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:

Hey guys!! Foot surgery went well. I'm very encouraged that I will run again.

Welcome Notorious... I'm not sure about the app, but there is a podcast that you can download that steps you through the program. I believe if you look on the 1st or 2nd page of this thread you will find a link. If not, google "Podrunner Intervals" and click on the link for the First Day to 5k program. You can also subscribe to it for free through Itunes.

Good luck.

Thanks Kathy, Week 1 Day 1 completed today. :ohmy:

Suzanne... I'm so pleased the surgery went well. When will you be able to try running?

I ran again on the weekend, even though we were super busy with Christmas parties, and then ran last night. Both runs were a bit of a struggle, but I'm glad I did. BTW, I did win the Nike+ challenge against DH... Oh it felt good!

Thanks Kathy, Week 1 Day 1 completed today. :thumbup:

LOL... I thought your nickname was Notorius!! Congrats on getting through your first run DD!!

Hey guys!! Foot surgery went well. I'm very encouraged that I will run again.

Glad to hear you are doing well! Hope you heal very quickly!

BTW, I did win the Nike+ challenge against DH... Oh it felt good!

Congrats! It always feels good to win!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!

Suzanne... I'm so pleased the surgery went well. When will you be able to try running?

I ran again on the weekend, even though we were super busy with Christmas parties, and then ran last night. Both runs were a bit of a struggle, but I'm glad I did. BTW, I did win the Nike+ challenge against DH... Oh it felt good!

I get my stitches out this Friday and will be able to put full weight on my foot. I'm hoping to be able to start running by the new year. I had to move my treadmill to make room for the Christmas tree so it should work out perfectly! :smile:

Congrats of beating DH!

As much as I'm sad about the weather turning colder (I love the fall, not winter), I'm really happy for what its doing to my running routine. Now that I can't run outside at night (don't like running in the dark), I know I have to run inside on the treadmill, and its keeping me regular! I'm averaging 3-4x per week now, which is a far cry from what I was doing in the fall. It feels great!

DH and I have another challenge that ends on New Year's Eve. So far, I'm beating him by a little bit. I think its going to be close!

Suzanne... I'll be cheering for you in the New Year.

BTW... I can't believe its Dec. 1st! Only 24 more sleeps until Santa!

Kathy, I feel the same way about the treadmill. It's much harder to find a reason not to run when it's right in front of you and weather doesn't count. ha ha

I think it's great that you and DH can have these friendly competitions. Maybe I'll try to get mine motivated once I can run again. We're going on a cruise in Feb, so we'll both be motivated to get in shape.

They aren't kidding when they say time goes by faster the older you get. This is by far the quickest year of my life, but you know what else they say "Time flies when you're having fun!!"

I love this time of year, until after New Year. By far, Oct/Nov/Dec is my favorite time of year!!

Well, I got an iPhone last week, and I downloaded the C25K app. I've been following the program on my own for a while now, but only off and on. I believe the app will help keep me motivated to achieving the singular goal of being able to actually complete a 5k without stopping. I have been able to do a 5k with the combination of jogging and walking, but I really want to get to the point where I can go without stopping.

Because of my previous workouts I decided to start with week five, judging that to be about where I was at. The one thing I had not taken into account is that I hadn't actually worked out the week before while I was on vacation. Day one wasn't too bad. Day two kicked my arse. I'll be doing day three on Saturday. Day three is 20 minutes of running with no rest, which I have only done once before. I'll do my best to keep it going...wish me luck!

David

David... good luck with your 20min run! I found that the most challenging step in the whole C25k process. Up until then I was able to go through most of the intervals... not easily, but I did them. But the 20min run kicked my butt... and it actually took me 3 or 4 weeks to actually do it. The most I could do was 13 min before I'd have to walk. I was running on a treadmill, so my DH finally encouraged me to try running outside and that worked. Once I was able to do 20 min, moving up in time was no problem. Although I got stuck on week 5 for a long time, I breezed through weeks 6-9 in just 2 weeks and was running 5k pretty quickly. So don't worry... if you can't make it the full distance, just keep trying and adding time. You'll get there and beyond!

Suzanne... I hear you on the speed of time. Wiz... and there it goes!

I ran last night and struggled the whole way. I had low energy to start, and was just battling it. Taking a break today. But I feel good, I've gone 3x so far this week, and still have the weekend.

Hey Guys,

My appt with foot doc went well. He said he thinks I'll be running by January! I"m very excited about that. I've gained 5 pounds between holidays and not running.

I'm back on the program...starting from day 1. It was really a struggle at the half way mark but I finished it. Quick question, when your on the treadmill, what do you consider a running pace and a walking pace? Right now, my walk is 3.5 and my run is 4.5, but my run has always been others peopled walk :scared2:

I tried this back in September before I had surgery, and my roommate and I got to week 3 before we "had no time". I can't wait until my doctor clears me for real exercise so I can start this up again. My legs are gonna be really flabby unless I do something to tone them up, and I think this may be just the thing to start with.

I'm a little bummed, I tried week 1, day 1 today. I got all the way up to the point where he said "you are half way" and nearly passed out due to shock. Granted, I have NEVER run before and I'm carrying 246 lbs (and 46E's).. but I am excited that I TRIED it and I won't be giving up. Apparently it is going to take me more than the 12 weeks, but I'm good with that. I will have to take time for my surgery in January.. but I have a goal. I will get there.

Thanks everyone for posting some much needed inspiration here. It's helping!!

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