WISH Biggest Loser 8 - Couch to 5K Challenge

[JanuaryF]

I think its very important to take it slow and listen to what your body tells you. Get a good base for moving forward. Don't hurt yourself - or discourage yourself. If it takes you two weeks, three weeks, or more of week 1.. then so what. Atleast you are out there moving!

That was my philosophy too. I didn't want to get discouraged because I knew that I would quit. I did a couple of the 'weeks' over a few real weeks, mainly because I was afraid to move on and fail. Your body will get used to the movement, and you will be so proud when you finish a run!

I think that is my favourite part of running - finishing my run and having that post-run euphoria where I walk around the house say "Heck yeah - look what I did!".

 

[JanuaryF]

Here's a question: Are you running or planning to train outside or on a treadmill?

I run outside - which should get interesting once the snow starts to fly... I've tried (very briefly) to run on the treadmill, but no luck - it seems so different. I like that I don't need to push buttons to slow down or speed back up. I'm sure I will give it another chance when it is too cold to run outside.

Although the thought of cold weather is a great excuse to buy new running gear!

 

[Colleen27]

Here's a question: Are you running or planning to train outside or on a treadmill?


I will be doing all of my running outside. We don't have a treadmill or a gym membership anywhere, so it is that or nothing.

For those that have been doing this for a while. What speed do you usually run at?

Outdoors right now. I'm not sure what I'll be doing come winter. I don't see myself running outside once it gets really bad here, if for no other reason than my klutzy streak would probably land me in the hospital if I even tried walking/running on icy roads!

 

[Piglet18]

This challenge looks great! I think I am going to have to start too...

 

[spaddy]

Hello, I am not doing BL8, but recently start the C25K program. I just finished week 2 and will start week 3 tomorrow. I am definitely not a runner, but I am keeping at it. I am a little scared for the 5 minute run in week 3, but I am going to try.

I run inside at the track at our gym. There are too many hills around here to run outside.

I downloaded an app for my iPod Touch that counts down the time, but you are able to listen to your own music. I know without that, this would not be possible for me. I am not able to watch the time.

I feel like I am running too slow. I am able to finish about 2 miles in the 20 minute workout.

 

[Piglet18]

Wish me luck... I am heading for my first run now!

 

[ShortyNBug]

I think I'm up for the challenge. I've asked my husband to bring my treadmill upstairs so it's more user friendly with me bing home alone with my kids at least 3 nights a week. I already planned on starting on it tomorrow afternoon so I may as well have a goal.

I've started this Cto5K twice already but never stick with it. I also didn't have a treadmill and hated watching my watch so I never really knew how long I was doing each section. I pushed too hard and I always gave up. This time will be different since I have the tools.

I'll start Wk 1 Day 1 tomorrow and let you know how it goes. I secretly would love to run a 10K someday and I truely think I could if I'd just get my head out......

 

[Piglet18]

I just got back from day 1 of week 1! I was exhausted but I feel totally awesome!

 

[devonsmommy]

Count me in on this!
I started over a month ago, and did the first 2 weeks of training. Then school started, we took a trip to the world, yada yada yada.

So I would love to pick up again!

I also want to make a goal to run a 5K in Disney!

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

I thought I'd stop by here to cheer you on your C25K journey.

I was asked by one of the BL participants to offer a little intro on the Events side of WISH and posted that on the BL8 thread.

You can do this and if it gets a little rough don't give up. Repeat if necessary and keep putting in those steps. You'll get there!

 

[FLAngie]

I just got back from day 1 of week 1! I was exhausted but I feel totally awesome!

Great Job!

I think I'm up for the challenge. I've asked my husband to bring my treadmill upstairs so it's more user friendly with me bing home alone with my kids at least 3 nights a week. I already planned on starting on it tomorrow afternoon so I may as well have a goal.

I've started this Cto5K twice already but never stick with it. I also didn't have a treadmill and hated watching my watch so I never really knew how long I was doing each section. I pushed too hard and I always gave up. This time will be different since I have the tools.

