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Re: Jumping into C25K May 11th. Who's in?

guest — Thu, 12 May 2011 15:45:49 GMT

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Re: Jumping into C25K May 11th. Who's in?

guest — Thu, 12 May 2011 14:56:47 GMT

You go Jessie!! You've already done the hard part, making the decision to do it! To 1) quit smoking & succeeding and 2) to get your health and life back!! I know how hard it is to yourself first, before your kids/family, and commit to something that may take some of your time away from them, especially when they don't see the big picture (the kids are too young, but even husbands have issues with anything that takes the mom/wife "away" even if you are there, just on the treadmill and doing your thing for 30 minutes!!). I have two kids, one 11 with special needs and one 7 who's healthy and especially active! I also have a husband whose schedule has him leaving for work at 5am and then he's in bed by 830pm so when am I supposed to work out? I finally got a used treadmill because I can't get a good walk or jog in while pushing a wheelchair and making sure the 7 yr old is not in the street...But even then when I get home from my 9-5 office job, its time to feed everyone, homework, cub scouts, sports, etc. Next thing I know its 9 pm and the last thing I want to do is exercise!! That's why I signed up for the 5K for my handicapped son's school hoping it would motivate me to get active. I have the losing weight and keep it off part down - I'm a certified health coach and that's what I do, I guide others to lose weight and keep it off - through eating nutritionally complete meals 6 times a day. Its lifestyle change, starting w/ reaching a healthy weight while teaching the good habits necessary to keep it off - exercise, sleep, stress relief, etc. While I have the weight issue down (15 lbs off in 5 wks 3 yrs ago), I need to get fit, cardiovascularly and muscle tone. So hopefully, this training program will help us all reach our goals!! I bowled in a league last night so I'll get back on the treadmill tonight!!

Re: Jumping into C25K May 11th. Who's in?

guest — Thu, 12 May 2011 14:25:10 GMT

Thanks Elle1011 - I know you're right - slow and steady is best especially when one is like me and not a runner and not prepared - I'm going to try to do the C25K training up to the event and see where I am, but I don't have any issues with walking it!! Pride went out the window a long time ago as far as me and sports go!! I love to participate - but a star athlete I'm not!!

Re: Jumping into C25K May 11th. Who's in?

guest — Thu, 12 May 2011 14:15:45 GMT

Thanks, MamaJeanne,

Thanks for the encouragement! I know I just need to do it!! I will probably end up walking most if not all of it, and am okay with that. I had hoped planning for this event would be the motivation I needed to actually stick with the training part!! Hopefully, the participation will get me going!!

How to train for 5K that is in 17 days????

guest — Wed, 11 May 2011 21:16:33 GMT

Ok, I know, I know - not too smart. I did start the C25K training in time to finish before this 5K on 5/28, but I kept letting life get in the way and kept telling myself, tomorrow....and now I'm 17 days away and while I'm not overweight or completely out of shape, I am not necessarily a runner and am freaking a bit about this 5K thing...help! Is there anything specific I can do other than just go out and try my best, but know i'll end up walking it?

Re: Jumping into C25K May 11th. Who's in?

guest — Wed, 11 May 2011 21:11:04 GMT

Hey, there, You sound alot like me. I'm no runner, but rather a runner wannabe! I've done my share of going out to "jog" in my college days (too many years ago to count), but never got into it. Well, I started C25K several times, several different weeks ago on treadmill that is almost older than me and very LOUD so not too motivated to keep up with and I have two young kids so can't just go out and run/jog/walk....anyway my motivation for starting was a 5K fundraiser for my son's school which is on May 28th, 17 days away!! I know I can walk it -that I can finish that way, but that's not the plan. However, and this is going out to those with some experience, can I get in shape for this in 17 days? and how?