Couch to 5K anyone?!? We start on monday!

ClassiC

W1D2 done!!!
i'm doing 3 times p/week too, yep! :happy:

keep it up everyone!!!:flowerforyou:

fiftyandfit

W1D2 completed! And it was easier than my first night!!!

I'm doing C25K every other day, is that what we're doing? Sometimes maybe 2 days between runs? Three times a week?

I stretched after the exercise, thanks to all who reminded me.

My only concern is my feet. Ouch. Balls of my feet are killing me, but I have Walmart tennis shoes on, and I expect that's why. I ordered New Balance 758's if anyone knows anything about running shoes. They were WAY more than I ever spend on me, (single mom) but I know that if my feet keep hurting I will use it as an excuse to quit. So they were shipped this afternoon! I'm not stopping for anything!

I'm going to keep going. And I'm still walking on the nights I don't do the C25K - because it makes my legs hurt a lot less.

Wow. Thank you everyone for letting me join in this! Me doing a program like this is completely out of my old realm of possibility! I'm proud to be on a team with you guys!

Hey Kiddo...(i'm 49 too!! we're the older kid generation!)
the tennies will make a HUGE diff!! The balls of your feet hurt probably due to lack of arch support. Try putting in some gel soles til your good shoes get here. And good for you spending some hard earned $$$ on yourself!! :bigsmile: Not to mention just spending time on yourself!! U ROCK!

Pam:flowerforyou:

Wecandothis

Good for you for ordering the sneakers, they will be worth it. LOVE your determination! I am going to try and run/walk every other day, and do other workouts my "off" days. That's probably best, but I'm sure as long as you get the 3 days a week in, it doesn't really matter when you do it. I ran yesterday so I did a Jillian Michaels (think that's her name?) workout video tonight and am feeling good!

I just got back from my 'off day' walk - tried it in the morning. Quiet, beautiful and a lot cooler. I should do some other 'training' on my days off I'm sure, but for now, this is amazing. Three years ago I quite literally could not stand at my sink to do the dishes. I had to lean against it and take a break from standing after 2 or three minutes. I hobbled around my house.

I'm alive again. I'm so grateful.

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Hopefully tomorrow's run will be a success, I'll let you all know!
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It will be. I know it will be. If I can do this, anyone can, and that is just the simple truth.

Wecandothis

Hey Kiddo...(i'm 49 too!! we're the older kid generation!)
the tennies will make a HUGE diff!! The balls of your feet hurt probably due to lack of arch support. Try putting in some gel soles til your good shoes get here. And good for you spending some hard earned $$$ on yourself!! :bigsmile: Not to mention just spending time on yourself!! U ROCK!

Pam:flowerforyou:

I was so glad to find someone else my age doing this. Your enthusiasm and great confidence gave me a huge boost!

I will get insoles, thanks for the advice. And you're right about the time. I never felt 'worth' it before.

Thanks for the encouragement, it has found fertile soil.

foxyforce

W1D2!

fiftyandfit

Good Morning!! :flowerforyou:

I need to do this every day.......if not, I'm just not gonna do it....

So W1D3....have to admit I wog more than jog but at least I'm moving!!

Have a happy healthy day

Pam:flowerforyou:

pinkpoole

Okay, so I ran on Monday evening, and Tuesday I was feeling really good (the knees were just a little sore), but today, my calves are killing me!! Any reason for this delayed reaction?

woodside1986

I am doing W1D2 tonight after work when it cools off, but I have found a great ap for iPods or iPhones that goes with the Couch to 5k...It's actually called Couch to 5k and your own playlists work with it and everything. There's a voice and sound alert to let you know when to switch from jogging to walking and a warmup/cool down period factored in too. It worked well for me! Can't wait to go again tonight!!!

Wecandothis

Okay, so I ran on Monday evening, and Tuesday I was feeling really good (the knees were just a little sore), but today, my calves are killing me!! Any reason for this delayed reaction?

Yes! This puzzled me too! I posted the links before, but here they are again. They even call it delayed Onset Muscle Soreness. :laugh:

DOMS - Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness: http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/sore-muscles-dont-stop-exercising

Not sure I fully recommend this but it says Caffeine reduces muscle pain: http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20090402/muscles-sore-after-exercise-sip-caffeine

foxyforce

Okay, so I ran on Monday evening, and Tuesday I was feeling really good (the knees were just a little sore), but today, my calves are killing me!! Any reason for this delayed reaction?

yes, you need to stretch right after running, RIGHT AFTER! it will happen every time if you dont

Happyoceangirl

I am doing W1D2 tonight after work when it cools off, but I have found a great ap for iPods or iPhones that goes with the Couch to 5k...It's actually called Couch to 5k and your own playlists work with it and everything. There's a voice and sound alert to let you know when to switch from jogging to walking and a warmup/cool down period factored in too. It worked well for me! Can't wait to go again tonight!!!

