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Normally when I don't have my jacket on, I hold it in my hand...which won't work in the hotter months...I've tried! Let me know if you find a good armband and I'll do the same for you!
Flip 
"To live will be an awfully big adventure"
Started Couch 2 5K February 27th
Glow Run 5K Wilmington - 3/28/12 to be completed!
OrthoWilmington 5K - 5/19/12 to be completed!
Next goal after C25K...Run the 4 mile loop at Greenfield Lake Park, Wilmington NC
Thanks dd 
dd64 wrote:
Ok Sharly, "Gotta Run" is pretty genius!!!
Wow, I'm so glad to see so much activity on our thread! Everyone is doing so well, and I love how we inspire each other!!
CBMiles - I love what you said about Week 5 and being a running super hero!! I'm looking forward to feeling that!! That's a really good point about running outside and picking up speed, too. On the treadmill, I never pushed myself to run more than 4mph, but outside the other day, I actually hit 6 mph....I probably would have said I couldn't even run 6 mph!
Congrats Flip!! You are really going the extra mile with your workouts!! Very impressive!
Okay, just my two cents on the iPod/phone thingy. I bought a pair of running pants (LOVE those things) and they have a pocket at the waist on the inside back, and my iPod fits nicely. I just run the cord under my shirt. I tried the armband and really didn't like it. It felt awkward to me, but it may work for you. What I really want is an amphipod. It's a little waist pack (not a fanny pack, that wouldn't be cool ). The amphipod is small but expands, and I'd like to put my iPod, lip balm and a tissue in it. (Why does my nose think it needs to run every time I do??). I'd hoped to have one before the 5K that's coming up Saturday, but I can't find it locally, and haven't made the effort to order it on-line. Does anyone else have one and do you like it?
Keep up the good work everyone!! LOVE the enthusiasm!!
Gotta run
Hello,
I hope it's OK to join this thread! I completed W3D3 this morning and felt pretty good overall. I am by far the slowest and most unfit runner in the park in the morning but I like to think it's better than staying in bed that extra hour. It's a bit dreary and windy in London this morning but the birds and horses were out-- always makes for a nice distraction.
There are a few little annoying things about my C25K experience. Firstly, I completed the programme last year, had to take a break because I broke my foot, and never got back into it. I had promised myself not to allow that to happen... but it did. So now I'm giving it another go. Unfortunately, my schedule doesn't always allow for consistent workouts. There are usually about 4 days a week I can't get out in the morning and it's pretty unlikely those four days will cooperate with the ideal rest day routine. Anyway, I am doing the best I can with some extra kilos and some extra days off.
Love reading all of your stories Happy running everyone.
HydeParkJogger wrote:
Hello,
I hope it's OK to join this thread! I completed W3D3 this morning and felt pretty good overall. I am by far the slowest and most unfit runner in the park in the morning but I like to think it's better than staying in bed that extra hour. It's a bit dreary and windy in London this morning but the birds and horses were out-- always makes for a nice distraction.
There are a few little annoying things about my C25K experience. Firstly, I completed the programme last year, had to take a break because I broke my foot, and never got back into it. I had promised myself not to allow that to happen... but it did. So now I'm giving it another go. Unfortunately, my schedule doesn't always allow for consistent workouts. There are usually about 4 days a week I can't get out in the morning and it's pretty unlikely those four days will cooperate with the ideal rest day routine. Anyway, I am doing the best I can with some extra kilos and some extra days off.
Love reading all of your stories
Hi HPJ!! It's absolutely wonderful you've joined the thread!! Gushing here: So cool that you are from London!! You are one day ahead of me! I'll do W3D3 tomorrow. I would agree it feels good overall. I'm struggling ever so slightly, but I was encouraged I could tell improvement from D1 to D2 I haven't given much thought to speed, I'm just focused on staying upright I really love the quote Flip shared about lapping the people on the couch!! So true!!
So Sorry about your broken foot! I'm real impressed that you are back at it!!
Thank you for joining and I hope you'll keep posting your progress!!
Hi Flip!! Glad you've found a way to make the schedule work for you! Progressing on to Week 3! For me, this has been where the rubber meets the road; - I'm sorry, I just had to! But, really, it has been the first week that I kind of wondered if I was going to be able to do this. After the second day, though, I have to say I feel much, much better about it!
