Couch to 5k group Starting June 12!!!

Sounds great irish, good to have you!!


For anyone who needs the C25k plan heres a link!!

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

welcome pitts and mango!!!

And don't feel bad if you can't start today! Make the workouts fit for YOU!! I'm not out to tell you what days to run or workout, just make sure you get three done every week so we can all progress from week to week together. When I first tried C25k I would right down my workouts on a calendar for the ENTIRE thing. I never ended up sticking to them because one day I would end up too busy or too tired and would get discouraged that I didn't do my workout. I've learned that its all about FLEXIBILITY!! So my new system is writing down the workout for each week on the side of my calendar. Then on a day that I do my run, I right it in and put a big check mark. This way if I don't get my run in like I planned on Tuesday I don't have a big crossed out line, but I still like writing them in when I do do them so I can look back and see what I've accomplished.

just found this and planning on starting tomorrow (if the weather is nice) if not I might just run in place to make up for it

Welcome, welcome!! I have totally run circles in my house before, it can get boring but you always feel a little better knowing that despite the worst of weather conditions and no treadmill you still stuck to your commitment and got it done!! But it's always nicer to be outside, I hope your weather turns out wonderful!

Welcome kmf!!! Support is a big key in sticking to your lifestyle changes!

Thats awesome Monica!!! Stick with the positive attitude and the program and it will pay off!!! I LOVE 30 day shred! And her other DVDs and books, and Jillian (for the most part) in general! I actually run listening to her podcasts lol

Hi mandy! hi Keeand!! Yes everyone is welcome!!! Even if you aren't able to do the first workout, you should still join. Everyone's gripes are going to end up being the same, It's hard, we're sore, wondering if we can do the next workout, no matter what week we're on! The encouragement and support and feeling like you're part of a team will help keep you going! And always remember, at least you're out there doing something, trying to make a change, trying to better yourself, most people in America today couldn't say that, sad, but true. Keep up the hard work!!!


In other news, my ankle has worked itself out, I think I'll be heading out for my run tonight when the sun gets lower and I won't be fried on the pavement!!

Caela- Yes you can still join, way to go! I just completed W1D2 today as well!

Mandy- That's awesome, just make sure if you do start feeling a twinge of pain any where in your joints or bones to take a day off. Especially in the beginning rest days are so important to let your ligaments, tendons, bones, and muscles recover. But yay for starting a running a addiction it does feel so good!

Jess- Good Job! Take care of those shins, ice baths(or really cold water soaks) after a run can help reduce inflammation and then a warm shower right after helps to return circulation to get your recovery going. I swear by ice baths and icing any sore/stiff parts for 15 min on 15 min off for up to an hour. I've been running and playing soccer and other misc. sports my whole life and have never had a sports injury knock me out of training.


oops I forgot my own update lol. Did W1D2 today, felt great! I'm glad that even though I didn't run through the first trimester only did fitness dvds and random yoga/pilates, my endurance (so far) doesn't seem to have been affected. I feel like I could run the whole time, but as I progress that might change but we'll see. Gotta stay positive!

How's everyone else out there doing?!?