I'm not sure about running - but if you have really sore muscles, some fresh pineapple is good!  Something about bromelain (which is found in pineapples) eases sore muscles.  I used to do a nice long soak in a really hot bath, and cut/eat some fresh pineapple when I was really hurting (Just be careful with the amount of sugar, as in most fruit)

Hope it helps!

I've never heard of spraying Windex on pizza either, although I know it'd certainly stop me from eating it!!  Congrats to those who can go without soda...I've been good the past two days about drinking water, but I still want a little Diet Pepsi here and there!  I think it'll only get harder for me too b/c I need that kick of caffeine when I hit my 2pm "wall" at work!

Yesterday morning I did W1D2 and thought I was going to die!  By the 4th jog, I was saying to my husband, "I'm NEVER gonna make it to week 2!!!!"   I found I had a harder time breathing than I did with Day 1-like I needed to spit a lot and I wasn't getting a deep enough breath in.  I'm running outside at a reallllly slow pace.   I know for sure that if I was on a treadmill, I'd be going a lot slower than 5.0, but I at least I'm not walking!  I'm trying not to be too hard on myself about going slowly because my goal is just to be able to jog for 30 minutes, then I can think about re-doing the C25K at a faster pace!

I did Zumba after work, which I was pretty proud of since I had already done Day 2 before work.  I'm finding myself WANTING to get up and move more now that I have a little motivation.  During lunch today I went and walked two laps around our walking track, just because I didn't want to sit still, and tonight my husband and I are planning on taking the dogs for a long walk (if the rain holds off).   I'm looking forward to doing W1D3 in the morning, and then Zumba on Friday.  I think instead of just going by weeks, I'm going to keep doing the program every other day so I might end it quicker than 9 weeks.  I get out of the swing of things really easily and I'm afraid if I take two days off in a row, I'll get lazy.  I say that now, but we'll see if that lasts.

I ate really well yesterday but caved at bed time when my husband brought chips into the bedroom so he could snack before he went to sleep (he weighs hardly anything so it's fine for him-NOT for me).  He hadn't eaten much for dinner and was hungry and I got too tempted.  I know having treats here and there won't kill me, but I really need to stop eating earlier in the night.  I think if I cut myself off 2 hrs before bed I'd be fine.  I had a friend tell me she lost weight by cutting out carbs after lunch...what do people think about that?  I've done South Beach diet before and cutting carbs out of my diet helped me lost 12 pounds in 10 days (stayed off for over a year too), so maybe only having meat and veggies for dinner would be a good thing.  Do any of you do that?

Hi Everybody!

It's great to see all the folks who are taking charge of their health and sharing their experiences!!

I started the C25K on Sunday and did my W1D2 last night.  After my first run my quads were killing me but then I did some Yoga on Monday and I felt a lot better.  My run last night was great, my 3 year old daughter went with me, she rode her bike and cheered me on.  I realized at that moment that I was not JUST doing this for myself but for my girls as well, I want them to learn early on that it is important to be active. I used to be very active but after I had my two girls (3yr old and a 9 mnth old)...  well.. you all know how that goes.

I would love to join your group and share in your experiences!  I need all the motivation I can get!  Good Luck to All!!!!!

Does anybody know the rules to running on a highschool track?  I have one right around the corner from me but it always appears to be locked.

I want in!!!!! I want in!!!!!

I started Sunday (6/13), so tomorrow morning (Thursday) I will be doing W1D3. I wish I could do it every day!

I played tennis tonight, so hopefully I still have enough legs to do it in the morning. I might wait till Friday. I live in southern SC and the weather is pretty hot and humid. This is my first summer here, after moving from northern Ohio - big difference!

About 7 years ago, I ran 3 1/2 miles a day, 3 days a week on a track. Then I experienced a serious illness, and gained about 60 pounds. I slowly (without exercising) lost about 15 during the spring semester, but started doing Jillian Michaels DVDs about 4 weeks ago. I have hit a plateau at 20 pounds, so hopefully C25K will help. My problem is (I think) that I don't eat enough. I'm just not hungry, and as a full-time college student, I don't always have time to cook. 2 nights I don't get home from school until 9 after being there all day. I need to figure out a food plan that is a little more simple. I am not a salad fan - I like hot food, but not processed food. There is my dilemma!!!!

I'm really excited to find this group!!!!! I looked here the day I started and didn't see a group in my timeframe, but didn't have time to try and start one. So I sure am glad someone else did...please let me in!!!!!!

Hi Everyone!  If you don't mind I'd like to join this newbie group also.  I finished W1D2 this morning.  I am a 53 year old Nana who has never run before.  Good luck to all of us!  Please do drink lots of water starting before you start the program for the day.  I've always heard your mouth feels dry AFTER you are already dehydrated.  It's so cool to have so many people starting at the same time.  I'm so excited!

I jut completed week 2 tonight  so not far ahead but wanted to just say congrats to all of you for starting too.  I'm going to drag myself back over to my friends in the 200+ Pound club (thread).  

Hello to everyone who has joined!! So excited to have you here! Well, today was W2D2 and I am proud to say I finished!!! YAY!! It wasn't as hard as W2D1 to me, although the last 2 runs were kind of tough. I was feeling quite winded at the end! The first 3 though I was feeling MUCH better and was actually surprised when it was time to walk again. YAY! Hopefully this will get easier the more we push! Hope you all have a great night and a great run!

Alright - mark W1D3 in the books!  My wife and I completed this morning - and let me tell you - IT FEELS GREAT! I am so proud of everyone else that is completing this first week, and all those ahead and completing their weeks.  I, too think of this group - not just the accountability aspect, but because we are all going through it together.  While my wife and I are running we think of how everyone else is doing!

Great job to everyone and heres to our next week!

Happy Running - Jason