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SingingPilgrim

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Jul 7, 2011 9:44 PM

Starting Couch to 5K week of June 20th!

For everyone starting this week!! Come join us! Introduce yourself. And for members, any opinions on if we should put the dates up here we started? Any other info? I've been collecting names and locations from those who provided it... it's our group so whatever you guys want!

Members:

1StrongMama (Chelsea) TN

422lrw

Adria28 (Sandrine) Switzerland

amjo2

anrao

Ballgame59 (Leo) FL

BD25283 (Bee)

bennie247 (Sandy) MO

BuffaloJen (Jen) NY

Carolhnc2 (Carol) VA

cece653 (Samantha) NY

chelleontherun (Michelle)

chr1svee

ChrisG-71 GA

dale blye

darl&don (Darlene)

decinrtp (Dawn) NC

dreamcatcher5
GACannon OH

Gianni74 (Gianni) Italy

HighCaliber (Danny), NY

IsisMommy (Amber) TN

iwannabeefit

Janet_CA (Janet) CA

jlh1121

jmcd630 (Julie) MI

Julie7707 (Julie) CA

Kitchnsnk Germany

LadyDi11 IN

LikeTheWind22

lili80 (Linda) MO

LindsB1986 (Lindsay) Ontario

Miithia

milocky (Kaitlyn) MT

mngreeneyes (Pam), MN

monsupee (Erin) CA

MoonlightCellist FL

msvegan

mtmom77 (Jamie) MT

nannyaudwat

offmycouch

okieroadie

Padvali (Dianna) MN

pnklzzy (Lins)

RIFelicia (Felicia) RI

Ryse NV

scrappinaway

shortie1260 (Dana) MD

SingingPilgrim (Pam), SC

Stacisuzanne (Staci)

Tamgray TN

toad22

triggerracing (Phillip) MS

UnseenMiles (Reggie) TX

valigator06

WatchOutForRed

WellHello (Danielle) CA

WilhemAmenbrea (Phil), IN

wlnolan (Bill) MN

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"No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields the fruit of peace and righteousness to those who have been trained by it. Therefore strengthen your tired hands and weakened knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated,but healed instead." -Hebrews 12:11-13

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HighCaliber
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1. Jun 12, 2011 11:34 PM (in response to SingingPilgrim)
Re: Starting Couch to 5K week of June 20th?

I am in if that's ok.

I was actually starting pre-couch to 5k work outs tomorrow.

I have never been a runner so this is going to be something else since I am 340lbs at the moment.

Are we going to check in on this thread or are you going to start an official thread on 6/20?

-Danny

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2. Jun 14, 2011 9:13 AM (in response to SingingPilgrim)
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I am in. I technically started this past Saturday, but I am a 280 lb woman so I figure I will need to repeat weeks. I am already battling shin splints (a little).

Where are you from? I am in Minnesota.

pam

The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start! John Bingham

Run when you can,

Walk when you have to,

Crawl if you must--

Just never give up.... Dean Karnazes

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HighCaliber
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3. Jun 14, 2011 3:14 PM (in response to mngreeneyes)
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Checking in from Long Island, New York

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SingingPilgrim
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4. Jun 16, 2011 12:46 AM (in response to SingingPilgrim)
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Yay, welcome everyone! It's nice to meet you. I'm in South Carolina. And Pam? My name is Pam too! And I also weigh about what you do! I've not actually weighed myself lately.

I'm starting the official Couch to 5K next week, but I've been already doing a prep workout, so I'm sort of in the same boat as you too. I'm preparing to run a 5K on September 10th (12 weeks from now) that my friend is starting in memory of her daughter.

I've finished my second (of three) prep weeks. The first week I just walked my regular pace and alternated it for brisk walking for 20 minutes. Because I'm a very slow walker, and the couch to 5K says to briskly walk, so I figured I'd ease into even that. I can walk (my normal pace) all day, but the speed leaves me out of breath. I figure that probably means my leg muscles are good, it's my cardio vascular health that needs improvement.