Would you mind posting a link to where you found this app? Is it in the itunes store? I've looked with no success, but would love to be able to use my own playlists! Thanks!

ClassiC

W1D3 done!!!!

the walking was torturous tonight!! :noway: i kept getting a cramp in my left calf and my shins were killing me!!!! :huh: .....but got thru it & did a good set of stretching which helped with the pain......

hope everyone is making it thru ok!! we can do this!! :flowerforyou:

kyleefreeman

Well i'm almost a week late but would love to join!! Good Luck everyone!

annerssju

Hey all! So did anyone else think that week 1 day 2 was harder than day 1???? I don't know what my deal was but I felt like I could barely make it today, and I felt so great on Monday?!?! I did finish what I was supposed to, but thought it would get easier, not harder!! Haha, I'm scared for my next run!

I think maybe it's because I was just tired in general today - I kept waking up last night - and it wasn't even the baby's fault! I just couldn't get settled. I'm a teacher and school's starting soon, so I think that's got me jittery. Anyway, maybe that's why I was so tired today while running. I'm still gonna stick with it!! Hopefully my next run will be better. :happy:

maddiebabe

Ok...so I had to work an early 4hr shift (and I like to run in the early am) and I wanted to run but it is usually really hot by noon so I am actually going to be running at noon today but I am facing another fear aside from the darn 5 min runs in week four..its raining outside today (mainly drizzling) but I am going to attempt to run in the rain because I want to run a real 5km when I am done this and you never know what race-day will bring weather wise

good luck to all who are running today

cheers

jlbay

W1 D2 - DONE (yesterday)

I, like a few others who've posted, found D2 difficult. I had to run (ha ha) even slower than D1. Everything hurts! I know the last time I ran I was a lot younger and thinner, but this is a bit of a surprise.

So, I'm running slower, stretching more, icing and doing a little foam rolling (look it up online - my friend is a trainer in the US and she sent me the foam roll). We'll see, but I'm determined not to give in.

Thanks to everyone who's posted. This is really helping me stay motivated. I so didn't want to run yesterday, but I had to - had to be able to check in!

fiftyandfit

GOOD MORNING!!! :flowerforyou:

W1D3 ~ Calgon take me away!!! Hip flexers are killing me! :grumble:

Congrats to all of us sticking with the program and MOVING!! I think that's
the most important........getting up and getting out! If you have a bad day and
want to give up.....DON'T!! Just keep walking and push through. Remember,
any exercise is better than no exercise!!!

Have a happy healthy day
Pam:flowerforyou:

ClassiC

hey everyone!!

good to see that our group is not giving up, no matter how difficult it is to move those legs!! :happy:

i find that having to check in is my biggest motivation....dont want to be the failure in the group :laugh: :laugh:

W1D4 tonight at my gym (in case i dont get to check in later, i WILL be doing it for sure!!)... is everyone else taking a day break between runs??? im doing the 3 day p/week run program.... will try to make it 4 if i work out over the weekend tho.

so keep on moving group!! we can do this!! :flowerforyou:

maddiebabe

I am soooo diapointed in myself now I went to do run 4 week 4 but it was so hot and muggy that it was hard to walk for long, let alone run. i made it thru the first 3 min run and part of the 5min run bu tthe second time I didnt even run becasue it was so heavy feeling.

I just dont know how to push through the 5min runs! Even in cooler weather I struggle A LOT with them. Does anyone have any suggestions for pushing through? anythign you use fo rmotivation etc? I am just really struggling

Wecandothis

W1D3!!! w00t!!!

I didn't think I could do it, but my daughter was with me and I didn't want to wimp out. Having her along made ALL the difference. I'd recommend trying to get someone to go with you. Even if they just walk, and you run then walk back to them - I do that with my daughter sometimes.

It was really hot and yuck, but I kept pouring water on myself and drinking. Another reason to take a buddy that walks with you, they can carry stuff. Hee hee.

Wecandothis

Congrats to all of us sticking with the program and MOVING!! I think that's
the most important........getting up and getting out! If you have a bad day and
want to give up.....DON'T!! Just keep walking and push through. Remember,
any exercise is better than no exercise!!!

I know full well that I will probably have to repeat week 1. That's okay with me! And if I don't feel well or something hurts, I'll just keep walking! I'm not giving up!

OH! And WOW the difference that running shoes make! This was the best 90 bucks I ever spent, and to me that's a load of money.

New Balance 758 - my feet didn't hurt one little bit, and they still don't.

foxyforce

Congrats to all of us sticking with the program and MOVING!! I think that's
the most important........getting up and getting out! If you have a bad day and
want to give up.....DON'T!! Just keep walking and push through. Remember,
any exercise is better than no exercise!!!

I know full well that I will probably have to repeat week 1. That's okay with me! And if I don't feel well or something hurts, I'll just keep walking! I'm not giving up!

OH! And WOW the difference that running shoes make! This was the best 90 bucks I ever spent, and to me that's a load of money.

