Couch to 5K Anyone want to start with me ?

stranger138 · 01-11-2008, 10:41 AM

I did day 1 of week 2 last night! I went to the gym and used the treadmill, which is SOOOOO much easier than running outside. It went SURPRISINGLY well. I was concentrating in my mind on how it felt to sustain the run instead of concentrating on when it was going to be over.
I'm actually quite stunned. This Couch to 5k thing might actually work!

whosyadaddy · 01-11-2008, 11:09 AM

It does work! i would be where i am without it.

wombat712 · 01-11-2008, 04:00 PM

lol - I'm gonna have to go watch Madagascar tonight to see that part

It's been awhile since I've seen it but your post made me giggle so now I'm gonna hunt down the movie.

**coltonwade** · 01-12-2008, 09:36 PM

Week 2 Day 2 I think today is ? LMAO I lost track , I need to keep a journal.
Last run was TOUGH I had to PUSH Through it to make it !
But I MADE !
How is everyone else !

Mindy

Texgirly · 01-13-2008, 01:46 PM

Howdy All! Did the last day of week 1 yesterday. Went better than day 2; my feet were better yesterday. Looking forward to heading into week 2 tomorrow.

Weekends are hard on the eating side for me. We tend to graze all weekend. We are also big football fans, so we have been in front on the TV for a while both yesterday and today (Whosya - congrats on Bret and the boys winning)

Yesterday I did OK with a salad from Chili's (remember I am still pre-band.) Today, we went all football food - for me that means potato skins. Let's just say I not looking forward to logging my food on my spark page. I may talk the dog for a walk just to compensate some.

wombat712 · 01-13-2008, 03:15 PM

We did day 3 of week 2 yesterday :) It was tough since a cold front blew in and it was windy!!! I didn't think I was gonna make it through but we did.

My DH has decided to get healthy now - so for this last week he has been dieting and exercising as well as doing the jogging w/ me. He lost 5.5 pounds and two inches off his stomach in one week!!! doggone - drives me nuts how fast some guys can drop weight when they decide to! Sorry - had to brag/complain on him :)

stranger138 · 01-14-2008, 09:37 AM

Completed week 2 day 2 on Saturday afternoon. My BFF and I went down to Town Lake (an awesome hike/bike trail on the Colorado River here in Austin) for an afternoon out. Town Lake is usually a fairly overwhelming experience--lots of EXTREMELY health-conscious Austinites running around in their little tights and what-not. But, this time it was okay. Although I was running only 90 seconds, it's more than I could do before-I felt really good about myself! Even running INTO the wind, I was still able to complete the workout without too much difficulty. Horray, me!

**coltonwade** · 01-14-2008, 10:26 AM

YIPPIE ! Good job. Next time let me know when your going if i can go i'll go with you !
Only a few more weeks until the Mardi Gras 5 K Im registering today . Did you ?
Mindy

luluc · 01-14-2008, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by coltonwade

YIPPIE ! Good job. Next time let me know when your going if i can go i'll go with you !
Only a few more weeks until the Mardi Gras 5 K Im registering today . Did you ?
Mindy

Hey Mindy - I think we should all meet in Mexico for some R&R (me i'd like to be closer to goal this time, bathingsuits were still not too kind) - ..., :)
I'd LOVE to register for the Mardi Gras 5k, but same wkend of my Bro / SisinLaw to be wedding shower (i really can't stand them) and have family coming in from FL.
I huff'd & puff'd today on wk 3 ... BUT I am starting to like the running thing. Need to get some new workout bra's etc...Anyone have a good recommendation, I'm a tad big 34DD - and that seems to be an issue of late.
Lulu

**coltonwade** · 01-14-2008, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by luluc

Hey Mindy - I think we should all meet in Mexico for some R&R (me i'd like to be closer to goal this time, bathingsuits were still not too kind) - ..., :)
I'd LOVE to register for the Mardi Gras 5k, but same wkend of my Bro / SisinLaw to be wedding shower (i really can't stand them) and have family coming in from FL.
I huff'd & puff'd today on wk 3 ... BUT I am starting to like the running thing. Need to get some new workout bra's etc...Anyone have a good recommendation, I'm a tad big 34DD - and that seems to be an issue of late.
Lulu

There is another 5 K in March Im hoping to be able to run the whole thing then , its the Star Flight 5 K here in Austin . Austin has LOTS of runs ! There is one somewhere close just about every weekend.
STAR Flight 5K

I WOULD LOVE to go to Mexico . but My first "skinny trip " is VEGAS BABY !!
Mindy

Texgirly · 01-14-2008, 10:32 PM

Hello all. Crazy work and personal life day - I am in Junior league and we have a big project unfolding right now. No chance for exercise, but I am set for tomorrow.

I am registered for Mardi Gras in Austin. Mindy, being native I think you gotta be the one to set us up with a meeting place. I am planning on coming up that morning, maybe hit RunTex while I am there. My birthday is later this month and I am planning on burning up some money on new runners.

As for sports bras - do you have an academy? They basically have a wall of sports bras in an amazing array of sizes. I have 2 from there, they run about $35 each or so but well worth it. Hope this helps.

stranger138 · 01-15-2008, 11:33 AM

I am registering for the 5k right now, as we speak. I did day 3 of week 2 last night. I did it on the treadmill at the gym. After running Saturday at Town Lake, the treadmill was a cinch. I was barely even breathing hard! WooHoo! Still amazed that this is actually working. I'm starting week 3 on Thursday.....3 minutes of running?!?!?!?!?!? I'm skeptical, but we'll see!!!!!!!

**coltonwade** · 01-15-2008, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by stranger138

I am registering for the 5k right now, as we speak. I did day 3 of week 2 last night. I did it on the treadmill at the gym. After running Saturday at Town Lake, the treadmill was a cinch. I was barely even breathing hard! WooHoo! Still amazed that this is actually working. I'm starting week 3 on Thursday.....3 minutes of running?!?!?!?!?!? I'm skeptical, but we'll see!!!!!!!

I did not do day 3 yesterday , if this cedar in this town does not go away im going to scream, we have rain calling for tomorrow so hopefully that will help .
so im going to try to do it tonight. Just gotta do it !
Week 3 is 3 MINTUES Of running ? UGHH.
Im registering now for the 5 K too
Mindy

**coltonwade** · 01-15-2008, 03:01 PM

Ok im registered for the 5K ! No backing out now !
OH and TX we can figure out a place to meet up . If your coming in the night before we can go to Run tex then and go to dinner or something ? I think the race is fairly early in the morning and run tex does not open until 10 . So it might be better to go in the am . And yes we have academy's here .
Mindy

wombat712 · 01-15-2008, 03:07 PM

Yikes I'm scared of week 3 - going tonight. I'm just hoping to survive!!