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19 Replies Last post: Sep 21, 2007 8:49 PM by moppet   1 2 Previous Next
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gkemper071
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Sep 15, 2007 8:48 PM

Started Today (or restarted) 9/15

We did it! I had completed the C25K this past spring and then was injured and ill, so I am starting from scratch. And I managed to convince my husband to join me!

We have decided to try it without the podcast in order to actually talk while running, but I know I'll miss my music when I get to week 5 or 6. But having some time with the spouse if a nice thing.

Today's outing was more difficult than either of us anticipated, but we're commited to continuing.

Wish us luck!

GK
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yamahamamma
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1. Sep 15, 2007 11:55 PM in response to: gkemper071
Re: Started Today (or restarted) 9/15
Congrats on getting back out there! How great to be able to get your run in and spend time talking with your husband! I love it when my hubby joins me on my runs (he rides a bike along side of me). It is almost like a date...that is except that I make him do most of the talking so I can focus on breathing.

Good luck with the c25k!
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gkemper071
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2. Sep 16, 2007 8:42 AM in response to: gkemper071
Re: Started Today (or restarted) 9/15
Thanks for the encouragement!

Anyone else start this weekend?

GK
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3. Sep 16, 2007 1:43 PM in response to: gkemper071
Re: Started Today (or restarted) 9/15
I'm sure there will be more finding the discussion board before long! I didn't know about it when I started c25k, but I'm glad I found it in week 4!

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cault
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Sep 16, 2007
4. Sep 16, 2007 5:26 PM in response to: gkemper071
Re: Started Today (or restarted) 9/15
I started the C25K today also. Had quit running due to a shoulder injury and the repetitive swinging motion hurt so bad! Surgery has me feeling great again, and I'm ready to go pound the pavement!

Last run was 15 months ago, so the rust is really thick!
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dukebluebell
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5. Sep 16, 2007 6:31 PM in response to: gkemper071
Re: Started Today (or restarted) 9/15
New C25K here as well! I've done it in the past, ran a half marathon last summer, and now am training for either another half or a full in the summer of 2008. One of my training partners has never run before and I'm sorely out of shape...so we'll be starting the program tomorrow!
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vargagirl
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6. Sep 16, 2007 8:09 PM in response to: gkemper071
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Hi all, Yesterday I printed out the programme, so am starting out tonight!
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gkemper071
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7. Sep 16, 2007 9:05 PM in response to: gkemper071
Re: Started Today (or restarted) 9/15
Welcome, my fellow "newbies"! We CAN do this!

The husband and I have decided to make it a four-day week...we're trying to run Sat, Sun, Tues and Thur.

We made it through a second run today...and it was a little easier because we took it much more slowly.

Feel free to post early and often throughout the week....let everyone know how it goes.

GK
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8. Sep 17, 2007 10:41 AM in response to: gkemper071
Re: Started Today (or restarted) 9/15
I also restarted on 09/15/07. I would love for us to start a little motivation group to keep us all going. I am looking at signing up for a 5k in December, and will need all the motivation that I can get. Anyone interested?
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dukebluebell
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9. Sep 17, 2007 8:48 PM in response to: gkemper071
Re: Started Today (or restarted) 9/15
W1D1 down! Went with my training buddy, and thanks to the fall temps it was pretty fun. I tend to get horrid headaches post-run, but today I hydrated pretty well so now I only have a wee little headache.

Feels so good to be running again! Can't wait till I'm back at 13 miles...it'll be a long road but worth it!

How's everyone else doing? Our group needs a name so we're easy to find on the topics list...what shall we call ourselves?
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gkemper071
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10. Sep 18, 2007 6:19 AM in response to: gkemper071
Re: Started Today (or restarted) 9/15
I agree that we need a name...we seemed to have reached "critical mass".

So....since some of seem to be returning to running, how about something like "New and Used Alikes"? (I NEVER claimed any level of creativity!)

Finished our first morning run this morning....getting out from a nice, warm bed was not fun, but we're glad we did. My husband even said "don't let me convince you to let me stay in bed" (this was said AFTER he finally got up when he realized I was going without him).

Amazingly, it really has gotten easier. There's a long road ahead, but I like it so far.

How's everyone else doing?

GK
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LaClouts
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Dec 14, 2007
11. Sep 18, 2007 7:28 AM in response to: gkemper071
Re: Started Today (or restarted) 9/15
Hi everyone. Can I join in?

This is my first time training. I did day one yesterday. I hope to run my first 5k on Thanksgiving. That is in 10 weeks. Do you think the 9 week program is realistic for someone who is completely new to running?
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gkemper071
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12. Sep 18, 2007 9:07 AM in response to: gkemper071
Re: Started Today (or restarted) 9/15
Many people on this site have run 5Ks without reaching week 9, so you should be FINE doing it at week 10. This program is designed for new runners so you're in the right place.

Even if you haven't yet completed the full program by Thanksgiving (many people repeat particularly difficult weeks) you should enjoy a race then. They're fun!

Welcome to the group!

GK
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moppet
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13. Sep 19, 2007 12:54 AM in response to: gkemper071
Re: Started Today (or restarted) 9/15
Hi everyone - I started the C25K in March and made it to week 8 - then slacked off and stopped running all together in July... So I'm starting from scratch again too. Had my first run on Monday and it was more challenging then I expected - Its amazing how fast I can fall out of shape... Anyway - all I really wanted to say was: good luck everyone!
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dukebluebell
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14. Sep 19, 2007 7:00 PM in response to: gkemper071
Re: Started Today (or restarted) 9/15
Just checking in...

W1D2 today. Felt great. So much better than Monday. I think it was the weather...overcast and a bit cool as opposed to sunny and warm. I run much better in the fall.

Ok, we totally need a name. We'll be finishing around Thanksgiving, so how about:

5K by Turkey Day??
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