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:

WTG Kathy!!!!! thats awesome. See, the hard work really does pay off. I'm excited for u and cant wait to get there myself!

Carol

OMG... I took my body composition measurements today. I know my scale is not perfect, its only to be considered "directional", but the results said that I am at 28.5% body fat (down 7.0% since Feb 9). This puts me in the "acceptable" category!!! I'm no longer considered "obese"!!!!!!

OMG I can't believe it!

That's great! My scale has consistently been high in the body fat % area. It's great on weight, but not on body fat. Well, it is over 20 years old.

So it says around 30-33% but my doctor's scale says 27.5 and my calipers say 25%. I'm not sure who to believe!

Georgia... how are you feeling?

I've lacked a bit of motivation since I was sick. But I know it will leave soon. I've plateaued again on the scale, but know

Hey Kathy! I am feeling much better. I'm having a hard time getting motivated after being sick too! I hope I can get over it soon. I've just been kinda "blah" lately...

OMG... I took my body composition measurements today. I know my scale is not perfect, its only to be considered "directional", but the results said that I am at 28.5% body fat (down 7.0% since Feb 9). This puts me in the "acceptable" category!!! I'm no longer considered "obese"!!!!!!

OMG I can't believe it!

Congratulations Kathy! That is wonderful!!

We did running drills today so I got in some time for the challenges. But now that I'm only running 2x a week, it's hard to keep up with you guys!

Mac~ You will surely beat me! I am still walking bent over and having pain. I wanted to try walking on the treadmill today, but I doubt I am really up for that!

Maybe I could take out all my competitors one by one?

OMG... I took my body composition measurements today. I know my scale is not perfect, its only to be considered "directional", but the results said that I am at 28.5% body fat (down 7.0% since Feb 9). This puts me in the "acceptable" category!!! I'm no longer considered "obese"!!!!!!

OMG I can't believe it!

How awesome Kathy!!

My scale says 38% for me...not sure if that is right or not, since I have never tested it anywhere else.

Kathy - Congrats!

I'm starting week 9 of the C25K tomorrow. I can not believe I have almost completed the program!! I'm so proud of myself for sticking with it.

I've been struggling with blood sugar issues lately. I'm going to call a nut to see if I can get it back under control. I'm hypoglycemic and was doing so well since losing the weight, then when I started running, it's acting up again. You know what they say "No good deed goes unpunished."

Hi All!

I'm new to this thread, but I think it's great! I have been looking for some kind of running program and this looks like it will work for me very well.

I actually started running every other day about 2 weeks ago. I'm doing a mile, and running over 75% of that already. But I think i'll check out where I should be with the C25K program, and maybe start over. I love to run! (actually more like jogging)

Anyone know of any biathlons in the Maryland area coming up in a couple months? I've not been able to locate any on the web, and my local Rec centers dont have anything listed, either.

Thanks! And keep up the good work!

Tkl

Maybe I could take out all my competitors one by one?

AHHH, a plan was devised! LOL!

Thanks everyone! You're all so amazing! I have my 2nd 5k race on Sunday this week and am getting a bit nervouse since I haven't really regained much stamina yet. But, if I have to walk... I'll walk some of it.

I ran on Sat. outside and it felt wonderful. I love this new spring weather... it is really energizing. I didn't have much time for a run, so only planned for about 3km. I pushed myself and according to my Nike+ I ran at a pace of 7:04 per km... which is much faster than I have run so far. I was whipped at the end... but it felt great.

I went on Sun and did some "window shopping". Can't really afford to buy clothes right now, so just wanted to see how they fit. I am able to "pour" & "stuff" myself into a 14 pants, but not go in public! LOL. But that is still way smaller than ever before! I did find a blouse that was too good to pass up. Its very slimming in the waist and just the right cut for my chest. So I had to buy it!

I just finished week 6. I ran 25 minutes, which is supposed to be about 2.25 miles. I'm only getting in about 2 miles. I have scheduled my first 5k race April 22. Is this too slow to be entering a race? I have a mental image of dragging myself across the finish line after everyone else has finished and gone home! I just don't want to embarrass myself.

I just finished week 6. I ran 25 minutes, which is supposed to be about 2.25 miles. I'm only getting in about 2 miles. I have scheduled my first 5k race April 22. Is this too slow to be entering a race? I have a mental image of dragging myself across the finish line after everyone else has finished and gone home! I just don't want to embarrass myself.

Don't worry about it! I was only on week 5 when I did my first 5K, I went and did just fine. I was not last and I did have to walk some of it, but it was a great experience!

You will have a great time and find that you get caught up in the race and your adrenaline will carry you pretty far! Worry about your personal goal and if you are last you are last, but I doubt that will happen. Heck no matter what place you usually get a t-shirt and a goodie bag!

Lots of races have the results from prior years on their web pages if you are truly worried.

But you've got almost a month to and should get faster and your rate is probably already perfectly fine.

I ran mine in 36'23" and I was in the top third for my age group! So you definitely won't be last or probably any where near it.

I did my first 5k when I was around week 10 or so. I completed it in 44min, ran the whole way... but I was slow. I finished about 2/3 back, as there were lots of run/walkers and walkers. Chances are there will be lots slower than you.

BTW, I've been at this for awhile now and I still run my 5k in about 38 to 40 min, and I'm perfectly fine with that. Slow and steady, happy and proud!