Hi All,

I noticed that there is a group of Couch to 5K'ers that started in June, and would love to start another one in August!

It's August 15th today - and I'd like to officially kick it of on Monday, Aug 18th - who's in?

Check out the program at Cool Running :: The Couch-to-5K Running Plan

and slip on your running shoes and lets do it!!

Linds :thumbup:

Wow 1000 you inspire me! Taking this on prior to surgery. You will do great with that kind of spunk and determination!!!!!

I did day 1 of week 2 last night and the extra 30 seconds did make a difference half way through the run. My legs started to get tired. I pushed through and did it though!

How is everyone else doing? :smile:

Okay...I've got some questions!!!

#1 - This is my week #3 on the program, but I'm thinking of repeating week #1 for the 3rd time. I'm just not sure I'm ready to move on. Is anyone else feeling this, or am I being a wuss?

#2 - Is anyone else feeling a numbness in their toes? I get a tingly sensation in my right foot, in the toes. This happens after about 10 - 15 minutes of walking/running.

#3 - Is anyone else using a treadmill? If so...what can I do to fix mine - it "skips" every now and then. If I weren't holding on to the handles, I'd go flying off. It's almost like it slides forward, and then heads back. Am I too fat for it? (It had a 250 wgt limit, I'm at 230 now...It's electric, not manual. It was used and is about 5-7 years old.)

#4 - Even though I am repeating the 1st week - again - I LOVE IT. How is everyone doing? Are you loving it...hating it? Have you revised the program at all?

Thanks all! :tt2:

It looks like I might have to drop out of the C25K challenge. I have RA and my knee has been getting progressively worse since I've started the challenge. I was told by a nurse, as a person with RA, I should NEVER jog so I'm going to walk instead of run and I will set up an appointment with a doctor to double check whether I can run or not. I really, really want to do this.

Well everybody...I've been away too long. My family has been really sick this last weekend and I couldn't do anything without coughing up a lung. So now I am starting all over again. Week 1/Day 1 for me.

Everybody is doing so good. Keep it up, we'll all get there, whether we finish the program or have to change it up (Dionnis) Just keep moving!!!

Still here too.. Got side-tracked this last week with all my drs appoints and driving.:party: But I'm hoping to get back on track. Completed day2/week 1 today. I used a lower speed and was ableto complete all the run/walk cycles this time without pain. It felt really good to complete one round.

I decided to move on to week #2. It was easy the first 10 minutes (easy being, I didn't feel like dying) but then afterwards I had to push myself.

But, I pushed and I felt great! :thumbup: I really love this accountability.

Hey there...just checking in.

How's everyone doing???

Hey Everyone!

I am new to posting on this board, but have been lurking for quite a while. All I have to say is that y'all are awesome! I know that I am a little late joining the August c25k, but better late than never. I just started week 1 day 1 yesterday. It wasn't too bad. I kinda surprised myself. :thumbup: I know that I can reach the goal of running a 5K with all of your support. I look forward to getting to know all of you!

Hi, Pharmchic! Nice to meet you.

I'm on my third week doing the program, but I've done week 1 twice and week 2 once - going on twice. I'm just a little nervous to push myself but I am suprised at how easy it's getting.

I have games on a bookshelf right in front my treadmill, and one is the new Monopoly "Here and Now". I stare at those words, thinking this is new ME...here and now.

I also have Cranium, and the tag line is "You won't believe what your friends can do." I skip the words and just read "You won't believe what you can do."

I know it sounds really korny, but it gets me through the running parts when start to feel tired. :-)

Today is week 1/day6 for me. The last time I noticed that I wanted to run longer than the interval so I will finish the wekk and start week two on monday. I too have a shelf above my treadmill only it has books. They are weight loss books, One is about "Curves" That Ii think i'm creating.They other motivater is my brand of treadmill "Image" (enough said!!!).

Hope everyone is doing well.

I just can't get through week #3...so I'm still on week #2, sorta mixing in the longer running times of week #3, but mostly sticking with the tempo of week 2.

:sad: I'm getting there, but it seems kinda slow.

good news: I have lost a couple pounds from my plataeu! Finally!!! It's been months, really. This is what I needed.

I am on day 5 of week 2. I have been able to complete it and think I am ready to tackle week 3. My plan is to do each week as many times as I need to to feel really confident before I move on to the next week. I have not been able to be super consistent with the day on, day off, plan and I wonder if that really throws the schedule off alot.... Sometimes it's 4 days between runs...I guess I need to stop analyzing so much and just do it! If it works..it works ...if it doesn't I'll just keep on trying! :thumbup::wink_smile:

Sorry I haven't updated this in a while. I have a new boyfriend...so amazing that I'm dating again. Anyway, I am starting week 3 this week. Things are going good, but I still struggle with my shins hurting. Any suggestions guys?

Week two/day1 down. Didn't have too much trouble with the rutine, but did notice legs hurting more. Considering I'm still presurgery, I think i'm doing well. Will just keep going at my own pace.

Hi All!

I am on Week 3 day 3 and I think I will do it another day or two. The first time I completed the 3 minute run I was so happy I could have cried! Who ever would have thought 10 months ago at over 300 pounds I would be tackling a running program. The weight loss has taken me to places I have only dreamed of being!

I am feeling nervous about week 4 when we run for 5 minutes.

How is everyone doing?

Take care and happy running!!:thumbup:

Barb