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:

Everyone is so excited, I am on the outside lookin' in! Now I am definitely going to get a nike+ I want to join the party!

I ran on the treadmill tonight, it is so weird for me. I was able to get in 1.5miles and I couldn't take it anymore. Note to self - get home earlier!

I got my nike plus at Academy.

I waited too late to run as well. It kicked my butt. I thought I night die. I did 5 miles. I ran the 1st mile and then for the rest of the time I ran through one song and then walked through the next song. It was the hardest 5 miles of my life.

Going to bed now!!

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MacMadame, when you get set up PM me and I will try and add you to the challenge.

Do I have to do anything besides make an account? Because I just did that. So does that mean I'm set up?

And will the run I did today count?!?!?!

Okay...I weighed this morning and I am up 8 lbs from my ticker weight. I fixing to change it. Now I am more motivated than ever to get back to that 100 lb weight loss again!

You will be there in no time. I really dreaded changing mine too, but I felt empowered when I did. It was kinda weird. That simple act seemed like it was an act of me retaking control of my goals. I am where I am, and ionly I can do anything about it. We can do this. Can't wait to see our ticker's moving in the right direction very soon!!!

BTW, Just got back from the allergy doctor. My little Dylan(the curly headed one) is allergic to eggs and corn. Yikes!! We now have more than one reason not to eat processed foods. Corn syrup is in most of that junk. Anyway, he is also allergic to molds and goat weed. We live in East Texas. There is no way to avoid molds and goat week. He may have to have allergy shots at some point, but as long as benadryl and Zyrtec works we are sticking with that. Dalton had a lot of allergies and outgrew them. I am praying Dylan will do the same!!

Anyone want to join me with a ticker update in the morning. A fresh start we might say. I don't want to have to lose 7 pounds before any of it "counts".

ANy takers??

I'm with you. Also, thanks for adding me to the challenge, I know I won't rack up the most miles but it is great motivation. Today was my first day back running since Dec. 27th and it felt good.

BTW, does anyone else have any issues with their Nike+ sensor being off? I calibrated back in September and then again a month ago and it is still off by 0.30 miles average (0.30 lower than I actually ran).

MacMadame, As long as you have the sensor on the the nike plus set up on your ipod and started the run using it then it should count. I will see if I can set you up on the challenge.

MacMadame, I don't seem to have your email address. PM it to me and I will invite you to the challenge.

Thatdegirl, Mine seems to be on as far as the calibration. Can you recalibrate yours?? To be honest, I don't remember calibrating mine. Surely I did. It is right on with distances. Don't worry about being in first place. The goal is just to keep us all motivated. Everyone is doing a great job!!

I ran on the treadmill yesterday and mine was only off by five hundredths of a mile (0.05)....that's close enough I guess.

Renewed... my god girl... you are such an all or nothing person (I've said that before)!! You went from not running at all to running over 10 miles in 24 hours!!! The heat is definately on for this challenge! HAHA.

Ok, after 3 days of running, I need to take a rest break today. Let my muscles heal. But tomorrow I'm going to complete 4 miles. That will put me at over 20 miles since Dec. 26th, which completes a 20mile challenge I enterred.

I recalibrated my Nike+ on Saturday and it worked much better. The trick is to catch it right on the distance with your treadmill (or 1/4 mile track). I screwed up the first time, but now it seems to be keeping distance bang on.

I'm travelling to St. Paul the first week of Feb for work. I hear its even colder there than it is here! Brrrrr! But its a few days with a gym, so I'm looking forward to being able to do some strength training.

I really am all or nothing. That is why cahllenges like this help me so much, because if you can just give me a good reason to do something I am all on it.

I have a NSV. After my run tonight I decided to see how it compared to my last 5 mile run prior to PS. I wanted to see how much I need to improve before I am at my prerace condition. Here are my numbers

Run Date 10/09/08 1/06/09

Distance 5.02 miles 5.01 miles

Time 53 min 10 sec 53 min 11 sec

Avg Mile 10 min 34 sec 10 min 36 sec

Cal Burn 646 644

How cool is that. I guess I didn't lose much ground during my recovery. I must say, however, it seems much harder now than before.

Tonight i grilled salmon and made a most yummy salad for supper. It was wonderful.

Now if I could only be my "all" self all of the time. I guess I will just enjoy it while it lasts.

Renewed... Great NSV! I'd say you lost no ground! Of course its going to be harder, you haven't run consistently in a long time (end of Oct I think). But look what you have accomplished. Most people who've had PS take months and months to recover, let alone bounce back to exercise in the time you have! I'm in awe of your progress! Its healthy to not be all or nothing all the time. Falling off the regiment makes you more approachable, more human... LOL!

Lyn... Did you get my positive thoughts and prayers today? How'd the interview go? It was funny, I was in the middle of a meeting when my Blackberry buzzed my reminder. So when I discreetly looked at it, a little smile came to my face, and I sent my thoughts and prayers... kind of made my meeting! LOL.

Great NSV Renewed! You and Whosya are kicking butt on the challenge!

I can relate to the all or nothing mentality. When I'm doing good, I am sooooo focused and dedicated. But if I "fall off the wagon" it's all over....I really need to work on that because we can't be perfect all the time, it's just not possible.

If I run today, it probably won't be very far. My foot has been bothering me since yesterday. It's probably because I went from not running at all, to doing 4 miles a day. I'll just have to see later.

Have a great ya'll!

Renewed....I wanted to weigh soooo bad today! When I'm on track, I usually weigh everyday. Weighing only once a week is going to be hard!