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DeterminedRose — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:58:56 GMT

The neat thing about our workout facility is that it has an indoor track that is 1/12th of a mile (small, but effective) that is monitored and secure. there is also an outside trail there that is a 1 mile loop that I don't mind running when it's a bit too "close" indoors. It's a great fitness facility and is accessible 24 hours a day by passcode, so I like that. They have daycare at certain times of the week, so I'm going to start taking advantage of that now that the little one is older and they can take him. love it! Now, just to follow through................it's too easy to not go.

I've been cleaning and organizing my closets - grossly past time to do that!!!!!!!!!! It's crazy how much stuff we have stashed in those closets in just a year..........go figure.

Hey, since that was so much fun with the last picture, let's see if I can find another one to give you a peek into my life..........here's one of the reasons I'm trying to get healthier..........

there are two others, but I'm going to NOT press my luck with the pics By the way, yes, he's just ADORABLE, but don't let him fool you. He's pure naughty. LOL.

Running again tomorrow. Might mix it up and run outside if it isn't raining too hard

Rose

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blues4miles — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:20:43 GMT

Welcome back ladies,

I notice now I have to log in every time before I can see the reply button (used to be you could hit reply THEN log in). Anyways, having done the 30 minute jog 4 times now I am going to consider myself a C25 Graduate!! I was originally going to do a 5k that would be in about a week but I decided I really want more time to prep (I still haven't gone 3 miles) and am planning on doing one Thanksgiving morning that I'm really looking forward to. Plus this one will have a chip time and all that so I can set an official PR for my first 5k.

Clare that sounds dangerous! Maybe check yard sales and see if anyone's getting rid of theirs? I am lucky for the good year round weather out here but it's going to get tricky when it gets darker. Have considered joining a gym as well.

Juli that is awesome! Sounds like you are making quick progress to half marathon length.

Rose that is great, when I went out on Friday I did the whole 30 minutes but only got in about 2 miles myself. I'm trying to talk the husband into a gym maybe since he doesn't like the track at night, let me know if you like it.

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DeterminedRose — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:45:34 GMT

Hey, I couldn't post for a week or so because of the changeover, but here I am! I kickstarted running again and I'm not doing too bad. I went to the track this morning and ran about 2 miles (still having to walk in between the miles a bit) and toward the end, I felt like i had exercise asthma. Not sure why, but my chest was really really tight.

Work has gotten strange lately. I'm now off of four ten-hour days and back into five eight-hour days, but a change in my work hours and now I get off at 4. So, I've been able to do more things with the kids after school, which is nice. Before, I was getting home at 6:15 and racing to get dinner on the table and right after dinner it was time to put the baby to bed (he's going to be 2 soon!). So, I get more time with them overall.

So, I think my plan now is to start stoppng by the gym on my way home a few days a week (they have a nice daycare for the kids, so at least I don't have to backtrack and it's a change of pace for them) and run/exercise.

I also cleaned out two closets and fixed my fireplace, so I'm happy

Ooh, I like the changes, when I typed a : and a ) it automatically made it a happy face for me how fun! I wonder what other changes are in store? LOL.

For some motivation, I'll try to attach a pic of me and my daughter at our 5K this summer (can you say red race, Rose?). I have another one in two weeks...........hope my time comes down!!!!!!!!!

Rose

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jubee13 — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:13:50 GMT

Clare-It's good to hear from you! I was sure our little thread had died out!

Running has been going great! I have been mainly posting on the half marathon thread because...well...I will be running a half marathon December 5th! It's the St. Jude's in Memphis. A little boy from our church was there for 17 months (he recently passed away), and some people formed a team. They tried to get me to join, but I didn't feel I was ready. However, I thought a lot about it and decided to go for it. I am up to 7 miles, going to run 8 Monday. It's funny, but I have to say the first 5 miles are the hardest. After that, it hasn't been hard to add on.

It's a dream come true for me, and I'm very excited.

I would love to hear from everyone else.

Juli

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ClareBo — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:36:24 GMT

I can post again! Woo hoo! I have not been able to post for two weeks! I thought I was being blocked or something (I had no REPLY button to post)...now I see...we have a new updated site. COOL!

Well...as you might remember, my treadmill pretty much is a gonner....PLUS, I have had this respiratory illness for over two weeks...my chest is just so congested and junky.

Yesterday I could not stand myself and decided to see if I could walk on my treamill...it still goes...but threw me off at 2.5 miles over two weeks ago, and I have not been on it since. My plan was to see if it would allow me to just walk, that maybe the faster speed is just too hard on the old thing...PLUS...me being still kind of sick and all. I got on it and just said heck with it, try a slow jog. Both myself and the treadmill handled a one mile jog (going about 4.8 mph). I was surprised that

A. I was able to do it (esp with the long lay off and my bug)

B. The treadmill handled it

I held on for dear life, which made jogging VERY difficultand made my shoulders ache...but it was better than the nothing I have been doing the last few weeks. I then got on my recumbent bike and did a measly 3 miles (I was up to 10 before getting sick).

