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

Hi all.

Well, I hate to even say it, but with my foot the way it is, having surgery and all, I jsut cannot run at the weight I am now. Maybe when I get to around 180 I will try again. The doc said I will always have trouble and he is right. I absolutely HATE to admit defeat! I am still working out religiously with my elliptical and pilates, so I am still getting in activity.

Good luck to all, and I hope in a few months Iwill be able to try again.

Hi all.

Well, I hate to even say it, but with my foot the way it is, having surgery and all, I jsut cannot run at the weight I am now. Maybe when I get to around 180 I will try again. The doc said I will always have trouble and he is right. I absolutely HATE to admit defeat! I am still working out religiously with my elliptical and pilates, so I am still getting in activity.

Good luck to all, and I hope in a few months Iwill be able to try again.

Don't worry, ParaGirl....there are lots of other fun ways to work your body than running!!!!! Good thing you like your elliptical! I hate that thing!

Mindy....I can't wait until you're over that...I bet it makes DH (so weird to call him that) proud to see you moving. I know my "DB" (that's even weirder) feels that way!

Well, I already confirmed with "DB"--we're starting week two together tonight. I gave him advanced warning yesterday so that he'll be prepared. I dont' know though--he's really struggling with the same thing you and everyone else in CenTex is--the cedar is off the charts and the boy just CAN'T breathe!

I dunno if he's proud or not . Im sure he is , it just means the faster he gets to see the new tatas ! LOL

My allergies are killing, they just started. I thought my nose was running at lunch cause i was full , i guess it was this damn cedar in this town !

Mindy

Don't worry, ParaGirl....there are lots of other fun ways to work your body than running!!!!! Good thing you like your elliptical! I hate that thing!

I agree its ok Para , keep up the good work ! Your doing great with the elipitcal ( I hate those things too ) and the pilates .

Mindy

Hey there fellow C25Kers. Hope everyone is well. Got in another 30 minutes today. The pace was slower because my feet were killing me. When I am in Austin for the 5K with Mindy I plan on heading out to one of the running stores for some new shoes. I love tennis shoes and can't wait for a proper fitting. I did one about 5 year s ago and there is nothing like it.

Sorry to hear cedar is causing so many of you and your loved ones problems. My sister has suffered for years and she has finally just moved to West Virginia. OK - she had a few more reasons, but her allergies are way better up there. Hope it passes for all of you soon.

Made a 35 min run and a 5 min walk today. I got to 3 miles (5k) on the 40 min mark. Pretty slow but i got there.

way to go whosya!!!!!

BTW - Great accomplishment getting the "nod" from the experienced crowd :eek:

Right now I feel like people are looking at me like "yeah, you need to be running".

ROFLMAO I felt like that when i went into Run Tex to get my shoes. There were lots of thin people in there and i felt like they were like ' what the hell are youdoing in here " Then i told them " Yeah i have lost 60 lbs so i need knew shoes" I got some respect after that LMAO

Didnt tell them HOW But they just assumed . So I shut up LMAO

The people in there were really nice to me . One Runner even heard me say I run at a slow pace, he told me " I have been running for 4 yrs i run with a guy who slows me down because he runs at a slow pace , but you know what he can run ALL DAY LONG at that pace, so faster is not always better , keep it up " I thought that was kind of nice of him.

Mindy

Good morning all. Off topic but hopefully funny for you, too.

OK- I am LOL at the the way that Wombat shortened Daddy's name. While I have no children, I am a fan of Madagascar - animated film staring Ben Stiler and Chris Rock. Seen it? There is a predator called a Foosa (sp?) Upon learning of this carnivorous neighbor, there is an exchange between two of the main characters: "He scared away the Foosa. A Whosa? No a Foosa."

So when I see Wombat's version of Whosyadaddy's name - I basically play out that scene in my mind. Then giggle out of control.

I am betting you are either laughing with me mow, or you are like my DH and you are thinking, "Ok - we got a crazy one here."

Texgirly---a little of bit of both i think

I really shoulda picked a better name.

when i signed up i didnt think i would post any...i just wanted to read so i picked it quick

No, No. Love the name. I am huge Toby Keith fan. Love the song by the same name. And you are a dad - perfect name!

yep to 4 daughters! 4!

Naked Barbies everywhere!

That Barbie is so trashy she can just not seem to keep her clothes on

LOL @ barbie comment...

and Texgirly ... no, not too crazy ... yer one of us after all :eek:

I did day 1 of week 2 last night! I went to the gym and used the treadmill, which is SOOOOO much easier than running outside. It went SURPRISINGLY well. I was concentrating in my mind on how it felt to sustain the run instead of concentrating on when it was going to be over.

I'm actually quite stunned. This Couch to 5k thing might actually work!