Couch to 5k

stacie914
on 4/28/14 9:30 am

A co-worker talked me into doing the Couch to 5K app and today was day 1. I was nervous because I have not ran since high school almost 20 years ago.  My co-worker is 70lbs lighter than me and she was falling behind on Day 1.  I didn't think I would be comfortable running in public because there is a lot to jiggle still but I talked myself into not caring and rain in the rain!  I did it, I completed Day 1 and survived...bring on Day 2!

HW: 369.8  SW: 338.6

    

    

(deactivated member)
on 4/28/14 9:33 am - Canada

Good for you!  I don't know what this program entails but if you are running on day one I applaud you! 

trinoc
on 4/28/14 10:00 am - TN
VSG on 01/14/14

I did Week 3, Day 1 today.  :-)   I've done this program before and it works.  I know you haven't asked but do you mind if I share a few things I learned?

The rest days are vital.  You don't have to slug.  You can walk, bike, strength train, yoga, whatever floats your boat.  But so early on, at least 1 day of no running after each day you run.  

Get good shoes.  Go to a running store and have them check your gait.  You don't have to buy there, but I would encourage you to do so if you do use their knowledge.  If you can't afford what they offer then maybe buy some socks or something.  Running stores have the BEST no blister socks.  Then you can go home and use running world to help find a shoe for your weight and gait.  This will maintain your running health.  I promise.  400 miles and retire those shoes and get new ones.  

Also, as you finish each week you may feel like there is no way you're ready for the next week.  But you are.  I don't know how it works but it does.  I swear, on Friday I was looking at this week's schedule and thought there is no way.  But I remembered this from years ago and so today I just did it.  It happens.  

Good luck!  I hope you enjoy running!  I love it so much and am so happy to be doing it again!

Tricia

 M1 -26, M2 -14, M3 -14, M4 -12, M5 -12, M6 -11, M7 -10, M8 -12, M9 -5, Goal Reached 9 months and 14 days

    

    

    
stacie914
on 4/28/14 11:01 am

Thank you, those are great points.  I have never been a runner so this is a big step.  

HW: 369.8  SW: 338.6

    

    

G5x5
on 4/28/14 10:53 am - VA

Remember to rest a least one day between runs.  That will make all the difference.

HW: 255 (6/5/13), SW: 240 (6/19/13), CW: 169 (9/16/14)

M1: -26,  M2: -17,  M3: -5,  M4: -13  M5: -12  M6: -11  M7: -8

M8-10: Skinny Maintenance (10k Training)   M11-13: On Break

M14+: **CROSSTRAINING FOR ALL AROUND FITNESS**

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dvnmsm
on 4/28/14 11:04 am

You GO GIRL!!! It has been on my iPhone for a year. I was going to wait until I lost weight, but if you can do it, so can I!!! THANK YOU for posting!!!

GingerJen
on 4/28/14 12:04 pm
VSG on 03/07/14

That is so awesome!

37 y/o female 5'8" HW 355 consult 329 SW (3/7/2014)301 CW 168 goal 170

M1- 26 M2- 14 M3- 15 M4 -13 M5 -16 M6-12 M7-2 M8-5 M9-6 M10-8 M11-1 M12-5  M13-10 Goal reached 4/5/15 total lost 187 lbs total; 133 in the 13 months since surgery

acbbrown
on 4/28/14 11:28 pm - Granada Hills, CA

I used the basic formula to train for my 5ks, 10ks and 1/2 marathon. Consistency is like 75% of the forward progress. There were times where - for no real reason- I just had a ****ty run or couldnt even finish but it was always 100% better than staying in bed. I love your attitude and just let go of what anyone thinks. When you sign up for your 1st 5k, you will see people of all shapes and sizes and fitness levels that you'll start to think you were silly for even worrying about your jiggles!! (And I know all about that!). 

Wishing you the best on this exciting new adventure. 

www.sexyskinnybitch.wordpress.com - my journey to sexy skinny bitch status

11/16/12 - Got my Body by Sauceda - arms, Bl/BA, LBL, thigh lift. 


HW 420/ SW 335 /CW 200    85 lbs lost pre-op / 135 post op
  
~~~~Alison~~~~~

 

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