It's a start! And I am looking for a new treadmill!

How about everyone else?

Sue? Aspins? Julie...Mara...Clifton...Chrissy....Blues.....Rose........the rest of you....how's it going?

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blues4miles — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:53:49 GMT

Hey am I the only one left? Well another 30 minutes down. I guess I'll let this thread die if no one else pipes up, good news is I am going into my final week of C25K. A little slower pace today but no surprise given the week off.

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blues4miles — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:34:07 GMT

Ann - the changes are throwing me off too! I'm still trying to figure all this out.

Welcome back Rose, I don't know what to say to kick you in to gear, I also am out of gear.

Sue that is great, 38 minutes, way to gooo!!!

Well looks like after one week back on track I'll be doing another week off. Aunt Flo came to visit (what do you all do? I know, TMI sorry). I feel like a cripple. So the final week of C25K has been pushed back to next week. Hope you are all doing better than me this week.

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sgunder2 — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:59:51 GMT

Hi Everyone!

I was home in NY for the past 5 days or so, to attend my cousin's wedding. While home I only ran once but it was W5D3 of OHR, so that means I did a whole 38 minutes!! I was going SO SLOW at the end of that run, but I made it. AND, when I returned home a few days later, I discovered that I had lost another pound!! Woohooo!! I am now down 14 pounds Slow and steady wins the race.

Unfortunately I didn't make it to the 5K last weekend, because that morning I woke up with a very bad sore throat and a fever. I will get 'em next time I suppose. I swam last night and will either bike or bike and run tonight.

Best wishes to everyone!!

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DeterminedRose — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:06:52 GMT

Good evening!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Calling all accountability buddies..............I need a major kick in the rear!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I haven't ran in about a week. No reason really, just not doing it. So, kick my rear end and get me going, would you?

We started a weight loss challenge today and it lasts for three months. My goal is another 30 lbs.

Wish me luck! Kick my butt!!!!!

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DeterminedRose — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:12:02 GMT

Good Morning All C25Kers!

This is your brand new monthly thread!

Come one, come all, everyone is welcome! Post and introduce yourself. See the next post for some helpful information.

We are a mixed group of new runners, most of us in the Couch to 5K program, but all sorts of weeks. I find that it's fun to have all weeks together, because I get encouragement not only from people in weeks ahead of me, but also from people in weeks behind me. And, it's so nice to be able to share information from people who have been there and done that!

Past threads are all here on CoolRunning.com, just look for the Spring Starters threads. They have great information! But, feel free to ask any question that is on your mind.

Please encourage one another, feel free to post when you are NEEDING encouragement! We are all accepting, so no negative/judgmental comments, please.

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Music Resources for Couch to 5K program (summarized so nicely by Katie/AltheaRose):

Here:

Here's my favorite stretching video for shin splint prevention:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kv6ycmOWnq0&NR=1

Here are some additional podcasts you may want to look into:

http://www.ullreys.com/robert/Podcasts/index.html

http://chubbyjones.libsyn.com/

http://www.djsteveboy.com/1day25k.html

Christian Podcasts:

http://www.buriedtalentsband.com/C25K/

Hip Hop - definitely NOT Christian

http://www.kissmyblackass.org/?page_id=86

YOU CAN MAKE YOUR OWN PODCASTS USING AUDACITY! (Using

your own cues and everything!)

http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

"Audacity® is free, open source software for recording and editing sounds.

It is available for Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, GNU/Linux, and other

operating systems."

Links on how to create podcasts using audacity:

http://www.how-to-podcast-tutorial.com/17-audacity-tutorial.htm

http://www.ehow.com/how_2012191_create-podcast-audacity.html

http://audacityteam.org/wiki/index.php?title=Creating_a_simple_voice_and_music_Podcast_with_Audacity

Or Google:

"use audacity to create podcasts"

Have you all checked out http://c25k.com/ ?

I got all my information from cool running, so I feel a little silly that I never saw http://c25k.com/ but I'm glad I did.

For instance, there is this podcast, for those of you who don't want to run to music, but might like the prompts:

Lestyn's C25K Podcasts: No Music (http://www.sbellcheck.co.uk/couchto5k/Couch_to_5K/Podcast/Podcast.html)

"The difference between this and Robert Ullrey's is that there is no music track, only audio cues of when to run and when to walk. This means you can run without music or add your own playlist in Garageband or any other audio recording software so you can run with your favourite songs or podcasts."

There are also inspirational articles and other useful tools you might find helpful.

Check it out!

http://c25k.com/