I DID IT!!!!!

nachoqtpie

So... I know it's not a HUGE accomplishment or anything, but.....

I FINISHED MY FIRST DAY OF COUCH 2 5K!!!!!

I was listening to a nice Christian Indie Podcast where he tells you when to walk and when to run, and it was quite enjoyable!! I was a bit out of breath at the end, but I finished! In total for day 1, I walked/jogged 1 3/4 miles, burned 340 calories, had an average speed of 3.3mph and a max speed of 7.5mph!

I am INCREDIBLY proud of myself!!! :-D

han182

Well done you!!! It's not little, it's huge

Happy Jogging x

lulu64uk

Well done you ))))

An achievement, is an achievement, whether big or small

kelscot30

Fantastic! Also encourages you not to eat anything you shouldn't as you know you've done all that hard work! Keep it up! x

nachoqtpie

Thanks guys!!! ^.^
My hubs, kids, and I took our dogs walking last night as well... and I did a little bit of jogging with my dog.
I'm just happy I did it! I was supposed to start yesterday, but, I couldn't sleep and ended up not doing it. I thought that I would chicken out this morning and reset my alarm!! But, I really did it! :-D *does a happy dance*

RichB77

Fantastic!
Every small step takes you that bit closer to your goal.
Keep it up :drinker:

kerrymh

Thats awesome..I'm doing it too and today was supposed to be day 1 of week 2...but I did a body pump class first and just could only make it for half way..but I will make it tomorrow I'm determined to run a 5k in May..so I don't have much time to slack off!
Congrats It took me about a month to focus and get the first week in all in one week haha.

char71165

Yes you did!!! Great accomplishment. It is good that you are proud of yourself. Rock on!!!

nachoqtpie

Kerrymh- I also want to run a 5k in May!! My husband is military and is also a Wounded Warrior... and the run is to benefit them! After that I'm going to keep training and HOPEFULLY do a 10k with a friend of mine in August! Maybe next year I will be able to do the half marathon!! (Okay... I'm getting a little ahead of myself... LOL)

Thanks for all the encouragement guys!! I'm really excited about actually being able to do it!! I never ever thought I could have ever done it!

proudofmom

oh my gosh! I was just wondering this am if there was a podcast that told you when to walk /run for the couch to 5K. Can you tell me the link?

primus_guy

great job!! my wife is currently doing this too and almost finished. She's looking forward to begin running outside to prep for her first 5K. well done.

LuckyLeprechaun

I found mine (podcast) just by googling "couch to 5K podcast" and I loved the way it helped me stay motivated. MUCH easier than doing it with a timer!!!

sillygoose1977

Great job! It is no easy thing to start running.

Congrats on quitting smoking too!

bobbijo72

So... I know it's not a HUGE accomplishment or anything, but.....

I FINISHED MY FIRST DAY OF COUCH 2 5K!!!!!

I was listening to a nice Christian Indie Podcast where he tells you when to walk and when to run, and it was quite enjoyable!! I was a bit out of breath at the end, but I finished! In total for day 1, I walked/jogged 1 3/4 miles, burned 340 calories, had an average speed of 3.3mph and a max speed of 7.5mph!

I am INCREDIBLY proud of myself!!! :-D

awesome.. that sounds like something i could use.. where do you get a podcast like that.

LadyDianag

Way to go. I can't wait to be able to show some accomplishments.. Keep it up

nachoqtpie

For those of you asking about where to get podcasts...
You can do a search on google for Couch 2 5k podcasts, and the C25K website does give you some as well! Here's their website http://www.c25k.com

calmmomw3minimeez

Wow!!! Congrats on your great accomplishment!!! You have become my new hero because I have NEVER been able to run, overweight or not! Even as a kid I hated recess on 'relay race day' because I would always be the on to make my team lose. About a wk and 1/2 ago, I started jogging in place for 2 mins and today I can do 20 WHOLE mins non stop!!!! I can't even imagine myself going as far as you have...I'm sending you a HAPPY HIGH FIVE 'cause you deserve it.....YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!:flowerforyou:

calmmomw3minimeez

Wow!!! Congrats on your great accomplishment!!! You have become my new hero because I have NEVER been able to run, overweight or not! Even as a kid I hated recess on 'relay race day' because I would always be the on to make my team lose. About a wk and 1/2 ago, I started jogging in place for 2 mins and today I can do 20 WHOLE mins non stop!!!! I can't even imagine myself going as far as you have...I'm sending you a HAPPY HIGH FIVE 'cause you deserve it.....YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!:flowerforyou:

nachoqtpie

*giggle* Thanks!!
It wasn't exactly a high speed pace... my max speed was 7.5mph but my average was 3.3mph. So, on AVERAGE... it was just slightly more than a walk! LOL

nachoqtpie

Week 2 Day 1 complete!!

I'm SO stinkin proud of myself!! I lost almost a pound and a half last week as well!! WOOT!!! *dances a lil jig*

susiewusie

Well done,thats great

nachoqtpie

Thanks Suzie!! Has anyone ever told you that you bear a terrible resemblance to Robert Pattinson?? *giggle*

Eviesmum

Kerrymh- I also want to run a 5k in May!! My husband is military and is also a Wounded Warrior... and the run is to benefit them! After that I'm going to keep training and HOPEFULLY do a 10k with a friend of mine in August! Maybe next year I will be able to do the half marathon!! (Okay... I'm getting a little ahead of myself... LOL)

Thanks for all the encouragement guys!! I'm really excited about actually being able to do it!! I never ever thought I could have ever done it!

Well done. I'm doing a 5k in May as well and hope to do it in less than 30 minutes. I'm starting week 4 of C25K tomorrow and I'm slightly nervous but the podcasts are great aren't they. The one I use (NHS one in the UK) also gives you tips on running so you don't get so 'lead legged' and tired.

I also have aims like you (10K in October) and half Marathons sometime next year as well. There is no harm in having a target like that as it gives you something to concentrate on.

Good luck and keep on jogging

Amandac6772

Nicely done!

SabrinaJL

That's awesome! I'm also doing c25k. I start week 3 today. I peeked at week 4 and I'm a little nervous about it. But I'm doing so much better than I ever thought I would. The fastest I run at is 6mph, but I think for a 227 lb woman who has been completely inactive for a lot of years, that's not too bad. My goal is to do the mwr bay bridge run/walk in May.

sgreene87

That is wonderful and a huge accomplishment! My husband is a jogger and I started yesterday run/walking with him. Other than not breathing correctly and nearly passing out and my chesticles hurting me a bit,:laugh: I enjoyed it. I weighed myself this morning and I lost a pound in a day. That motivates me to continue trying to jog. Gotta get a better exercise bra though...

nachoqtpie

Thanks guys! I am really starting to enjoy running. About half way thru I started getting a bit winded.. but I made it all the way thru, and the very last run, I started getting a 2nd wind, even tho I didn't feel like I had walked the entire 2 minutes before the very last run. I actually said, out loud "There's no WAY that was 2 minutes!!" LOL