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Anyone starting C25K in late Sept?

guest — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:54:34 GMT

I can't believe I'm already on Week 2 of my 5k to 10k app, and still enjoying running. I'm super slow, I haven't actually hit 5k yet, but I have ran for 35 minutes. I'm actually ok with being slow, I'm more active, and I'm running at least 3x a week (sometimes I throw an extra in there). I've been adding some strength training, that's fun also. I just never thought, at 46 years old, that I'd start being one of those women who "likes" fitness stuff, like running and lifting weights. Who knew? Thank you C25K.

Calling all Penguins (slow runners)

guest — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:41:05 GMT

I'm feeling a little better about still being so slow. I've only been at it a few months, and I really enjoy getting out there and running but I'm really slow. My husband is also much faster than I am. I have lost some weight, and gained some real interest in being a fit person. Running has been good to me so far

Anyone starting C25K in late Sept?

guest — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 06:16:42 GMT

It isn't displaying it for everyone. Unless your real name is Funat50, lol.

Anyone starting C25K in late Sept?

guest — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 20:17:40 GMT

This is a you tube video showing kettle bell swings. I do about 50 to 60, I try to do them 3 x a week. I don't do all at once, my last session I did two sets of 15, then 2 sets of 10. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0jalJ-3e7U I really think this has made the difference, it's increasing my leg and core strength.

Anyone starting C25K in late Sept?

guest — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 20:12:19 GMT

Had a great W8D1 this morning. I sure am slow, but I ran the whole time. I'm thinking I already need a plan for when I'm finished with C25K so I stay on track. The app has really helped me, I listen to Sarge bullying me into running. I feel great, life is good

Anyone starting C25K in late Sept?

guest — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:53:53 GMT

This is a group after my own heart, I'm 46 and could stand to lose about 30 lbs. I will be doing W8D1 tomorrow, and I've lost 15 lbs and a few inches since I started! I did C25K about 3 years ago, I like to say I went full circle. Couch, to 5k, and back to couch again, lol. I have been cross training, doing some weight lifting and kettle bell swings, and it has made a HUGE difference in the ease with which I run. Also, I feel great. I love being able to call myself a runner, and I'm enjoying getting out there with my little dog. I run slowly, I sweat like crazy, but I love it. Just read a great blog the other day about fat girls running, http://flintland.blogspot.com/2012/05/hey-fat-girl.html

Good luck everyone!

Questions and needing some motivation from a newbie runner..

guest — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 22:52:56 GMT

It's great that you're wanting to get in shape! I concur with everyone suggesting letting your doctor know you're starting a fitness plan. I would make sure to monitor your sugars while you're working out, particularly before and after on the days that you do your workouts. If you're treating your diabetes with meds, you could experience some dips since you'll be burning more calories (sugars) through exercise. I'm sure you'll start to figure out your metabolism and how your sugars are going to react to working out.

I have been enjoying this round of C25K partly because it gives me a few minutes to myself, and I'm liking the meditative quality of running. I would think that certainly wouldn't hurt with the Asperger's. This is my second time through the program, and I like feeling myself get into better condition. It's motivation to keep going.

I also have spent nearly a lifetime being overweight, and am seeing muscles that I haven't seen for years!! I like that, that's a huge motivation for me. I'm also going to the gym on my off days, or using a kettlebell at home if I'm working. I have found that doing something every single day is helpful, it keeps me going. I've also had much more energy.

Good luck!

C25K - August, 2012

guest — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:10:55 GMT

1. What Week/Day are you on? Just finished W6D2

2. How do you feel? I had a good run this morning.

3. Have you had to repeat a week or day? Yes, twice. I got frustrated with the treadmill and took it outdoors. Absolutely no regrets there.

4. Did you add time or remove time from one of your runs? Not yet.

5. Do you notice something different about yourself yet? I'm enjoying myself more. My legs are getting so much more toned. I really, really love running outdoors as opposed to the treadmill at the gym. I'm so glad the weather is permitting now. It's still plenty hot here, but not so oppressive as during the peak of summer.

I Finished C25K Today!

guest — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:31:49 GMT

Congrats on graduation. I'm in Week 6 also in Arizona, San Tan Valley. I know the Hot Chocolate 15k/5k is coming up in December, I was thinking about that one for my first. There is also a great running store in Tempe called Sole Sports Running Zone which has a list of local races. They also have some really helpful staff there who sold me a great fitting pair of shoes. Good luck, I'm going to keep an eye on this thread and see if anyone else has good ideas about what's coming up.

C25K again

guest — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 00:20:07 GMT

Good luck!!! I have had great luck doing kettlebell swings on my off days. I feel like it's helping me do much better on my runs, strengthening my legs and back. I use a 25 lb kettlebell, and do 3 sets of 20. That gets my heartrate up. I also do stairs whenever I can at work.