The second week I added jogging, but just 'as close to a minute of jogging' as I could do, and after I would drop to my regular, slow pace, then go to brisk walk, then jog again.

This morning I'm starting my third and last week of prep. I'm going to do two minutes brisk walking, one minute jogging, one minute slow walking, two minutes brisk, etc, repeat.

Then next week I'll start the regular Couch to 5K. That'll give me two weeks 'cushion' if I need to repeat before the 5K.

Excited!

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"No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields the fruit of peace and righteousness to those who have been trained by it. Therefore strengthen your tired hands and weakened knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated,but healed instead." -Hebrews 12:11-13

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SingingPilgrim
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5. Jun 16, 2011 7:49 AM (in response to HighCaliber)
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We'll check this thread. I went back and edited it and added us as members. Hopefully more people will come and join too!

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"No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields the fruit of peace and righteousness to those who have been trained by it. Therefore strengthen your tired hands and weakened knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated,but healed instead." -Hebrews 12:11-13

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6. Jun 16, 2011 8:42 AM (in response to SingingPilgrim)
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I'd like to join in, if that's all right. Last year I did a couch to 5K and actually ran a 5K, but then I hurt my hip and never really was able to get back into it so my weight's back up and I'm out of breath going up stairs. I'm 50 pounds overweight so it would be nice - especially on my knees - to lose some of it and not be out of breath when I walk up stairs.

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7. Jun 16, 2011 9:02 AM (in response to SingingPilgrim)
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I am starting on Monday June 20th, so count me in as well. Going in cold, having never been a runner in my life. I was a swimmer in highschool and have played a lot of basketball, tennis and racquetball over the years but in the last 5 years have done very little, mainly because I have 3 boys (ages 1,4,7). I need to get in shape, so I am ready to start the fun.

(you can call me Phil if you want)
( I am in Indianapolis, IN btw)

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SingingPilgrim
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8. Jun 17, 2011 2:19 AM (in response to SingingPilgrim)
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Welcome, Ryse and Phil!

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"No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields the fruit of peace and righteousness to those who have been trained by it. Therefore strengthen your tired hands and weakened knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated,but healed instead." -Hebrews 12:11-13

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Maria Does Life in VA
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9. Jun 16, 2011 9:22 PM (in response to SingingPilgrim)
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It's working out great for me - I'm doing run #2 in week 4 tomorrow - I did not believe I'd be able to run at all as soon as they said but it really does work. I finished the run on Wednesday (it's 5 min walk, then R3, W1.5, R5, W2.5, R3, W1.5, R5) and was so surprised - the pain i had in my ankles and shins from week 2 were basically non-existent. I'm so excited to get to next week. . .

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Finished C25k: 7/28/2011

Races run:

CHKD Charity Run - 7/9 - 5K - 36:20 personal best on a mile 10:24

Allen Stone Braveheart Memorial 5K- 7/16 - 5K - 35:38 personal best on 5K

Operation Homefront 5K - 7/23 - walked - 51:55

Military Challenge (3.5 miles/obstacles) - 7/30 - ran/jumped over hurdles haha/walked - 64:55

RocknRoll 1/2 marathon - 9/4 VA Beach - 3:48:58

Freedom Run 9/11/2011 Chesapeake 49:11

Races entered:

Beach Ford 5K - VA Beach - 10/8/2011

Komen 5K - Chesapeake VA - 10/15/2011

Run Like a Girl 10K - 10/23/2011

Blue Moon Wicked 10K VA Beach - 10/29/2011

Outer Banks 8K (Kitty Hawk HS) - 11/12/2011

Freedom Half Marathon - 11/13/2011

Surfing Santa 10 miler VA Beach - 12/3/2011 - debating

Walt Disney World Marathon - 1/7/2012 - (run thru Epcot and Magic Kingdom)

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10. Jun 16, 2011 9:44 PM (in response to SingingPilgrim)
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Day 1/3 Pre-C25k: 1.55 mile walk in 30min on assorted terrain/hills. 10 min stretching both pre/post workout.

