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Re: Anyone interested in new 5K group?

nkmk — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 06:03:45 GMT

Hello!!! So sorry I have been MIA for the past week but I went on vacation. It was nice but a little too relaxing if you know what I mean! I just finished running so I thought I would leave a quick post and then next time just comment about all of you! I did read a couple posting and Larry I always talk to myself when I run especially when I want to stop. I start telling myself NOOO you have to keep going! Also dragonracer- welcome! I hope you enjoy walking/jogging/running and the support we can help provide.

I did week 1 with my husband. I warned him...you run marathons, I run for a minute! He still did it though and timed me. It helps to not look at the clock. I am also proud because today was the first time I ran outside. I always run on a treadmill. Although I didn't do as well as I had hoped, I did it. The complex we live in has a lot of hills so I am proud!

I see a lot of new people are on here so welcome!!!!! For everyone who has still kept up their runs, congrats!!!! I know sometimes its hard and sometimes would rather watch tv (or maybe thats just me ) but the fact that we all get up and do it is an accomplishment! Also to anyone who is new...we are here to support each other. So post when you can, if you need advice or motivation thats why we are here. We all need help and hopefully we can help!!!!

I won't be posting tomorrow...my husband's great grandma is turning 100!!!! But I will be back in a day. So have awesome runs and keep up the good work!!!!!

Nicole

Re: Anyone interested in new 5K group?

nkmk — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:07:45 GMT

Hey all! So I did my W1D1 again and well I finished!!! I did pretty well but I also was out of breathe. I wasn't feeling too hot before I ran but I figured that I have to just do it!!!! I might not be able to post for a few days. I am going to keep up with my program though! I wanted to welcome soniaroo, michele, heather819, amtate and eaedwards!! I hope that you can help supposed the rest of us and that we can provide some suppose for you!!! Larry- I'm glad that you like the new shoes. I am excited to get a new pair soon. Good luck everyone on your runs!!! Keep it up!!!!

Nicole

Re: Anyone interested in new 5K group?

nkmk — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:37:00 GMT

Hey all!!!! The computer virus was not gone after all =( but my husband seemed to finally fix it! I wanted to welcome mcurro, dusk2dawn, fletzie03, and sarah goldie. Also congrats to rexon!!!! Once again I have fallen off track with the running but it is Monday which means I can start fresh. I tried to run a few days ago and I hurt my foot. I wrapped it for a few days. This happened to me the last time I started running and really stopped me because of the pain. lburg1999 (Larry) I was wondering how the new shoe were. I think it may be my shoes although that sucks because I am already on my second pair. I'm actually looking forward to running later today. Here in Michigan it has been pretty warm and very humid. Today I believe its supposed to be a little cooler which will help. Bellsrus how was week 3? I agree with Larry, if you're uncomfortable with it or having problems you can also do the week 2 runs one or two extra times. Last time I did this week 4 was really hard for me and I ended up running it for two weeks. Modifying it is good too. Just make sure to do what you are comfortable with and not force yourself to try and run it. I'll be on later but I hope everyone has a great day and has a great run!!!!!

Nicole

Re: Anyone interested in new 5K group?

nkmk — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:53:35 GMT

Hey all! It seems like its been forever since I've been on here because we got a crazy virus on our computer. It's been pretty warm here in MI especially for running. I haven't been following the program the way I had wanted so I'm just gonna start again. Today is a new day! I really need to concentrate this week because next week I am going away for a few days and the week after that! I want to make sure that I will still do it while I'm gone. I need to keep motivated!!!! I hope that if you are sick you get better soon. Also congrats Poodlelvr for doing your 5K! I hope everyone else is feeling good and enjoying their runing!!!!!

Nicole

Re: Anyone interested in new 5K group?

nkmk — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:23:42 GMT

Hey all! Sorry I haven't been on in a couple days but the silly internet wasn't working! Completed w1d1 today. Feeling ok about it but we'll see tomorrow. My husband is in the Marine Corps. He actually ran in the Marine Corps Marathon a few years ago and then while deployed ran in a half marathon. I have never run. So while his goal is to run in more marathons I'm happy with a 5k.

Also having a hard time just going out and running. Graduated college a couple weeks ago so I don't have a full time job yet. I find a million ways to fill my day but I need to incorporate running more.

Glad to see more people joining! There is no limit on the support we can get or gve to one another!

Nicole

Re: Anyone interested in new 5K group?

nkmk — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 03:37:51 GMT

Hey! Glad to see a few people who want to do a 5k! I am going to start running on Monday. I am doing the couch to 5k and they tell you to run in time or distance. I think for me it will be easier to run time but was wondering if there were any opinions on the matter. I'm looking to run my first 5k by mid August. I'm not sure the format everyone likes but I would really like to check in after I run and give some updates, check in when I'm not feeling like running, give tips when someone is having a problem. Edgymama how was the first week for you? Keepmovin how was your first day? I hope well. Check in with you tomorrow!!!

Anyone interested in new 5K group?

nkmk — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 08:22:17 GMT

I am just looking to see if there were a few people out there who would like to start couch to 5k with me. I have started the program before with a friend but after she gave up I also did. I want to follow the program, at least running 3 times a week. If anyone else is interested please let me know. We can help support each other!!! Thanks!!!