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

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:

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.

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:

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!!!

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

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:

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:

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!

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:

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.

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

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

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.

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:

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.