I think you physically turn a corner after week six, but since you're recovering from surgery, I'd start back at Week 1 and skip days if it's too easy.

It's been a full week since my surgery. I'm feeling so much better today! Yesterday I jogged (slowly) about 1/4 mile of my 1 mile walk. I think I'll be ready to start back on C25K within the next week.I'm going to take your advice and start back from the beginning, see how it goes, then skip days as I feel I can.

I plan to ride my bicycle for the first time post op today.

I can't even imagine how bad this recovery would have been if I was still carrying the extra 57 lbs. I've lost!

I think you physically turn a corner after week six, but since you're recovering from surgery, I'd start back at Week 1 and skip days if it's too easy.

It's been a full week since my surgery. I'm feeling so much better today! Yesterday I jogged (slowly) about 1/4 mile of my 1 mile walk. I think I'll be ready to start back on C25K within the next week.I'm going to take your advice and start back from the beginning, see how it goes, then skip days as I feel I can.

I plan to ride my bicycle for the first time post op today.

I can't even imagine how bad this recovery would have been if I was still carrying the extra 57 lbs. I've lost!

That's a great NSV right there!

Now you know that you can run for 20 minutes. And that's something that not everybody can say.

I am actually still in shock that I can say this!!!

Thanks vardaeml for all your support to all of us - it's lovely having a graduate to cheer us on and remind us that we can get through this and be the runner we never thought we could be!

I'm back at it like a crack addict.

LOL I totally get this statement. I've grown to love running, and I'm someone who used to despise running with every fiber of my being. :laugh:



Also, I saw your post earlier about trying the zen labs app but switching back to RunDouble because you liked it better... I say, good for you for finding what you like and sticking with it. It doesn't matter which app you use or if you use an app at all. The important part is to get out there and do something. :flowerforyou:

All these W5 people. I feel so behind.
I finished Week 3 today. It was a bit rough. I even thought about redoing it next week. Then, I changed my mind, if I'm going to restart a week, it's going to be because my body couldn't do it, not because I think I can't do it.

Week 4 bring on the 5 min. run!! I've got this. And... In a couple of weeks, I'll be able to say I've completed a 20 min. run as well : )

All these W5 people. I feel so behind.

I know. But if you keep running, one of these days you'll have been doing it for 20+ years.

Did W1D2 yesterday and my 9 year old came with me. It was really tough for us, but somehow we made it through. I've adjusted my running speed and that was REALLY helpful. I also tried to do 2-2 breathing, but that didn't work out so well. Any tips?

Rest today, W1D3 tomorrow morning. Keep pushing everyone, you're doing great!

All these W5 people. I feel so behind.
I finished Week 3 today. It was a bit rough. I even thought about redoing it next week. Then, I changed my mind, if I'm going to restart a week, it's going to be because my body couldn't do it, not because I think I can't do it.

Week 4 bring on the 5 min. run!! I've got this. And... In a couple of weeks, I'll be able to say I've completed a 20 min. run as well : )

I think that's a great attitude, to keep going.

You're so not behind, though!! It goes quickly. I can't believe I'm already in week 6... I can't believe that a month ago I was working my way up to three minutes of running, and tomorrow I'll be running 22 minutes

I also tried to do 2-2 breathing, but that didn't work out so well. Any tips?

I tried counting my breathing to get more focused on it and realized it doesn't work for me. Personally, I try not to think about how I'm breathing; I just make sure I'm not breathing too hard.

Sometimes I sing along with my music super quietly (I run alone and don't want to be "the weird chick who sings when she runs") to try to make sure I'm at a good pace because you should be able to converse.

I'll try that, thank you. I'm the weird chick who sings and plays her music on speaker while running (or walking), so.... :laugh:

Haha. Well then it will be normal for you Plus if it's on speaker it won't seem weird.

My running path is around the community park/baseball fields right behind my house so there are always a lot of people around.

W3D1 complete. I didnt look at the times of the runs thought it would br best not to know and just go with it. Ha i thought my app had stopped or something i was like seriously when are you gonna say walk?! But it was over quite quickly and i was proud after