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Re: 200+ lbs and Starting C25K on July 18, 2010

guest — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:12:30 GMT

Gracie, I love that your daughter wants to run with you!! Definitely take her up on it - runs go so much easier when you have a buddy.

Re: 200+ lbs and Starting C25K on July 18, 2010

guest — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:06:57 GMT

Aimee - I turn 40 in October! Time to turn this train around, and start on a new healthy path. Glad you're joining me!

Re: 200+ lbs and Starting C25K on July 18, 2010

guest — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 04:25:52 GMT

I had a big wieght gain at the beginning of my training. I guess I don't get to treat myself with more food just b/c I'm exercising!

Then I gained 1/2 lb each week for the next 4 weeks, and then I stopped weighing myself. It's been about 3 weeks now - time to get on the scale again. I don't have one at home, so I need to go to the gym.

Muscle gain? Water retention? Whatever it is, it's frustrating.

editing to add that my trainer recommends measuring your health by resting heart rate instead of the scale.

Re: C25K Week 1 and shin splints already! Will I ever be able to run?

guest — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:52:17 GMT

I was running with a group, so I just forced myself to keep going. I took Advil before my run, and after - lots of ice, and a frozen rolling pin rolled UP (not down) my calves helped. Again, be careful and get advice from a professional, stay injury-free!

Re: 200+ lbs and Starting C25K on July 18, 2010

guest — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:59:59 GMT

Congrats everyone for getting started! I completed a 6 week C25K program with a trainer the last week of June. It was great, but I still have a long way to go.

I ran/walked a 5K on July 3rd. I think I finished in about 55 min. My next 5K is scheduled for August 29th.

I'm going to see if I can do week 3 or 4 of the program, and go from there.

I have a running buddy on Saturdays, but definitely need some motivation to get out the door two more times during the week.

I look forward to getting more updates from everyone.

Best wishes,

Chaunaci

Re: C25K Week 1 and shin splints already! Will I ever be able to run?

guest — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:47:58 GMT

YES - You can do it! I am new to exercise and 100+ lbs overweight. I got shin splints my 1st week, they even hurt when I did water aerobics. Keep stretching. Somewhere between week 2 or week 3, they started to subside. Make sure you have good shoes, and talk to a trainer for stretches, etc. to avoid injury.

Best wishes!

chaunaci

Re: Couch to 5k 6 Week Group Training Reviews

guest — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:45:13 GMT

I just completed Running Evolution's Couch Potato to 5K Training. I'm at least 100 lbs overweight and was barely doing any exercise 6 weeks ago, and now I can run! Wonderful training, Wonderful support!