Well here is a new thread for us Couch to 5k runners. If your new to it go see the link below.

Cool Running :: The Couch-to-5K Running Plan

I just finished week 9. I think the whole thing took me about 12 weeks as i repeated some of the weeks i felt i was weak on until i could move on.

Ask questions..let us know what week your on...surport each other!

I am having huge weight losses with it.

Karen im really excited for you! If i stay up ill think of you guys as the ball drops:)!

I f(#*@)(# did it! All four miles! It took about 48 minutes which is about a 12 minute mile. WE took only one 1-minute break at the 2 mile mark for Water. It was by FAR one of the best things I have ever done in my life. My friend's husband got pics of us running and I will try and upload tomorrow.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Luluc

Yes there is a c25K podcast but i cant remember the link. It only works on Ipods not MP3 players. I will try and remember. If not pls someone else put the link up.

Karen.......GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!! Your SUPER Brave!!!!!!!!!!! I have only got up tp about 2.5miles so far and that is pretty much my limit right now.

Pleeeeeeeeeeaaassssssssseeeeeeeee let me know how it goes.

I got a 8am flight out of here back home tomorrow which means i got to get up at 4.30am. Stay up till midnight?????? i dunno.

That is fantastic Karen - Can't wait to be in the same place. GOOD 4 U!!!

KAREN!!!!! WOW!!!!!! In in awe!!!!!! You did it!!! I think that is completely amazing!!!

Thats very insperational to me!!!!

Im really hopeing you post a pic of it or email me some sometime soon!

As for me i have been steady running every other day for 30mins with a 5 min walk warm up. Its still not easy so im keeping it at that right now. Im still sLOWWWW so i only make it to about 2.5miles. Average i go 4.5mph but i did make it u to 5mph for about 3 mins today.

Karen!!!!!!!!!!! go lady go!!!!! Great job!!!! Get those pics posted .

Karen, You are sooooo awesome. You know I'm stalking this thread! Anyways, CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have to admit I am proud of myself. I was actually PASSING PEOPLE! They were prob drinking and I was not but STILL! I will post a blurry pic of myself later. I don't usually like to post pictures but I will because this is such an awesome accomplishment for me!

Thanks so much for your support guys! I owe a lot to you. Also remember if I can do it ANY OF YOU CAN TOO!

a little blurry but you get the idea!

Woohoo Karen!

wow - congrats!

:whoo::whoo::whoo::whoo::whoo:

WOW!!!!! you look so happy and proud (and hot lol)

Was this at the end?

I thinhk it is just at the end! i was very happy because as you know I thought I would be walking most of it!

Karen / Whos I have a question for you 2. I just started running (Sunday - lol), and I really think I can ramp up (use to play college soccer). The question I have, did your weightloss really kick in once you started? I'm not sure if it's my 3rd fill or the daily running now, but it's starting to clip off. Not complaining, cause I'll just run till I can't anylonger, was just interested in the weightloss once adding running into the mix vs the bike / eliptical / etc. I was doing everything but run, and once I have - WOW.

Appreciate your feedback,

Lulu

oh yes i definately ramped up! I read that if you run 3 times a week for 30 mins you will drop 1-2 pounds a week without even changing your diet!!!

Keep at it lulu!

definately great for wl. I have been spinning about 4x a week as well so it is hard to say for sure what to attribute it to but I have been losing steadily. I am sure you can start running if you played soccer. good luck!