Plus DH has started running and has just completed the London Marathon so he is all hyped up about it.
Now being a big fan (forgive the pun) of the biggest loser I am always amazed how they get much larger people than me to run. This just makes me feel worse. How come they can do it?????
Anyway I was reading through the blogs last week and someone mentioned the C25K plan. I checked it out and thought "maybe I could give this a try". I was also inspired by Grace and Ashli who both completed a 5k recently (well done girls).
I got home from work and it was really cold and I just wanted to have dinner and mooch on the couch. Plus after the taunt last week I was pretty nervous about running on the road. But I got in the car with DH and went to the local country park and started the plan.!!!!!!
Day one: 5 min brisk walking followed by 60 seconds running then 90 seconds brisk walking alternatively for 20 mins then 5 minutes walking.
It was SO hard. My legs felt like lead and my lungs were on fire. Who would have thought 60 seconds would seem so long? DH was fantastic. It was like having a personal trainer. I love him to bits. He was so patient with me. And we got the job done.
I am so pleased with myself. Granted it was a small step but I, ME, Fiona RAN!
Yippee :-)
Now whether I will be able to walk tomorrow is another matter.
And I think Ive got the couch bit licked.
Watch this space.
Look at you! You're a RUNNER!!!!
ReplyDeleteWay to go!!! I'm getting mentally prepared to restart C25K. We're in this together!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the shout-out, hun :)
Congratulations!! I too feel I don't have the build for running (yet) and I'm terrified of doing damage to my knees, but I did download the C2K app on my phone and I fully intend to start slow with this program! It really was designed for people like us!
ReplyDeletethat's great about starting the couch 2 5k. it's my DREAM to be able to run a mile.
ReplyDeleteExcellent! And it all starts with getting off the couch. Tell you hubby that he is doing great in helping you out. Maybe next year you'll be running the marathon together.
ReplyDeleteHurray! I admitted once, on my blog, oh back in September that I had a secret dream of running... and guess what? I'm 2 5-k's, 1 8-k and 1-10k in!!! I still can't run the whole way, but I just started by walking a block, running a block, etc.... and then it was walking one, running two, then three, then four... you can TOTALLY do this! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteThat's an awesome accomplishment. Nothing is harder than getting started and you've just done that. Way to go.
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I started c25k once before, but didn't fully commit. I was amazed though that I was actually RUNNING! A friend and I are planning to do the program after we've both lost some pounds!
ReplyDeleteThat's so awesome. Congrats. I recently started the C25K program as well. It's REALLY difficult at first. I think my body was in shock at what I was doing. Good luck with it. Watching Michael run on The Biggest Loser is what motivated me as well. If he can do it, we can do it. Go grrl.
ReplyDeleteHurray for you, Fiona the Runner! Keep training. You have to start somewhere, and you'll get better! AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteYou Can DO IT!!!! just stick to it and believe in yourself and there is nothing that can stop ya!
ReplyDeleteAwesome!! Even better that your hubby is so supportive and helps you "train".
ReplyDeleteYou can do it!!!!! I started back running with C25K....and a year later ran a marathon! Keep it up!
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