WISH Biggest Loser 8 - Couch to 5K Challenge

[Piglet18]

WAY TO GO!

I'm on W2D2 part B tomorrow. Wish me luck!

 

[magic2go]

WAY TO GO!

I'm on W2D2 part B tomorrow. Wish me luck!

Good Luck! You can do it !!

Sorry I've been MIA for a while, but I'm mostly caught up on posts now. Y'all have been doing great!

I'm running W4 over again. Hubby and I finished W4D4 today, and its still kicking my butt! Hopefully we'll be ready for Week 5 next week!!

 

[JanuaryF]

Hi all,

Everyone is doing great - I think the fact that we keep checking in on this board is good motivation (well, for me at least). It's great to see progress, and to know that everyone has bad days too.

I'm still not doing great, but I keep moving, and if i walk part of my run, then so be it. I actually travelled (run/walk) 5k last night, so I'm feeling pretty good about the race this weekend. I did it in 42min, and I'm really happy with that. My knees are starting to bug me after I'm done running, so I think after the race I might take a week off and give them a rest.

Have a great week all!

January

 

[mandac]

Hi All.

I am new to the C25K. I did W1D1 yesterday! I have been walking for years, and actually have walked a half marathon, but decided it was time to add some running/jogging to my routine. I think I may still be a walker at heart, but some running will be good. I am a little discouraged because I think it is set up for running faster than I do. I set my running time at 5.5mph rather than the 6+ that I think it wants, but I will get the time in, then work on speed.

I have set the time on my Garmin and I listen to my own music. My SIL started last week, and she didn't like the podcasts she had found, so that was my plan. I did the day one stuff, then added some extra walking at the end to get more miles in. We will see how well I stick to it. Today is W1D2 (hopefully!)

 

[magic2go]

Hey everyone, just popping in here to post this link to the Disney Blog. It lists some new races for next year! I can't wait to hear the details on the Halloween Family Fun 5k!

Wine & Dine Races

 

[magic2go]

oops, sorry about that! Double post...

 

[ShortyNBug]

Finishes W5D3 yesterday and I'm resting today. Sore sore calves.

 

[JanuaryF]

Sore sore calves.

I get those too! They are really annoying because they start to hurt while I'm running. Without that discomfort, I think I could keep going.

 

[ShortyNBug]

I agree. I don't feel tired but my calves just burn.

 

[mandac]

I am still at the beginnig. I did W1D2 on Wednesday and my knee wasn't liking it, so I walked yesterday and I plan to do D3 today.

I haven't hit the calves problem yet, but it is good to have something to look forward to .

 

[FLAngie]

I did W2D? (I lost count) today. I have been having knee problems too. I agree that it is nice to know that the calves will be coming soon too

I am still stuck on W2 and have been afraid to move on to W3. I always seem to have an excuse- it is too hard still, I have a cold, knee hurts, I need new running shoes first, etc. So I guess I will use you guys as my motivation. I am going to do W3D1 on Monday. If I don't, you guys all get to yell at me....please! DH and I have signed up for a 5K run in Feb. so I need to start progressing and I am not doing it very well by myself.

On a brighter note, I have been bicycling. I did 14 miles yesterday

 

[Piglet18]

Okay, so I have been stuck on W2D3 for a good week now... First I had some family thing come up, then it started to blizzard (I run outside)... I am doing it again today and MOVING ON Monday...
I really don't want to give up, and I am scared that I might get in the way of myself. Seems so silly, doesn't it?

 

[ShortyNBug]

I did W6D1 this morning. Moving on tomorrow.

 

[JanuaryF]

"Getting in the way of yourself" is something I do every time I run. I seem to be able to talk myself out of being able to keep going. Just believe in yourself, and remember how bad the previous week was, and remember that you conquered it! You can do it!

Speaking of 'doing it', I ran my first 5k race this morning. I did pretty well - crossed the finish line running (although there were many walks along the way), and finished it in 44:02. I know there is lots of room for improvement, but the first one is now under my belt.

The thing I found the most surprising was how emotional I was coming across that finish line. I knew my girls were waiting for me, but I started to tear up about 200m from the finish, and with all the people around I didn't want to be crying - which made me almost hyperventalate. Fun.

I've already figured out what my next race will be, because I know that if I don't have another one lined up, I won't have the motiviation to keep running. I do need to figure out a plan for getting me running more, without the walking - I'm thinking its back to the podcasts for me, and work on Weeks 7 on.

Jan

 

[magic2go]

"Getting in the way of yourself" is something I do every time I run. I seem to be able to talk myself out of being able to keep going. Just believe in yourself, and remember how bad the previous week was, and remember that you conquered it! You can do it!

Speaking of 'doing it', I ran my first 5k race this morning. I did pretty well - crossed the finish line running (although there were many walks along the way), and finished it in 44:02. I know there is lots of room for improvement, but the first one is now under my belt.

The thing I found the most surprising was how emotional I was coming across that finish line. I knew my girls were waiting for me, but I started to tear up about 200m from the finish, and with all the people around I didn't want to be crying - which made me almost hyperventalate. Fun.

I've already figured out what my next race will be, because I know that if I don't have another one lined up, I won't have the motiviation to keep running. I do need to figure out a plan for getting me running more, without the walking - I'm thinking its back to the podcasts for me, and work on Weeks 7 on.

Jan

Congratulations! Whether you walked or not - who cares?? YOU DID IT! YEAY!

It will only get easier now!!!!

Way to GO!

 

[FLAngie]

Speaking of 'doing it', I ran my first 5k race this morning. I did pretty well - crossed the finish line running (although there were many walks along the way), and finished it in 44:02. I know there is lots of room for improvement, but the first one is now under my belt.

The thing I found the most surprising was how emotional I was coming across that finish line. I knew my girls were waiting for me, but I started to tear up about 200m from the finish, and with all the people around I didn't want to be crying - which made me almost hyperventalate. Fun.

I've already figured out what my next race will be, because I know that if I don't have another one lined up, I won't have the motiviation to keep running. I do need to figure out a plan for getting me running more, without the walking - I'm thinking its back to the podcasts for me, and work on Weeks 7 on.

Jan

Ya Hoo! Way to Go!

 

[FLAngie]

I did W3D1 today. Did you move on to W3D1 today Piglet18?

 

[ShortyNBug]

Way to go on your first 5K! I need to just schedule one and get the first over and done with. I really want to do one on Halloween but I'm nervous.

I'm going to be doing W6D3 this afternoon. 25 minutes straight!

 

[mandac]

I am getting ready to start W2 today. W1 went fairly OK, so hopefully I can do this!

Jan! Congrats on finishing a 5K! You are Awesome!

 

[Piglet18]

No, I am going to wait, do W2 another day. I am trying to change my mindset - it doesn't matter the pace I go at, as long as I am going!