C25K

Bmorrow
Bmorrow Posts: 169
edited September 23 in Introduce Yourself
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Well, yesterday I ran/jogged my first day of C25K. Didn't die, so since I still have those
same two healthy legs today
I think I will try day two. I can do this...so I will!
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  • StarryEyedGirl
    StarryEyedGirl Posts: 585
    and it only gets better!! wait until you are running the full 30 minutes- you will feel fantastic!! I can't wait to run again, come on Spring time!!

    good luck with it!
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Great job!

    I'm doing W5D3 today. I'm amazed at how (relatively) easy it was gradually building my time. I could barely run the one minute the first week, and I'm doing 20 (or more :wink: ) today!
  • Bmorrow
    Bmorrow Posts: 169
    Thanks Kristina, I know it will get better but this afternoon I'm definitely feeling it after my day two. Then I threw in a 30 min. bike ride...
  • annie_p
    annie_p Posts: 319 Member
    :bigsmile:
    Well, yesterday I ran/jogged my first day of C25K. Didn't die, so since I still have those
    same two healthy legs today
    I think I will try day two. I can do this...so I will!

    You're making me jealous! I'm dying to start, but with all the icky snow and freezing cold temps lately...NO WAY. I'm a wimp and staying inside where it's warm...until spring...then I'll do the C25K
  • Bmorrow
    Bmorrow Posts: 169
    Wow, I'm laughing at myself because I hade to figure out wat W 5D3 was... But I get it...You GO girl. I know lots of prior C potatoes doing this program and are now running marathons. See ya at the gate!
  • Bmorrow
    Bmorrow Posts: 169
    Well Annie I'm very proud of the accomplishments you've made. You might want to try twisting for 3 min. A day. I heard that was great. I'm going to invite mr. chubby checkers to my workout tomorrow. Keep going girl! Love your goal markers byw
  • Bmorrow
    Bmorrow Posts: 169
    Since I am blessed with beautiful weather in the valley...most of the time, I decided that if I survived day 2 of my C25K workout I would throw in a short bike ride , my exercise of choice. So, I did. Loved it, felt great and praying I will be able to move tomorrow. I must remind myself sometimes that I am not 29 even though I still think I am!
  • Bmorrow
    Bmorrow Posts: 169
    Well, here it is Wednesday, day 3 of my journey, and I was able to get out of bed and walk and PTL, no pain, well not much anyway. And again, the sun is shining even though it is a little chilly ( remember I live in the valley inTexas), so as soon as my pants come out of the dryer I'm out of here. But first let me pass on a little accidental trick that I have discovered...my first day out it was chilly,ok, cold, so I put on a pair of body shaper pants(you know the kind that sorta smooths out the cellulite and makes you look 10 lbs. Smaller immediately) and discovered that they are just enough support to keep wobbling knees from wobbling. Who knew. Have a winning day folks and remember NO EXCUSES!
  • fitnewlife
    fitnewlife Posts: 339 Member
    Great job guys. I can't wait to be able to run again. Once my foot heals completely I'm going shoe shopping to find a good inside and outside running shoe.
  • annie_p
    annie_p Posts: 319 Member
    Well Annie I'm very proud of the accomplishments you've made. You might want to try twisting for 3 min. A day. I heard that was great. I'm going to invite mr. chubby checkers to my workout tomorrow. Keep going girl! Love your goal markers byw

    This may be a dumb question...but twisting?? huh??
  • Bmorrow
    Bmorrow Posts: 169
    Twisting ....a dance...lol. Google chubby checkers...very aerobic, was just recommended by one of the pro dancers on Dancing With The Stars...do you watch that show, for a great exercise! I grew up doing this back in the day!
  • Bmorrow
    Bmorrow Posts: 169
    Thanks fitnewlife,
    What kind of running shoe do you are any of you other recommend. That's my next purchase!
  • motoxmom1
    motoxmom1 Posts: 85
    I'm on W7D2, never would have thought I could run for 25 minutes straight! Such an amazing program!
  • annie_p
    annie_p Posts: 319 Member
    Twisting ....a dance...lol. Google chubby checkers...very aerobic, was just recommended by one of the pro dancers on Dancing With The Stars...do you watch that show, for a great exercise! I grew up doing this back in the day!

    Ahhh gotcha. I was a little confused for a second. I knew the Twist...but I guess just didn't put 2 and 2 together.
  • Bmorrow
    Bmorrow Posts: 169
    Twisting ....a dance...lol. Google chubby checkers...very aerobic, was just recommended by one of the pro dancers on Dancing With The Stars...do you watch that show, for a great exercise! I grew up doing this back in the day!

    Ahhh gotcha. I was a little confused for a second. I knew the Twist...but I guess just didn't put 2 and 2 together.

