for anyone considering the Couch to 5K...

AlyssasMommy

I ran for 20 minutes last night. I feel really good about it. :happy:

I had no idea my gym closed at 11 pm. I normally don't work out that late but I hate trouble getting the baby to sleep last night. I was about 6 minutes into my run and the security guard kicked me out. Instead of stopping, I ran out of there and continued running around my apartment complex. It was really hard because it was so humid out but I still did it.

toots99

I ran for 20 minutes last night. I feel really good about it. :happy:

I had no idea my gym closed at 11 pm. I normally don't work out that late but I hate trouble getting the baby to sleep last night. I was about 6 minutes into my run and the security guard kicked me out. Instead of stopping, I ran out of there and continued running around my apartment complex. It was really hard because it was so humid out but I still did it.

Excellent! Keep it up!

mommared53

Amy and I had to move indoors because it's getting dark earlier and there's no safe place to run after work. The place we're going to now only has two treadmills and no inside track and last night we had to wait for the treadmills. :grumble: I'm going to have to find somewhere else we can go but last night I did my 5K run on the treadmill. It took a couple times running on a treadmill to find the right speed but I got it now. Last Saturday I had set the speed too high at 5.5. Last night I started at 3.6 or 3.4 or something like that and gradually increased to I think 4.0 or something at the fastest then gradually back down again. I still like running outside better though.

maddiebabe

momma that sucks about the safe places to run. Is there no subdivisions or anythign like that. Maybe a place in town that has lights along the run? I usually run at 5:30 in the morning and its really dark so I usually run with my dog Apollo as a safety precaution!

I am hitting a brick wall myself today but its not a running issue...well kind of. I woke up with a sinus infection yesterday morning so I went to the clinic and got some anti-biotics to get rid of it, but my first race is Sunday nd I can barely breath through my nose and my throat is sosore from breathing through my mouth that running seems out of the question. I went out today and tried to do the 30 minute run and managed 8 minutes and then another 3 minutes and couldnt do any more becuase I started coughing up my lung...not literally of course!

I really hope it gets better tomorrow so I can run again on Friday. when i was running today my shins felt like the did the first couple weekis....big pain, but Im wondering if it is only because my body is sore all over....any suggestions?

keep up the great running everyone

Happyoceangirl

Still going! Yesterday I used Robert Ullrey's podcast (week 9) to have something new and different to listen to on the 30 min run. It was great! Found I liked the trance-y kind of music - more than songs with lyrics. Sometimes I get sick of hearing the same old thing!

Has anyone else listened to audiobooks while running? I've done that - feel like I'm learning AND getting healthier at the same time. Only thing is, for me it's only good to run to the first time through - after that, my mind wanders and won't listen to it.

Just thought I'd chime in...... glad we're all sticking with it. Maddie - hope you're feeling better soon!
And Momma - wow - I have no idea what my speed would be on a treadmill, but I think being able to run on it must be a major skill - since we can speed up or slow down as we need to on the open road.

JPriceGA

Today I officially graduate from Couch to 5k with the completion of my 5k run in 41 minutes 7 seconds! My goal was 45 minutes. I didn't walk at all during the entire race. That's my fastest - If I did the math right it came out to 4.5 MPH. Wahooo!

JPriceGA

Today I officially graduate from Couch to 5k with the completion of my 5k run in 41 minutes 7 seconds! My goal was 45 minutes. I didn't walk at all during the entire race. That's my fastest - If I did the math right it came out to 4.5 MPH. Wahooo!

m2kjenn

Today I officially graduate from Couch to 5k with the completion of my 5k run in 41 minutes 7 seconds! My goal was 45 minutes. I didn't walk at all during the entire race. That's my fastest - If I did the math right it came out to 4.5 MPH. Wahooo!

Fantastic!!! Congratulations - great time too!!

Happyoceangirl

Great job Jan!!!!! AWESOME!!!!!!! Keep on keepin on!!!

I just went out for my run today - it ended up not being the run I had planned for. I ran over a mile in 10 minutes (quicker pace than normal) and then slowed to walk for a few, but had trouble ever regaining my momentum. I ended up running only about 17 minutes total (though at a quicker speed) - latetly I've been doing at least 30, so in a way, it was disappointing.

On the other hand - maybe it was good to do shorter "bursts" at quicker speeds -maybe I can build up speed that way. Anyhooo.... just wanted to check in. I soooooo appreciate having a forum to report to, keeps me going and motivated! Thanks!

AlyssasMommy

Today I officially graduate from Couch to 5k with the completion of my 5k run in 41 minutes 7 seconds! My goal was 45 minutes. I didn't walk at all during the entire race. That's my fastest - If I did the math right it came out to 4.5 MPH. Wahooo!

Congrats!!!! I bet you feel so great. I can't wait until graduation. What's next for you? Longer time? Faster running? What's your next goal?

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

maddiebabe

Hello everyone. I just wanted to stop by and tell all of you that you CAN DO THIS I just finished my first 5km race EVER in 42 minutes and 12 seconds! I wanted to say thank you to all of you who helped me through motivation and education to get me where I am today!

I ran with a friend who helped to motivate me. I had to walk a few times becaues my sinus infection is still really really bad so I didnt have the lung capacity I did a couple weeks ago, but regardless....I still finished it!

