Who wants to start 30 day shred with me tomorrow?!?

Well im on day 4. It was good but still kicked my but. Im also running 3 days a week. I have to do something, cause im not loading anything for 3 weeks. ..

You guys have to read this topic!
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/240916-stuff-fat-people-do
Has me laughing so hard. I've done about 90% of this stuff.

hey there Ginmo & Julie (and all other interested folks),
Post-shred Charice and I are talking about committing to 5 weeks of 3x/week strength training + cardio.....maybe the C25k??
Official start date 6/7.
Would you two be interested in that?

Funny! I was going to post the same thing when I read the posts and then came to yours, Sweets!! That would be so cool to have us all movin' on down the road.

I did C25K a couple of years ago and really liked it! I was able to get through it, run my first 5K then have some serious health issues for 1.5 years. I started it again at the first of this year and even ran a 5K, but I didn't get all the way through because I got distracted. Once the Shred is done I want to start running again. I would definitely suggest the Bob Ullery (sp?) podcast for C25K, I liked his reminders. If you have an Android phone, I would suggest the C25K Pro app. You can play your own music and still get the cues when it is time to change up, plus it has a great countdown that tells you how long you have in the sequence, how long you have overall, and how many run sequences you have completed/have left. I am wogging (walk/jogging) another 5K this Saturday with my sister, but I really want to get to where I can run the whole thing again.

Two other big announcements: First, my HRM arrived today!! I got the Polar FT7 and i absolutely LOVE it! Just like you said, Ginmo, I kept looking at it to see what my heart rate really was! I don't know how I lived without it!!! Second, I completed Day 1 of Level 3. It was killer, but I really liked it. Maybe it was because I was trying to learn everything, but it seemed to go by really quickly. And, the HRM says I burned 302 cals! MFP gave me 304 on 25 mins of "Circuit Training" so i thought that was cool.

LASTLY (if you aren't sick of me yet), my 17yo son is going to graduate HS ON TIME! He just found out today that he is going to make it, graduation is Friday! I am so relieved I don't have to kill him :laugh:

Well, good night ladies. May the force be with you.

I would love to eventually try c25k but I don't think it is the right time for me right now. I would need to go out and spend a bunch of money on good shoes and sports bra but I cant afford that at the moment. Plus, what do you guys do when weather doesn't allow you to go run outside. The summers here get to be about 105 degrees and it snows in the winter. Do you guys get a gym membership and run on a treadmill? Maybe I should do some research about this program and maybe start it after my wedding!

Oh and how would you go about getting over the embarrassment of running in public? The thought of anyone seeing me is enough to have me running back to my house. I like working out privately lol.

I hear you on all the collected anxieties around running:) I was a long-time hater and had a lot of good excuses not to do it (still do:).
But here are some thoughts on some of them...'cause I can't help myself:

Knees/pain: I've probably mentioned I love foam rolling the IT band...it can be painful, but a miracle cure; I also ice and elevate the knees after every run (frozen peas are great for this); AND I never ever run on concrete. Treadmill, ashphalt or trails (prefer this most). When I run on trails, I don't even have to ice.

Outside in weather: yeah, I would not be able to run in 105 degree temps. Gross. Either you have get up at the butt-crack of dawn for cooler temps or do a gym membership. You might be able to find a cheapo gym for this...all you need is a treadmill after all...look for non-chain, privately owned older gyms.

Being seen in the act: I just remind myself of what I think when I see anyone running - "damn, I wish I was disciplined enough to do that". I bet most people think the same. I also believe in good karma, so when I see someone running I also think "Good for you!! Keep it up!!" Maybe I'll start saying it out loud!

Working up to it: I tend to go gangbusters on things...which is dumb:) I have a great pal who swore up and down her whole life that she "just couldn't run." She is using a C25k app/program, following it religiously, and just did her first 25-minute run without stopping!! Slow and steady wins this race!

As ever - I'm so happy to have found this little gang.
Let's keep up the good motivation and support - you ladies kick much *kitten*!!!
- Jodi

I started this on Monday & made it thru the whole 20 mins of sesson one but today couldn't move all of my muscles hurt can barely walk.

I'm in but not sure I can do it everyday the first week, but will do my best.

