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missellesmoosh - the story is what's been keeping me moving - especially the days when I have the "don't wants". I think I'm on week 5 of the 5k app but had to put that on hold due to moving and job changes. I'm hoping once the weather warms up some that I can get back with it. serenity56 - are you using a treadmill with…

i love all the great advice everyone has had. My situation is sort of similar. I work a rotating 4 on, 2 off schedule working night shift (11p-7a) with a 45 min commute and hubby works regular business hours M-F with occaisional overtime on the weekends (usually volunteered for in order to let me sleep if I'm working).…

Hey runner 5! glad you got it fixed and hope you're having fun with the app! How far along are you?

Welcome to Abel Township! We're always glad to have new runners! I've had the app since october, but I've taken some time off due to holidays, moving, new job, life in general :) so I'll probably be restarting the app soon. I'm a newbie to running too, so please don't feel alone. In fact, where I was previously living was…

vaugirard - i can't imagine doing 25k in a week! Good on you for listening to your body and scaling it back. Don't want to see any runner get hurt out there!

Trying to not be full blown sick and don't have much energy today. I've been trying to do elliptical time every day to keep myself moving, but today's session was slower than I've been in a while. I've been averaging a speed of about 38 (according to the machine) and when I'm pushing it and feeling good getting up to 45…

i am so excited for you! Love the t-shirt but love the smile on your face even more! You are AWESOME! (i know - exclamation point happy. I just really am excited for you :drinker: )

I think I made it sound ike i inhaled the second cheesecake bar straight after the first. I gave it about an hour before the second one. I wanted to make sure it was a conscious decision rather than giving in to cravings or mindless eating. And yes i took the time to enjoy every bite since I won't be making them myself -…

Hi everyone! I've just started working night shift again (I'm a nurse) and while I'm keeping up with doing at least a little exercise (20-30 min) on my workdays and heavier workouts on my days off I'm having trouble with my eating. I'm struggling to eat enough on the days I work. I get breaks at work but not a real…

just bumping to keep it current. Don't want anyone to miss out :)

My suggestion is to start anywhere that seems good to you. If it's too much then back up a week or two on the training, if you find it's too easy, move to the next week. Whatever gets you out there and moving. You may find that you only need a few training sessions to get you back to where you were, but if it takes longer…

had a late thanksgiving meal at my sister's yesterday. My bother-in-law cooks some really good food :) I did well meal wise. but my neice made these cheesecake bars for dessert - O M G :love: They were sooo good! I had 2. Knew I shouldn't, but gave in and did it anyway. I was way under on calories on friday (accidentally -…

Vaugirard - You are fantastic! Even if the numbers on the scale aren't moving, you are doing wonderful! I haven't graduated to actual running yet but i am inspired by your progress and I know I'm going to get there one day. I'm with Qski as far as 1978. I was 8 years old and I think that's the last time I willingly ran for…

I really really want to hug you both right now! If I didn't have the support and encouragement I have right now, I don't know where I'd be (and really don't want to think about it - too depressing) As much as I didn't want to be working another night job, I came home today more positive than I've been in a long time. The…

I've actually been doing both the c25k and the regular app. i listen to the regular season missions when I go for walks and do the 5k training sessions 2-3 times a week. If you're already a runner then the 5k app would be redundant for you (unless you just want to listen to the story for entertainment purposes) but there's…

Still mentally out of it , but at least not physically as weak as over the weekend. I think it's just a case of the 'blahs' because the job hunt isn't going as well as I had hoped. The only job offer I've had is night shift with a 90 minute commute (one way). Not what I was hoping for, but the bills have to be paid. I am…

Hey again - Achieved my goal and did wk4 m1 yesterday. The whole thing was on the elliptical, too! :noway: I kept the tension the same for the slow & fast walks, just upped the speed for the fast ones, then upped then tension for the 30 sec runs. What surprised me the most (other than going 40 minutes straight) was that…

When I read that my brain immediately did this "mental movie" thing : close up of dog on leash sniffing a tree then assuming the position to use the potty. Camera follows the leash up to the owner dressed in running gear, lightly jogging in place while waiting. The camera then pans past the owner and down the sidewalk to a…

Hey Runners! Over the weekend I tried to get Hubby to go walking with me, but he decided we were going bike riding. I did fairly well for not having been on a bike in a long time. Of course I played the last 3 missions of season 1 while I was out there - mainly because I was fighting tooth and nail to keep the bike moving.…

Vaugirard - I have down days too. In fact i took the past two days off (thurs & fri) but I made sure to do some today. Th elliptical killed me at first too. When i first started on it I could only do 5 minutes. When I started doing Zombies 5k I'd walk inside and do the running part on the treadmill. Then i started varying…

Qski - on the blog it says that they're working on season three and that it'll be out some time next year. don't know if there's a tentative timeline yet or not though. The elliptical is easier on the joints, but seems harder on my muscles for some reason. Not that I get sore the next day or anything, just getting to the…

I'm not sure if I'm getting addicted to exercise or to the Zombies, Run! story (or maybe a bit of both) but I just finished season 1 missions 11, 12, AND 13 for a total of 77 minutes of exercise - 40 of which were on the elliptical. 40! Two 20 minute segments! I've never done that much time on the elliptical in one…

I like that philosophy mizzie :) This will be the first time I've stuck with any sort of exercise/fitness plan to even bother planning for winter weather. I still have a bit before it gets to that point, though, thankfully. I'm guessing I'll invest in a cheap tracksuit or sweatpants and sweatshirt - and maybe a perry the…

So, my sister is a teacher with the local school board (special services - works with visually impaired students) and they held a 5k today for the employees and family members. I tagged along and my sister and I walked it in about 53 minutes. My first ever 5k!! I'm still excited nearly 12 hours later :) If you had asked me…

Hey everyone! After my weird Monday I ended up taking 2 days off - didn't plan it, it just turned out that way due to life upheaval (quit my job Wednesday). I did week 3 workout 2 and Season 1 mission 8 last night then the first two Halloween missions today, too. As far as the treadmill, when i used my sisters i just…

I've had this question in the back of my head since you posted it. I've been looking at what I eat and thinking "is this a sensible diet that's going to help me outrun zoms? Is this something i should enjoy now because it won't be around after the apocalypse hits? How can i start eating like I'm actually Runner 5?" My…

and many apologies for writing a novel :) lol

Hi everyone! My week's already gone kinda weird (for lack of a better way to describe it). I did 2 5k missions (Week 2 #3 and week 3 #1) and a regular mission (S1 M7) yesterday. Didn't set out to do that, but it happened. I work nights and usually it's the end of the week when I start having problems getting enough sleep.…

I'd never watched the show (but wanted to) and I ended up marathoning seasons 1-3 the beginning of this month. Needless to say I was thrilled to find out it was just in time for the season 4 premiere! My husband thinks i'm weird for my zombie apocalype thinkings, but i remind him of his WWII nazi germany history thing he…

Did week 2 workout 2 today AND season 1 mission 4 on my sister's treadmill (right at 60 minutes total). It worked out really well until i stopped. I had to hold on to the wall and stand still for like 10 minutes bc I thought my legs were going to buckle every time i tried to take a step. When I finally could walk I still…