Getting Started
peteb79
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So is everyone ready? I've done a few days of walking/jogging and think I am ready for this.
I am considering setting up a very simple shared spreadsheet on Google Docs to help keep track of the group and what phase everyone is currently on, so we can help provide motivation if it's needed and make sure no one gets left behind.
I am considering setting up a very simple shared spreadsheet on Google Docs to help keep track of the group and what phase everyone is currently on, so we can help provide motivation if it's needed and make sure no one gets left behind.
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So here is what I am thinking for the spreadsheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aqs2MH7Y8hmQdEszbjJSMEhyTTRRbE5ETkdZN0oyZFE#gid=00 -
it looks good, but what if we get stuck in a certain week?0
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I figure I can just fill it out as we go, if someone has to repeat a day or week it's not a big deal.. I imagine I'll be one of the people repeating a few. The first column after the name is to post the last date the person checked in.0
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Looks good to me. This will be fun. Do you want us to update ourselves on the spreadsheat?0
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I've made it so anyone can edit, I will do what I can to update it frequently, but this way no one will have to rely on me to keep it up to date.0
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I love this! I have just signed up, and just in time to start with all of you! I saw the spreadsheet and looks great!
This is the first time I'll be doing this so please keep up with me. I've been doing some running already for a month or so but besides my last login what I am supposed to enter here? just an X every time I run and I guess it has to be 3 times a week, right? do I need to post # of miles or my time anywhere?
My goal is to run my first 5K this November and since I have plenty of time I would love to finish at a decent time....or at least finish!
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I love this! I have just signed up, and just in time to start with all of you! I saw the spreadsheet and looks great!
This is the first time I'll be doing this so please keep up with me. I've been doing some running already for a month or so but besides my last login what I am supposed to enter here? just an X every time I run and I guess it has to be 3 times a week, right? do I need to post # of miles or my time anywhere?
My goal is to run my first 5K this November and since I have plenty of time I would love to finish at a decent time....or at least finish!
Thank you for doing this!
Sounds like you will be ahead of most of us. This is for C25k which is an established program to get people from couch to running 30 minutes., The routine is 3x a week for 9 weeks each day adds a little more running and a little less walking. The instructions for each week will be posted, probably on Saturdays and they are just being copied from the Couch 2 5K rules on the Cool Runnings website. I also have the instructions on the 2nd tab on the spreadsheet.
After you complete one of the days you can put an x in that box, or if you want to repeat it maybe we can put what repetition your on.. for example instead of an x put a 1.. then the next time you have to do the same routine put a 2.. I know I will probably have to do this on a few days.0 -
Thank you Pete very much for this! I've actually started a month ago or so with an app that it's working nicely but trust me...I can't run 30min straight. I'm doing 1min walk/1min run to improve my endurance but I also have a lot of weight to loose so this is the perfect motivation!
I'll keep checking in. Thanks so much!0 -
Looks good to me. I'm really excited about doing this. I hope I can make it to the end. My employer sponsors a 5K in August. This is the motivation I need.
I wanted to ask, especially for those that have already started in some way, at what speed are you running? I know it takes time to build up speed, and endurance is the first thing to conquer. Starting out, it should be ok to go slower right?0 -
C25k should be run at your own pace, as slow as you need to go. I use the Endomondo App to track my runs and I am usually at a 4mph.. my goal is to get up to 6mph.0
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Lookin good! I'm excited to start. Do we just put an x after we have completed the week?0
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Lookin good! I'm excited to start. Do we just put an x after we have completed the week?
C25K has 3 runs per week, just put an x when you are done with a run.0 -
I know that I will be repeating weeks. Is it ok to put a 2 so you can see it's my 2nd time around and not just falling behind?0
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That would work just fine.0
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OK. I updated with my run. Thank you Pete for setting this up. I appreciate the thought and time you put into this. Gulzar.0
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Hi everyone,
I am new to this website and stumbled across your group. Very happy to have done that, I have never been a runner but I have always wanted to. I just saw the spreadsheet on google, very excited to get started next week. Thank you all
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This looks awesome Pete. I am looking forward to the accountability!0
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Just had a chance to look at the spreadsheet! Awesome Pete! Thanks so much for putting this together for the group!! By the way, I had started the c25k program a few weeks ago, was feeling great...and unfortunately injured my knee. I'll take it bit more slowly this time as I think I may have been overzealous in my training. Hopefully, it has healed enough for me to keep up with the group! Looking forward to seeing our progress:) Good luck everyone!0
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Just was looking through the message boards....I'm a "wanna-be-runner"......so I am super excited! Tomorrow will be day one!!! I have it on my ipod and set to get going!!!! Thanks for starting the group, it's going to be a great tool for sticking with the program!!! :flowerforyou:0
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I hope it's not too late for me to join! I was planning on doing the c25k today and came across your group! It'll be so much easier with motivation and seeing others doing it with me! I'll add my name to the spreadsheet if thats okay?0
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I hope it's not too late for me to join! I was planning on doing the c25k today and came across your group! It'll be so much easier with motivation and seeing others doing it with me! I'll add my name to the spreadsheet if thats okay?
Yes!, We are just getting started. I just created the thread for week 1 yesterday so you have plenty of time to join us.0 -
I am SO READY!!!!! We can do this!!!0
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So here is what I am thinking for the spreadsheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aqs2MH7Y8hmQdEszbjJSMEhyTTRRbE5ETkdZN0oyZFE#gid=0
Would it be possible to put our names on this list in ABC order? Just thought I'd ask. I didn't see me on there
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Would it be possible to put our names on this list in ABC order? Just thought I'd ask. I didn't see me on there Hope it's not too late!
No problem, I thought I had everyone added, but some people have left and some have joined and the group 'total' members count on MFP is not accurate.. but we should be all set now and it's sorted.0 -
THANKS!!!0
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The spreadsheet looks great and it's a great idea for accountability. I was just curious why some people had "XX" on their days. Are they possibly running twice on the same day?0
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Hi..I just was invited to join tonight....Can you please add me to the spreadsheet..I completed my first one....0
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Would you please add me? I started yesterday. Thanks!0
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Can I be added!?!?!?! Just restarted couch to 5 k this past Sunday was my first day!!0
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