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:

Tootie, Way to go on a great first day!!

Sugar, Hope your leg is better real soon.

Mamato, I can just see myslef screaming "tell her to hold it!!". You are so good. I might have gotten in trouble on that one.

georgia, Stay in the house. Seriously, I hope you are doing ok this evening. Take it easy girl.

Leslie, Get better real soon. hope your kiddo is doing better too.

I went to the doctor today. My last visit was 3 weeks ago. Since then the scales have only dropped 2 pounds, but acording to her machine, I lost 5 pounds of fat and gained 3 pounds of muscle. I am happy with that.

My lapband doc is also going to do my tummy tuck and thigh lift. She looked at all my loose skin and we began making plans. She said that she doens't want me to focus on a weight, but on body fat. When I am 25% body fat then I will have the surgery. I am so pumped. With her doing it I will be able to have it done locally and save a lot d/t me being an employee at the hospital!! I am looking at the end of the year!!

Ok, You've probably figured out by now that I am pretty obsessive. I like to call it driven. Well, I was so frstrated with myself about my run this morning. I decided I would start the run over after supper. So... I repeated week 6 day 2 this evening. I completed it!! It was soooo hard. Harder than the 20 minute run. Probably because I have allready done my exercise video for today and I had allready done about 2/3 of day 2 this morning. Anyhow, I started at the beginning and went through the whole thing. I was very proud at the end of it, but man am I tired. Goodnight all!!

Renewed - You are so determined.

Leslie - How are you and the little one?

Where is Whosya?

Well we dropped our son off at church camp today. He will be there until Saturday. I can't stand it when he is gone, so I chose to work this week to keep me busy. I am a Elementary/Middle School Librarian. So, I will have to get my lapbandtalk fix in the evenings.

My leg is feeling better tonight. I get to wear my lovely hose for another week. Yuck... I hope to be able to run on Wednesday morning.

Hi all,

I'm new to this site - but this thread caught my eye as I am doing this c25k program myself. I just did week 4 day 2 -- kicked my butt! I didn't do the second 3 minute run but did the 2nd 5 minute!

My problem is that my left calf gets crampy when I run - any suggestions? Today's a rest day for me - I'll do either weights or the elliptical if I go to the gym today. I may skip today and go to a post op meeting at another program.

I am still preop - have 100 lbs to lose and will meet the surgeon in a month. My surgery should probably be in October I'm hoping.

Serenity

Welcome Serenity. It is so impressive that you are doing this preop. I am not sure I would have had the drive to attack it then. You should be very proud!! Not sure what to tell you about the calves. Be sure you give your body plenty of fuel (food) for your run. That is all I can think of. When I don't eat enough good carbs I have a REALLY hard time with my runs.

I haven't posted in awhile, so here is my update.

I am still on vacation in Florida. All of the kids and grandkids left Sunday. My husband flew down last night. He hasnt seen me for 10 day and there is diffently a difference in my appearance. (Lap Band was 3 weeks ago) I have lost about 20 total and lots of inches. I have bones!!!! So I met him at the airport with a beautiful tan and thinner me! When I saw the expression on his face when he saw me; it was worth absolutely every bit of this process. We had an exciting reunion. (I know I have a new way of thing, because during what I would call our "sex-capades"; I thought: I wonder how many calories I am burning. - That is wrong and funny!

OK, so on to my exciting exercising new. I spoke to my doctor by phone and she cleared me to run! So, yesterday morning I tried it out. I started with week 2 day 1. But I did it on the treadmill; I ususally run outside. I think it is harder on a treadmill. The time goes faster outside. Anyway, I did it. Running is easier 20 pounds lighter, but harder on a treadmill and 3 weeks pot op. I think it takes awhile to get that energy level back up after anesthesia.

I feel great this morning; no pain in my legs or belly.

I did have three glasses of wine last night and regret the calories. But other than that - it was a perfect day.

My scales seem stuck on 181. I want to be in the 170's by the end of the week. (I know - stop drinking wine) I think I will hit the ecliptical (spelling) today and run week two day two tomorrow.

I still have some problems with shin splints when I first start runnin - it ususally works its way out - any suggestions?

Serenity~ Welcome! Sounds like you are doing great! Keep up the good work!

Leslie~ Hope you and your kiddo are feeling better.

Renewed~ Can't wait until you get your PS!! How exciting!! You are mighty driven aren't you? LOL. Good job on the run!!

Sugarbean~ Glad your leg is feeling better. Hope you are able to run soon. Good luck!

