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Re: * * * Spring Starters - October* * *

DeterminedRose — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:58:56 GMT

The neat thing about our workout facility is that it has an indoor track that is 1/12th of a mile (small, but effective) that is monitored and secure. there is also an outside trail there that is a 1 mile loop that I don't mind running when it's a bit too "close" indoors. It's a great fitness facility and is accessible 24 hours a day by passcode, so I like that. They have daycare at certain times of the week, so I'm going to start taking advantage of that now that the little one is older and they can take him. love it! Now, just to follow through................it's too easy to not go.

I've been cleaning and organizing my closets - grossly past time to do that!!!!!!!!!! It's crazy how much stuff we have stashed in those closets in just a year..........go figure.

Hey, since that was so much fun with the last picture, let's see if I can find another one to give you a peek into my life..........here's one of the reasons I'm trying to get healthier..........

there are two others, but I'm going to NOT press my luck with the pics By the way, yes, he's just ADORABLE, but don't let him fool you. He's pure naughty. LOL.

Running again tomorrow. Might mix it up and run outside if it isn't raining too hard

Rose

Re: * * * Spring Starters - October* * *

DeterminedRose — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:45:34 GMT

Hey, I couldn't post for a week or so because of the changeover, but here I am! I kickstarted running again and I'm not doing too bad. I went to the track this morning and ran about 2 miles (still having to walk in between the miles a bit) and toward the end, I felt like i had exercise asthma. Not sure why, but my chest was really really tight.

Work has gotten strange lately. I'm now off of four ten-hour days and back into five eight-hour days, but a change in my work hours and now I get off at 4. So, I've been able to do more things with the kids after school, which is nice. Before, I was getting home at 6:15 and racing to get dinner on the table and right after dinner it was time to put the baby to bed (he's going to be 2 soon!). So, I get more time with them overall.

So, I think my plan now is to start stoppng by the gym on my way home a few days a week (they have a nice daycare for the kids, so at least I don't have to backtrack and it's a change of pace for them) and run/exercise.

I also cleaned out two closets and fixed my fireplace, so I'm happy

Ooh, I like the changes, when I typed a : and a ) it automatically made it a happy face for me how fun! I wonder what other changes are in store? LOL.

For some motivation, I'll try to attach a pic of me and my daughter at our 5K this summer (can you say red race, Rose?). I have another one in two weeks...........hope my time comes down!!!!!!!!!

Rose

Re: * * * Spring Starters - October* * *

DeterminedRose — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:06:52 GMT

Good evening!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Calling all accountability buddies..............I need a major kick in the rear!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I haven't ran in about a week. No reason really, just not doing it. So, kick my rear end and get me going, would you?

We started a weight loss challenge today and it lasts for three months. My goal is another 30 lbs.

Wish me luck! Kick my butt!!!!!

Re: START & STOP anyone else having trouble getting going?

DeterminedRose — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:03:16 GMT

My issue isn't really motivation, but time. I have to get up at 4:45 in the a.m. to run. So, that really sucks, kwim? I have three kids, a full time job and a house to take care of, along with other things. Where do I put running? Where do I put me? The others aren't negotiable, I have to take care of them or else everything gets to be too much, so I put running somewhere toward the bottom. I go in spurts.........

Good luck, I'm right there with ya.

* * * Spring Starters - October* * *

DeterminedRose — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:12:02 GMT

Good Morning All C25Kers!

This is your brand new monthly thread!

Come one, come all, everyone is welcome! Post and introduce yourself. See the next post for some helpful information.

We are a mixed group of new runners, most of us in the Couch to 5K program, but all sorts of weeks. I find that it's fun to have all weeks together, because I get encouragement not only from people in weeks ahead of me, but also from people in weeks behind me. And, it's so nice to be able to share information from people who have been there and done that!

Past threads are all here on CoolRunning.com, just look for the Spring Starters threads. They have great information! But, feel free to ask any question that is on your mind.

Please encourage one another, feel free to post when you are NEEDING encouragement! We are all accepting, so no negative/judgmental comments, please.

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Music Resources for Couch to 5K program (summarized so nicely by Katie/AltheaRose):

Here:

Here's my favorite stretching video for shin splint prevention:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kv6ycmOWnq0&NR=1

Here are some additional podcasts you may want to look into:

http://www.ullreys.com/robert/Podcasts/index.html

http://chubbyjones.libsyn.com/

http://www.djsteveboy.com/1day25k.html

Christian Podcasts:

http://www.buriedtalentsband.com/C25K/

Hip Hop - definitely NOT Christian

http://www.kissmyblackass.org/?page_id=86

YOU CAN MAKE YOUR OWN PODCASTS USING AUDACITY! (Using

your own cues and everything!)

http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

"Audacity® is free, open source software for recording and editing sounds.