    Lol
  • Bmorrow
    Bmorrow Posts: 169
    I'm on W7D2, never would have thought I could run for 25 minutes straight! Such an amazing program!
    Wow ...you go girl! I am so excited that I've been able to make it 3 days...but I'm loving it. Hopefully I'll catch up w you!
  • monica208
    monica208 Posts: 229
    I just finished week 2... I love it... its so amazing
  • LaraeTX
    LaraeTX Posts: 674 Member
    Congratulations!! Running gets addicting. I started running about 11 months ago doing my own version on c25k. Since than I have ran 4 5K's even went on a run with an olympic marathoner, Ryan Hall and his wife. In 25 days I will do my first half marathon. You will learn to love running. Add me as a friend if you'd like.
  • krisjc210
    krisjc210 Posts: 16 Member
    I am planning on starting this program as soon as all the snow melts here in NY! Can't get to the gym much with a 9 month old and dont have a treadmill at home, but cant wait to start!
  • Bmorrow
    Bmorrow Posts: 169
    I just finished week 2... I love it... its so amazing
    Wow! Go you...I'm only on w1d4 but I'm going and that's what counts...I
    would have never thought I could have run 30 seconds,but I'm doing it too!
  • patricac
    patricac Posts: 255 Member
    That's great!!! I'm on Week 3, Day 3 - which I'm doing tomorrow! Keep up the good work!
  • Bmorrow
    Bmorrow Posts: 169
    Congratulations!! Running gets addicting. I started running about 11 months ago doing my own version on c25k. Since than I have ran 4 5K's even went on a run with an olympic marathoner, Ryan Hall and his wife. In 25 days I will do my first half marathon. You will learn to love running. Add me as a friend if you'd like.

    Now I'm impressed! I have a friend that is doing the 5k runs also and started on C25K. You go girl...very impressed with your goal markers too, you have done a great job!
  • Bmorrow
    Bmorrow Posts: 169
    That's great!!! I'm on Week 3, Day 3 - which I'm doing tomorrow! Keep up the good work!

    Ok, I love the exercise ticker ...how and where do I find that little trick. Wow, w3...you are what I would consider a runner now
    Way to go... Im right behind ya!
  • Bmorrow
    Bmorrow Posts: 169
    I am planning on starting this program as soon as all the snow melts here in NY! Can't get to the gym much with a 9 month old and dont have a treadmill at home, but cant wait to start!

    Ahh so sorry about that...do you have a wii or xbox Kinect? Lots of VERY aerobic games on those ...my grandkid all have one and it's a great way to have a FUN inside workout. The boxing is a real kick bootie workout...loved it!
  • Bmorrow
    Bmorrow Posts: 169
    I'm on W7D2, never would have thought I could run for 25 minutes straight! Such an amazing program!

    That's awesome I think you must be ready for a marathon... Tell me do you run every day or do you skip a day?
  • Bmorrow
    Bmorrow Posts: 169
    It has been brought to my attention by a FB friend that I need to be fitted for a custom pair of running shoes...is this the norm with you runners or what is your running shoe of choice. I REALLY need a good pair if shoes
  • BrownEyedG1rl
    BrownEyedG1rl Posts: 625 Member
    Congrats!!! I'm doing the program as well. I'm doing W4D2 tomorrow. I can't even believe I made it this far! You will surprise yourself!
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    I'm starting week 6 today. :smile: I'm amazed. And I love how much tighter my legs feel.

    I try to run every other day, especially now that I'm doing more running. I either do my EA Active Sports 2 on the Playstation on the in-between days, or walk on the treadmill at a steep incline or other machines at the gym. I'm signed up for Zumba classes, but I haven't been back since I fell down my steps and banged up my tailbone.

    I'm a bad example. I haven't been fitted for running shoes, but I haven't had any problems. I'm out of work and dirt broke at the moment. My sneakers are for running, but just ones from a department store.

    One thing that has made more of a difference than I thought possible, though, was good athletic socks with thick cushy bottoms. My feet are so happy now!
  • patricac
    patricac Posts: 255 Member
    That's great!!! I'm on Week 3, Day 3 - which I'm doing tomorrow! Keep up the good work!

    Ok, I love the exercise ticker ...how and where do I find that little trick. Wow, w3...you are what I would consider a runner now
    Way to go... Im right behind ya!

    You can create your own ticker at http://www.tickerfactory.com/. Then you can copy/paste the code into your signature (similar to your weight ticker).
  • IsMollyReallyHungry
    IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member
    :bigsmile:
    Well, yesterday I ran/jogged my first day of C25K. Didn't die, so since I still have those
    same two healthy legs today
    I think I will try day two. I can do this...so I will!

    Hi there!!

    Just wanted to say thanks so much for your encouraging words on my blog this morning! Have a good day! Congrats on your weight loss also......:-) You look wonderful!!
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