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:

georgia - all the best in your move; that's plenty of exercise in & of itself.

leslie - you've been kicked...get back out and start; as much as i still struggle with learning to love to run; it is a good stress relief & the legs aren't looking like tree trunks any longer:biggrin:

good luck renewed on the 5k this wkend....starting to get nervous of mine in exactly a month:eek:

hope your run went well kathy!!!

low carbing' - SO hard to do; especially when working out hard. if i don't have them; i can't put the effort in the crazy workouts my trainer has me doing....be hard to give up fruit as well.

so i think my toe nail issues is due to the fact that i "twinkle toe run". i asked my trainer today to watch me while i was on the treadmill how i ran - and he said i land on my toes every time. might be why they're splitting. now my breathing is under control i guess i have to pay attention to landing properly....too much to think about..LOL

today :

walk 5min / run 20min / walk 10min / run 20min

bike - alpine pass interval training level 9 - 30min

Luluc - Tree Trunks! You are right - that's exactly what they look like - the cellulite resembles bark - LOL

Thanks for the encouragement guys. It's been one of those weeks. I'm going when I get off work today - no excuses!

I haven't posted in a long while. I am having the hardest time with week 6 day two, it is kicking my butt! Any helpful tips? I see that some of you eat a healthy carb before your workouts, maybe I'll try that. I usually only drink two bottles of water before I head to the gym. and I normally workout in later in the day around 6:00pm.

My 5k is in 4 weeks...YIKES! any advice would be greatly appreciated!

I DID IT!!! :thumbup: FINALLY!!! I ran 20 min non-stop!!!!! OMG I can't believe it. This has been kicking my butt for 3 weeks! Then I started to get discouraged, so I stopped running every 2nd day and started to have excuses not to run. I finally figured out I was board running on the treadmill.

So today I decided to go outside and try it. My DH decided to come with me - even though he's sick and has bronchitus (LOL). So we ran a route that would end up at the school to pick up the kids. I figured I'd have to walk at some point, but just decided to run until I couldn't anymore or until I got to the school. Well, I got to the school without stopping and could have gone further. The time was 21 minutes... so I did it!

I really liked running outside. Much more interesting and when I got tired I could slow down without working the controls of the treadmill.

However, I do know I was running much slower outside than on the treadmill. But that's ok... time not speed right now is my goal!

Now it's my turn to be sappy!!!

Leslie... thank you for being in the "unmotivated" mode today. Seeing you in that situation was the right amount of kick I needed, because I realized I wanted to help you get motivated... so in turn I helped myself!

Renewed... you are such an inspiration. I was thinking about you while I ran, thinking how much faster you would have been running!! LOL

Georgia... thank you for being my running buddy. You are doing so great, and I know you're going to rock on your 5k.

Luluc... your dedication to your fitness is so great! Knowing that you were struggling at a certain point a few weeks ago, and got through it, helped me persever to get through mine.

Lynn... I love your humor and your posts. BTW... I land on my heals, and it all feels natural! So I guess I'm ok!

Whosya... you're amazing! Your 10k time is great. Thanks for your cheering... imagine you'd look pretty cute in a cheerleader outfit! LOL

Everyone on this tread is such an inspiration! I look so forward to talking with you all everyday, even when I don't succeed on my run. Thank you!!!

Kathy, Isn't it amazing how emotional that 20 minute run is. We all come back and post these amazing posts. I can just see the smile on your face. I AM SO PROUD OF YOU!!!! That is such a big step!! Once you do the 20 minutes you feel like you can do anything!! WAY TO GO!!

Whosya, thanks so much for the advice. I have got to get outside and run. We are getting lots of rain from Gustav so I don't know when that will be.

I am going to have to not run the 5k on Saturday. I just decided this weekend to do that not knowing that DH has planned a special weekend getaway for us!! We are leaving Friday afternoon and won't be home until Sunday afternoon. We are going to lake Palestine for the weekend. DH's family has a timeshare there and he put us on a waiting list. THey called today adn have a cabin for us for the weekend. I am so excited.

So I will be running the 5k on September 20th and that may be it until after PS.

Hope everyone is having a great day!!

LuLuc,

I am workig on the heel planting too. It just isn't right. But, here is a hint;

Who on this thread runs on their toes: Lynn and Luluc

Who on this thread has toe problems: Lynn and Luluc

I was not top of my graduating class, but I think I see a pattern!!!!

Heels first Luluc!!!!!! It seems wrong; but I do everything the hard way; why not this..

