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:

Kathy - it's so great to hear from you. I'm glad you are feeling better after your accident. I'm thrilled that your interview went great. I believe everything happens for a reason - there really is a grand plan. Hopefully you'll end up with a better job than you originally had and love every minute of it!

Thanks everyone for the shoe suggestions. I've got to break down and buy some. I'm going to look and try on this weekend.

I went to weigh in today and the OTC was closed. Both employees were out - so I couldn't get weighed. That gives me another week before I weigh. I am going to do my best not to step on the scale at home. Hopefully next Thursday they'll be big numbers there!!!

Well, i got my sons mp3 player working and got my podrunner downloaded its working! Im still sad about my iPod but its not going to ruin my exercise plans!

Bonnie~ Sorry about your ipod. I'm glad you got your mp3 player working though.

Kathy~ Glad to hear you're doing okay. Congrats on rocking your interview! I hope it works out!

I am going to have to make myself take some days off from running. Although my knee wasn't hurting that bad last night, this morning I could barely walk. This is definitely the worst is has felt yet. I ended up making an appointment with an orthopedic doctor for next Friday.

I don't think anything is seriously wrong, but I want to make sure everything is okay before I make it worse. So, I will be here cheering ya'll on from the side lines for a few days. Everyone is doing such an awesome job!!

Bonnie - I'm glad you aren't giving up and the MP3 player is working.

Georgia - take care of yourself and heal! Don't overdo it. Right now you need to mend. The C25K will be here when you are better!

WOW OH WOW YOU ROCK GIRL..Thanks for the story by next summer i will be back to running, look so forward to it.

Georgia... I hope your knee heals quick. Coming from a chronic knee sufferer, I FEEL your pain. Glad to hear you're going to a specialist. They will fix you up right. Hang in there!

I just finished Day 1 of Week 4, and I DID IT!!! - well, sort of (LOL). I did the first 3 intervals (3 min/ 5 min/ 3 min) all ok, although I was sucking wind big time, then the final 5 min interval did me in, but instead of quiting, I did 3 min, walked for 1 min and then did the final 2 min. So I still ran a total of 16 min, and walked 15 min. That's a huge jump from last few weeks where you run no more than 9 min. I always walk a total of at least 30 min, so for the last few weeks its be 9 run and 21 walk. But today I actually ran longer than I walked. I don't think I've done that since I was in grade 7!!!!

OMG, I feel so good. I'm on top of the world. I started the day having an awesome interview and now I made a huge leap with running, and then tonight DH and I sort of have a date. Our son is spending his first night away from us on a camping trip, so once our daughter is in bed (8pm) its date time! Hmmm... extra exercise to log on TDP??? LOL.

Thank you C25K and everyone here for hooking me on running!!!

WTG Kathy! That is a pretty big increase of running time. Sounds like you are getting pretty good! Keep up the good work.

Hope you and DH have a good date night!!!

Kathy - Outstanding!!!! You are on a roll keep it going.

Bonnie - I am so sorry about your ipod; I know it can be replaced, but it is the thought of being violated. Your Ipod was your running buddy. I am glad your got the MP3 player working.

Shoes - I wear Brooks running shoes. I have had surgery on both of my feet and 4 toes; so shoe wear is critical to me. I currently have a nerona on my left foot - but it never seems to bother me when I run. This is my second pair of Brooks - I love them.

You are such challenge friends!!! Thanks, Lynn:wink_smile:

Ughhhh..... I had a bad running night. I have not ran since Monday morning before the EVLT and it showed tonight. I was so mad at myself that I turned around and walked back down my road and tried to run back again. No luck that time either. Ughhh.... At least I got 3 miles in. My DH said not to beat myself up about it, that I am doing great. I guess, I am just bummed that I am not progressing like the rest of you because of the leg thing. Next week will be better.

Georgia, take care of yourself. We will all still be here when you are healed and ready to run.

kathy - Way to go. You are doing great!! Keep it up. Enjoy the "date" tonight.

Sugar - Cut yourself some slack. You did just have a major procedure on both legs. You are doing very well. Just the fact that you are running already is amazing. Think of where you started just a few wekks ago. You are doing great!!

Sugar - at least you attempted it! Don't beat yourself up and take time to heal.

Kathy - Yea!!! Have fun on your date and be sure to log your exercise - lol.

Georgia - how's your leg today?

Georgia - how's your leg today?

Hey Les! My knee feels better today. Not 100%, but much better. I think that's a good sign that nothing serious is wrong.

You know, I was thinking....my knee didn't start bothering me until after I switched from running outside to the treadmill. Maybe that has nothing to do with it, but it's just a thought I had. Not really sure which one would be better on the knees???

i finished week 5 mix 3 (20 min run) whew!!! I felt awesome when I was done. If you would have asked me just 5 weeks ago about running for 20 minutes straight I would have said "no freakin way" Even on Wednesday I was thinking "8 minutes was hard enough, no way can I do 20!" but I did! It felt awesome! I am so glad I didn't use my stolen iPod as an excuse to bail out on one of the toughest days!

Everyone here is doing so great. It seems like no matter what happens, we all give it our best try! Whether we complete it, make modifications, had surgery or WHATEVER, we all keep on doing what we can to keep moving. I have never seen such a dedicated group of people! I have been a member of weightloss challenges online before on other forums and they have always been excuse after excuse on why they couldn't or wouldn't exercise or lose weight and lots of cheating on diets. It seemed like we were constantly telling each other "oh its okay, tomorrows a new day, try again" and while we are all human and we will all miss a few days of exercise and we will all eat bad foods occasionally, it seems like we have such a committed group here. I am so proud of everyone here. And if we do screw up, there isn't really a huge pity party here...you DO just move on because there is so much encouragement and everyones motivation becomes your motivation. Thanks to everyone here who has made a difference in my life---and what a difference in less than 2 months of c25k!

Bonnie: Congrats on the 20 mins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thats a huge Milestone!!! way to go!!! your doing Freaky Fantastic!!! YOur well on your way!!!

I am out of town but i managed to get to the YMCA this morning for a 5k run..and then i swam laps in there OUTDOOR pool. How cool is that to be doing laps at 6.30am while the sun comes up.

Renewed: YOur a STAR!!!!!!!!! your doing great! YOur dropping it like its hot!

Gergia: Proud of you of Hottie!!! you keep pounding it out... I know you can do it. YOur smart to wait it out a little...dont panic if think youll be fine..

Leslie....YOu doing AWESOME too...keep at it...I could never run with out my MP3...i even have back up cheap ones just incase.

Kathy: Wow what a day you had....your going to have sooo much confidence from the running. I think it will show up in every area of your life.

Everyone that i didnt mention keep it up!!! keep going!!!!

If you have questions pls feel free to msg me as i cant keep up with all of you.