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Re: First Day of C25K June 27th

goalgazer — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:08:49 GMT

Hi All,

I should have started W2D1 yesterday but did W1D4 instead. Since my husband did W1D3 with me and he was on D1 I did the W1 again, so he can catch me. I think it will only help since I idid not feel I did them in good timing. Look foward to W2. Still need to get a good pair of shoes. Still have issues with my feet.

Have a good week all.

Re: First Day of C25K June 27th

goalgazer — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:45:15 GMT

Hi Group,

I have not been able to log in a couple of days due to lots time at work but I am amazed by all the new posting I love it!

Welcome to all the new poster and C25K beginners, even though I have been working and we are going through Competitve soccer tryouts I did manage to get in my W1D3 on Wednesday, July 1st! It was harder but I think it was because of the time of day I ran. Well more like a jog but I completed it. My husband actually did it with me of course he is in MUCH better condition than me and not sure he even breathed hard but he was a good support for me. It was so hot 102 when we ran, do not think I will try that again for awhile.

Looking for a good pair of shoes, I seem to be struggling with my feet,

I start W2D1 tomorrow!!!! But am very nervous about it. I will try it and see how I do I may do Week 1 again. Even though I am completing all my run times with out additional walking I still not where I think I need to be at in it. I would like to be able to pick up my pace alittle.

Thanks for all the support and look forward to finishing with everyone.

I also realized I miss quoted Mr. Henry Ford on my first posting so here to correct now..

"Obstacles are those things you see when you take your eyes off your goals"

Re: First Day of C25K June 27th

goalgazer — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:19:49 GMT

Sophita: Good job at least you completed! Shin splints are hard to deal with, I used to ice mine, and if you get a long sock (tube sock) and put it half way on, then pull the your toes toward you it helps stretch them. Now this is not medical advice but it helped relief some of my pain. Some times it makes a difference weather you run on grass vs pavement. If you are doing a treadmill I am not sure.

Hang in there!

"obstacles are those frightening things that getin the way of our goals"

Re: First Day of C25K June 27th

goalgazer — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:48:42 GMT

Stick with us and I think we can all finish it and stay with it afterwards.

Glad to have you along on the post.

Re: First Day of C25K June 27th

goalgazer — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:47:31 GMT

Hi Group,

I just finished W1D2 and I really feel good. I was a little sore until I got into it a bit. What really helped me I think was I went to www.c24k.com and downloaded the free Podrunner intervals that gives just music and beeps when you need to switch from walk to jog/run. Not watching a clock the made the time go by much faster. I could not believe I was done when it ended. Walked off the other time to get home. So in all I did 30 minutes.

4babes; I am looking to do my first 5k in the fall too, only one I have found is around Oct but still looking.I am very nervous, I know it is a mental thing alot with the physical one I just do not want to pysc myself out.

I thought I would tell everyone that I am 44 yrs and about 40 lbs heavier than I was when I ran back in High school. Boy does the weight make a big difference in my breathing. I seem to struggle. I love soccer and since my knee surgery have not be able to keep up. I am hoping this will improve my stamina for the games. I have 2 sons my baby is 17 and my oldest will be 21. We are a big soccer family. We all play with my husband on an coed team indoors. I miss them being little but love the time we are having now.

maggieq: GREAT job! I know it feels great to get that fist one over with and realize you can do it. Keep it up.

Runner Regina: how did yours goes today? Hope all is well.

mlpq: how a goes yours.

Hope everyone else had a great day.

Againg thanks for all the support I so glad I found this site to post. Hope the group continues through all of our 5ks or further.

by the way I go by MO... nickname

Re: First Day of C25K June 27th

goalgazer — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:47:32 GMT

I am walking other days of the week. Trying to do at least 3 miles in 60 minutes. I think your muscles need so heal time in the beginning.

Let us know how it goes. Just do not try to do so much you burn out. I would like all to succeed in this program.

Glad you signed on to the group.

I am very surprised how many of you are out there and just starting. I glad to not have to do this alone. I am currently doing it with a mom on son's soccer team but she is experienced runner and kinda of doing as a favor to me. It is nice to have others in my pace and goal range.

Good luck all. I will do day tomorrow, or at least that is my plan.

Re: First Day of C25K June 27th

goalgazer — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:42:20 GMT

Glad to see someone respond. I really want to reach my goal in 9 weeks. Jelaous at your cooler weather. Texas heat is a killer.

I am sure you will hear me complain about my shins too> Today however, it is my calves.

Karajoy let us know when you start.

Terrie

First Day of C25K June 27th

goalgazer — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 02:28:38 GMT

I just started my fist day of C25K. Wondering if anyone else recently started or starting soon. Felt like I was running on noodles at the end. But luckly for me that were still under cooked enough to finish.

I have not done any running since high school. Played soccer for about 8 years but blew my knew out about 1 1/2 years ago and just starting back. I really want to start running. First day went ok, heat was a killer even early morning.

"Obstacles are those frightenng things that get in the way of our goals. "