It is available for Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, GNU/Linux, and other

operating systems."

Links on how to create podcasts using audacity:

http://www.how-to-podcast-tutorial.com/17-audacity-tutorial.htm

http://www.ehow.com/how_2012191_create-podcast-audacity.html

http://audacityteam.org/wiki/index.php?title=Creating_a_simple_voice_and_music_Podcast_with_Audacity

Or Google:

"use audacity to create podcasts"

Have you all checked out http://c25k.com/ ?

I got all my information from cool running, so I feel a little silly that I never saw http://c25k.com/ but I'm glad I did.

For instance, there is this podcast, for those of you who don't want to run to music, but might like the prompts:

Lestyn's C25K Podcasts: No Music (http://www.sbellcheck.co.uk/couchto5k/Couch_to_5K/Podcast/Podcast.html)

"The difference between this and Robert Ullrey's is that there is no music track, only audio cues of when to run and when to walk. This means you can run without music or add your own playlist in Garageband or any other audio recording software so you can run with your favourite songs or podcasts."

There are also inspirational articles and other useful tools you might find helpful.

Check it out!

http://c25k.com/

Re: * * * Spring Starters - August* * *

DeterminedRose — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:56:48 GMT

There ARE a lot of changes. I haven't been here in a few days, we have a new billing system at my hospital and I've been desperately trying to keep up......lol. And, we are having a party tomorrow (if you live in the SW Missouri area, message me and I'll invite you!) and I'm cleaning house.

Doing well. I am signed up for a 5K in four weeks and will probably not be able to run the whole thing (I'm still stuck at walk/jogging, but that's okay, no worries, still plugging along and increasing slowly).

It's fall! Soon to be winter! I'm trying to run outside while it's nice but soon the weather is going to force me indoors. I don't mind running when it's cold, but not too cold! And ice is always an issue. I'm not stable on my feet on a good day, much less if there is frozen precipitation.

Get your flu shots! Wash those hands! Stay healthy!!!!!!!!

Talk to y'all soon.

Oh, and I have no idea about the lines, they are kind of weird. LOL. But I do like the advanced functions in this box. Doing great, Active!

Re: * * * Spring Starters - August* * *

DeterminedRose — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:31:22 GMT

Clare - how frustrating!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope it's the same prob, easily fixed. hope it's not something that you can't fix....... Sears came out and fixed mine and I bought a 3 year warranty on it and used it twice, it well paid for itself................

Sue - you can do it!!!!!!! I think you will have GREAT SUCCESS!!!!!!!!!!!! Run, Sue, Run!

Re: * * * Spring Starters - August* * *

DeterminedRose — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:57:30 GMT

Oh gosh, Sue. I'm alternating between gathering you up for a quick hug and some words of encouragement, or whether to just smack you in the butt and tell ya to get out there and run that race, not worrying about whether or not you are last! Maybe both!

Think of it this way............all those walkers for the 2 miles - if they walked the 5K they would be way behind you. AND, think of the THOUSANDS and THOUSANDS of people who are NOT even attempting to do either of those races.......you are not last - you are way ahead of so many others that you can't even see. If it makes you feel any better, I've got legs that won't quit (long, I mean) and I'm still in the 41 min range, so you and I are in the same boat. Just hold your head high and be PROUD when you cross that finish line.

And what's up with you racing all these 5Ks with all these super fast runners? LOL. All my races have peoples in them that are walking the whole thing.......of course we have a plethora of races in our area and all of them are fundraisers for one thing or another, so they ask people to come out and just support the cause - lots of them walk it just to say they did it. LOL. That's how I did my first 5K.

Love you, Sue, so get out there and you just push yourself, try to beat your personal record and keep improving YOU. Quit comparing yourself to everyone else! The heart of the matter is.......who are you doing this for? You, or everyone else? I think you know the answer, gwasshoppa.

Shucks, I love EVERYBODY here. Keep it going, people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: * * * Spring Starters - August* * *

DeterminedRose — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:21:06 GMT

Mara, please tell me you ran 35 minutes today instead of miles LOL. otherwise, I'm going to feel very intimidated, LOL.

I'm coughing like crazy today. kof kof kof kof

Re: * * * Spring Starters - August* * *

DeterminedRose — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:43:53 GMT

Hey all! I'm still here. Just got back from my conference. Not a spare minute to run, even though I took my shoes Oh well. I also got hit HARD by my allergies and have had serious congestion and cough, tightness since Wed. Good thing both happened at the same time

How is everyone else doing?