I'll start Wk 1 Day 1 tomorrow and let you know how it goes. I secretly would love to run a 10K someday and I truely think I could if I'd just get my head out......

So how did it go?

I thought I'd stop by here to cheer you on your C25K journey.

I was asked by one of the BL participants to offer a little intro on the Events side of WISH and posted that on the BL8 thread.

You can do this and if it gets a little rough don't give up. Repeat if necessary and keep putting in those steps. You'll get there!

Thanks for the encouragement and the link!

 

[ShortyNBug]

My husband has a back problem we are trying to get figured out right now. He had an MRI and X-Rays and everything last week and is on super strong pain killers. He told me that after he lugged my treadmill back upstairs it's very sore so if I don't use it I'm in big trouble. Any plans of me "starting tomorrow" went straight out the wondow then and there. I walked straight in from work, changed my clothes and jumped on. I did week 1 day 1 and it's over. Woohoo! I was already sore from running like mad for 8 hours at work today so I didn't think I could do it. Not to mention the sinus trouble. I gave myself a break at the end and only ran 30 seconds to 60 seconds instead of 60 to 90. I would've been in bad shape if I hadn't. So, I'll start over with W1 D1 tomorrow and do it to a T after my legs have had a chance to rest.

I plan on doing it more than 3 times a week and have a question. Do you all do it for a whole week or just 3 sessions like they suggest? I can't remember how I did it before but I'm sure I did one week as one week no matter how many times I ran. I just did it all the same. I've also always quit after week 2 so who knows what I did. I won't be doing that this time though. I'm going to make it through week 9 and then some!

Oh, and if you only so 3 days what do you do the others? I know I need to start slow cause I always get burned out fast when I exercise 6-7 days a week but I think 4-5 at least is needed. Should I continue on the same or do a turbo jam video or some 30 day shred (I hate this one but it works!?

 

[ShortyNBug]

Sorry for all the typos. Trying to watch Grey's and type at the same time.

 

[Piglet18]

Ow. Oh, am I tired. Yesterday I started the first run, which was great, but it reminded me how much I really needed to do that. I also joined a class that runs Tuesdays and Thursdays that is all cardio for an hour. Today we did a spin class and circuit training. So now I am super tired, and heading out golfing tomorrow morning... and excited to do week 1 day 2 when I get home. I will sure sleep well tonight!

 

[JanuaryF]

I plan on doing it more than 3 times a week and have a question. Do you all do it for a whole week or just 3 sessions like they suggest? I can't remember how I did it before but I'm sure I did one week as one week no matter how many times I ran. I just did it all the same. I've also always quit after week 2 so who knows what I did. I won't be doing that this time though. I'm going to make it through week 9 and then some!

Oh, and if you only so 3 days what do you do the others? I know I need to start slow cause I always get burned out fast when I exercise 6-7 days a week but I think 4-5 at least is needed. Should I continue on the same or do a turbo jam video or some 30 day shred (I hate this one but it works!?

The routine is to do the run 3 times during, with a day off in between to let your body recover. I did tend to do extra runs on a week's plan (like I would do 4 runs of week 2, so it would take me more like a physical week and a half to finish on c25k week.

On the other days I rest or do 'cross-training' - go to the gym, aerobics, lift weights, yoga, pilates - something like that. I think even if you went for a walk on a not-running day, that would be good too. I think the idea is to do some sort of exercise that still lets you recover from running, but keeps your heart moving.

Jan

 

[JanuaryF]

So I think I need some help or advice.

I feel like I've fallen off the wagon a bit, and I'm a bit discouraged with my running. I have run for 30 minutes straight (no walking) only once about 3 weeks ago, and I can't seem to do it again. It seems like I can only do about 15 minutes and then I need to walk, and I'm really annoyed with myself.

I have my first 5k race on October 18th, and I'm really freaked out about it. Nervous about doing something I've never done before (and had never even thought of doing before June of this year). My only goal is to cross the finish line, but I don't want to take forever to do it either - I will be embarassed if it takes me an hour to run a 5k (yes, I know I should be happy to finish no matter what my time is).

