Hi Chris,

I am starting today..9/9/08..Will be doing w1d1...  Did you do yours on 9/7?  Well good luck.  Will let you know how I do.

Lisa

Hey Chris and Lisa!

I'm starting day 1 today (9/9/08) of C25k... I used to run cross country in high school, but it's been about 3 years since i've ran consistently (my son is 3). Trying to get all that old baby weight off... about 15-20 lbs I hope. I can run a mile and a half now but I'm so inconsistent about when I do it, etc - I'm hoping to ease into a routine. I did Weight Watchers online for a while but I hate, hate, hate dieting way more than I hate exercise... so hopefully this will help me knock the weight off and not have to count every last little calorie!

I'd love to keep up with someone who's going through the program as well!

Ashley

Chris, I did a 5k this past Sunday.  My time was 43.04.  I half ran/half walked it.  I have another one coming up Oct 5th.  I am hoping to beat this previous time at least.  I know its soon but at least its all flat and I know the route.  I walked it last year.  I have so much trouble with breathing.  So i am hoping this program will help with that because if I can lick that then I can run longer.

Lisa

Hi Everyone!  My name is Amanda, I would love to join you guys.  I am 34, 178lbs.  Recently I lost my job and am using this time to creat the life I want!!  I am working on starting a business I have always wanted to do that allows me the time to finally get in shape!  I have three kids and would love to be a better example to them and finally feel better about myself!  I mentioned to my husband about starting this, but he has heard me say it so many times, maybe you guys can help me stay on track!  I know I am a few days behind you, but would love to join you anyway.  Maybe I can catch up.  As soon I am done typing this, I will start day 1.   I even made my sign-in FitMom1 as a motivator.    I am really driven but cant seem to hold myself accountable! 

Will we track our success on this thread?  Let me know!  Thanks Chris!  I will post my day 1 success when I get back!  Here is to much success with C25K for all of us!

Amanda

D1W1 done for me also!  That was SO much harder than I expected, the running part.     But I did it.  My legs were fine, but felt as if I needed an oxygen tank to get through the 60 seconds of running.  A trainer told me last year that some people do better at night and some in the morning.  When I tried c25k last fall, I did so much better in the morning.  Now today it was morning, but I have been up since 2am (part time night cleaning job) so technically it really isnt morning as far as my body is concerned. 

Ashley, thanks for the banana tip!  Good job on completing day 1!!  I did not find jogging easier, but when I was in better shape I used to.  My leg muscles would be less fatigued jogging than walking.  Now my lungs just wont keep up at a slow jog compared to walking.  I am sure anyone outside today got a little chuckle, or maybe called 911 when they saw me.... ha!   But it was a beautiful morning, cool in the 50s here this morning but sunny. 

Everyone have a good day!