutely love walking, especially on scenic walking trails. It doesn't feel like exercise because I can lose track of time and just enjoy my surroundings. Anyway, congrats on your success as well.