My brain is getting in the way of my running, I think. I sometimes think about the race while I'm running, and I start convincing myself that I can't do it and end up walking for 60 sec. before I start running again. I also think that the fact that I have yet to actually run a 5k distance is getting to me, but I know that if I try right now I will only be more discouraged by my results/effort.

I'm really not sure how to get past this - any advice or suggestions on what I can try or how I can shut my brain off?

Thanks for listening...
Jan

 

[lisah0711]

Jan, , I have no advise for you because I am not a runner (yet!) but I know that you can do that 5K next month. Just getting out there and doing it is an accomplishment in and of itself, especially if you just started in June. You may not get the time you are hoping for but to be able to say that you did it sounds like a great thing to me! You go, girl!

I'm joining this challenge. I need to get the exercise part of my life on track and I would like to run a 5K someday. I am the last person you would think of as a runner -- I didn't even like to run when I was a kid! But if I don't exercise, it is going to take me forever to get to my weight loss goal, so here I am. Wish me luck!

 

[JanuaryF]

Thanks Lisa... I think I'm just having one of those weepy hormonally emotional weeks - which I refuse to eat my way through.

I was also very much not a runner, but here I am. I think I've officially gone insane this year. Running is challenging when you first start, and continues to be challenging, but you do feel good when you see your accomplishments! Listen to me! I should practice what I preach...

Exercise is a great addition to your weight loss plan - as my trainer says "When you lose the weight, you want some nice muscles to show off!"

 

[Rafiki31]

Hi all! Hope all is well! Just completed my c25k week one day 2! I am now certain that this is going to be week 1A and probably will be followed by a week 1 B lol. I am pretty out of shape, this small amount kicked my behind!


I am sore already, which means Ill be hurtin tomorrow!

How are we all doing?

 

[FLAngie]

So I think I need some help or advice.

I feel like I've fallen off the wagon a bit, and I'm a bit discouraged with my running. I have run for 30 minutes straight (no walking) only once about 3 weeks ago, and I can't seem to do it again. It seems like I can only do about 15 minutes and then I need to walk, and I'm really annoyed with myself.

I have my first 5k race on October 18th, and I'm really freaked out about it. Nervous about doing something I've never done before (and had never even thought of doing before June of this year). My only goal is to cross the finish line, but I don't want to take forever to do it either - I will be embarassed if it takes me an hour to run a 5k (yes, I know I should be happy to finish no matter what my time is).

My brain is getting in the way of my running, I think. I sometimes think about the race while I'm running, and I start convincing myself that I can't do it and end up walking for 60 sec. before I start running again. I also think that the fact that I have yet to actually run a 5k distance is getting to me, but I know that if I try right now I will only be more discouraged by my results/effort.

I'm really not sure how to get past this - any advice or suggestions on what I can try or how I can shut my brain off?

Thanks for listening...
Jan

You can do it! You can do it! You can do it! I am just starting out too, so I am not sure what good advise I can offer. I do have advice that is probably bad though What about is you plan a walk break? Tell yourself that when go get to X location you will walk to the count of 5, or run by a park that has a drinking fountain and give yourself permission to stop for only a few secs for a quick drink. Do you run with a water bottle? Maybe just use that. I know that when I bike if I stop for 3 to 5 seconds just for that drink, I feel so much better when I get going. I think that it helps me mentally because I am not beating myself up for taking that break, but giving myself permission- and the breaks are shorter.

Even if you don't find something to work, running for 15 minutes and then walking for a minute probably isn't a bad thing. Your time in the 5K shouldn't be that much slower than those that ran the whole time. Then again when I run (W2 of C25K with lots of breaks), my 8 year old can keep up with me....

Hi all! Hope all is well! Just completed my c25k week one day 2! I am now certain that this is going to be week 1A and probably will be followed by a week 1 B lol. I am pretty out of shape, this small amount kicked my behind!


I am sore already, which means Ill be hurtin tomorrow!

How are we all doing?

Great job. I added one run onto my W1 so I will be starting W2D1 tomorrow. That is if I feel better. I started coming down with something yesterday.