Couch to 5K
08-02-2010, 05:52 AM
#133
FitDay Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 6
Congrats to everyone! Today in W1D1 for me! Tomorrow I'm going to cross-train with some swimming.
Edited to add: How do I get my starting, current and goal weight to show?
Thanks
Kathleen
Edited to add: How do I get my starting, current and goal weight to show?
Thanks
Kathleen
Last edited by crkathleen; 08-02-2010 at 06:00 AM. Reason: question
08-02-2010, 07:35 AM
#134
FitDay Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: New York City
Posts: 675
Hi Kathleen! Welcome to Couch to 5k! I hope you enjoy it as much as I am. I just finished W9D2 today which means I have only one run left until I have completed the program. I can't even tell you how proud I am of myself and how amazing I feel! I really LOVE running now... something I never thought I'd say. 
If you want to add your stats to your signature, you have to go into "User CP" which is at the top on the left of the tool at the top of the thread. Select "Edit signature" and then add the info you'd like everyone to see and you're done!
If you want to add your stats to your signature, you have to go into "User CP" which is at the top on the left of the tool at the top of the thread. Select "Edit signature" and then add the info you'd like everyone to see and you're done!
08-02-2010, 11:53 PM
#136
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: New York City
Posts: 675
You're welcome Kathleen! It's a great idea to balance the running with swimming which puts no stress on your joints at all. I should do more swimming! And of course it's normal that your legs feel like jello after the first workout. Mine did too!
I also do a workout DVD, 3 times a week that focuses on weight training and burning fat. It's the Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred workout and it's only 20 minutes so I find it easy to squeeze into my work schedule.
Wow, we have almost exactly the same stats! I joined Fitday back in February but wasn't really following any kind of regular program until the end of May which is why May 26th is my official start date but back in February I weighed 205 pounds and I am 5'3" and we have the same goal weight!
Just remember when doing the C25K, that you should feel free to repeat a week if you don't feel physically able to move to the next level. I repeated a couple of weeks. I just didn't want to put too much stress on my joints while allowing my muscles time to strengthen around them to prevent injury. Go at your own pace, it's very rewarding!
I also do a workout DVD, 3 times a week that focuses on weight training and burning fat. It's the Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred workout and it's only 20 minutes so I find it easy to squeeze into my work schedule.
Wow, we have almost exactly the same stats! I joined Fitday back in February but wasn't really following any kind of regular program until the end of May which is why May 26th is my official start date but back in February I weighed 205 pounds and I am 5'3" and we have the same goal weight!
Just remember when doing the C25K, that you should feel free to repeat a week if you don't feel physically able to move to the next level. I repeated a couple of weeks. I just didn't want to put too much stress on my joints while allowing my muscles time to strengthen around them to prevent injury. Go at your own pace, it's very rewarding!
Last edited by mtlgirl; 08-02-2010 at 11:56 PM.
08-04-2010, 05:06 AM
#137
FitDay Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: New York City
Posts: 675
I did it!!!!!
Hey Everyone! I am thrilled to announce that I finished the C25K program today! WOOHOO!!! 
Now I will focus on speed and distance. I am actually going to run my first 5K race on August 22nd! Do you think I'll win? LOL
Now I will focus on speed and distance. I am actually going to run my first 5K race on August 22nd! Do you think I'll win? LOL
08-04-2010, 11:21 AM
#140
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: The Adirondacks
Posts: 199
Wow that's so awesome mtlgirl! Congratulations! I just read about this program today in another thread and am fascinated by it. I've never tried running before, and still can't imagine myself doing it, but it sounds like a pretty simple plan to follow.
Good luck in your upcoming race! Let us know how it goes.
Good luck in your upcoming race! Let us know how it goes.
