Couch to 5K Anyone want to start with me ?

luluc · 02-05-2008, 09:26 AM

Stranger, your post made me giggle - but then it hurt!..My superbowl party kept me in bed yesterday. First time since being banded, I was "overserved" - no not on food. After a LOT of coffee this AM, I'll hit the gym - going to take a class rather than run (doubt I can do that still 2 days later).

strangeratx · 02-05-2008, 10:26 AM

I love that...."overserved." Kinda takes all the personal responsibility out of it....and goodness knows it's NEVER my fault! I'm gonna use that from NOW ON!!!!!!! hahahahahaha!!!

luluc · 02-05-2008, 10:32 AM

I got more if ya need them

My husband calls me MOE, "Master Of Excuses". I can come up with one at the drop of a hat...LOL

Texgirly · 02-06-2008, 11:19 AM

Hello all - I have been a little off path with C25K, but I have been to the gym. I slowed way down for some reason. I have basically gone back to week one. Sorry for being such a slacker!

But all of you are SOOO inspiring. Thanks for reporting your amazing efforts!

whosyadaddy · 02-06-2008, 12:23 PM

Luluc!! LOl you sound hilarious.

TXGirl: Ahhh as long as your doing something im proud of ya!

When i first started dong the program my legs would ache sometimes my ankles a little bit but now....nothing! im so amazed at that! I ran 5 miles now and i feel just fine afterwards! I not trying to show off i just want to encourage you.

YOu keep it up! Even if u have to do week 1 for 5 weeks keep going!

luluc · 02-06-2008, 02:00 PM

Oye, it must be in the water. I've not run this wk, my left knee hurts - like someone kicked the back of it, and that very may well have happened by a disgruntal Cowboy fan or 2 that were at our home on Superbowl day. *I was a pretty obnoxious Giant fan*
I'm riding the bike - did that the last 2 days with not too much trouble, giving it another day or 2..might try some heat/ice see how that goes.
Happy Wed otherwise:)
Lu~

whosyadaddy · 02-06-2008, 02:22 PM

poor lulu!

Take it easy on that knee....i love the G!

Are you riding outside? cas its -30f here lately and never stops snowing.....im gona be jealous..

**coltonwade** · 02-06-2008, 02:27 PM

OK I think im starting over tonight ! Probably start on week 2 though .
I need to get moving !
I need about 40 lbs until goal i gotta get it off !
Mindy

luluc · 02-06-2008, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by whosyadaddy

poor lulu!

Take it easy on that knee....i love the G!

Are you riding outside? cas its -30f here lately and never stops snowing.....im gona be jealous..

Oh I'm so not riding outside...LOL
It's cold in Dallas too - 30/40ish - I belong to 24hr fitness...Rode the bike there while watching the ticket tape parade on the flat screens.
I actually like snow , but in a small doses - going skiing next month, and can't wait. I try my snow suit on daily to see if I can sqeeze my A%% in it - No go still , but have 6wks to go....:)

whosyadaddy · 02-06-2008, 03:17 PM

keep squeesing that a$$

Texgirly · 02-06-2008, 08:01 PM

Hey Mindy! Good to hear from you. I think I suggested earlier this week that we all attempt another race on March 1st - the race is actually in Houston - the Conoco Rodeo run. It would be flat (your hill stories scared the snot out of me) but it is almost always rainy. However, I will be in Houston that weekend for something else if anyone is game.

Lulu - the knee - ouch! Hope it gets better soon. And yeah - I am surprised you didn't hear my Giants fan from there. He was hoarse on Monday.

I was telling a friend of mine (who is opposed to me being banded but ok well) what WE have all been up to. She was so inspired, she ran day 1 week 1 yesterday! YEAH! Your inspiration is reaching beyond the boards. Well done.

And Whoysa - what can I say? I live for your posts!

whosyadaddy · 02-07-2008, 08:47 AM

TEX: Aww thats nice to hear! Im gona have to start posting crazy pictures again soon.

Yesterday was my 6month bandaversary. I never would of thought i could lose over 100 in 6 months.

Saw the doc yesterday and im his shinny apple now. No fill needed this time!
Yaaaaah.
All the ladies there reconized me as i was in the cover of a health magazine recently. WOw...i felt like a celeb!

I drank 3 liters of water yesterday and i peed and peed and peed some more. But my snacking was way better with all that water.

I ran 30 mins today as i wanted to get into the spin class that lasts 45mins. so 5.10-5.40 run and 5.45 - 6.30 spin class. Still 5 mins late for work.

wombat712 · 02-07-2008, 11:13 AM

OK so I started over on week 2 this morning. No more excuses. I know it's cold outside sooooooo, I have a perfectly good gym at work that's free so I have a buddy at work that I will work out with each morning. I can come on the weekends to use the gym as well. (I've been such a slacker)

I ran week 2 day today - not as bad as I feared. I will do another day of week 2 on Saturday and then head into week 3. It felt good to get back on track!!

And - the perk - I don't have to bundle up to jog!! That does make it a bit easier :)

LULU - hope your knee gets better soon!
Whosya - you're our celeb - you ran 5 miles!!!!!!

wombat

whosyadaddy · 02-07-2008, 12:09 PM

Hey thanks Wombat! Good for you going to the gym!!!!
WOw i wish my work had a free gym! Is it nice in there? does it get busy?
No feakin way im running outside here! It was -30f last week!

Its soo good you wont give up! YOur a fighter! YOu Go!

strangeratx · 02-07-2008, 12:46 PM

Whosya....congrats on all of your accomplishments...you definitely are an inspiration. The photographer posted pics from the race last Saturday on the web, and there are certainly some great ones of both Mindy and me...but unfortunately, I can't copy them, so it would take you 25 years to find us. Oh well.
So, I got another fill today. Thank goodness, because tomorrow is my 3 month bandiversary (half of whosya) and I've only lost 25 pounds (one fourth of whosya). I am definitely in the mood for a kick start!
I'm starting week 6 tonight. After running 20 minutes straight on Monday, this should be a cinch--has intervals of 8 minutes and 5 minutes running. I can't believe it AT ALL, but it's true--it DOES get easier, and we CAN do it! I'm lovin' it!!!! I've actually inspired 2 or 3 people to get on the C25K bandwagon!