Lyn~ Congrats on your clearance to run! That's awesome! I couldn't even imagine myself running 3 weeks after my surgery. Glad you are doing well and good luck with the running!

Well, I am going to have to forfeit my runs, at least a few days. My ankle is bothering me much more today than it was yesterday. My knee does really well during the day and starts getting stiff and sore at night. I'll continue doing the RICE for a few days and see if it helps. I'm gonna miss doing my run today, but I think I need the days off to recooperate. I guess if they are not better in a few days, I need to go to the doctor.

Hi Everyone, and welcome Tootie and Serenity! BTW, Serenity is a wonderful name (my daughter's middle name LOL).

I had a great day yesterday. We went to the beach with our friends and Jesse was actually swimming! It has been a long haul trying to teach him to swim, but he did it. Our friends have a daughter who's the same age as him, and the two adore each other... so he just copied everything she was doing, including swimming. Sarah, my little fearless wonder, is also learning to swim all on her own. She just jumps in and wiggles around. If she could always find her footing in the water, we'd be fine!

We then stayed late at our friends and drove home around 10pm, but the trip turned horrible just as we got close to home. We were driving down the street and another car crossed the intersection in front of us. I slammed right into them, totalling their car and damaging ours quite a bit. Good news is no one was really hurt, and it was their fault so their insurance will cover all damages. Bad news is I am sooo stiff and sore. Once the cops cleared us to leave, my DH took dropped me off at the hospital to get checked out, then he had to take the kids home. The docs said I was ok... but they had to put me in a neck brace and strap me to a spinal board until they could confirm. So here I was for 3 hours, strapped to this board, not being able to move, having to pee!!! and my next door neighbour in the emerg was a drugged up crazy guy muttering and moaning the whole time!!! Not my most fun experience.

Finally, they said it was all muscle pain and I was good to go home. I didn't get home until 4am, but then had to get up early with the kids... grrrr. Now we are off to the collission reporting centre and the repair shop. So much for my day of rest and prep work for my interview!!!

Good news is the doc said I could run, but to listen to my body and stop if it was too much. So later tonight I'm giving week 4 a try.

Everyone, good luck today. I'll catch up with your posts later!

Kathy, I am soooo glad you and your family are okay. Take it easy today and I hope you feel better!

Kathy, I am sooo glad you are all ok. What a scary night. You are going to be really sore. Don't push too much. Glad you are ok.

Kathy - I'm relieved to hear that ya'll are okay. Don't push yourself too early. Get plenty of rest. You will probably be more sore today and tomorrow (I was after I was in a bad accident in college).

DD is much better today. After being sick yesterday and last night (got bad last night), I can't eat very much today. I think I'm swollen from throwing up. I'm so scared that I've caused myself problems and hoping not to have a slip. I've put myself on liquids today and mushies tomorrow. Well see by Thursday if I can tolerate more. I'm still queasy today and am giving myself a workout break. I'm going to run tomorrow (Week 2 - Day 1) and try to finish out on Sunday morning.

My problem is that my left calf gets crampy when I run - any suggestions?

serentity - when i run, i get cramps as well in my calfs; trainer suggestion - add a half banana or whole one (depending on how much you can eat) before you run. that along with stretching afterwards seems to do the trick. good luck to you!!!

ok im here. Trying to keep up with your ladys posts!!!!

I been away on buissness but keeping the running up. Im off again on Thurs too.

PLEASE if you have questions feel free to message me. Its hard to keep up with you all

Renewed: Week 6!!!!!!!!!!!! YEAH BABY!!!! your nearly there. Now watch out because when you finish your not going to quite know what to do. But you just want to keep repeating the last week for a while. Then slowly we can work you up to where you can run for 1 hour straight!

As for me: Tomorrow is a BIG DAY!

Its my 1 year Bandaversary and ive lost 180LBS in those 12 months!

whosya, I will definately need some advice on where to go from here. 180 pounds in 12 months is AMAZING!!!!! I had to look at your numbers to make sure you hadn't made a typo. I am VERY impressed.

I am hoping to lose 25 more pounds before my bandiversary on October 24. I was beginning to think that was highly unlikely. After seeing what you've lost it seems much more doable! WAY TO GO!!!! HAPPY BANDIVERSARY!!!

Whosya - Thanks for inspiring me to be a "runner" I am getting hooked. Hopefully, I will be back into the full swing of my runs next week.

Kathy - I am so glad that you are okay. Take it easy, Rest.

Leslie - Continue to feel good and get your strength back.

Serenity - Welcome