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:

Lol!!! im such an addict sometimes i workout in the evenings too...

Okay - my hips hurt. The last time my hips hurt I was in labor and in a position that would be described as obsene! Done complaining. It's a good hurt - more like sore. I know I've done something.

Day 2 Week 1 this afternoon. I hope I hold out with all the soreness I still have from Monday. Any advice?

Leslie, You are too funny. I am strange, but I have always liked being just a little sore from exercise. it means I'm doing something.

I did not run yesterday. :thumbup: We got a Wii Fit, so I did an hour on it. Today we will be out all dy, so I won't run until this evening.

Have a great day everyone!!!

Leslie... just run through the soreness! I found I was sore the day after my first run and the day of my 2nd. When I started my run, it quickly disappeared... sort of losened up and went away. The soreness returned the day after that run, but was much less, and by the end of that day it was gone. I think my muscles were a little tight, so once I stretched after the run... they eased up. Good luck today!

Renewed... how was the Wii Fit????

Well, today I move to Week 2, Day 1!!!! Wish me luck.

I want a Wii. We have PS3 - DH's toy. I'm holding out for a Wii - hopefully Christmas. Ya'll have a great day!

Okay - I have co-workers that are constantly asking how I'm doing. How are my workouts, eating, etc. Well - I was telling one lady I work with about the Couch to 5K and I'm excited. She used to run too and was excited for me. Another co-worker walked up and said, "Leslie you don't need to run."

:thumbup: WTH? Why? Is it because I'm not a size 4 like her and don't weigh 120 pounds? Just because I'm heavy doesn't mean I can't train and have a goal to work towards. I told her that I am beginning training and learning. No I'm not running 30 minutes constantly, but building towards it. It pissed me off! That happened this morning and I'm still mad.

:biggrin2: Done venting.

Leslie - Hellooo... does that lady not know that exersice is how you lose weight????? Next time someone says something like that, ask them if they have ever watched biggest loser. They sure do not start off slow and build up, like the c25k program does. Maybe she is just "concerned" and think you will hurt yourself.

Leslie... I love your signature "smiles". Couch to 5k in visual!!! Don't worry about your ignorant co-worker. People who have never had a weight issue rarely mean what we think they mean when they say stupid things... and those that do mean it aren't worth our time to even hear what they are saying! In the end, you'll be much more healthier than her... inside and out!

Kathy, I love the Wii. Doesn't seem to get my heartrate up, but it is active and it is very fun. Problem is, I want to play on it instead of run. I sooooo don't want to run tonight, but I am fixing to put on my big girl panties and do it. YUCK YUCK YUCK!! i know I will be so glad when I do and will enjoy it. So, here I go.

I play on wii everyday (I am still wanting Wii Fit tho!) I always do my DDR game for 30-45 minutes before I do c25k and it really helps me with my run. I feel really warmed up and ready to go! Of course I am sticking to c25k three days a week.

My 11 year old boy child and I did DDR (Dance, Dance, Revolution) last night. Then I woke up early, it was raining, went back to sleep, woke up later (the rain stopped) and we went running (WK3 Day 2) It was nice to have a buddy. He is so supportive, which makes me proud of him (and me)

My 11 year old boy child and I did DDR (Dance, Dance, Revolution) last night. Then I woke up early, it was raining, went back to sleep, woke up later (the rain stopped) and we went running (WK3 Day 2) It was nice to have a buddy. He is so supportive, which makes me proud of him (and me)

Maybe I could get my 12 year old to do the same...he's so anti-exercise, but I make him ride the stationary bike everyday. He has cystic fibrosis and needs to watch so he doesn't get too underweight. His last appt he had lost 5 pounds. The doctor said he was still avg weight for his age but he can't lose any more. My 7 year old is overweight and it makes me so sad. He is extremely active, loves sports, plays non-stop outside, does ddr with me and still struggles with his weight. He CAN put away the food, but we have tried to make healthier choices, still the weight isn't coming off. I feel guilty about it...passing down the fat genes.

Well, I survived Day 1 of week 2... barely. I was sucking wind big time, thank goodness for the 2 minute walks, if they were any shorter I wouldn't have made it. I knew right away I was going to struggle with it. I think I prefer to run earlier in the day, when I'm not so tired and I don't have a full day of food in me. But, I was too busy during the day today, so had to wait until now. I'm going to make sure on Friday that it is earlier.

If I suck as much on my 3rd run as I did tonight, I'm going to repeat week 2. Here it is 30 minutes after my run and my heart still is racing a bit and my breathing is still heavy... and I'm pooched!

All complainin' aside... I DID IT... I DIDN'T THINK I COULD... BUT I DID :thumbup::frown::thumbup: (I hear a Rocky song somewhere in the distance)

Renewed... you crack me up with your "big girl panties"... go on and get your run in!!!

Bonnie... keep on dancin' & runnin'

Sugar... I know what its like to have a buddy along for the run... my DH came downstairs with me tonight to keep me company while I ran... he Wii'd (all in the same area), now he's running and I'm typing... it is really nice having a buddy. Of course, while I was sucking wind, he was a bit too concerned about me so that was a bit annoying, but I know he only worries cause he cares.

Georgie... did you run today?

Mama... how's it going?

Bonnie - My son has been conditioning for middle school soccer. He goes to a small christian school that is just starting a soccer team. They did pretty well in rec league, but this is big time. Actually, conditioning was cancelled this week, so he really needed to go running with me. I usually go early, but with the rain it was later. I could never get a pre-teen out of bed to run early.:frown: It was nice to have him along.

Kathy - keep up the good work!!! If you would have told me I could run 3 minutes straight 3 weeks ago, I would have thought you were crazy. I think it does get easier as it gets harder, if you know what I mean.

Hey everyone! Just checking in. Today was a no run day for me. I'm planning on heading to the YMCA first thing in the morning for week 4 day 2. I'm excited! After my workout I'm gonna go shopping cause none of my clothes even remotely fit me anymore and I look like a clown. Then I'm going to get my haircut! I have no idea what I'm gonna have done. Who's good at haircut suggestions? Oh wait... this is the couch to 5K thread. Ooops! hehehe

Good job keeping at it everyone! I'm so proud of all of us!