Hey guess what I did? I started a Spanish class. It is a non credit fun adult class. I am really enjoying it.

I run tomorrow.

TOM visited today. Maybe that's why yesterday's run was so hard. Dang that TOM. It wipes me out everytime.

Did my Jillian video tonight. It was tough. Followed diet well today. Countdown to PS!!!

Is the Couch to 5k best to start 2 weeks after being banded? I was banded on Sept. 2nd and would like to join this program, but I'm too sore to start now.

health, start when your doctor releases you to run. I would definately ask the doctor. Until then walk. Walking will help with the soreness and will also help with gas pain. I have learned the hard way, but it is very important to listen to your body!!

Okay, thanks! Did you find walking to be the best remedy for gas? I'm struggling with that now, 2 days after surgery.

health, start when your doctor releases you to run. I would definately ask the doctor. Until then walk. Walking will help with the soreness and will also help with gas pain. I have learned the hard way, but it is very important to listen to your body!!

I took GasX and walked. The GasX didn't seem to help alot, but walking did. Walking gets the gas to moving. Gas was the only post op problem that I had. I think that is very common. Just keep moving.

You will love the c25K when you are ready. Right now just concentrate on recovery. Welcome to this journey!!

LuLuc,

I am workig on the heel planting too. It just isn't right. But, here is a hint;

Who on this thread runs on their toes: Lynn and Luluc

Who on this thread has toe problems: Lynn and Luluc

I was not top of my graduating class, but I think I see a pattern!!!!

Heels first Luluc!!!!!! It seems wrong; but I do everything the hard way; why not this..

Hey guess what I did? I started a Spanish class. It is a non credit fun adult class. I am really enjoying it.

I run tomorrow.

lyn you crack me up!!! HEELS FIRST!

have to tell you, i have all you ladies in my head while running. today outside w/my trainer, i was:

thinking of renewed & the rocky music

kathy saying nice things and not wanting to give up and i just SO wanted to this AM

wondering if leslie got out running

breathing properly and planting w/my heel....OH MY

all this makes for a crazy lady who ALREADY has ADD!!!...LOL:tongue::crying:

anyway did run for 20mins in addition to 40minute weight training before hand. planting the heel first is going to take some work - didn't realize ALL the weight is forward; and i really believe that's the issue w/my toes splitting. poor nails don't have a chance w/my thighs coming down on them:eek:

enjoy your trip renewed....think i'm taking tomorrow off, since DH decided to take the day off. might play some golf....take care all!! & hello to all newly joined C5k'ers....

Luluc, You are doing great!! It is so much work to do the training with running. I have added back my Jillian dvd's and an upper body weight training, and I have found that it is harder to complete my runs. My muscles just feel tired. You have always been such a motivation to me. Keep it up girl!!

Having said that, I was able to complete my 35 minute run today. I was afraid with TOM I wouldn't be able to finish. It was TOUGH, but it is done. Now just weights for my arms left for today.

Leslie, I noticed your weight loss on another thread!! YOU ROCK!! How are your runs going??

Have a great day everyone.

BTW, I talked to the doctor's office today and my PS is tentatively set for Oct 24, pending ok by the GYN who will do my tubal. I am counting down!!

Thanks Renewed! Ya'll I did go to the gym yesterday - I did the elliptical and bicycle for 30 minute each then I got on the treadmill. I still need to buy another MP3 Player (mine bit the dust last week) so I didn't run, but I'm going to start again at week 3 on Monday. I miss running. I did so great weeks 1-3, but week 4 I just couldn't overcome. I'm not giving up though! I went back to the gym this morning too and am going tomorrow morning. Back on the wagon!!! Now to get an MP3 player that works - I just can't run without music...I need distraction - LOL

I weighed in today and lost six pounds this week!!!! I about fell over when she told me that - I actually did an embarassing happy dance - LOL

Renewed - congratulations on your PS! I bet you are thrilled...you deserve it. You've worked so hard and come so far. TOM is hard on me too...it drains me and I don't do anything for a few days. Take care of yourself. I had a tubal with my last c-section. I can't tell you about the recovery since it was intertwined with the whole baby thing. I'd be a bit one-sided (BAD) if I did that.

I have been silent lately on this thread, actually lurking, lurking, lurking....I haven't been running like I want and need. I'm still here though!

Leslie, Sounds like you had a great day. Moving is the key. Don't be hard on yourself for not running. You did an hour of exercise and that is GREAT!! Glad you are back on the wagon. 6 pounds in one week!! You are doing something right!!