Hey RUNNERS, how are we doin'?!

[ACMESkydiver 0]

We started kind of a short week last week, so I got one good run in. The other days I was either up 'til after midnight or just didn't make the time when I should have.

But if I did it once, I know I can continue!

Anyone else doing couch to 5k? Or just running on your own dealio?

~Jaye
Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action.

[valjumps46 0]

I run on my own delio. I prefer the "track".

"I'm going to marry my novels and have short stories for children."

BLuE sKiES & aPpLE PIeS oh and I'm "M" A-ZIng

[Lindercles 0]

Well, since you asked...

We started on Friday, right? Well, I was at the DZ Friday night and Saturday night and spent Sunday recovering, so I haven't started yet.

Planning the first of the 60/90 runs tonight. I'll post again tonight and tell you how it went.

[kelel01 1]

Still planning on doing mine tomorrow. My Mondays go from 8:30 am to 11:30 pm. But I'm psyched! And I'm going to download the podcasts posted in the other thread when I get home tonight.

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[Lindercles 0]

Ok, so here's the updated list of members:

LisaM
ACMESkydiver
Lindercles
Ntrprnr
Kelel01
-and Mailin when she can start
McBeth
Kelpdiver
legorowbot
thestepchild
SkydiveStMarys
chaoskitty

Let's say today officially starts the first week, since today is a Monday. Weeks go from Monday through Sunday, and you have all week to finish that weeks program.

So the program this week is:
Brisk five-minute warmup walk. Then alternate 60 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking for a total of 20 minutes. Three days.

Now all we need is a name. Any ideas?

[LisaM 0]

I will start Week #2 today. I cleaned house quite ferociously last night and since I was too pooped to exercise, I figured I did better than nothing.

~ Lisa
~ Do you Rigminder?

[LisaM 0]

This sounds good. I will redo week #1.

~ Lisa
~ Do you Rigminder?

[SkydiveStMarys 0]

Don't forget me you twit!

I posted in the OTHER thread. The ORGINAL thread about all of this BS, er I mean running!!






Bobbi

A miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude.

[Lindercles 0]

What? Who's missing? *looks around* I don't see anyone missing.

[SkydiveStMarys 0]

Who who!!! Over here, Ding Dong!




Bobbi

A miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude.

[chaoskitty 0]

I was going to do yoga tonight but I think I'll switch up my cardio schedule to M, W, TH nights. Count me in! Kelly and I have been talking about working up to a half marathon.

[SeaKev 0]

Shit, I felt like you did your damn run on my head yesterday morning. Thanks, "dude".

[Lindercles 0]

(psssst...take another look at the list...)

[SkydiveStMarys 0]

Thanks for editing me in....


Bobbi

A miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude.

[ntrprnr 0]

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Anyone else doing couch to 5k? Or just running on your own dealio?

I ran today!

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"Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?"
"Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

[McBeth 0]

So I need new sneakers for this... anyone have some recommendations?

[ntrprnr 0]

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So I need new sneakers for this... anyone have some recommendations?

Go to a real running store (ask around, call up the local running club and see what they suggest) and get your feet looked at - running shoes are a highly personal decision, usually based on what your feet do. Do you pronate? Have an arch? No arch? Big? Small? One foot less size than the other (60% of all people are...)

It's worth it. Consider running sneakers an investment in your health.

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"Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?"
"Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

[ACMESkydiver 0]

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Shit, I felt like you did your damn run on my head yesterday morning. Thanks, "dude".

Why is that, Kevin?

Mwahahahahahahahaaa!!

~Jaye
Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action.

[Gawain 0]

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couch to 5k? Or just running on your own dealio?

I'm overdue with a "News Flash" update, but I did run for the first time last week, I can manage about 50-60 yards before stump-fatigue kicks in...it's a totally alien sensation, but I'm certain I'll progress quickly.

The goal? To get back to within 3-4 minutes of my personal best in a two mile run (00:12:50)... more details to come...

So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh
Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright
'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life
Make light!

[ACMESkydiver 0]

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couch to 5k? Or just running on your own dealio?

I'm overdue with a "News Flash" update, but I did run for the first time last week, I can manage about 50-60 yards before stump-fatigue kicks in...it's a totally alien sensation, but I'm certain I'll progress quickly.

The goal? To get back to within 3-4 minutes of my personal best in a two mile run (00:12:50)... more details to come...

SHWEET! We'll put you on the runner's list, Gawain. you just tell us how you're doin'!

~Jaye
Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action.

[ACMESkydiver 0]

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Ok, so here's the updated list of members:

LisaM
ACMESkydiver
Lindercles
Ntrprnr
Kelel01
-and Mailin when she can start
McBeth
Kelpdiver
legorowbot
thestepchild
SkydiveStMarys
chaoskitty
Gawain

Let's say today officially starts the first week, since today is a Monday. Weeks go from Monday through Sunday, and you have all week to finish that weeks program.

So the program this week is:
Brisk five-minute warmup walk. Then alternate 60 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking for a total of 20 minutes. Three days.

Now all we need is a name. Any ideas?

A name for our virtual running club...hmmm....

We could be 'Running Scared'! Or 'Huff 'n Puff!' 'Or the 'Flying Couch Potatoes!'

Hey, I think 'Flying Feet' is kinda cute, considering our other hobby...


For anybody else interested, here are the links to the "Couch to 5K" program: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml


And also the link to the Podcast of the running rythms that skymedic provided for us: http://podcasts.ullreys.net/


WEEK 1 LOOKS LIKE THIS:
Workout 1, Workout 2, and Workout 3:
1 Brisk five-minute warmup walk. Then alternate 60 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking for a total of 20 minutes.

To keep up with the program, you workout 3 days per week. And guys, it is SOOOO tame, even Miss Jaye could do it.

~Jaye
Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action.

[LisaM 0]

Ok since we started week #1 today, I just did 1.1 (week 1, day 1). That podcast thing was cool!

~ Lisa
~ Do you Rigminder?

[Lindercles 0]

I just finished session 1.1, and I guess I'm the first one to admit that it kicked my ass. After the first quarter I thought about giving up, but it actually got easier after that. This is definitely going to be easier knowing there are other people suffering out there with me.

I went a total of 2.2 miles, and by the end of it I really thought I might throw up. Thankfully, I didn't. Doing this two times in the next week seems a little ambitious to me, but dammit, I'm gonna give it my best!

Ntrprnr already posted this pedometer in another thread, but it's worth reposting.

One down, many more to go!

[LisaM 0]

Good for you!!!!!!!

I didn't think to see how far I had gone. Will look tomorrow.

You did great!!!!!!!!!

~ Lisa
~ Do you Rigminder?

[legorowbot 0]

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I just finished session 1.1, and I guess I'm the first one to admit that it kicked my ass. After the first quarter I thought about giving up, but it actually got easier after that. This is definitely going to be easier knowing there are other people suffering out there with me./reply]

I'll be the second to admit it kicked my ass. I made it about 1.4 miles, mostly walking. I did about half as much jogging as the workout prescribes, but I did better than when I tried it on saturday. It does help to know I'm not the only one out there going through this. Thanks guys!

Why does it say "Append signature to post" when I don't have a signature?

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