hbarnesccs Member

Just bought a Charge secondhand. The previous user only wore it twice and I got it for more than 50% less than the original price. Woo! My username is http://www.fitbit.com/user/3JWMDM. Would love some buddies!

I made a protein milkshake. Ice cream, almond milk, and Quest protein powder. Mmmm :)

I'm on Week 6! Feel free to add me :) My first 5K is July 4th!

I run on the treadmill if I have to run at night or on a rainy day. I started C25K in my neighborhood, and have found a park that has a trail that is approximately 1 mile. Since I'm running for longer times/distances, it is perfect. There are small hills, which is good for getting me used to them.

It's been awhile since I updated! A few weeks ago I did W5D3 - the "20 minute run" and was absolutely amazed at how easy it was! I think I finally moved past the calf pain that was holding me back. I stop and stretch for one minute after half a mile now, and that seems to take away all of the pain. I have slightly drifted…

I do a healthy mix of both using the gym and utilizing the outdoors. I go to the gym 3 - 4 times a week and use the elliptical, stair master, or bikes, then use free weights and weight machines. On days I don't go to the gym, I run and walk outside. And of course, I love having a membership on rainy days! I would go for it.

Ground turkey seasoned with Mrs Dash Asparagus with a bit of butter spread Baked sweet potato All seasoned with salt and pepper. Yummy lunch!

I have a blog that I just started. I have blogged successfully in the past and am having fun getting back into it with a healthy focus :) https://heather-barnes-bd3i.squarespace.com/about/

The cramps yesterday were actually from running outside. :-\ I do a little bit of yoga and do a 30 minute circuit of machines twice a week at the gym. I also hop on the arc trainer for 15 - 20 minutes on those days. The only days I really run outside are Saturdays and/or Sundays.

Tried W5D1 today...not a good day. I still got a good workout in, but as far as being able to follow the program...not so much. I am struggling with the calf cramps now, and have to pause 3 minutes in to each 5 minute run. I mentally tried to battle it out, but it feels like I am having simultaneous Charlie Horses in each…

I used to be a runner before I got really, really sick. I just started easing back into it with the Couch to 5K program, and it has changed everything!

If I'm worrying about calories, I don't look at the treadmill or my phone apps. HRM is the only thing giving me an accurate read.

I got fitted and it made all the difference in the world!

Week 4 - Check! I am probably not taking rest days like I ought, but I'm realizing how much I need them now that I'm running longer bouts. My calves and feet are feeling it today! Today's run was awesome despite being on the treadmill. I downloaded FitRadio, which had some great mixes of songs at high beats to run to. For…

W4D2 was SO much better than D1. I'd been running with the treadmill on a constant incline because I thought it would mimic running outside better, but I just did incline intervals during the 5 min. runs today and I didn't have to stop once!

W4D1 was awful for me. I couldn't get through the five minutes without stopping to stretch my calves. Trying D2 today and I am terrified.

Ran W4D1 today. I had to take a thirty second break in both of the five minutes to stretch out my calves. They were really bothering me about three minutes in each time. I stretch beforehand, but I honestly thought I might scream in the middle of the gym to stop and stretch. Is it bad that I stopped? I have no idea.

My week 3 is 3 days of the following: 5 minute warm up 90 second jog 90 second walk 3 minute jog 3 minute walk 90 second jog 90 second walk 3 minute jog 3 minute walk 5 minute cool down

Completed week 3 today. I'm fine until I get to the last 3 minute run -- then I just want to die. Scared about next week, but I know I can do it!

Sounds like we are on the same program. This is the same as mine. My problem is definitely that my legs tire out before the rest of me.

W3D2 today! I joined the gym today, and actually found that it was harder to keep going on the treadmill than in the road the other day! Still had so awesome workout, and I'm excited to incorporate weights on my rest days now. I still don't see how I will even be able to run 5 minutes without stopping at this point, but…

I DID IT! And it was actually my easiest day so far. I really surprised myself! And my pace was up! I'm far sweatier than usual, but I did it! Take that W3D1!

Thanks for all of the responses! I honestly was just really curious about how other people viewed cheat days, as it's a term that's thrown around a lot but everybody latches on to their own definition. Sundays are my "day", because we always have a potluck lunch at church, and I am not one to turn down free food! Everyone…

Im about to go and try w3d1! Lady cramps are trying to talk me into staying in, but I also know I don't get to workout tomorrow. We are opening our new dinner theatre show tomorrow, so that's going to take up my time after work. Eeeeek!

I did w2d3 today! I did everything just as I should have (90 seconds running, 2 mins walking), but part of me is still timid to move onto next week. Has anybody repeated a week because they're afraid of the next one? Should I try w3d1 next, or repeat week 2 and build up confidence?

WAY TO GOOOOO!!!!

Guys -- worst day ever. I somehow accidentally slid over to W3D3 when I was only supposed to be on W2D3! I fought through 20 minutes of it, but kept thinking, "THIS HAS GOT TO BE LONGER THAN 90 SECONDS!" On top of that, my stomach was getting really upset halfway through. I had to walk the last running set and called it…

About to head out on week 2 of couch to 5k! 90 seconds running, 2 minutes jogging for six sets.

It's not about how fast you run, it's just about the fact that you are doing it! You are so much faster than everyone on their couches!