My fitness tracker stated I averaged 3.2mph with a rogue "burst" of 6.1mph max speed.

That was just me jumping out of the way of a passing SUV, because I did not run at all.

Tomorrow I am resting but will be back on the road Saturday for another 30min session.

Keep up the good work everyone!

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SingingPilgrim
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11. Jun 17, 2011 12:31 AM (in response to HighCaliber)
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Yesterday (Thursday) I did the first day of the last week (week three) of my 'pre'C25K workout. Like you, Danny, I started out week one just walking (alternating my regular pace and a 'brisk' walk for two minutes each), then last week I did normal walking for two minutes, brisk walking two minutes, jogging one minute, normal for 2-3 minutes, then brisk, then jog, etc.

Yesterday I briskly walked for five minutes, then stretched, then briskly walked two minutes, jogged one minute, walked slowly one minute, repeat for total of 15 minutes (plus 5 minute warm up walk equals 20 minutes). Then I stretched again.

I was excited because I sort of hit a 'stride' for the first time. That is, two of the four minutes I jogged I still felt like I could keep going when the minute was up, instead of thinking 'oh thank goodness, I can walk again!' haha.

I'll do the same workout tomorrow morning, then on Monday morning I'll elimate slow walking all together, but have 2-3 minutes of brisk walking, then one minute of jogging...

Then Wednesday I start week one of C25K! Looking forward to it!

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"No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields the fruit of peace and righteousness to those who have been trained by it. Therefore strengthen your tired hands and weakened knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated,but healed instead." -Hebrews 12:11-13

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12. Jun 17, 2011 12:34 AM (in response to Maria Does Life in VA)
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That's encouraging, Maria!

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"No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields the fruit of peace and righteousness to those who have been trained by it. Therefore strengthen your tired hands and weakened knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated,but healed instead." -Hebrews 12:11-13

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jliller3
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13. Jun 17, 2011 6:04 AM (in response to SingingPilgrim)
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Just wanted to check in with you folks. I liked for people further in the program to post when we were just beginning, so i thought I would return the favor.

You should all be really proud of yourself for taking on this challenge! Just remember why you started and support each other and you can do ANYTHING! One thing to make sure to keep in mind, is that anything you do in the program is better than the couch! Be proud of all the small accomplishments. Good luck!

I will be running W9D3 today. I NEVER ran before C25K, but always wanted to. Now I run at least a 5k each time I go out. I can't do it in 30 minutes, as I am VERY slow. But, like I said, better than the couch!

Happy running

Jeannette

"Spectacular achievements are always preceded by unspectacular preparation" ~Roger Staubach

Started C25K - April 18, 2011

Graduated C25K - June 17, 2011

Started Hal Higdon's Half Marathon Program - June 19, 2011

First 5K - July 2, 2011 Time: 34:21

2nd 5K - August 13, 2011 Time: 33:18

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pnklzzy
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14. Jun 17, 2011 10:21 PM (in response to jliller3)
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Hey all I would like to join! I have been wanting to start this for a week now but I got sick and am now just feeling health again! I am not a runner and tried to be one on my own last year by training for a 5k. I did it, but with no support and no help on pacing myself... I did my first 5k last June for the Koman race for the cure and finished in 36mins... but as soon as I did it I think my mind set was (I did it, yay for me) I failed to continue... but it was hard, hard to do it alone. so I found this program, downloaded the podcasts now reaching out for support... I am also going to be doing this with the Vibram barefoot shoes... I have taken my puppy out for walks and have really ended up loving them... it really feels like I have no shoes on, yet my feet are protected from the ground. anyway I am very excited to start this and FINISH this... also to continue this. I have always dreamed of running in a marathon. I just need to take baby steps!
-pnklzzy

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Week two 6/26/11

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