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:

Whosya~ I agree. You are such a motivator and an inspiration to what we all hope to be. Thanks for all the support!

I am sleepy eyed this morning and needed a little push out the door. I came and read a few posts and I am on my way. WK2 Day 3. Wish me luck!!!

Well, I guess I woke up. I sort of jumped ahead a little. (I just finished WK 2 Day 3) I wanted to see if I needed to repeat WK2.

I used the stop watch and my first running interval I ran 3 minutes, then 2, 2, 90 seconds..... (2min walks in between) The last 90 second run was rough. :scared2: But, I think I will move onto Week3.

I never in a million years thought I could be a runner. Thanks so much for all your inspiration and motivation. I think I actually like this. :wink2:

By the way, I run outside on a little country one lane road and it was 67 degrees @ 8:15am in the mountians of WV with low/medium humidity.

Edited July 19, 200818 yr by SugarBean

WTG Sugarbean! Sounds like you are moving right along. I wish I could run in 67 degree weather.....it's more like 94 degree weather here, lol. It's rough but at least I burn a lot of calories! Keep up the great work!

quick post from my meeting - did week 4 day 3 today and I couldn't complete the 2nd 5 minute run- did 3 minutes and had to walk for 2 before I finished :scared2:

oh well. I was planning on repeating but don't know why today was harder.

good luck to all!

Great job Sugar! I envy your outdoor weather... it's 36 celcius here... which is 97 F... so I ran inside.

I did my Day 2 week 1 run this morning... it went great. I struggled a bit around the halfway point... but overall did better than the first.

I was more tired today than Wed., and no runner's high :scared2:, but felt good afterwards.

Who'sya... thank you for giving us such great advice and being our mentor and role model!!!

Good luck everyone.

Just finished week 3 day 3. It gets easier each time. I actually think I am going to move on to week 4 next week. At the beginning of each week I think that there is no way I can do the next week, but then I do. I am really enjoying this now. It is still definately hard, but the feeling of accomplishment when I finish is undescribable. I don't have to describe it to yall, because yall know exactly what I am talking about. It is sooo cool to be donig this together.

Whosya, I ditto everyone elses remarks. You are the bomb. Thanks for the tips and encouragement.

Gearing up for week 4....

Amy

WTG Renewed! It is so inspiring to see how the progression of Cto5k gets better and better with each run.

Later this evening I will do day 3 of week one and I'll take it from there I guess. I think I am going to run a little later in the evening so it won't be soooo hot.

I have a question for all of you. Do y'all drink water while you run or like a low calorie energy drink? I'm just curious because I almost ran out of fuel last time. I do think I will eat a small serving of some type of healthy carb before my run today and see if that helps.

I usually work out within 30 minutes of having a protein shake for breakfast. It gives me a lot of energy. I notice on the mornings I don't hit the gym after the drink I am buzzin around with lots of energy. While walking sometimes I take sips of water, but I am afraid I will spill or drop it if I try to chug and walk at the same time. I dont want to pause the treadmill to take drinks. I just want to get that workout done and THEN chug water! I guess when I am banded there will be no more chugging!

Just finished week 3 day 3. It gets easier each time. I actually think I am going to move on to week 4 next week. At the beginning of each week I think that there is no way I can do the next week, but then I do. I am really enjoying this now. It is still definately hard, but the feeling of accomplishment when I finish is undescribable. I don't have to describe it to yall, because yall know exactly what I am talking about. It is sooo cool to be donig this together.

Whosya, I ditto everyone elses remarks. You are the bomb. Thanks for the tips and encouragement.

Gearing up for week 4....

Amy

Congrats on finishing week 3, I have been debating starting week 3 all week, but I think after reading this post I will press on!

Just finished week 3 day 3. It gets easier each time. I actually think I am going to move on to week 4 next week. At the beginning of each week I think that there is no way I can do the next week, but then I do. I am really enjoying this now. It is still definately hard, but the feeling of accomplishment when I finish is undescribable. I don't have to describe it to yall, because yall know exactly what I am talking about. It is sooo cool to be donig this together.

Amy, great job! Congrats on finishing week 3. Thank you for starting this up... its a real inspiration and so much better to do this together!

I have a question for all of you. Do y'all drink water while you run or like a low calorie energy drink? I'm just curious because I almost ran out of fuel last time. I do think I will eat a small serving of some type of healthy carb before my run today and see if that helps.

Georgia... good luck tonight! I have to eat something prior to running... but not right before. I've eaten a yogurt about 30 mins prior. Then I bring my water with me. However, I don't drink too much water during because it gerggles around in my stomach and bothers me when I'm running. I think I'll get used to this, and when the intervals are longer it might be better... but right now I don't. When I do drink, its on a walk interval. I then drink lots of water afterwards, and also eat a meal. So far I've eaten a lean cuisine dish following the run... and it tastes sooo good!

Wow, just finished day 3 of week 1. I am definitely on a high right now. I am amazed at how good today went. I really didn't even get that tired until the last 2 intervals. My breathing was so much better today. To think I could only last 12 minutes on Tuesday!

I think I am still going to repeat week one again though. I'd rather be safe than sorry. My biggest fear in this is that I will get overwhelmed and quit.....so, I am going to take it slow.

I'm still on a high! It feels great!!!

Oh, I did eat a few triscuits about 35 minutes before my jog and I think it helped out a lot!

Whosya - Like everyone else has said... thankyou so much for the encouragment and support. You are awesome. As for the 5K I am debating signing up for... I figure even if I have to walk some of it and even if I come in last.... at least I can try. It will give me something to aim for! You will probably be here saying "I told you it was too soon", but I'll take that chance

Renewed - congrats on finishing week 3! You go girl. I plan on finishing it tomorrow and I also plan on moving on to week 4 next week. Thanks for starting this wonderful thread. Doing this together is such fun!

Georgia - I don't know how you run out in that heat! Yikes! You deserve an award.

Good job Georgia! The feeling after finishing is so great, isn't it!?!?!