I am going to pat myself on the back. Today I did something I never thought I could! (more)

[Sue]

I ran 2.4 mile in 30 minutes with a short warm up and cool down, I ran 4.8 MPH for about 25 minutes!!

I always said "I can't jog." But apparently I can! It took a while. Last summer I started couch to 5K. I did it all summer and got to two mile in 30 mins (but out side up and down hills) But I stopped.

My fitness goal is to get to the point where I can run a 5k. Then get to the point where I can run a 5k in 30 minutes.

But right now I am happy I *ran* 2.4 miles.

[Peggyann]

:woman:

~PA~

[Jessica]

Sue, that is AWESOME!!!!! :bliss:

What a wonderful feeling. :)

[riversprite]

I always said "I can't jog." .

This is me. It's what I have *always* said. Hmmm...I wonder.

Way to go, Sue! :yay:

[Tangwystl]

I ran 2.4 mile in 30 minutes with a short warm up and cool down, I ran 4.8 MPH for about 25 minutes!!

I always said "I can't jog." But apparently I can! It took a while. Last summer I started couch to 5K. I did it all summer and got to two mile in 30 mins (but out side up and down hills) But I stopped.

My fitness goal is to get to the point where I can run a 5k. Then get to the point where I can run a 5k in 30 minutes.

But right now I am happy I *ran* 2.4 miles.

That is so cool! Go You.:yay:

[agatha]

I wish that was me! Well done!

[Sue]

Couch to 5K is amazing. WHen I first started I thought I would DIE after running 1 minute and 30 seconds. Then I added a little and a little more.

DH made a good point about not being able to natureally pace myself. THat is why I do well on the bike. Because the spinning of the bike helps that a lot. So I make a concentrated effort to get in a rhythm when I run. The treadmill helps that too. If I don't have a "pace" going, i would either bump into the front or fall off the back (and belive me the first few times I was on it, this was a *huge* fear for me)

Here's the link to couch to 5ks program if you havent' seen it.
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

[bannanabette]

I ran 2.4 mile in 30 minutes with a short warm up and cool down, I ran 4.8 MPH for about 25 minutes!!

I always said "I can't jog." But apparently I can! It took a while. Last summer I started couch to 5K. I did it all summer and got to two mile in 30 mins (but out side up and down hills) But I stopped.

My fitness goal is to get to the point where I can run a 5k. Then get to the point where I can run a 5k in 30 minutes.

But right now I am happy I *ran* 2.4 miles.

Yay you!!!! You rock! I'm really impressed - I'm stuck on week 4 of Couch to 5K and have been there for months!

[mirage1]

That's wonderful, Sue!

[Storymama]

Good for you, Sue!!!

The treadmill helps that too. If I don't have a "pace" going, i would either bump into the front or fall off the back (and belive me the first few times I was on it, this was a *huge* fear for me)

Here's the link to couch to 5ks program if you havent' seen it.
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
I have a big problem feeling balanced on a treadmill too, and quite by chance, I purchased a used treadmill that has handles you use to swing back and forth. It looks very similar to this one (http://www.treadmilltalk.com/proform-crosswalk-caliber-elite-treadmill.html). Surprise, surprise - they keep me placed properly on the tread! I haven't stumbled or creeped up at all since I started using this machine. I once tripped on a machine and shot off the back, at a Perfect Bodies type health club . . . oy, very humiliating LOL!

[Sue]

because apparently you have to get to the gym before 5:15am to get one! And I haven't had a chance to do a later in the day thing. Tomorrow I am going to get up super early and try to get a treadmill.

[jump4joy]

Yay, that's awesome!!! Congratulations. I've heard Couch to 5K is a really good program, I'm glad you're making such great progress!

[agatha]

that you are at where I want to be. When did you start noticing that you could were on the way, if you know what I mean?

Congratulations again!

[victoria]

That is wonderful, congrats!