New Black Team WEEK 1

Girlmom282109

Okay, I have a dumb question for all you runners. I walk with Harley in her stroller several times a week - weather permitting - and I can go for an hour to an hour and a half, no problem. But if I try to run (like when we got caught in the rain the other week) I get about 2 houses before I feel like I'm about to die. To run, do you guys start walking and increase your speed until you're in a run? Or do you start running short distances and increase how far you run?

Walk until you can run!!

Tri_Dad

What a great bunch!
I totally missed the burn 200 calories part of the challenge the first time I read it.
I burned 1247 today so am I good until next monday?
LOL :laugh:

Marla-WTG on getting the 3 miles in. My running inspiration is back up and going! woohoo!!!
For anyone who thinks you can't run. Keep working on it and you can do it! I am on the last week of the couch to 5k program and I cant believe I have made it this far. We are all stronger than we think!

and Jeannie... I am a black teamoholic too and I gotta tell ya, this is one addiction I plan on keeping!

:drinker:

Negative batman!! you get more!!!:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Dang it!

Yes Ma'am

loreeb18

I totally missed the burn 200 calories part of the challenge the first time I read it.
I burned 1247 today so am I good until next monday?
LOL :laugh:

:huh: Starting the competitive-ness already, are we? :laugh:

Lori... I know we have alot of new peeps but I'm pretty sure we've met.

Hi, my name is Lori. I didn't catch yours. What did you say your name was again? :laugh:

Tri_Dad

I totally missed the burn 200 calories part of the challenge the first time I read it.
I burned 1247 today so am I good until next monday?
LOL :laugh:

:huh: Starting the competitive-ness already, are we? :laugh:

Lori... I know we have alot of new peeps but I'm pretty sure we've met.

Hi, my name is Lori. I didn't catch yours. What did you say your name was again? :laugh:

The Name's Andrew- Know to the black team as batman and known to lori as way too competetive.

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Vanessa414

Andrew,

What is the couch to 5K program? is it an MFP thing? I'm definitely interested.

here ya go!


http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

Thanks!


Sweet, my first cool smiley!

lynniejones

Okay, I have a dumb question for all you runners. I walk with Harley in her stroller several times a week - weather permitting - and I can go for an hour to an hour and a half, no problem. But if I try to run (like when we got caught in the rain the other week) I get about 2 houses before I feel like I'm about to die. To run, do you guys start walking and increase your speed until you're in a run? Or do you start running short distances and increase how far you run?

Walk until you can run!!

I started out walking. Then one day I decided...I'll bet I can run to that phone pole. Then I walked the rest of the day. Next day I decided. I'm going to run to that first pole, then walk, then run to the next pole. Soon I was running to a pole, then walking, then running, then walking. Next I ran two poles in a row, walked, ran, walked. And so on.

loreeb18

I totally missed the burn 200 calories part of the challenge the first time I read it.
I burned 1247 today so am I good until next monday?
LOL :laugh:

:huh: Starting the competitive-ness already, are we? :laugh:

Lori... I know we have alot of new peeps but I'm pretty sure we've met.

Hi, my name is Lori. I didn't catch yours. What did you say your name was again? :laugh:

The Name's Andrew- Know to the black team as batman and known to lori as way too competetive.

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

:laugh:

loreeb18

Thanks!
Sweet, my first cool smiley!

Oh, man, looks like another smiley addict. :laugh:

loreeb18

Okay, I have a dumb question for all you runners. I walk with Harley in her stroller several times a week - weather permitting - and I can go for an hour to an hour and a half, no problem. But if I try to run (like when we got caught in the rain the other week) I get about 2 houses before I feel like I'm about to die. To run, do you guys start walking and increase your speed until you're in a run? Or do you start running short distances and increase how far you run?

Walk until you can run!!

I started out walking. Then one day I decided...I'll bet I can run to that phone pole. Then I walked the rest of the day. Next day I decided. I'm going to run to that first pole, then walk, then run to the next pole. Soon I was running to a pole, then walking, then running, then walking. Next I ran two poles in a row, walked, ran, walked. And so on.

I don't know if I'm just not co-ordinated or what. Dave and I took Harley and the dogs to a park a couple weekends ago. We walked over 3 miles easily. Then when we got to the last 1/4 mile, Dave said he'd race me. I started running and I felt like my arms were over here and my legs were over there and all my joints were made of jell-o. :laugh: It was bad. I'd like to run but I feel like a rag doll and I wondered how to work into it.

