Couch to 5K Anyone want to start with me ?

strangeratx · 01-25-2008, 04:10 PM

luluc----how many cc's is your band, and how filled are you? I'm at 5 of 10....hoping my next on 2/7 will put me in YOUR place!

luluc · 01-25-2008, 04:17 PM

I just went up .5 to put me @ 7 in a 10cc band. I can't tell how BIG a difference things are. My surgeon thought I would need to go up to 8 to get to the sweet spot - but for now this is probably all I could stand. I'm barely able to eat a full 1/4c of food per meal & I need to be able to eat real food also, cause every protein shake makes me want to vomit - and I've tried them All (pantry is packed).

strangeratx · 01-25-2008, 04:25 PM

I was thinking I wanted to get to 7....maybe I'll ask for 6.5 first and see what happens.

whosyadaddy · 01-26-2008, 11:06 AM

Stranger: It will get easier!!! I promise!!! Just keep at it...if you in pain from your knees...legs...feet etc then miss a couple of days to recover. I am amazed at my body!
I thought at my weight there is NO way i will do a 5k! Now i do one 3 to 4 days a week and my time ha come down from 42 mins to 38 mins now.

I have been running 35 mins and walking 10 (5 start and 5 after) I think im slooooooooooowly going to ramp up to running 40 mins with 5 on each side walking. then 45 then 50. I think to get to 50 it might take me 3 or 4 months...but theres no rush.

whosyadaddy · 01-26-2008, 11:08 AM

As far as CC go. Everyone is different.

My 10cc was tight when doc put it on as i have a large stomach.. i got 5cc now and i am totally at the right restriction. I think as i lose i might need more cc as my stomach gets smaller. I can tell though even 0.5cc more and i would be in big TROUBLE.

luluc · 01-26-2008, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by whosyadaddy

I have been running 35 mins and walking 10 (5 start and 5 after) I think im slooooooooooowly going to ramp up to running 40 mins with 5 on each side walking. then 45 then 50. I think to get to 50 it might take me 3 or 4 months...but theres no rush.

Whosya, your very inspirational here! Thanks for the upbeat perspective to us new runners, I really appreciate it.
Lulu

sherriberry · 01-27-2008, 07:55 AM

where can I get the info, I would like to get in on this program.

luluc · 01-27-2008, 08:06 AM

Cool Running :: The Couch-to-5K Running Plan

whosyadaddy · 01-27-2008, 01:14 PM

Todays my birthday and i have to fly outa here to Philly for the week :( but on the plus side i did get RockBand on my Xbox:)

**coltonwade** · 01-27-2008, 01:29 PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!! And ROCK ON !!!
Love
Mindy

Texgirly · 01-27-2008, 02:33 PM

Whosya - Happy b-day! Have fun with the game and travel safe!!

bushbaby · 01-27-2008, 03:17 PM

I did that program two almost three years ago...it works and I loved it...Good luck!

luluc · 01-27-2008, 07:10 PM

Happy Sunday Evening Ya'll
Did Wk 4 in full today (first day), and I think I'll just carry that over one more week. It was tuff, but I think the new sports bra (not likely - but ha!@) helped. All the best for Wk5, Cheers~

wombat712 · 01-27-2008, 07:34 PM

Happy Birthday Whosya!!!!!!!!

I am bound and determined to run this week!!! Even if I have to knock the icycles off of my nose!!! I miss it and that feels really weird to me!!

I've been doing cardio tapes in the house since I haven't been going outside in all this cold. I have been surprised that I have been able to last 30minutes on those without sweating profusely!

I will be doing week 3 - sorry to be behind y'all!
wombat

Texgirly · 01-28-2008, 09:27 PM

Well, I have not run in a few days thanks to "the bug." I could not get enough sleep. But I have great news - I hold in my hands a letter from my insurance approving my surgery!

They received the request on 1/23 and the letter is dated 1/24.

And the unhealthy bug is gone, so tomorrow back on the horse I go. Wombat - I am with you here in week 3. How long did everyone stay in week 3 - was it pretty much just 2 weeks? Just wondering.