Aggressive Couch-to-5k Training Group (Page 10)

I've been feeling pretty miserable and unhappy lately and read something last night that made me realize I'm miserable because I have no goals. I am not challenging myself and am just going through the daily routine of each day. I woke up this morning with some motivation to think about "what is it that I want to do, to motivate and make me happy?"  I created a list and one of the items on my list was to compete in a Triathlon someday.  I always talked about "someday."  Now this is a very lofty goal for me since I don't know how to swim.  So I'm taking it step by step and will work very hard to reach that goal.  I had an epiphany driving into work this a.m.  I got behind a car with the license plate TRSTGD.  Then I read an article on foxnews that said "You're never to old to run a marathon!"  All signs confirming that I'm on the right path!   Then I discovered this amazing website!  I'm getting very excited about my new goal!  My first baby step is the "Aggressive Couch-to-5K Training Group"  I'm going print out the training plan and start tonight.  I'm looking forward to connecting with people who share the same goals and others who can help guide me on my journey!

Hi Michele and welcome!

I'm real new too and you have found a great site with tons of resources and lots of people willing to share their experiences and advice.  I've been working through the 5K program as well and now run a 5K training run each Friday.  I could barely swim 2 months ago but have just fnished a series of swim lessons and have reached a point where I can now go work on endurance and distance.  I have been cycling all summer but only started tri training about 6 weeks ago or so...

You should go say hi in the 'Introduce Yourself' forum...there are loads of people ready to say hello and help you reach your goals.

Good luck!

James

Hi James!

Thank you! Yes, I'm finding this site has a LOT of information to digest - and I'm getting really excited about pursuing my new goal.  Reading everyone's stories has made me realize that I CAN do this. Good for you with the swim lessons.  I can barely swim but am checking out my local Y's schedule for adult swim lessons. I'm starting my "couch to 5K" training program today and I know that if I keep working at this and with the support of people on this site I will reach my goal.  This is something I've always thought about doing but never vocalized. Last night I told my oldest son and he was so supportive and excited - that just adds to my determination.

You sound like you're working really hard towards your goal, good for you!

I'll introduce myself on the forum - thanks!

Michele

Hi Michele! Welcome to our little group!! The couch-to-5k program REALLY works! When I started it, I couldn't run for more than 100 feet or so before I was winded and my knees hurt. About 14 weeks of training later (I skimmed a day off of each week and ran every other day, rather than having a two-day break each week), 5k is no big deal to me! I've had to move into running at the gym, but I was lucky and my gym has an indoor track. I'm about to start swim and bike training through the winter, and I can't wait to get started! You absolutely CAN do this, Michele, so just be strong and stick with it...it will amaze you how quickly your work pays off!!

Good luck, and keep us posted!!

Way to go! It's a great feeling to break 30 minutes!!

It's great to see you all making the commitment to the program! My wife and I did this program early this year and it was perfect for us. If you stick to it it will work for you also. Be patient and before you know it you'll accomplish things you never did before.

Here's a quick update on us: Since finishing the program back in May we have each run in multiple 2 mile races, run one cross country 2.5 mile race, finished our first 5k race, done our first Super Sprint Tri (400yard/8mi/2mi), and last weekend we each ran 6 miles continuous on our long training runs. In a couple weeks we'll be running in a 6 mile Turkey Trot run on Thanksgiving morning.

Hey Johnny...that's some great progress and very encouraging for those of us running with this program.  Congrats on your accomplishments this year - that is awesome on completing the tri's - here's to many more for you next year.

I'm just beginning the first week of the final month/phase.  Had to lay off for a couple days after picking up a minor calf strain last week but ready to resume today.

Cheers!

James

Hi all,

I'm jumping in here late and decided that this is the program i want to start with.  I've overweight, but i'm used to chasing a 4 year old all day.  Plus I work in rehab, so I am on my feet all day, showing clients how to do stretches and exercises.  (Though I have decided to not show off by doing 5kg bicep curls for a while.  haha!)

~Bronny.

Hi all,

I just signed up on this site and am planning to run my first 5K in 23 years this June...yikes it's been that long! I returned to the gym 18 months ago and decided I needed some goals to focus on and the first one is finishing a race.  Really hoping to pull this off and that this site will be part of the success!

Cara

amanlaw, I think you're in it

I'm not sure, maybe there is actually group "membership", but I'm guessing they just meant to join the discussion. You just did! Weclome!

Hi, all. It's been almost four years since my last tri and training to speak of. Yikes! I've gained some weight, though not horrible, considering that I now work from home. Yup, that means the couch, 8-12 hrs per day. Ugh!! I love working from home... I just need to mitigate the inertia effects!

The good news is that I think I've thoroughly recovered from my injuries from my HIM in 2008... Bad news is I've developed other health problems since then, mostly digestive goofy stuff. Hoping training will help!

Starting with month 2 since I've been walking/hiking some and running teeny (really teeny) bits here and there.

Congratulations to all who are giving this a shot for the first time. You can do it!!

Hello Everyone

I wanted to introduce myself. I am new to the sport and looking forward to my training

Ahes

Hello Everyone,
I just started this program on Monday. I am a stay at home father to three great kids. I enjoy the outdoors, sports, and gadgets. I was never very athletic but was never really unfit either. That is until the last few years. I turn 30 in December and am doing my best to get into the best shape of my life by then. On top of this program I am biking 10km on program days and 5km on rest days. Doing all of this indoors as I have to watch my children. Hoping to do a 5km run in the new year and hopefully get into a triathlon late in 2013. I am also hoping this will help me shed more than a few unwanted pounds. Well here is to the next 16 weeks!

Mike

I everyone. Joining your group to get back in shape. I am a out of shape and overweight f47yo female. Went for a 2 mile run walk yesteday.

Krista

Hello. I started this program last week. This is something I wanted for long time but only recently it become possible. The thing is that I started in the past many times, each time forced to back up due to pain. This time it is different since I discovered it is actually my footware that is hurting me. Thanks to Born to run and other wonderfull BF books I have red since.

Not sure how I will do this program barefoot since it is getting colder, but for walking part it doesn't matter, I can walk shod pain free if I pay attention how do I walk. (When I start to run there are many options available that are covered in all those BF books. I also know experienced marathoner recently converted to FB to turn to for any advice.)

I started to swim with a coach last spring and it really made a huge difference. I'm resuming to work with him soon.

During the summer not doing anything really, but I changed my diet according to Dr D'Adamo's books and released easy 5 kg  (that I have struggled with previous 10 years) and 3% BF in 2 months. My BMI went from 25 to 21.

My main focus for this autumn is to go to gym, improve my BF%, and strenghten my back and legs since many years of desk-sitting and couch-potatoing didn't helped with it. I'm 46.