New Balance 758 - my feet didn't hurt one little bit, and they still don't.

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im glad your daughter held you accountable, i do day 3 tommorow

foxyforce

week 3 looks hard! ill probably have to repeat week 2! one step at a time though:glasses:

patty09

Hi goodmorning everyone

Some time ago I started with the running programme but after a week I had lots of pain mainly in my right hip. I stopped. My dokter said i was to heavy to start this programme to much weight for my hips and knee's and I was running on the road and not field. He said I should start with walking. Anyway I stopped totally.
A long long time ago I used to enjoy jogging out side.
5 weeks ago just before I started MFP I started using my cross trainer in the house which was collecting dust. I used the programme again and started with week one. When you are using a cross trainer you can start with very low tension and slowly built it up. I had no pain and felt good. I did it everyother day.
I just started week 5 and yersterday did 3 x 5 min run. unbelievable I did it.
Last saturday I went to a running track and also did 3x5min. It started to rain but I did not want to stop. I was the only one out there, the rest was looking for shelter. I was really having a good time and laughing my head off!! I did it
It is getting harder and harder. I find the breathing difficult. The good part is if you find it hard just take one or two weeks to achieve that week and continue.
My 10 year old son joined me at the track and he also gave me motivation.

I just turned 40 and I must remember to take care of my self. It's not all about running, fast walking is also good and not so bad for your knees. It's all about building up our fitness level.


The programme I am using is from:
http://www.ullreys.com/robert/Podcasts/

I just found your thread
I would like to join you so that i don't give up so easily
What i do right now is 3 times a week on the cross trainer and ones a week on the track. Still not so comfortable on the track

Patty

ClassiC

hey everyone!!:flowerforyou:

W1D4 down!! (am i counting right if i run every other day??? :embarassed: )
my next run is 2mro... hoping to get it over with in the am b/c it it SO hot here after work i end up dripping in sweat and panting like a dog but......:yawn: gotta get to bed soon for that to happen lol

just a quick thought: "It must be borne in mind that the great tragedy in life is not in
failing to reach all of your goals--it is in having no goals for
which you are reaching."

keep up the good work!!
:happy:

Wecandothis

Well i'm almost a week late but would love to join!! Good Luck everyone!

Hi, welcome! Glad you're here. Never fear I'll be repeating weeks so you'll be caught up FAST.

Wecandothis

W1D4 done!

I know there really isn't a D4 but I felt so good I went out this morning and ran.

I have to say there is a huge difference between running in the evening and in the morning. Yesterday evening I was dying - would not have continued except my daughter was with me. She's 13.

This morning I was alone and it was no problem!

One, it was cooler, two there is no stress of someone 'seeing' you. (I know that sounds really dumb, but I worry about that, I'm not exactly svelte and I know I... bobble. I'm sure it's not a pretty sight). And three I've not worked all day.

And I can not stress enough the difference the proper running shoes make. I may sound like a broken record, but my feet didn't hurt last night, nor this morning, and my hips and legs do not hurt as much any more either.

If you can afford it - look into it. New Balance ships for free - they are what I consider very expensive (about 90 bucks) But boy are they worth it. I'm not paying for a gym, I'm doing the open road, so this is money well spent if it will keep me going.

Thank you all for being here and making me know I have to check in so I better get my bobbling butt out of the chair! :-)

jlbay

W1D3 - Finished my first week!!

Way to go everyone!! I love reading everyone's tips and comments. Really, I don't know if I would have started this program and finished week 1 without y'all.

I think kurneckc's comment about morning running is a good one. I did mine first thing this am and it felt much better. D3 felt much better than the first two. So, next week, do I start W2 or repeat W1 as was my original plan?? I think I could probably do W2, but am fearful of my old injuries. I also downloaded the podcasts and found the routine was more enjoyable - better than staring at my watch. I highly recommend the podcasts. I'm using the Ullrey one, which is a bit techno. Still, good beat.

Have a great weekend everyone! :drinker:

Wecandothis

I think kurneckc's comment about morning running is a good one. I did mine first thing this am and it felt much better. D3 felt much better than the first two. So, next week, do I start W2 or repeat W1 as was my original plan?? I think I could probably do W2, but am fearful of my old injuries.

You could do a hybrid of W1 and W2 - I think that's what I'm going to do. Do W2 and if it starts to be too much just slip back into the 60 sec jog 90 walk.

ClarkOMan

Well here it is Friday, I did W1D1 Monday and when the pain caught up to me I was unable to get to W1D2 until today. I was in so much pain it took about 2 minutes each time to even sit down on the toilet. I did remember to stretch this time. This was definitly harder than I thought. I've been riding my bicycle pretty steady since March and have been doing 12 miles at 18 MPH three times a week, so I thought I was ready. Monday felt easy, but I found muscles you don't use when cycling :noway: Today I didn't push hard at all. For you ladies closing in on 50 and keeping up with this, I have so much respect for you. You rock. Please keep motivating me. Thanks.