Couch to 5k.....come join me!!

[renewedhope 4]

I started on the treadmill, and now I run outside if I have the option.

Ok, I can't o to sleep. I am so thirsty. I am drinking lots of Water and then going to bed. My legs feel like they each weigh a ton. I sure wish I knew about this run tommorow. I certainly would not have run 16 miles in the last 3 days. I am going to see how sore I am in the morning and decide for sure whether or not to go. I am hoping that lots of water and a good nights sleep will help to feel more rested. 10K is 6.2 miles and I did 6 tonight, so I know I can do it. I walked the last mile but I even think i can run the whole thing if my muscles in my legs are no too fatigued. We'll see in the morning.

[georgia girl 35]

Whosya~ LMBO at your "subliminal" message! LOL. Nice picture...you are looking pretty hot yourself!!

Renewed~ OMGosh...A 10K! You go!! I'm wishing you lots of luck tomorrow.

Turler~ I think the treadmill is best to start with too. Like I said, don't worry about your speed. You could start at 4.0 mph or lower if you need to. I've been running for a little while now and I probably only run at 4.5 mph. Good luck!!

Well, the bottom of my running shoes are black, but I found a small white space on both shoes and wrote "cancer" on them with a fine point sharpie. I love that idea and it really worked. I thought of it when I wanted to quit today and it kept me going. I did a whole 5k today. Still did not run the whole thing, but I did finish in about 40 minutes. I feel like I should be running the whole thing by now. I know I could probably go farther on the treadmill, but the walk trail is hilly in several spots, so I'm sure that makes a difference. I'm just ready to run the whole thing darn it!!

[Kathybad 0]

Morning everyone... I had a great day yesterday. Lots of fun people watching at the concert. Although my ears are still ringing!

Turtler... I started on the treadmill and then moved to outside. I prefer outside, but might not have if I started there. I'd suggest you try both and see where you prefer. Congrats on the shoes, and good luck. I find it addicting!!!

Renewed... WTG on the 10k. When you read this, you'll probably be finished... so congrats! I knew you'd go for the longer distances!!!!

Not sure if I'm going to run today or not. I've run 6 out of 7 days, so might... but not sure!

This is our Thanksgiving weekend. Tomorrow we're going to our friends for dinner. Should be fun. I'm making a pumpkin pie, and plan on eating it!!!

[renewedhope 4]

well, I didn't run the 10K. My legs still felt really tired this morning and Dh didn't want me to run it. He is always very supportive but gets a little frustrated when I don't listen to his opinions. He said that since I had run 16 miles in the last 3 days and that is new for me that I needed to let my body rest. He also said that my body is telling me to give it a rest and that if I don't I could end up injuring myself. Ok, I know he is right so I complied. I definately don't want to be so stubborn as to injure myself.

BTW, speaking of DH. I went to the track and ran last night. It was so mich outside. I went a little late and it got dark. Apparently DH called my cell phone but I didn't hear it runging. I was 10 minutes late. He came to the track in a panic looking for me. He was afraid I had been abducted. Bless his little heart. He was really scared. I am used to him working late and doing my own thing. I have never seen such a protective side of him. He wants me to start carrying a hand gun to run. LOL I told him it would weigh me down too much.

[georgia girl 35]

I think your hubby is right! You need a day of rest. There will be plenty of other races after you heal from surgery. And just think how much easier running will be without the loose skin.

[Kathybad 0]

Renewed... I agree that you should not push yourself too far. You've run a lot of miles the last few days... and there will be other races once you've healed up. When you're ready, you'll do great! Besides, you don't need a race to prove you rock! Your still kicking Whosya's butt... that's all the proof you need! HAHA.

[lynlynkr 0]

Hi everyone. Nothing new to post, just wanted to touch base. DH and I went to the Ohio State Football game one of my favorite Saturday dates! Had a great day. I am going to try to run 4 miles outside in the morning. Our grandson's birthday is tomorrow. pizza, cake and ice cream!!! I amgoing to try to resist both. I am at 169 today and am trying so hard to get to low 160s by Nov.

