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:

Ok, I ran...5 miles. I ran the first 5k without stopping. I was pretty proud of that. My body thanks me for the 2 days off. Kathy, I think i will take your 4 days on 1 day off approach, if it doesn't make me fall behind Whosya.

Everyone have a great week!! we are 1/3 through the challenge. Things will really start to heat up now!! LOL

3.1 miles. Ran 18 min. of it per the Couch-to-5K tape.

My goal in the challenge is to not come in last.

Thanks Lyn... should I see my doc or just laugh about it?

Yeah, things are heating up. There are 2 groups... the monsters, and Salsa is one of them!!! and the highly motivated, attractive and nice group (guess which one I am - LOL). Seriously, this challenge is a great motivator!!! Everyone is doing so great!

MacMadam - great run!

Georgia... how's the ankle??

Renewed... WTG on your run! You are kickin butt!

Oh my gosh, what did I just do? I am PMS ing and stressed. But no excuses.

I ate Bob Evans Chicken and noodle with mash potatoes then ice cream. Holy crap - my tummy hurts now,

I hate this!!! I haven't done this since before my band surgery. help.

This program is great I'm only in week 3 but it's loads of fun so far. I'll admit the 3 min run had me a little concerned but I slowed down and stayed in good form, it was a breeze. During the 90 sec runs my pulse was up to 155 but on the 3 min run my pulse never got over 144, i think it's because I was running faster on the 90 sec run. I can't believe the effect weight loss and running has had on my resting heart rate. It used to run 80 to 85 and now it's down to 60 which the doc likes alot.

This program is great I'm only in week 3 but it's loads of fun so far. I'll admit the 3 min run had me a little concerned but I slowed down and stayed in good form, it was a breeze. During the 90 sec runs my pulse was up to 155 but on the 3 min run my pulse never got over 144, i think it's because I was running faster on the 90 sec run. I can't believe the effect weight loss and running has had on my resting heart rate. It used to run 80 to 85 and now it's down to 60 which the doc likes alot.

Welcome ninner! It really is a great program and this thread is filled with great support and motivation! Congrats on your success! Keep up the great work!

Georgia... how's the ankle??

The swelling has gone down quite a bit but it's still pretty bruised. My mom brought me a ankle wrap the other day. It feels pretty good when I wear that, but when I take it off it's a lot harder to walk. Originally, I was hoping to be running again by Friday...but I doubt it now .

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Don't start back too soon. There will be other challenges. Just focus on gettin better. I'm glad it is healing!!

I've strained a muscle in my calf. :pout:

Lyn... shake it off! Must be PMSing, or stressing... you're doing great, so one wrong meal is going to do nothing!

Ninner... Welcome! The C25K program is excellent. It turned me into a runner and I'm so much healthier than ever before. My diabetes is pretty much non existent, and my energy level is huge!! Keep up the great work.

Georgia... keep using the wrap when you need it and take it slow. Then when you're ready to start back, start slow!

MacMadam... I hope its just a light strain and you rest and heal up quick.

Renewed... 68km... OMG! You're amazing!

I don't feel all that well today, a little gassy and bloated (from having cabbage rolls too many days in a row! LOL). I don't feel like running, but I'm going to. I didn't run yesterday... too tired, so I can't miss 2 days in a row or I'd fall out of the challenge completely.

Well, I didn't run today. This evening around 4 I was walking out the door with DS to go for a run/walk and DH called to say he was coming home for an hour between work and teaching college, so I didn't go run then. Once he left it was cold and getting dark so we didn't go to the track. I just couldn't muster up enough that late to run on my blasted treadmill. Now, when Whosya posts I might make myself run, but I'm thinking maybe 2 runs tomorrow. Who knows. Maybe Whosya will take the night off. Something tells me he won't, but i can only hope.

Anyway, I haven't told you guys but we are getting ready to move. We have 48 acres of land and we are getting water, septic, etc to the land and then will be putting a very small trailer house out there to live in untilwe build. Hoping to close on the land improvements in the next couple of weeks. I dread moving, but I can't wait to get out on our land. That is where we hunt and go ride 4 wheelers. We plan to get a horse and chickens and rabbits, etc. A mini farm. I can't wait. DH even promised he would help me plant a garden. YUMMY!!

Renewed... sounds like an amazing opportunity. How long will it take to build a house? I didn't run tonight either. I just don't feel very well, so chose to rest instead.

Congrats Renewed! That's great! I love animals, so the mini farm sounds wonderful to me. I grew up with horses. I used to love riding them. Anyway, I'm so happy for ya'll! When will ya'll start building?

I've strained a muscle in my calf. :pout:

Sorry Mac! Hope it feels better soon.

It actually felt better when I ran. Weird. It's all tight again now.