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I'm really just wanting to complete the race. I'm prepared to have to walk portions of it, and that's okay with me. I'm much more focused on completing it, then I can train for more specific time goals in the future. Also, the terrain is very "first-time runner friendly" It's almost completely flat (maybe even slightly…

Hal Higdon is the training plan I have now...I just am repeating weeks to make it 24 weeks :)

Wow, thanks for all the helpful advice everyone! I should have added a bit more information. I've been "running" for about a year now, but have only been doing 3 miles at a time, about 3 days a week. I've done a couple 5ks already, but really wanted to focus on distance rather than speed. My 24 week plan starts with a base…

1. I ran for 20 minutes straight the other day (haven't been able to do that in years!!) 2. I got my booty out of bed at 5:00am to go to a spin class! 3. I'm wearing jeans I couldn't fit into for 2 years!

I also have a desk job where I sit around for 8 hours a day. Like you, I would get home, cook dinner, and after that I would be exhausted! But honestly, now that I am working out and eating healthy, I have a ton more energy! So you just have to get started! I forced myself to cut out fried/fatty foods for a month and…

I weighed in on Friday as well! SW: 165 NYE GW: 155

I'm in! I also have a dress to wear on NYE! It's a lace LBD and I would love to wear it with confidence. I weigh in on Thursdays usually, but as of today I am 166 and would like to be under 150 by NYE!

Seems like you've gotten quite a bit of advice, but I'll chime in too :) I have a similar schedule, but a little less busy. I commute for my job so my work-day including drive time is from 7:30am-7:30pm. I only have a break from 11-12 everyday and I use that to eat and run errands. I have started working out before work,…

My NSV was today! I have been wanting to get up early and work out before going to work...today I did it, and it was great! I think it was such a good start to my day that I will do this a couple days a week from now on!!

I'm in! Are you starting a group for it? Or should we just respond on this thread? I am pretty much exactly where you are at. SW: 168 GW: 158 UGW: 135 Goal for this week is to meet with a trainer and get some advice on strength training exercises. :)

My bff bride would have me in it no matter what my size too...and I actually am not the biggest bridesmaid she has. But I think it could give me a very tangible goal that could really jumpstart my motivation! Let's do this!

Same story here! My best friend just got engaged and the wedding is set for September 2013. That gives me just under a year to reach my goal. I'd like to lose about 30 lbs and tone up so I can look good in the dress! She is super supportive and is even willing to join my gym (although she is basically in perfect shape…

Not having any clothes to wear because I can't fit in them (and not wanting to buy a whole new wardrobe!)

I've realized I have completely lost my cravings for junk food! I haven't had fast food in over a month, and honestly don't want to eat it ever again!

SW:170 W1: 168 W2: 168 W3: 166 W4: 165 TWL: 5 I've been doing really well on my food, but need to get waaaay more exercise in if i want to lose 2 lbs/wk!

Yes! My boyfriend has never told me he doesn't believe I can get in shape...but I feel that way. He is great at motivating me to be active by going on bike rides with him or eating healthy, but I just think he doubts I can stick with it. I can't really blame him because I have tried so many times and gone right back to…

I'm in! I just joined the group! Let's do this!

I'm in! My goal is 50 miles this month. I'm starting a program to train for a 10K...but i'm going to start with walking so I don't do too much too soon.

Awesome! I can't wait til I can fit in my old clothes again. I just moved and wanted to throw a bunch out but I'm determined that I will soon be able to fit in my size 6 jeans again!

SW: 170 W3W:166 TPL: 4 I need to get my butt in gear...I really want to be losing at least 2 lbs a week.

SW:170 W1W: 168 W2W: 168 TWL: 2 lbs. No more lost this week, but none gained either, so I'm happy about that!

SW: 170 CW: 168 TPL: 2 lbs! Yay!

Definitely in your same boat! I'm on day 3, and the first two days killed me! I actually felt like I might collapse, but I kept going. I think my "running" intervals at the end were basically the same speed as my walking intervals, haha!

awesome!! I love this

Haha I felt the same way on my run tonight. I'm only on day 2 of C25K but it was over 90 degrees out! I kept thinking, "well I'll just keep running until I collapse" Obviously I didn't collapse and I made it thru the 30 minute routine! Go us!

Well I've always been the "bigger" girl...but this last year I gained a ton of weight. I think it was a combination of eating out a lot more, drinking alcohol (I started gaining weight right after my 21st :ohwell: ) and also being way more comfortable in my relationship. My boyfriend is so good at making me feel beautiful…

I'm I total wimp too! The first day of 30DS almost killed me...and I didn't even do all the moves. But I'm determined to see if I keep with it if it will get easier :wink:

I'm doing both, alternating days! 30DS is killer for me, so C25K almost feels like a rest day which is nice since my muscles are so sore from 30DS!

My goal for today is to do day 2 of C25K on my lunch break and do 30DS when I get home from work! Yesterday I went over on my calories...so I'd like to get 2 workouts in today. Anyone else doing the 30DS?

Totally! My boyfriend works at a Mexican restaurant, so not only do I get delicious margaritas whenever I want, but they are discounted, haha. I've been trying to switch to a lower calorie drink, usually a vodka tonic but when I'm at a bbq or camping I'm not into mixing my own low calorie drinks. Yesterday, 2 Mikes hard…