Ok, I tried this once before and got way to eager. I started moving quicker than designed. This time I will follow the guidelines.

If you are not familiar with a Couch to 5K, it is a plan to go from not running at all to running 5k (3.2 miles) in only 2 months. It is very doable and such a great feeling of accomplishment. I ran/walked a 5k in May and it was one of the most rewarding things I have done in many years.

Here is the link to the info.. If anyone is interested in training together just join in.

Cool Running :: The Couch-to-5K Running Plan

We will start on Monday, June 29.

Let's get ready to MOVE!!!!!!:tt2:

Oh I would love to rolling skate again! I used to be the roller queen up to 4 1/2 years ago, after I had my 3rd child I gained so much weight and I have lost my balance...it really makes me sad to think about it.

Oh man, I used to be the bomb on some roller skates!! Sounds like great fun!!

I want to be able to do the splits again!!

Hello all you night owls! I just got home from work. Trying to unwind. I am anxious to start week 3 tomorrow. I am doing the positive self talk thing cause I was worrying I wouldn't be able to do week 3. But I've talked myself into it now. hahah

With my extra time I want to spend more time with my kids outdoors. I have always avoided things outside cause it took too much energy to move my fat body around. Now I look forward to it!

LOL...believe it or not but, I can still do a back bend (after a few drinks of course!)

Good Luck tomorrow everyone!

It is just amazing how much energy I have now. I used to be content to sit on the couch and watch tv if I was home. I rarely watch it anymore. In fact, one of my latest challenges has been taht I am soooo bored just sitting at home. I want to go places and do stuff, but with 5 little ones and the price of gas I am pretty much stuck at home! I'm going to have to get more creative!

Renewed- you have 5 kids?? holy heck! Glad you have more energy! Just the thought of 5 kids exhausts me!!

Did week 4 day 1. I think this week I will have to repeat- the second 5 minute run was hard. I run on a treadmill and try not to stare at the clock but was doing so during that last 5 minute run. Good thing is I did it! woo! Mentally, I think it makes the next run easier when you know you can already do it (if that makes sense)

happy Monday!

We have biological son (9) and adopted a little boy in November (19 months). We also have 3 foster kids (9 months, 2 and 4). we are in the process of adopting the 9 month old. so... in 1 1/2 years we went from an only child of 8 years to 5 kids. It has been quite an adjustment, but they are worth every bit of it!!

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! Today is the big day. I will probably do it closer to dark though because it's hot as hades here in south Georgia. I'm excited though, bought a stop watch last night and can't wait to get started. We got a Wii over the weekend and we battled it out on tennis, baseball, and bowling. My arms, shoulders, and legs must have gotten a pretty good workout cause I'm sore.

Ya'll are bringing back some fine memories. I used to throw down on some roller skates, lol. I could do some pretty sick flips too. I used to love gymnastics. Those were the good ol days. I can't wait to do some of those things again.

Just wondering how many folks do the program on the treadmill and how many on the road? Combination of the two?

amanda- i do it on the treadmill

Starting week 2 today!

Amanda~ I am going to use the track at a nearby elementary school. I don't have a treadmil. I do have a membership at the gym but I just don't feel comfortable doing it there. Maybe eventually I will though...

I did it all on a treadmill. I run inside and on the treadmill nowadays. Not Much difference in it.

The treadmill is good for keeping you at a constant pace.

I do mine on the treadmill at the gym. I am slacking though! I am supposed to be finishing week 1 for the second time, but I have had other commitments...uggggh! If I don't hit the gym right after work, I don't seem to make it. Today I have an appointment at 6, I am going to hit the gym after even if it is 8 or 9!!! Tomorrow another appointment at 6, Wednesday meeting with some local Lapband folks, thursday meeting at 6 and Frilday baseball game....where did my time go???

Oh yeah, the skates...love it! I used to skate all the time, I bought a pair of skates and blades and hit this park out here, we have three outdoor rinks (for hockey), but it is soooo much harder than I remember, still fun but man I don't remember it being so difficult! Haven't fallen yet though!

Football?...HUGE Steeler fan, even got the three diamond tattoo!

Have a great afternoon and thaks for all the support and advice here! I can't wait to run my first 5K, the Susan G Komen on my birthday this year in memory of my mother.

Peace Love

I just did Week 2 day one and see what everyone is talking about! It wasn't as hard (atleast I didn't think so) as week 1. I really found my groove today and was running to the beat. I also went from watching the seconds go by (and thinking "please hurry up") to watching out the window and thinking motivating thoughts like "Im gonna make this months goal, Im gonna fit into that dress, Im gonna be skinny IF I JUST KEEP GOING" and it kept me moving! I like the songs better on podrunner week 2 better than week 1.