iowagirl09

I am officially done with C25K. WHAT?! How did that happen? Just 6 weeks ago those three minute runs were about enough to kill me. Now in full disclosure mode here, I can't make the actual 5K/3.1miles in the allotted 30 minutes, but I have no problem with that. Someday I will. The fact that I can even make it a half mile…

W8 done! D1 was alright. It was just kind of there. But I actually ran for 30 minutes on D2&3. Who am I again? Anyways, was I fast? Absolutely not. Took me the full 30 minutes to make it 2.5 miles. But I don't really care. I'm going with the slow and steady route. I figure next week I'll finish the distance and bump up the…

W7 done! I don't know how but I did it. I really want to finish the last 6 days before I leave for vacation so I'm going to have to go two days in a row. But I don't want one day left when I leave. Oh and I'm officially registered for my first 5K, what have I gotten myself into?! Have a good rest of the week everyone!

I wasn't here for the original group either, but I love the idea of having people close in age and a place to come vent and chat!

I've never thought about a whistle before! Storing that one in the back of my head! Thanks. And i always hate carrying my phone (afraid I'm going to drop it), it never crossed my mind to stuff it in my bra before. Why? I don't know. Thanks for the ideas!

Oh where to start, where to start? I finished W5 on Sunday and I finished W6D1 today. And I have to admit, W5D3 was easier than today was. I was terrified going in to that 20 minute business. But I just told myself, 5 minutes at a time, just 5 more minutes. But by the time I was at 12 minutes I was like well I'm not…

I have the exact same problem. Quite honestly though, I don't care. I'd rather be comfortable than trying to impress anyone while I'm at the gym/out walking/running. I do have a Champion flyback, non-underwire, sports bra that is one of my favorites. It is slightly padded and I found it at Kohls.

W4 is in the books. And can I just say that D3, for lack of a better word, sucked. Legs were heavy, feet didn't want to move, it was just bad. But I finished it. D2 was fabulous so I'm not going to dwell on one bad day. However cause it was so bad I did a half hour on the elliptical afterwords and even that was a chore.…

So I usually only post after I've completed a week, but my goodness... W4D1... Let me just say I had no motivation to go today, I felt like crap, really hadn't eaten too much or drank a whole lot of water all day, so I was pretty sure it was going to be a total fail. I managed to complete it. I had to slow the last run…

Finished W3 this morning. Each day I was able to increase the incline and the speed so I'm happy with how this week went. It felt really good and I was able to focus on my breathing so no side stitches this week that! Woohoo!!!! W4 scares me to be honest, but I'm ready to kick it's butt too. I really am too stubborn for my…

This is so good I love it and it's so easy to make, even I can't screw it up. I usually add a strawberry to it to mask a bit of the banana taste. http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/tips-techniques/stepbystep-instructions-for-oneingredient-ice-cream-097170 Also, it freezes pretty well so if you need to get rid of those…

Finished W2 this afternoon. It felt pretty. W3, I'm coming for you! :)

W2D2 completed this morning. So W1D1 wasn't so bad, and I felt good after it Sunday. Today I got the (not so) brilliant idea to try it outside. Granted its humid and windier than all get out, but I did it. I wanted to die, but I successfully did it. Definitely not as fast as on the TM that I got up to 5.8.... 6.0 was just…

W1D3 is now complete. It really wasn't so bad, and I'm ready for W2. I'm not sure how I'm ever going to make 30 minutes but I'm up for it. Quick question cause this whole running thing is new to me. I'm doing the running at 5.3mph and walking at 4.0. Are these good enough to speeds to build on? Cause I have no idea. And…

I love my camelbak for hiking! I've never been running with it though.

D1W1 done. I didn't feel like I wanted to die. Granted after everything I've read about the program I wasn't moving real fast but hopefully I'll get there. Going to have to play with my schedule to figure out exactly what I want to do but. Also if anyone's interested my roommate showed me this website. http://jog.fm/ You…

SW: 149 (at my last weigh in at least, so that's what I'm using.) Here's to May!

I try and change up my workout every month and I've been wanting to try this so what the hell. I've never, EVER, been a runner but you've got to start somewhere so I'll give it a shot.

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I'm 24. When did that happen? Anyways...I'd be glad to have someone my age for support.

I am currently doing the 30DS. I'm, finally, on level 3. I love it. It's been a great addition to my daily workout and a way to mix up what I was doing. From my experience I haven't lost much weight from it, about 5 pounds, but I have lost a lot of inches. For me that's more what I was going for anyways. I'm going to be…

Okay I'm going to jump in here and see what I remember from my biology/physiology classes. Anyone out there with a better answer correct me please! There are two types of carbs, simple (monosaccharides) and complex (disaccharides). The simple carbs are easily broken down and cause blood sugar spikes, i.e. your glucose…

To fully answer this question it depends on what stroke you were doing (freestyle is much faster than breaststroke) and are you usually a swimmer or was this the first time in the pool swimming laps for you? I wouldn't judge it too much based on time, until you've been swimming for a while, and you can start comparing your…