I want to start the couch to 5K program , does anyone want to start it with me on Monday or Tuesday ? I would like to even double it up , so I can finish it in 4 weeks? But I'll see how it goes at first?

If anyone wants to start it with me please let me know

Thanks

Mindy

I just went up .5 to put me @ 7 in a 10cc band. I can't tell how BIG a difference things are. My surgeon thought I would need to go up to 8 to get to the sweet spot - but for now this is probably all I could stand. I'm barely able to eat a full 1/4c of food per meal & I need to be able to eat real food also, cause every protein shake makes me want to vomit - and I've tried them All (pantry is packed).

I was thinking I wanted to get to 7....maybe I'll ask for 6.5 first and see what happens.

Stranger: It will get easier!!! I promise!!! Just keep at it...if you in pain from your knees...legs...feet etc then miss a couple of days to recover. I am amazed at my body!

I thought at my weight there is NO way i will do a 5k! Now i do one 3 to 4 days a week and my time ha come down from 42 mins to 38 mins now.

I have been running 35 mins and walking 10 (5 start and 5 after) I think im slooooooooooowly going to ramp up to running 40 mins with 5 on each side walking. then 45 then 50. I think to get to 50 it might take me 3 or 4 months...but theres no rush.

As far as CC go. Everyone is different.

My 10cc was tight when doc put it on as i have a large stomach.. i got 5cc now and i am totally at the right restriction. I think as i lose i might need more cc as my stomach gets smaller. I can tell though even 0.5cc more and i would be in big TROUBLE.

I have been running 35 mins and walking 10 (5 start and 5 after) I think im slooooooooooowly going to ramp up to running 40 mins with 5 on each side walking. then 45 then 50. I think to get to 50 it might take me 3 or 4 months...but theres no rush.

Whosya, your very inspirational here! Thanks for the upbeat perspective to us new runners, I really appreciate it.

Lulu

where can I get the info, I would like to get in on this program.

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

Todays my birthday and i have to fly outa here to Philly for the week :wink2: but on the plus side i did get RockBand on my Xbox:)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!! And ROCK ON !!!

Love

Mindy

Whosya - Happy b-day! Have fun with the game and travel safe!!

I did that program two almost three years ago...it works and I loved it...Good luck!

Happy Sunday Evening Ya'll

Did Wk 4 in full today (first day), and I think I'll just carry that over one more week. It was tuff, but I think the new sports bra (not likely - but ha!@) helped. All the best for Wk5, Cheers~

Happy Birthday Whosya!!!!!!!!

I am bound and determined to run this week!!! Even if I have to knock the icycles off of my nose!!! I miss it and that feels really weird to me!!

I've been doing cardio tapes in the house since I haven't been going outside in all this cold. I have been surprised that I have been able to last 30minutes on those without sweating profusely!

I will be doing week 3 - sorry to be behind y'all!

wombat

Well, I have not run in a few days thanks to "the bug." I could not get enough sleep. But I have great news - I hold in my hands a letter from my insurance approving my surgery! :tt1:

They received the request on 1/23 and the letter is dated 1/24.

And the unhealthy bug is gone, so tomorrow back on the horse I go. Wombat - I am with you here in week 3. How long did everyone stay in week 3 - was it pretty much just 2 weeks? Just wondering.

:frown:CONGRATULATIONS:lol:, Texgirly! That is so exciting that before you know it you will be a banded lady. I havn't been able to do my last day of week one due to snow and really bad roads. I am a little worried though, wondering if it will set me back.:tt1:

Anyways Wombat I have just started and am still in week one:frown:

I am not going to give up though! I am determined even if I have to start week one over agian I will get there!

Also happy b-day whosya:biggrin:!