ken Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 started this last week with the wife, now on week 2 day 3, not sure I am going to be able to finish week 3. Can't believe I am in this bad of shape. 5'10 248 pounds. Always wanted to run but I am struggling with this. Body just keeps saying quit. The struggle is real people ! ken 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Hi There Ken, First Welcome here. So happy you joined... YOU CAN DO IT!!! If you cannot run, walk, it is perfectly fine. Once you get stronger (short time), you will be able to go faster and faster. Only took me about 4 days to really feel like I was getting stronger... DO the 3 days, then, lift weights, and/or anything else to help you... If you do not finish, do not be too hard on yourself, you just pick where you left off.. GOOD LUCK and we are rooting for you! Keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TrishE Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Exactly what KellyAnn said. Running is tough tough tough! Dont shortchange what you and your wife are pushing your bodys to do. Its an all over work that includes mental. It teaches you to strengthen your resolve and your focus. Remember why you started and take it one minute at a time. Any run,whether your run all the segments or just one, is better than no run at all. Everyone hits a wall, just hit it hard enough to break through it. Good luck! We are all here if you need more motivation or have any questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djplong Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 At just under 5' 8" I was at 197 pounds in January. I started the program and had to stop because of blizzards and no safe places to run. I re-started the program 2 months ago. I'm only on Week 5 (some increases were more challenging than I could handle in one step) but I've just kept hammering at it. I have a goal in mind - I registered for a 5K and a 10K race at Disney World next January and there are NO REFUNDS! I wear my Disney Vacation Club Members hat on my runs to help remind me. I want to live longer for my family and I want some finisher medals to show for it That's what really keeps me going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken Posted May 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Thanks, I am back at week 1 day1 due to runners knee. Resting it now and making sure to do the R.I.C.E treatment. I will continue till I am at the finish line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TrishE Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Keep at it ken, you will get there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 You are doing just fine Ken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanie Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Small steps. And the important thing to remember is -don't beat yourself up for what you didn't do but remind yourself what you DID do. Every small step is an achievement. (If that means you beat your time by 1 second then celebrate with a YAS!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken Posted May 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Thanks everyone, I am resting my knee this week. Back at it next week. Remember slow progress is better then no progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Thats right Ken!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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