Pushin60 Posted November 7, 2015 Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 Hi I am new to this app. I am not and never have been a runner. I am looking to get myself in shape & lose weight so I can enjoy my grandchildren!! I tried a few times to do a Couch to 5K program only to give up. I am so uncomfortable on a daily basis with my weight issues that I have nowhere else to turn. I am praying that this forum & program give me the motivation I need to continue. My ultimate goal is to lose 60 lbs and run a 5k - I will start with my mini goal of 5 lbs and complete week 1 of this program. In other posts that I have read it is ok to repeat days so I know & expect week 1 may take longer then 1 week. My first experience with day 1 - I only completed halfway. Need to start somewhere.. Sandy P 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Lang Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 half way is a good start Im going to pray that you can repeat the day and go all the way. Make sure to take a rest day between run days i walk on non run days and i do simple strength training like a few lunges and squots or chair sits just a little here and there have fun with the program do what works for you read orher posts it helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge2031 Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 Today is day 1 for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Lang Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 have fun and welcome sarge2031 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TrishE Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 Welcome welcome! Best of luck to both of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 Welcome to all of you! Â Good luck! Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twobees Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 Welcome and good luck. When I originally did the c25k I stopped and actually just walked for the first week I was that unfit. Then I did the week one for two weeks and three first week was really shallow steps. But i got there. Just take it at your pace and shorten your steps, head up and shoulders back (helps with the breathing or in my case. The gasping lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Today is day two. I'm glad I found this app to guide me on getting on track and sticking with it. Nice to see I'm not alone. Trebor Pushin60 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Lang Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 @Trebor no we are not alone welcome have fun today im going to do w2d3. Without the community i probably would have given up when i got hurt. enjoy your running Twobees 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeshi Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Pushin60, feel free to repeat any day. Each time you repeat a session, you will get noticeably stronger. I know you'll be able to finish Day 1 soon. I understand that your weight is making you uncomfortable, I am currently 76 lbs overweight. If you train consistently and listen to your body (adjust your posture/stride if you feel pain, slow down to a pace where you can talk, etc.), your body WILL get stronger, you WILL slim down, and if you eat a calorie deficient (eat less calories than your body burns), you WILL lose weight.  It took me a long time before I started loosing weight (even though the inches have been coming off) because I was reducing my calories very gradually.  Pushin60, you can do this! Twobees 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushin60 Posted November 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Thank you all for the encouragement- I have been slowly getting back on track - I have worked out 8 of the last 11 days which is a big plus for me - I do feel myself getting stronger and have faith that I will be able to finish w1d1 very soon then be on the road to success.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 This is great. So awesome. Great feeling huh???? Keep it up!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Lang Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 little at a time keep going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gym coach Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Great start!! I am a former runner just getting started again. Need to lose weight & get healthy as well!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natcatvet Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Welcome and enjoy the motivation these forums give us all! You can do this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollypop Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 Hi! I am new, too! Just finished Day 1! So...do I skip tomorrow as far as this workout goes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Lang Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 lollypop- yes you skip it is a good day to do other work outs like strength or weight training Welcome and have fun im on week3 day 1 and having fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollypop Posted November 15, 2015 Report Share Posted November 15, 2015 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acehoney Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Hi...a friend of mine recommended this app to me and I thought I'd give it a try. How actually does it work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TrishE Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Its three run workouts a week. It starts off by dividing the time between running segments and walking segments to start building endurance slowly its great for beginners and those who want to get back into shape at their own pace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Lang Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 and it works and it is fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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