Girlmom282109

for all you new black teamers let me just show you what the black team has done for me.

this is me in January


this is me yesterday


Good luck to everyone! :flowerforyou:

lynniejones

Sam you look amazing and you have been such a great team leader. You've done as much for the black team as the team has done for you.

Warm, Fuzzy hug
(I forgot to shave my pits)
Lynnie

Tri_Dad

Okay, I have a dumb question for all you runners. I walk with Harley in her stroller several times a week - weather permitting - and I can go for an hour to an hour and a half, no problem. But if I try to run (like when we got caught in the rain the other week) I get about 2 houses before I feel like I'm about to die. To run, do you guys start walking and increase your speed until you're in a run? Or do you start running short distances and increase how far you run?

Walk until you can run!!

I started out walking. Then one day I decided...I'll bet I can run to that phone pole. Then I walked the rest of the day. Next day I decided. I'm going to run to that first pole, then walk, then run to the next pole. Soon I was running to a pole, then walking, then running, then walking. Next I ran two poles in a row, walked, ran, walked. And so on.

I don't know if I'm just not co-ordinated or what. Dave and I took Harley and the dogs to a park a couple weekends ago. We walked over 3 miles easily. Then when we got to the last 1/4 mile, Dave said he'd race me. I started running and I felt like my arms were over here and my legs were over there and all my joints were made of jell-o. :laugh: It was bad. I'd like to run but I feel like a rag doll and I wondered how to work into it.

OH EM GEE Lori,

Now I keep imagining you running like this guy....



Lori runs like a friggin muppet.
That's Hillarious!

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Vanessa414

Way to go Sam!! You're HOT!!!!!!

Girlmom282109

I don't know if I'm just not co-ordinated or what. Dave and I took Harley and the dogs to a park a couple weekends ago. We walked over 3 miles easily. Then when we got to the last 1/4 mile, Dave said he'd race me. I started running and I felt like my arms were over here and my legs were over there and all my joints were made of jell-o. :laugh: It was bad. I'd like to run but I feel like a rag doll and I wondered how to work into it.

Try walking for 1 minute jogging for 30 seconds walk jog walk jog then once your good with that up it to 45 seconds.

loreeb18

Sam - You look fantabulous! :flowerforyou:

Andrew - :laugh: Just picture Kermit running, pushing a jogging stroller.

loreeb18

I don't know if I'm just not co-ordinated or what. Dave and I took Harley and the dogs to a park a couple weekends ago. We walked over 3 miles easily. Then when we got to the last 1/4 mile, Dave said he'd race me. I started running and I felt like my arms were over here and my legs were over there and all my joints were made of jell-o. :laugh: It was bad. I'd like to run but I feel like a rag doll and I wondered how to work into it.

Try walking for 1 minute jogging for 30 seconds walk jog walk jog then once your good with that up it to 45 seconds.

It's supposed to be warm and not rainy tomorrow so I'll have to give that a try. Today when Harley and I were walking, it was all warm and sunny and I was feeling good. Then a couple ran by. The girl was all cute in her matching workout pants and tank top looking all in shape running past us like it was nothing. Kinda made me feel blah like I wish I could look like that running down the road. So now I want to try.

Tri_Dad

Sam - You look fantabulous! :flowerforyou:

Andrew - :laugh: Just picture Kermit running, pushing a jogging stroller.

I'm gonna try to say something constructive this time, but it will most likely end up being useless.

Sound to me like the running your describing is the kind of running someone does when being chased my a murderer or bear. Might have been because you were racing. Start off slow so you can focus on what those wacky limbs are doing. And remember there is nothing chasing you

lynniejones

Andrew, that's funny. I used to say things like: "I don't run unless a rabid dog chases me". Or "I don't run unless someone is going to beat me to the last donut".

Girlmom282109

I don't know if I'm just not co-ordinated or what. Dave and I took Harley and the dogs to a park a couple weekends ago. We walked over 3 miles easily. Then when we got to the last 1/4 mile, Dave said he'd race me. I started running and I felt like my arms were over here and my legs were over there and all my joints were made of jell-o. :laugh: It was bad. I'd like to run but I feel like a rag doll and I wondered how to work into it.

Try walking for 1 minute jogging for 30 seconds walk jog walk jog then once your good with that up it to 45 seconds.