I hope everyone has a great Sunday.

[lynlynkr 0]

I ran the 4 miles Yeah! Did not eat cake and Ice cream. I did eat 4 pieces of pizza. darn it. Oh well, the 450 calories I burned went to a good cause.

How a good week my friends.

[Kathybad 0]

Lyn... good job on the 4 miles!!! I can barely get 1/2 slice of pizza in without it getting stuck! I'd actually like to enjoy the occassional slice of pizza or other food, but most starchy things I can't. chocolate goes down just fine, and most high fat ice creams... of course!

Had a great day today with our friends. They have a Wii Fit, so we all tried it out. My DS was having a ball playing soccer, running and hula. I tried the hula and running. What a blast. We're going to ask Santa for one!!! We have the Wii, just not the "Fit".

Glad to see everyone is enjoying their weekends... I assume, since no one is online! Well... happy Canadian Thanksgiving! LOL! I'm stuffed... we had ham, lots of veggies and pumpkin pie.... yummy! Now I have to run tomorrow!

[georgia girl 35]

WTG Lyn on the 4 miles!!!

Kathy, sounds like you had a blast!!

I have been a bit under the weather and today was my run day. This morning I said I was not going to run, but I ended up taking a small run this evening. I probably only ran about a mile straight and stopped, but with my sinus infection (or whatever this is), I couldn't breathe all that well. We are all sick. DS is still croupy and DH and I are getting something too. DH said I shouldn't have been running, but I didn't want to miss the day completely, lol. If I feel better tomorrow, I may attempt it again...

[georgia girl 35]

Where are all the exercise threads??????

We got moved to general support, which is fine, but where are all the other threads, like the october exercise challenge???

Very weird. I clicked on fitness and exercise, and only one thread comes up.....

[whosyadaddy 0]

Hi, Glad you skipped the 10k!!! i think you would of injured. Plus your already kicking my butt lol

So today was my long run. 7 miles. I did it in 1hr 11 mins. Phew. Never ran that far before.

Burned 1328 cals! Holy cow!

[whosyadaddy 0]

oh i forgot to tell you. I ran a 4mile race on Sat , about 200 ppl i did it , my time : 37mins.

The winner was 26mins..so im starting to get closer to placing in my age group.

next year!

[Kathybad 0]

Whosya... congrats! 7 miles is amazing and great time on your race!!!

Georgia... take a break if you're sick!!! I know you want to keep going, but if you're sick, running might prolong your healing?? Take care!

Ok, I didn't run all weekend. This is our holiday today, so we had a nice long weekend. I don't feel bad about taking the long rest. I've been going on long walks with the family, which have been fun, and enjoying the time with family & friends.

Where is everyone? There have only been a few posts all weekend?

[thatDEgirl 1]

I want to run a Marathon one day and raise money for Lukemia. Everytime i feel like im getting tired i think about the ppl that have cancer and cant even run and all the painful treatments they have to go through and it totally takes my pain away.

Heres a good tip: Write the word cancer on the bottom of your running shoe and when you run and you get tired you can remind yourself your stamping on that word.

I just want to say thank you, being a leukemia patient myself. I was diagnosed with CLL in February and so far have needed no treatments.

Did you find it easier to start on a treadmill or outside? I don't know how fast to put the treadmill...a little scared! LOL I currently power walk at 3.5 mph.

I am doing the treadmill right now, it is still just plain to hot and humid here to be outside. I am looking forward to moving outside though, so maybe the scenery will make the time go faster. I walk at 3.5mph and run at 4.5mph currently.

I've been lurking here for a bit...I am currently on week 4 day 2 (will be Thursday) with a goal of running our Feet to Faith 5K on December 13th. Was anyone else petrified about week 5? Any tips?

Edited October 13, 2008 by thatDEgirl