Hi everyone,

this is our second week in the Couch to 5K program. This is designed to be a 9 week program, but you can repeat weeks (as I will be doing) until you are comfortable moving on. However, you are not supposed to skip weeks.

It has been strongly suggested by trainers and runners alike to NOT run on consecutive days.

More information can be found here: Cool Running :: The Couch-to-5K Running Plan

Attached are the first and second weeks in detail

Anyone is free to join, no matter where we are!!

This is the place to check in and support with each other and see how it is going.

What week are you doing?

How is it going for you? Is it too difficult / too easy?

Any comments??

Good luck everyone!

JM,

i dont trust the cals on the machines. i either use my body bugg or my heart rate monitor. i got on the treadmill yesterday and it said my HR was 52.... ummm ... dont think so.

O, its official JM is a hottie.

:mad:

Losing, maybe I'll invest in a heart rate monitor, it would probably come in handy for spin class also. And you should be able to calculate calories burned using a heart rate monitor, no?

i have a polar f11 (? to the model) and it calculates cals burned. i love it!!

OK First off you guys are amazing .... I am 22 days post-op, starting out VERY slow only 9 lbs lost, but I am not working out yet .... A few questions, how soon after your surgery date did you start excercising? My doctor has limited me to light activities for now, not sure why and definitly no crunches. I would love to start a program like this and start with a trainer, but a little scared to with his restrictions. Any thoughts?

Meegon

MEEGCO, you should definately wait until you get the all clear to do strenous activity for couch to 5k. I can barely do it now and I've only lost 42 lbs. Keep up with the walking, that's awesome.

Oh yeah, I only started working out 4 months post surgery. I waited really long and was completely dreading it, but now I look forward to it. For me, it really is ME time, and I have trouble sleeping now if I skip a workout.

JM .... Thanks for the info. Good Luck

Meeg, I started with swimming, for me that was perfect. you wil burn waaaaay more calories than walking and its easy on your joints, tones you up . But i know its not for everyone.

Now i C25K, swim and lift weights....and sleep in there somewhere too.

Meeg, I started with swimming, for me that was perfect. you wil burn waaaaay more calories than walking and its easy on your joints, tones you up . But i know its not for everyone.

Now i C25K, swim and lift weights....and sleep in there somewhere too.

You sleep?

meeg -

congrats on being banded!! YAY!

definitely wait a couple months for the couch 2 5k program. other stuff, call your surgeon and see what they think. i started 2 weeks after with walking (very short, very slow).

whos -

i cant believe you find time to sleep ... sooo jealous! :mad:

I sleep between 7am and 5pm everyday at my desk

ahhh, i see.

that's my posting time!

LOL, who;s you sound just like my husband!!!!! Thanks for all of the info. I went at lunch and signed up for our local rec center that has a pool, all sorts of classes, etc. Will take it slow until I see my Doc next week, getting my first fill then. Good luck everyone

I did my first try at week 2. It wasn't too bad. It was kindof muggy here so it made it a little tough. Bet Thursday will be easier. How are all of you doing today???

ahhh, i see.

that's my posting time!

What a coincidence...mee too!

Oh yeah, losing, I ended up buying a heart rate monitor today. I saw the one that you told me about, and then they had a nike one for $50 cheaper. I just set it all up with my stats, so I'll let you know what it says next time I do my run. The watch is a little awkward, I haven't worn a watch in over 5 years, my wrists were always too fat. And this watch is on the last loop and feels really tight, but I'm hoping with its technology, I'll be able to wear it loosely really soon.

Question, do you wear the band around your chest all the time, or only when you workout?