Hey dd64! Thanks for missing me!! I've been buried with work today...
I'm with you about running in the dark! No way I would even give that a try. Funny - my hubby is kind of interested in running some, and I've asked him not to run with me because I know he could step in cold and smoke me!! Actually, though, we are going to a 5K on Saturday (if it isn't lightning), and I might get him to run W4D1 with me and then walk the rest...I hope he struggles a little 
Okay - every one take care - I really do gotta run; this time!!!
Hi dd64!
So glad you had such a good run! It was an off day for me, but I noticed how pretty the weather was - I sure hope it's like that again this afternoon!
I'm glad you are enjoying the process!! When I get up in the mornings, one of the first things I try to think of is something to look forward to for the day. This morning it was that I will run this afternoon I can see how this could become a very habitual activity!!
Enjoy your rest day !
Gotta run 
Hey - I have a question for someone that's ahead of me in C25K, or more experienced... or just has an opinion. I'm using the postcasts, so I'm judging my runs strictly by time (ie, running for 3 minutes). I was reading what I would be doing in Week 4, and it's stated you should run for 1/2 mile or 5 minutes. That's a 10 minute mile and I sure don't think I can do that. I mean, I will definitley run for 5 minutes, but I don't think I'll cover a 1/2 mile. I was wondering about taking the 2nd day of week 4 and trying to make distance and not worry about the time... anyone have any input? Would that be a good idea, or should I just stick strictly with timing?
Matt? Where are you? What do you think?? Anyone?... Bueller?... Bueller?
Okay - you've all figured out by now I'm goofy... 
Hi Ginny! Thanks for answering! I felt like since I started out with time that I should probably stick to it. I'm not real concerned with speed at this point, I was just curious how I was stacking up in making the distance. I have a 5K planned at the end of April, and I'm just a little concerned that though I should be able to run for 30 minutes by that time, that I won't have the stamina to cover that distance. It's a struggle I keep having with myself, even though I know I don't have to run every step of it, that's what my goal is. No matter how I get it done, I know crossing that finish line is going to be awesome. Plus, we'll have chip timing, so it will be a great way to set a baseline to help with future goals
Thanks again for giving me your input!
By the way, I saw your post on another thread - I hope you are doing well enough to go and enjoy your first Half on Saturday!!
FlipOverBuggie wrote:
Hello everyone! It's a beautiful, sunny, 73 degree day here in North Carolina! There's a slight breeze and the humidity is relatively low. When I got home from class this morning, I ate a small snack and headed out for my W2D3 run! I have to say, it was a little rough. I think it has something to do with the 100 calf raises I did on Tuesday after my run as part of the Blogilates challenge! I also did a fish population sampling in a mucky pond yesterday that involved my helping to drag a 128 foot gill net across a algae filled pond...needless to say, it was a tough workout. Anyway, I finished the run today and feel a little fatigued in my legs, but who can complain on such a nice day?! I'm excited to start Week 3 on Sunday. I thought about maybe redoing Week 2, but once I realized what the run on Sunday entails, I think I can do it just fine. I'll keep everyone posted! I hope everyone is enjoying whatever weather you have and that your running is going smoothly!
Happy running!
Flip
Hey Flip! Glad you've had such nice weather!! Ours in Central Alabama has been nice, too, but I'm afraid my little (practice for the real one in April) 5K on Saturday is going to get rained out. It's about a 45 minute drive from home, and it was free to register, so if looks too threatening, we won't even go. 
But I'm still hopeful! Hubby says if we can't go, we'll do our own little 5K at home, on the t/m or outside if possible.
Wow! Sounds like you are really working out hard other than your running. I know you must feel really strong by now Enjoy your run on Sunday! The start of week three was a turning point for me, I think. Where I really started to feel the challenge, in a good way.
Okay dubya - you said some really great stuff, and it all makes perfect sense to me (especially the part about being pulled along by the dog - I have a 70 lb. rottie/dobie mix)... but, the part that really was inspiring to me was: In your mind, just control your breathing and think - "Finishing this is easy. I'm back on W4D1 or 2, I can take it home from here." It'll be a little party in your head for the final few minutes and then you get that tingling all over because you just kicked some major butt.
Thanks for that!!
Thanks, too, CBMiles! I love how you were so succint!! You guys are a great support system!!
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