OMG gonna Run
Thanks! I'm looking for something in early August (due to other things going on right now). but yep, either a 5k or a 10K in August depending on how I'm doing by then. Might even get my son to do a 5k with me!
Let me know how that July 4th 10K goes!
Let me know how that July 4th 10K goes!
Katie
Ht. 5'2 HW 234/GW 150/LW 128/CW 132 Size 18/20 to a size 4 in 9 months!
Ht. 5'2 HW 234/GW 150/LW 128/CW 132 Size 18/20 to a size 4 in 9 months!
A couple things you can do to keep the motivation going.
1) C25K a lot of people have been successful with this program. Very staright forward interval program that progresses you from being a non runner to a 5k runner.
2) Find a race locally about 12 weeks out and sign up for it now. This gives you something to work towards. Don't worry about your first time or even if you run the whole thing. The reward is in the finish.
3) Logging app use an app to log your workouts so you can see your improvements many of these apps will post your runs to FB, this will annoy your non exercising friends and give you some pleasure! I use daily mile but have used others and know people that use others. I like daily mile because you can link to your friends and see how you stack up.
4)Don't worry about your performance in regards to others. Being a good runner takes time and effort. Like I said before don't worry about being able to run a 5K in a sub 30, worry about finishing it how ever you can then focus on improving from there.
5) The Exercise and Fitness forum is a great group of people to get tips from. We have a daily workout thread. Don't let some peoples workouts intimidate you, as your 1 mile is just as meaningful as someone elses 10.
6) Listen to your body!
1) C25K a lot of people have been successful with this program. Very staright forward interval program that progresses you from being a non runner to a 5k runner.
2) Find a race locally about 12 weeks out and sign up for it now. This gives you something to work towards. Don't worry about your first time or even if you run the whole thing. The reward is in the finish.
3) Logging app use an app to log your workouts so you can see your improvements many of these apps will post your runs to FB, this will annoy your non exercising friends and give you some pleasure! I use daily mile but have used others and know people that use others. I like daily mile because you can link to your friends and see how you stack up.
4)Don't worry about your performance in regards to others. Being a good runner takes time and effort. Like I said before don't worry about being able to run a 5K in a sub 30, worry about finishing it how ever you can then focus on improving from there.
5) The Exercise and Fitness forum is a great group of people to get tips from. We have a daily workout thread. Don't let some peoples workouts intimidate you, as your 1 mile is just as meaningful as someone elses 10.
6) Listen to your body!
Paul C.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
Well I did it !!!! 
I ran/walked for 30 min, I walked for 4 min and ran for 1 min.
By the time I was done I looked like a tomato!!!!
(but I had a happy face on)
I am very proud of myself, and can't wait to see how long it takes for it to get easier for me... I loved the feeling at the end
Thanks for the support Tina
I ran/walked for 30 min, I walked for 4 min and ran for 1 min.By the time I was done I looked like a tomato!!!!
(but I had a happy face on) I am very proud of myself, and can't wait to see how long it takes for it to get easier for me... I loved the feeling at the end
Thanks for the support Tina
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