CONGRATS on starting and rocking your day 1!!
Doing your best is what it's all about. Stick with it in a way that works for you
Welcome to the thread!

okay I made it thru the 30 day shred this morning & it was easier than Monday. Yippee

How are you traing for the 5K, or what schedule are you using to get yourself ready for it. I really would like to do one but usually I start off pretty good & than I quit. Maybe I should have a goal for me this summer to run a 5k no matter if I'm in last place.

whats the 30 day shred?

i'm gonna start it tomorrow! a couple days late but very fashionable

I so excited that you all are starting C25K I think I could wet myself! But I won't.

Just reading about you starting is really getting me motivated to jump in again...I was already going to do it, but now I know it will be easier to keep going.

Julie, yoga is a great off-day activity. It helps strengthen the muscles and keeps things flexible.

Nikki, I totally understand the reservations...all of them. I agree with Sweets about just not worrying about others seeing you. I also see others running and think of the dedication and how cool it is of them to be running. I also know I am doing it for me and not for them...if it bugs them, they can make a snide comment to themselves and look away. I also know that I have met few communities that are as willing to welcome newbies and help them along as the running community. I am sure there are running snobs, but I haven't met any. Everyone I have ever met has been encouraging and excited to find another runner in their midst.

As for the gear...I totally understand that as well. If you have a decent pair of shoes, start by walking and building up your speed and distance just walking. Eventually you will want to get some shoes and the "boulder holder" to start running, but you don't need the extra support to start out walking. When I first started, I wore 3 different bras to hold the girls in. I wore an older underwire and 2 cheap sports bras. it wasn't the most comfy, but it worked well enough. Trust me, if it can keep these jumbo sized "boulders" in place, that is saying something.

Weather wise, I run in the morning when it is warm, but I am fortunate enough to have a treadmill (used and temperamental, but it works when I need it), and a gym membership, so finding a way to run isn't my problem...it's finding the time!

I will probably never run a marathon...and there are times I still don't want to go out, but I love the feeling I get when I am done. And running an actual 5K is just a blast!

OK, jumping off the soapbox. I did start level 3 and it was tough, but I loved it. I have a crazy week so i don't know how much more I will get in...gonna work on it when I can.

Cheers my dears!

Julie, I'd say if you are feeling motivated, jump into it! Start with week one and give yourself a little cushion to repeat a week down the road if you need to or just get stronger after you have completed. I will probably be starting at week 4 on June 7 since I have been doing some running already (I will be doing a 5K this Saturday in fact). So if you want to, go for it. Also, tell your hubby that there are much more expensive exercise options...and to look at it as your new hobby...there are MUCH more expensive hobbies out there too

Let us know if you decide to start running. One other thing. Doing the 30 Day Shred has really paid off in my running as well. I am stronger and faster now than before DxJ. I thought I would lose something by taking a little time off running to focus on DxJ, but I went running today AFTER doing level 3, and I had a great run...so it might be a much different experience for you now.

to you all.

Okay off this morning to do my 30 day, had my coffee feeling wake & a little bit motivate. I'm so glad it's Friday & I have a long weekend.

Hope everyone has a safe & fun Memorial weekend:)

I have had the craziest few days! I have had very little sleep, been running around from one thing to the next (2 graduations and after-parties, family stuff, kid stuff, company, ran a 5K, etc), drove over 1200 miles, and constantly surrounded by food! I think I did OK with making good choices on the food, but the sodium content must have been off the charts because i am REALLY swollen today. My toes look like little Vienna sausages and my fingers actually hurt from the skin being so tight. I haven't done Jillian, but I did run a 5K yesterday...didn't have a great time because my 9 yr old daughter was running with me, but I did it. One weird thing though, my toenail on my left big toe fell off, almost the whole nail! It didn't hurt or anything, I just got out of the shower after the 5K and noticed my toe looked strange so I pulled on the nail and it just popped off.

Kudos to you Sweets for eating well and getting to the gym while out of town! That is some serious dedication!! Keep up the great work, you are an inspiration!!

I hope everyone is having a great holiday weekend...I am kind of looking forward to having a serious amount of down time today...eating good, drinking lots of water, and maybe even taking a nice nap!

Cheers my dears!

Way to go Nikki! How do you feel?
I'm going to try her Power Yoga next.