JAN I know i said this on the other post too, but you're amazing And everyone....I look forward to reading about all of you becoming graduates in the near futur because you are all able to do this!

next step is getting toa 1/2 marathon by October 17th, 2010!!!

Happyoceangirl

Hello everyone. I just wanted to stop by and tell all of you that you CAN DO THIS I just finished my first 5km race EVER in 42 minutes and 12 seconds! I wanted to say thank you to all of you who helped me through motivation and education to get me where I am today!

I ran with a friend who helped to motivate me. I had to walk a few times becaues my sinus infection is still really really bad so I didnt have the lung capacity I did a couple weeks ago, but regardless....I still finished it!

JAN I know i said this on the other post too, but you're amazing And everyone....I look forward to reading about all of you becoming graduates in the near futur because you are all able to do this!

next step is getting toa 1/2 marathon by October 17th, 2010!!!

YAY FOR MADDIE!!!!!!! Awesome job! You must feel AMAZING!!!! Thanks for the post.... watch out 1/2 marathon - Maddie's after you!!!

JPriceGA

AlyssasMommy - My next goal is to run the rest of this weight off (aka run my a** off!)

Happyoceangirl

I did measurements today, b/c I'm going to start the 30 day shred (I think) and I WISH i would've done them before I started Cto5K because i KNOW the running is what's been melting this off, day by day.

The last measurements I had were from approximately April... (I started Cto5K in July)... but get this!!
I lost 2 inches in my waist, 2.8 (high hip circumference), 3.9 in my hip circumference, and 1.4 on each thigh. With the TOTAL of all measurements, I've lost 19.6 inches!!!! Holy 5K!!!!!!

maddiebabe

I did measurements today, b/c I'm going to start the 30 day shred (I think) and I WISH i would've done them before I started Cto5K because i KNOW the running is what's been melting this off, day by day.

The last measurements I had were from approximately April... (I started Cto5K in July)... but get this!!
I lost 2 inches in my waist, 2.8 (high hip circumference), 3.9 in my hip circumference, and 1.4 on each thigh. With the TOTAL of all measurements, I've lost 19.6 inches!!!! Holy 5K!!!!!!

Wow...thats amazing. How much do you love losing inches There is NOTHING better than slipping into a pair of jeans that didnt fit two months ago. You are a rock star!!!! I slipped into a pair of moto jeans I havent worn in 8 MONTHS and I couldnt believe that they fit comfortably. And just in time since i wore my other good pair of jeans Friday night and by the end of the night I slid them off without even undoing them! I cant wait to hear more great experiences!!!!

toots99

Today I officially graduate from Couch to 5k with the completion of my 5k run in 41 minutes 7 seconds! My goal was 45 minutes. I didn't walk at all during the entire race. That's my fastest - If I did the math right it came out to 4.5 MPH. Wahooo!

Awesome job!! :flowerforyou:

I've been such a slacker all weekend! I ate junky, didn't log anything, or go to the gym! :sick: :noway: :embarassed:

But today's a new day...*climbs back on the wagon excitedly* :laugh:

toots99

Has anyone else experienced this? Since I've started running, I've had a dull ache in the front of my leg, (not shin splints, I've unfortunately had those before). It's just a dull, sometimes throbbing, ache below my knee area on my right leg. I haven't run or exercised in a few days, and it's still hurting. I've tried massaging it, I've tried icing it (I can't find my heating pad to heat it), I've tried aspirin...it's not excruciating, just bothersome.

Happyoceangirl

Uh oh... it appears our lovely thread is dying a slow death.... Toots, I haven't had the pains you're talking about - just lucky maybe? I dunnoo...

I had to take a couple of days off from running but am now back in the groove - and it felt good to get otu there again!

mommared53

Smiles to the rescue! :happy:

I think I'm getting the hang of running on a treadmill a little better now. I'd still rather run outside though. Toots, I hope your leg gets better. I don't know what to tell you, I haven't had that problem.

I got my first issue of Runner's World yesterday and I'm feeling even more like a runner. :bigsmile:

maddiebabe

Hey Toots,

I asked my cousin who is a doctor because i was having simmillar pains and she said that its probably a lactic acid build up. Apparently it can crystalize in your body and you really have to work to losen it back up.

She told me to go for a nice long walk and warm up the muscles. when you get back home, either yourself or possibly someone else rub your shins (and calves) to help break up the acid. Once it is warm, it will be easier to break up and move out of the tender places. I hope that this maybe helps.

I found that i really noticed it when i would go for the slightly longer runs so maybe if you're pushing yourself you're also feeling more fatigue within your musles than you might normally

good luck with it

JPriceGA

I did measurements today, b/c I'm going to start the 30 day shred (I think) and I WISH i would've done them before I started Cto5K because i KNOW the running is what's been melting this off, day by day.

The last measurements I had were from approximately April... (I started Cto5K in July)... but get this!!
I lost 2 inches in my waist, 2.8 (high hip circumference), 3.9 in my hip circumference, and 1.4 on each thigh. With the TOTAL of all measurements, I've lost 19.6 inches!!!! Holy 5K!!!!!!

That's terrific! A great reason to smile!