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

Kathybad · September 30, 2008

Luluc... congratulations! That's quite an accomplishment. Its ok if your LBT obsession is replaced with lawyer stuff... just not your running! And be sure to pop in once in awhile to tell us how things are going.

Leslie... ooooh, nice Xmas present! I hope they get it for you, that would be great.

Ok, I'm getting set for my run... talk to you later. Today's plan is for 2 miles.

lynlynkr · September 30, 2008

Luluc - yeah for school! I am a gluton of punishment too. I recieved my master's degree in nursing and thought it was so worth it. My thought: If it takes a person 5 years(or whaever) to graduate you have two choices. You can go to school and be a lawyer in 5 years, or you can not go to school and just be 5 years older!!

Kathy the outfit sounds like you all over good luck.

I have two running related things to share today:

1. My 1 hour interval training at run club today was excellent. I did my hard interval at 6.4 mph Record speed for me!

2. My run club buddies encouraged me to join them Oct 19th for the Columbus 1/2 marathon. I am going to do it. I will run what I can and walk the rest. There are all kinds of runners skill levels in the group. i told them to not wait for me. They said they would be at the finish line when I get there. I told them to bring flashlights cause it will probably be late! I am really going to do this. Can you believe it. 2 months ago I could hardly run 5 minutes straight.

I am not built like a runner, so this is more than I expected. it just goes to show you, a person can do anything if they put there mind to it.

Run Hard this week.

Say a prayer for me - my 1st interview is at 4:00 pm Eastern standard time. the 2nd one is at 5:00 pm. Then the 3rd panel interview is on Friday at 1:00.

I will be wearing Smoked gray suit tommorow and and Key lime green jacket on Friday. With my red hair, it should leave an impression.

cheers all, Lynn

georgia girl · October 1, 2008

Wow Lyn, great job with the running!! And congrats on the 1/2 marathon!! You are doing so good!! I'm praying about your job interviews.

Well, today was my run day and I decided to do it a little different today. Instead of running straight, I decided to do the full 5k, running and walking, to see what my time would be. I did it in 47:37, not too shabby for my first attempt. I just wanted to get a feel for how long and how far it was going to be. My energy levels aren't the best right now (TOM came with a vengeance today!!). Anyway, I was pretty pleased...

Kathybad · October 1, 2008

Lynn... Excellent running @ 6.4mph!!! And doing the 1/2 marathon! What a great thing, and to have your run club buddies there with you! I'm so proud of and for your accomplishments in running.

Your outfits sound really great. I'll be thinking of you at your interview times tomorrow!

My interview times tomorrow are first at 9:00am; second at 9:30 and third at 10:00. So send good wishes my way then (Eastern Standard Time) LOL

Georgia... Excellent! That is a great time! You're going to do great on your official Chili Run! How do you feel? I was stiff afterwards, so took some Ibuprofen.

I did my run today, but had to do it on the treadmill as it was pouring outside. Still struggle with the treadmill, but ran the 2 miles. My speed was 4.7 mph, which is the fastest I've done.

georgia girl · October 1, 2008

Georgia... Excellent! That is a great time! You're going to do great on your official Chili Run! How do you feel? I was stiff afterwards, so took some Ibuprofen.
I did my run today, but had to do it on the treadmill as it was pouring outside. Still struggle with the treadmill, but ran the 2 miles. My speed was 4.7 mph, which is the fastest I've done.

Thanks Kathy! I feel pretty exhaused but I'm okay. My knee did feel slightly stiff but it's fine now.

Great job on the run Kathy!! You're doing great!! Good luck with the interview, i'm praying for ya!!

Kathybad · October 1, 2008

Thanks Georgia... BTW, its nice to see your ticker keep running!!!!! congrats!

SugarBean · October 1, 2008

Did anyone see the Biggest Loser tonight? Jerry the father on the yellow team went home tonight. Did you happen to see his "after pictures" OMG he has changed. He came to the ranch weighing 380, left at 360 and is now down to 310. He was on all types of medicine. The weight was slowly killing him. And now he is running 1 1/2 miles.

Here I am - I jumped off the wagon because I could not get past week 4 after my varicose vein surgery. Boy, he kicked my butt. I need to get in gear and get back on track.

I sort of like the idea of just adding an extra minute on each run. My lungs know the intervals help. I have much more lung power than ever before, but I have been at a stand still for quite some time. I am getting back on my horse this week (well, pony)

georgia girl · October 1, 2008

Did anyone see the Biggest Loser tonight? Jerry the father on the yellow team went home tonight. Did you happen to see his "after pictures" OMG he has changed. He came to the ranch weighing 380, left at 360 and is now down to 310. He was on all types of medicine. The weight was slowly killing him. And now he is running 1 1/2 miles.
Here I am - I jumped off the wagon because I could not get past week 4 after my varicose vein surgery. Boy, he kicked my butt. I need to get in gear and get back on track.

I sort of like the idea of just adding an extra minute on each run. My lungs know the intervals help. I have much more lung power than ever before, but I have been at a stand still for quite some time. I am getting back on my horse this week (well, pony)

Yes, I saw it! I was so afraid that leaving the show would take him back to his old ways. I was soooo impressed with his after footage. He really worked hard.

I've been adding an extra minute to my runs and it's been working pretty well. My energy hasn't been there lately for my solid runs, so that's why I changed it up a bit today. I think our bodies just need a change every now and then.

Congrats on getting back on the horse!! It's gonna feel great!!

lynlynkr · October 1, 2008

kathy is officially in her interview; send her strong thoughts....

renewedhope · October 1, 2008

Sending prayer up for kathy and Lyn today!!

Welcome back Sugar!! You can do this!! We are all rooting you on.

Good luck back at school Luluc!! You are a brave woman..

I went to run with my Nike+ for the first time last night. Got there and realized my battery on my ipod was dead. ARGHHH!! I charged it on the way to the track and it last 1 1/2 miles, so I could log a little bit. Anyway, I will run again today!!

Have a great day everyone!!

Kathybad · October 1, 2008

Lynn... Thank you! When I logged on and saw what you sent out during my interview, it really touched me! You are amazing!

I'm really happy with the interviews. The 3 people I met were all very nice, and I think I could really fit in well with that team. I know I have the skills to do the job well... so hope they agree! All I can do now is hope and pray. Hopefully they will decide on next steps soon!

Ok, the training plan today calls for Cross Training, so swimming, biking or eliptical. But I don't have access to any of those, so maybe I'll just run!

Remember to send prayers and good thoughts to Lynn at 4pm EST today!

October 1, 2008

Kathy - I pray they'll make a decision soon. I'm glad to hear your interview went well. I know you looked great too!

Renewed - I'm like you - No Music = No Running

Lyn - Good luck with your interview today! I too have a lime green jacket - love mine! I know you'll do great.

Sugar - Come on in - the Water is fine! I had to get back on the wagon too. I bet your legs look fabulous!

Georgia/Sugar - I watched Biggest Loser too! I have to admit I was really frustrated with the teams again. Hello - they are in the frickin grand canyon - they couldn't do more than walk around in a circle. I would have been angry if I were their trainers. Where were Bob and Jillian? They should have been climbing, using those balls other than lazy throws and those pully things (I have no technical name for them)...I was disappointed.

renewedhope · October 1, 2008

I watched too, and I agree. The 2 daughter/mom groups really get on my nerves. They seem kinda lazy. I was really proud for the yelow team dad. He has really worked hard. He looks 20 years younger. I think i like the orange team, but the verdict is still out!!