Hi guys!  Went out and did my 3 miles today.  I've got 10 miles scheduled for tomorrow.  I'll check in when i'm done. (translated - after i regain conciousness) 

@bsjcb great perspective!  you can do it!  get healthy and MOVE and the rest falls into place!

NCHulk wrote:

 

Did the 10 on my schedule.  With the heat we;ve been having I decided to go to Shelly Lake in Raleigh.  It is a 2.08 loop around the lake.  It has some shady parts and more important, a water fountain.  So 5 trips around, stop every 2.08 and get some water.  I've put together a really good playlist on my ipod and Im off!  The first three trips around went pretty easy. (don't roll your eyes - I've been at it for 2 years now)  Now it starts to get tough.  I'm hot!  I've got sweat dripping from my eyelids!  Time for a 30 second walk.  Time it start back up.  Now I start to argue with myself.  "We do not stop again till the water fountain!"

Was I ever so glad to see that water fountain!!  Took a nice long drink, splashed water on my face and head.  Then my brain starts up again.  "We can quit.  8 miles isn't bad."  NO!  We have 10 planned, we do 10!!  I find a good spot on my ipod, 7 good songs in a row.  Now I was extrememly glad to see that water fountain again.  I won the no stopping arguement this time around too.  I slowed down, and just kept going. 

 

So just keep going, keep moving forward.

Arthur

Thats awesome! I know that frustration of salt in the eyes and the thought about taking it easy. I have even had people tell me that they were lifetime runners and you should only do 3-4 miles. That is all well and good, but I want to do a marathon! I want to get the 26.2 sticker and know that I went from 345 to under 200. I want to achieve at a higher level than 11 minute miles. I want to keep going. I appaud you sir! I will think of your 10 miles on my next 6 mile run. I am nearing my 1 year anniversary with a  5k race on the same day as my first day out there in 2011. I am gonna fix my face with a grin and just run like death is chasing me. I think it's important we see this as it really is: a series of battles in the war of our lives. We have  to succeed. Our families need us.

Thank you Mr. Zero!  You are so right.  I have a little grandson now that needs me, and another on the way.  Who's going to spoil them and take them running and kayaking?  Not to mention the fun that the wife and I are having now.  We go out to hear different bands and dancing. I couldn't do all that at almost 300lbs. 

Sindiet - This is a great place,  What are your plans?

Took the day off today. I'm not as sore as I have been after a long run.  So I know I'm improving.  5 miles on the schedule for tomorrow.  They say it's supposed to be hot and humid.  So it will probably be on the treadmill.

Have Fun!!!

Hey guys,

           I know I havent checked in  the past few weeks. I am still here. I have been doing the walking to get ready for my C25K.  I actually think I might have the hubby convinced to do it with me. I am planning on starting it on Labor day. Like NC says the heat and humidity down here makes it suck. I can tell the difference in days where there is a lower humidity. It feels great to exercise and feel like you are going to suffocate. I hate my Asthma but I am not letting it get to the best of me. I can now walk one mile in 20 minutes which I know isnt that fast but when the huimidty is high that is a big thing for me. We are also averaging 1.25 miles a day so I see that as an improvement. So my question is like one of the other girls. How do you guys time your segements? Also anyone have any suggestions for a good C25K app for Android? I know the guys at the local running store was recommending the Jeff Galloway program but of course it isnt avaliable on Android. Thanks for the advice and the encouragement that yall provide. It is nice to know there is other people out there like me that is struggling and have made it through. Everyone try and stay cool. Just think Fall is almost here.

Hi everyone!!

I finished w2d3 today(although I repeated w1 so I'm actually in w3). My knees are holding up-usually only sore after running, then better after resting a while. I can't believe I am still doing this! And I'm actually starting to enjoy it! Getting up at 430 am is still a struggle but once I get up I'm ready to go (sort of!). It's usually cooler at that time of day so that makes it easier. I never noticed how many hills are in my neighborhood and I swear that I am going "uphill both ways".

Good luck and have a great weekend!!

Thanks guys. I am looking forward to getting started. I am just trying to make sure I do it right.

Sigh. I just completed W3D1 yesterday, and went for a walk today, just to keep moving. W3D1 was harsh...the only saving factor was that it felt shorter because there were fewer intervals.

I don't know what it was, but the walk wiped me out. I think it's part mood and part heat, but also seeing every single other runner easily running for so long, all svelt and strong, muscles defined made me almost laugh at myself for even trying to run a 5k. Hell, I can't even run a mile right now, lugging 100 extra pounds around.

I've also stalled on my diet, which isn't helping my mood. But seriously...am I crazy? I don't really care what other people think about me, but I just don't see myself as a runner...