catlynk 12 Report post Posted January 15, 2016 Walked today a 19 minute mile, at a 3.2MPH pace. Pathetic I know! I want to have better stamina and cardiovascular endurance when I walk and exercise, so I'm hoping this app helps me do this. Were you in the same situation as me and use this app to get in shape and lose weight? I'd love to hear your success stories. If you're currently in the same situation as me I'd love to have buddies to be accountable to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob129 88 Report post Posted January 15, 2016 Welcome. The app really works if you put in the time. I started out in pretty bad shape - I've lost 25 lbs and run over an hour (I couldn't have imagined that when I started). Aside from running, logging what I eat in MyFitnessPal has helped out significantly since I'm aware of how much I can eat to lose weight. It also helps in the sense that I don't feel I'm dieting, I'm just making better choices about the amount and what I'm eating. Post up your workout status as you complete days. Don't worry about the pace, just follow the program - the pace will come. You can do this!! Rob 3 catlynk, bhartman1012 and Speedingsloth reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catlynk 12 Report post Posted January 15, 2016 Thanks Rob! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KellyAnn 281 Report post Posted January 15, 2016 Welcome to you! Great job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catlynk 12 Report post Posted January 15, 2016 Rob, where do I post my workout at? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob129 88 Report post Posted January 15, 2016 I post them up on "Post your run here" thread in the accountability forum Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhartman1012 1 Report post Posted January 17, 2016 Catlynk, I am 49 and 100 lbs overweight. I,too, am looking for an accountability partner. Today was my day 1. I walked the same rate as you. Thank u for posting. I needed to know I wasn't the only one trying this at this age and starting speed. 1 Speedingsloth reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speedingsloth 29 Report post Posted January 17, 2016 That's a great start!! Well done Bhartman!! 1 catlynk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joboly 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2016 Catlynk and Bhartman 1012 ... same boat at you both ... I've been doing couch25k for 2 weeks now ... I'm sticking with week one until it doesn't feel as if I'm going to die on the runs ... I'm here to finally make a difference in my health ... let's do this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob129 88 Report post Posted January 17, 2016 Catlynk and Bhartman 1012 ... same boat at you both ... I've been doing couch25k for 2 weeks now ... I'm sticking with week one until it doesn't feel as if I'm going to die on the runs ... I'm here to finally make a difference in my health ... let's do this! Good job!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catlynk 12 Report post Posted January 17, 2016 Catlynk, I am 49 and 100 lbs overweight. I,too, am looking for an accountability partner. Today was my day 1. I walked the same rate as you. Thank u for posting. I needed to know I wasn't the only one trying this at this age and starting speed. Hello bhartman1012! I too am glade to know others in the same boat as me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catlynk 12 Report post Posted January 17, 2016 Catlynk and Bhartman 1012 ... same boat at you both ... I've been doing couch25k for 2 weeks now ... I'm sticking with week one until it doesn't feel as if I'm going to die on the runs ... I'm here to finally make a difference in my health ... let's do this! Hi Joboly, I did ok with my first day, tomorrow will be day 2. I'm gonna try to do the M-W-F training - weather permitting. I'm so glad you told me you have done week one of two weeks, I was concerned that as the weeks progressed I would not be able to keep up. Now I see there is a backup plan just in case Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catlynk 12 Report post Posted January 17, 2016 Good job!!! Your such a great encourager! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
