Hi all I missed the start of the 30 day challenge but I did launch my couch to 5k program this week. If you are not familiar, it is an interval training program that will have you running a 5k in 9 weeks!

I completed week 1 and loved it! The workout is basically 30 minutes and you alternate between walking and running. Each week you decrease your walking and increase your running.

I found a hip hop podcast that has great music and verbal prompt to start running or walking. I use the treadmill but the beauty is you really don't need equipment. Just go outside.

Here is the link to the podcast:

Suz's Couch to 5k Running Podcasts | Inside the Mind of Suz

Here is some more info:

Cool Running :: The Couch-to-5K Running Plan

Couch to 5k - C25K Running Program

I hope some of you will join me!

Edited October 24, 200817 yr by Apple8<)

I have been dying to try this program. I looked into it before having the surgery and decided it was my program of choice. Just waiting to heal a little bit more before I start. Thank you for the podcast info. I have been looking for some good music to excercise to and it is good to know that they have this already set up for the program. I have already been walking on the treadmill (and so has the whole family, because the 6 year old and the 2 year old harass me to death to "ride it", the whole time I am on it). Looking forward to starting the program and I am hoping to help develop a love for running for the entire family. I am so jealous of people who love it. I want to be one of them.

Thanks for the information April. I've read several post about the couch to 5k and was planning to do some reaserach I really appreciate the link for the podcast.. Now all I have to do is fugre out how to put it on my IPOD. LOL

I completed week 1-yea me!

I started week 2 today.

I am still lovin' it!

Week 1 is intervals of running 60 sec. and walking 90 sec.

Week 2 is intervals of running 90 sec. and walking 2 min.

I hope that some of you will join in on the fun!

I completed week 1-yea me!

I completed week 2-yea me!

I am still lovin' it!

I did the 3rd day of week 2 at the playground. My dh has started the program also. So we worked out while the 5 year old played on the playground. Afterwards, I ran around with my son, and played on the slides and the swings.

I have not been this active in a very long time! I feel like I am regaining self control.

I am proud of you!!! I hope to get to the program at some point but I am afraid to try. I am up to 45 minutes on the treadmill though. At what point did you start the program after surgery?

Thanks san! I didn't start exercising until 6 weeks post op. I probably could have started sooner.

I ate fast food today (Milo's Hamburgers) It was so not worth it. Plus I didn't go to the gym.

Tomorrow is a new day...

I just downloaded week one. I am going to start this! Thanks for giving the link.

Alright slim! Thanks for joining me. I have not started week 3 this week. My schedule has been sabotaged but I am determined to complete it this week! Keep me posted...

i want to join ..il try to download it in the next few days

Alright! Who is that precious baby in your avatar? As we say where I am from," he is just too cute to poot!"

That my son justin..he's the light of my life..

I see your from alabama I'm from mobile..I moved to south fl 5 yrs ago

Really? I go to Orange Beach/Gulf Shores often. I love the outlet mall at Foley

I'm so happy to see that you all are so ambitious. Couch to 5k sounds climbing Mt Everst to me. I have such a bad knee that even walking is too much pounding . At this time I will have to continue with water excercise. Maybe late after I get my knee replaced I can join you all.

Edited November 9, 200817 yr by TravelLady48

There is a guy in my support group that only does water aerobics and he has lost a ton of weight! So you are on the right track.

I have not started week 3 because my knee is killing me. I never had problems before. Maybe I pulled something. I bought some liquid glucosomine, maybe that will help with my creeky body.