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

Luluc!!!!!!!!!! Your well on you way!!!!!!! ?Im proud of you....week 5 is the turning point and your doing it!

Yes im 325lbs and yes i can run 4 miles in 45 mins and my knees and ankles are fine.

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Whosya - WOW! Now I really am jealous. For prospective - you have been running how long? This is definitely a work up to it goal.

I just went back through our thread here to make sure I did not already ask Whosya about how long he has been running

Ow i forgot...i statred the Couch program in late October 07 i think. And i was not running at all before that.

Well we did it ! Tina ( stranger183) and I did the Mardi Gras 5 K today .

She ran it i walked it ! I ran a little bit .

I Cant remeber her time so i will let her tell ya'll.

But mine was right at 50 mintues ! Terrible I know but I ran very little and it was a really hilly course! The guy who entered me in the race who runs races all the time said it was very hilly !

So here are our pics !! !

Picasa Web Albums - Mindy - Race pics

Im the one on the Left #296 Tina is on the right #160 !!

mindy

Woohooo Mindy, Lulu and Whosya!!!! Y'all are amazing

I'm going to be a runner - I am I am I am!! lol

I saw my arthritis doc and she was amazed that I am running now. She kept asking why! Because I can!!!!!!! I have no pain in my feet since I've lost weight (ok and maybe a little credit for the meds).

Lulu - the weather was gorgeous here!!!! I even took off my coat - shock!!! I had hopes of running today but they were dashed. My son had to go to competition on his instrument so I lost my entire afternoon.

And of course - I've had to plan and shop for the super bowl "mini" party tomorrow.

I would not call me a runner YET . Tina( Stranger) IS she ran the race . I did not . Next time I'll run the race !

My goal today was to NOT FINISH LAST ! LOL And I did NOT FINISH LAST !!

Mindy

awesome guys!! nice to put the face to the cyber name

Wow ! good job on the 5k!!!! You both doing great!!!! I checked out your pictures and you are both extremely hot!!! Im proud to know you.

Wish i could of been down there...Im sooooo jealous of the good weather too...I am so sick of the snow....oh gosh i cant wait for Summer.

Well i gota get moving this morning but there is a 5K in store for today later this afternoon.

YEAH MINDY AND STRANGER!!!! You guys rock! Love the pic.

And Mindy - with your time - there is all kinds of room for improvement. I can see the post now - you will be the expert in the group telling a bunch of newbies:

"Yeah - the first 5K I did was hilly, I walked most of and I completed it in 50 minutes. But look where I am now. One year later and I ran the same 5K, same course, and I cut my time almost in half."

Has anyone picked up Runner's world? I subscribed last year and love every issue. Always motivational and lots to learn.

On another front - DH (6'2 270 lbs. carries it up top - way broad chest, great legs, big belly) who has always supported my LB endeavor has suddenly decided he needs to go ahead and lose some weight as well. I think our PCP may have had something to say about it. Never the less, I have a gym partner now. And since he loves South Beach - we have filled our house with great proteins and veggies - no more starches. YEAH!!

Hey TexGirly - Gee we're almost on the same page. DH was banded w/me (6'4 300lbs - ex ftball player), but hasn't worked out nearly as much as I have. He travels quite a bit for work, and sorta uses that as an excuse till I told him Whosya's story. He's jumping into the Atkins kick tomorrow - me I'm going the South Beach route, even tho I've given up carbs by TENFOLD since being banded.

Not heard of Runners World, going to google that here today....Found a place in Dallas that specifically sell running shoes, I'm going to invest in a pair this wk...Got the Enell Sports Bras , now it's about shoes....well & me getting out running 2!!!

Luluc....yeah im so glad i inspried someone to not use travel as an excuse...i have travel and exercise down to a fine art now...

As im a member of the Y i can use any y (most hotel gyms suck!)

YMCA's can be hit or miss. So this week i thought 'hey what the heck...i know i can expense a gym pass to any club' so i went to LA Fittness and Planet Fittness and found another local one. MUCH better idea.

I just look on Yahoo yellow pages and call them to see if ill need to bring a hotel towel.

Ok i hit another huge goal for me

I ran for 60mins non stop at about 5.0mph and hit over 5 miles!!!!!

WOW..and i didnt even feel too too bad.

I bought some new running shirts in walmart which are like the under armor shirts but sooo much cheaper and the worked fantastic! I was way more comfortable.

I walked 5 mins before and after the 60mins and also did a 25min bike ride and 30 min lap swim.

I had a super good workout today.

Wow! I sure have missed out on a lot since I last posted! Mindy, thanks for posting the pics! Honestly, I am sooooo proud of myself. Besides the BIG uphills, I really DID run most of the race. I can't believe it! The course, like Mindy said, WAS extremely hilly--a huge departure from my neighborhood and the treadmill. I kinda thought I wouldn't make it-I was breathing so hard....but I did! When I crossed the finish line, there was an announcer who said, "number 160! Great job, Tina!" How cool it was to hear them announce my name!

Still kinda freaking out about day 3 of week 5...I have to run 20 minutes straight. BUT....as I've always said, I'm just going to try it and see what happens. I'll use whosya as my inspiration....btw...congrats on running 6 miles! That's incredible.

I HONESTLY NEVER thought I would be a runner....but the accomplishments really make me proud of myself, no matter how small each one is, and I'm really enjoying myself quite a bit. This really could turn into something!!!!!!

On a side note...

First....I meant to say congrats on running 5 miles, whosya....I know it wasn't 6....my Superbowl party just ended and I'm having a little trouble typing.

Second....I'm getting my third fill this Thursday...and after today's said Super Bowl party, I must say I'm definitely ready for it!!!!!!!!

lol Stranger! Yeah once your at a good restriction is VERY difficult to be bad.

MY Superbowl party food? about 12 wheatthins and a South Beach bar...woo hoo im really partying it up.

Stranger, your post made me giggle - but then it hurt!..My superbowl party kept me in bed yesterday. First time since being banded, I was "overserved" - no not on food. After a LOT of coffee this AM, I'll hit the gym - going to take a class rather than run (doubt I can do that still 2 days later).