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

thanks wombat....i posted progess pix on before after....they are probably within the last 2-3 pages....i cut off my head...still unsure about putting my face out there for the world to see...

Morning~

I'm kida w/you Bigbaby - nervous putting photos out there. The only before photo (cause I hid from a camera for 5yrs) I have is on my friends website and I'm with a bunch of friends. I don't know how to clip / cut blah...and get it uploaded w/some of my after shots...Anyway if someone knows how to do that let me know...I'll post here.

Went and had Sushi w/friends last night - some I hadn't seen since getting the band, and was told I was not recognizable. I know I've lost a crap load of inches vs weight here lately, and that's making me look smaller but I think everyone was more shocked I cut all my hair. I've always had really long wavy hair - and I chopped 14inches off 2months ago, and I went a little shorter this wk ... Love it that way now running.

So running - I'm going to do 2 days of wk 6 again / Going to wait till I'm back next wk from skiing before attemptin wk 7. Not sure if I'm going to run today **hubby wants to try a spin class** - Gotta tell you I'd really like to try this but don't want to look too much like a fool puttering out early ...LOL.....

Happy Sunday~

Hi all, I wanted to start with y'all but wimped out after the first workout. I am the one with the bad foot, lots of scar tissue, from surgery.

Well, I have been working out on the elliptical and weights and all and the last couple of days, walking with my son.

I decided to again try the first workout today. I actually walked first for 10 minutes, then jogged 60 seconds at the top of every 5 min. increment. I worked out for a total of an hour. My son couldnt hang, so i would run ahead of him and then behind him and back up to him! (he is only 9)

Anyway, I decided I would have to suck it up and do it. I am not in pain like I was before. I know that having less weight on it helps. ALso, i purchased new running shoes and ran outside today.

I look forward to doing a 5k!

Also, I actually could have gone over 60 sec. but I didnt want to push it.

See you at the finish line!!!

Maybe i didnt convey this, but ive been working out regularly since the last week in December - i credit this to having the stamina to do today's workout.

Para---GOOD FOR YOU!!!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!

woohoooo paragirl!!! That is fantastic!! :thumbup:

I know the weight loss will help you feet tremendously!! I no longer have foot pain. I couldn't run if I wanted to before because of my arthritis. Hopefully that scar tissue will just keep working itself out and you will be a runner too!!!!! You are already on your way

Bigbaby - went back and saw your pics!!! You are doing mahvelous dahling!!!!

thanks wombat--when are you luluc and I going to meet up?

thanks wombat--when are you luluc and I going to meet up?

We need to being so close -

ParaGirl - that's great you got started again, I just got diagnosed w/a form of RA, and I just push through it sometimes.. Seems cold/damp days are tougher than most. I'm using our hot tub a whole LOT more this winter...contributing to the high price of propane..HA!!

TXG - Surgery this wk!!! Wishing you the best!

I was surprised to wake up and not feel sorness, but just feel that the inner thigh muscles were worked yesterday! I have been workinglike a maniac and not felt it there yet, which is a place i need to work!

Yay

Thanks Lulu - and everyone else. I am on liquids today. Surgery is at 7:30 am tomorrow and doc requires an overnight. I am way excited at this point. We have a small office and they all know about tomorrow. They are all so sweet. They planned their lunches so that nothing had to heated today - no smells to make me long for.

I know I have 2 weeks of just walking after tomorrow. I can't wait to rejoin the ranks of the running. All of you are doing so well. And yeah to the folks who have joined while I was ill - you guys ROCK!

Well, you guys have a great week and I will see you on the other side!

Getting my last run in before going skiing (thought we'd have snow here in DFW last night ---) this AM. I'm venturing the skiing will be more than enought exercise but DH is insisting on us bringing running gear (the house we rent every yr has a gym)...So they're going :rolleyes2:

Have a Good Wk~!~

hey lulu and bigbaby - we should try to get together - would be great fun :biggrin:

Whosya - we had snow!! I had about 3 inches at my house last night. I let the kids out to have a snowball fight when they really should have been in bed. We just don't get snow very often :rolleyes2:

Ok - ran day 1 week 6. I feel beat down. Not sure if it was the run or the yoga I did last night. I'm up almost a whole freakin pound - I want to scream. I can't hardly eat - tossed my protein shake this morning because stupid me took a pill with it. grrrr

Ok - today is going to be a good day - I'm going to go off and forage for food now :biggrin: (and hopefully it's NOT chocolate!)

Wombat / BigBaby - Love to get together....Actually I'd Host at Couch5k get together for all on board at our Ranch South of Dallas. In process of Renovating my Farm House - but Ya'll are welcome to Ride the Horses / Mules (that's mini tractors for those not in TX talk) / Pool / Hot Tub / DH putting in a sand Volley Ball Court...Once all is complete ... I got a July Date - But I bet it's all done in Oct. Told my contractor I needed it ALL done by the holidays.

I am OFF to get some skiing shredding going on tomorrow...So glad, the last 2 years I didn't even hit the slopes. I cooked for everyone & made martinis. Didn't go in the hot tub - just made sure laundry was done... Can I tell you I"m so not doing any of that this yr!!!

Catch ya'll on Monday....Happy Running~

PS - TXG - hope surgery went well!!

Hey all, I know I am way behind you all, but I just did day two of week one! It was not too bad, I was able to complete it and not pass out! Had to have 32 oz of water when i returned home.

Wish I could go to the above talked about party in Dallas! I used to live in Sherman, Tx, worked for TI. Now I am in Georgia.

Para--good for you!!1

It doesn't matter when you start--only that you start and most of all FINISH!!!

Keep us posted on your progress. This is a great thread for support and encouragement!!!!