It's supposed to be warm and not rainy tomorrow so I'll have to give that a try. Today when Harley and I were walking, it was all warm and sunny and I was feeling good. Then a couple ran by. The girl was all cute in her matching workout pants and tank top looking all in shape running past us like it was nothing. Kinda made me feel blah like I wish I could look like that running down the road. So now I want to try.

Lori don't feel bad that is the exact reason I don't run outside!:ohwell:

loreeb18

Sam - You look fantabulous! :flowerforyou:

Andrew - :laugh: Just picture Kermit running, pushing a jogging stroller.

I'm gonna try to say something constructive this time, but it will most likely end up being useless.

Sound to me like the running your describing is the kind of running someone does when being chased my a murderer or bear. Might have been because you were racing. Start off slow so you can focus on what those wacky limbs are doing. And remember there is nothing chasing you

Oh, you mean that wasn't a bear behind me? Must have been a Chihuahua. They're easy to mix up, you know. :laugh:

Seriously though, thanks for the advice black-teamers. I'll give it a try tomorrow.

Tri_Dad

I don't know if I'm just not co-ordinated or what. Dave and I took Harley and the dogs to a park a couple weekends ago. We walked over 3 miles easily. Then when we got to the last 1/4 mile, Dave said he'd race me. I started running and I felt like my arms were over here and my legs were over there and all my joints were made of jell-o. :laugh: It was bad. I'd like to run but I feel like a rag doll and I wondered how to work into it.

Try walking for 1 minute jogging for 30 seconds walk jog walk jog then once your good with that up it to 45 seconds.

It's supposed to be warm and not rainy tomorrow so I'll have to give that a try. Today when Harley and I were walking, it was all warm and sunny and I was feeling good. Then a couple ran by. The girl was all cute in her matching workout pants and tank top looking all in shape running past us like it was nothing. Kinda made me feel blah like I wish I could look like that running down the road. So now I want to try.

Oh and btw,

Thought I should mention that though your buttons are my absolute FAVORITE buttons to push (Though I do love me some Marla buttin pushing) Your amazing and you will look great running down the road. Just listen to sam. she's a smart lady.

:flowerforyou:

Vanessa414

Well, it's time to work out and burn of those damn cookies. Then bed time! Talk to you all tomorrow!!!!

loreeb18

Andrew, that's funny. I used to say things like: "I don't run unless a rabid dog chases me". Or "I don't run unless someone is going to beat me to the last donut".

Dave used to say "There are 2 kinds of people. Those that run and those that you run from. I am the kind that you run from." :laugh:

Girlmom282109

Just listen to sam. she's a smart lady.

Aww Shucks!!! :smooched: :smooched:

loreeb18

Well, it's time to work out and burn of those damn cookies. Then bed time! Talk to you all tomorrow!!!!

Night!

Girlmom282109

Well, it's time to work out and burn of those damn cookies. Then bed time! Talk to you all tomorrow!!!!

Night!

night!

loreeb18

In just over 2 hours = 86 posts

Go black team! We can talk like nobody's business! :bigsmile:

Marla64

Wow, Marla, that's great!! If you don't mind me asking, what kind of surgery did you have? I wish I could run 3 miles ... or 1 would be nice...:grumble:

Seriously, someone should tell me where to get cool smileys... :flowerforyou:

Hi Vanessa--

I had my gall bladder out-- you can run-- just start slowly. If I can, anyone can!!

Vanessa414

OK I'm only back because I had to tell you guys that I just worked out for the 2nd time in 6 months (the last time was 3 months ago) and like an idiot I went for Biggest Loser Bootcamp and it beat the crap out of me. I injured my lower back 2 months ago and holy crap my muscles were spasming. I burned my 200 calories in only 15 minutes and now I'm drenched in sweat and crazy shaky. I keep hitting the wrong keys because my hands have minds of their own right now.

And you have no idea how amazing I feel right now!!! I know its not an incredible feat by any means, but I did it. I didn't want to and I did it anyway and it feels amazing.

I didn't realized that I missed the tingly feeling your face gets when its all red and the sweat is drying on it.

This is me right now:

Actually... I think I might throw up...

Update: i did throw up.

ToniAnn45

I'm ready to get this going. I pledge 10 pounds. I might pledge 15 if I someone would tell me a time frame. Burned 512 calories today walking & Spin Cycling at the gym.

YEA BLACK TEAM!!!