tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post7142711787960236552..comments2024-01-13T23:37:54.008-05:00Comments on Hungry Zombie Couture: Couch to 5KShannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16109120743751725861noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-1267526314145998712010-08-12T16:08:37.163-04:002010-08-12T16:08:37.163-04:00Great post! Congrats on your newfound motivation! ...Great post! Congrats on your newfound motivation! Let us know how it goes.<br /><br />This is somewhat unrelated to weight but is related to general health and well-being and exercise. I've always had an issue with depression and I've found that regular exercise keeps my emotions balanced. I took up jiu jitsu 3x a week two years ago, and still go regularly now, and it really helps.Janicehttp://www.meladori.com/shesinfashionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-35061744293385232902010-08-11T20:55:56.383-04:002010-08-11T20:55:56.383-04:00Congratulations and much encouragement on your new...Congratulations and much encouragement on your new endeavor. I, too, am disgusted with my weight and want to get rid of it! I am on a light exercise schedule right now due to my recent knee surgery. I am still wearing a brace. My husband is currently doing a triathalon. This is a man who has done NO exercise in the past I don't know how many years and has a desk job where he SITS all day. I can't believe it. He started in early July and already they are running 5 miles, biking for hours and swimming almost a mile. He is working with Team in Training which is a fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. So, it can be done (just not by me right now) Good luck!Nancy Winninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01291320098379550586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-1551942679178218322010-08-11T20:40:35.078-04:002010-08-11T20:40:35.078-04:00Ha Ha, I started htis on saturday, failed stage on...Ha Ha, I started htis on saturday, failed stage one and have not had a chance to go again. Will be more dedicated in spring.<br /><br />HefAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-58819361388117057952010-08-09T16:42:02.934-04:002010-08-09T16:42:02.934-04:00Yay - good for you!
I've been thinking about ...Yay - good for you!<br /><br />I've been thinking about doing this programme for a while now - like you, I've noticed clothes getting tighter, and things I've made no longer fit me.<br /><br />So far I've sorted myself out with a sports bra, but need to get some running shoes, and I keep putting it off because I hate sports shops (and I've just moved to a different country!). Excuses excuses!<br /><br />Keep us up to date with your progress :)<br /><br />How's the sewing going? Haven't seen many pics for a while.Dillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13715013290288339298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-14734197282575959332010-08-08T20:50:38.200-04:002010-08-08T20:50:38.200-04:00Congratulations for starting this program,it sound...Congratulations for starting this program,it sounds like a great program to get you to your 5k goal. <br />I do a weight training program and run, but I must say running is my favorite. I feel at my best after a run and it is one of the best ways to maintain weight (& loose it too).<br /><br />Have you been to the store "The Running Room"? It also has Clinics if you ever wanted to try running with a group/trainer. They appear to be very popular. <br />I like shopping in this store :)<br /><br />http://www.runningroom.com/hm/inside.php?id=2305Ann Made Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02736679240367173915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-61980590911731534532010-08-07T10:35:12.794-04:002010-08-07T10:35:12.794-04:00Good luck with what sounds like a great program. ...Good luck with what sounds like a great program. If you're enjoying it already, that's half the battle.Lianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13235950571276425579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-2841180585175373212010-08-05T09:06:24.305-04:002010-08-05T09:06:24.305-04:00The program sounds interesting; I never tried anyt...The program sounds interesting; I never tried anything like it (I usually workout at the gym) but I wouldn't mind trying it. I like running but the lack of outdoor tracks around the place where I live always breaks my mood of starting a running program. I know for a fact that it's the best way to lose weightTanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01073735708031525696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-65282767714430865172010-08-02T12:26:29.349-04:002010-08-02T12:26:29.349-04:00I started running a few years back: it's the o...I started running a few years back: it's the only thing to shift the flubber off my thighs. Unfortunately I got knocked off my bike last year, busted my knee and now can't run at all.<br />Best of British to you xxFrench_Seamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-39864356257718765112010-08-01T14:40:12.279-04:002010-08-01T14:40:12.279-04:00I tip my vintage chapeau to you!I tip my vintage chapeau to you!denise@thebluegardenia.comhttp://thebluegardenia.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-22275847384363151222010-07-30T22:34:50.605-04:002010-07-30T22:34:50.605-04:00Congrats - several in my office are doing it - the...Congrats - several in my office are doing it - the run is in two weeks - eek<br /><br />yea, and week five was surprisingly not easytarabuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08271012102138956776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-77536449230193528422010-07-29T23:06:54.316-04:002010-07-29T23:06:54.316-04:00Wow! Great to hear that you've made the decisi...Wow! Great to hear that you've made the decision to join the C25K program. I haven't done that program but did take a 10 week running clinic several years ago. At the end of it I did run in a 5K road race. It's great to have the motivation to run with group. I kept on running for about 5 years after that but couldn't get past the 5K distance. Then I entered a 60k walking weekend and have been distance walking ever since. Completed a marathon, two half marathons and this year we had a walking vacation, we walked 325km in Northern Spain. <br /><br />Congrats on joining the active lifestyle.<br /><br />Christiana<br />sewamsuing.blogspot.comChristianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11171676961581669900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-62287507010317077002010-07-29T18:44:56.171-04:002010-07-29T18:44:56.171-04:00Right now, our dogs and we are on the C25k program...Right now, our dogs and we are on the C25k program and loving it. Because we've started barefoot running recently, we've stuck with the starting week for two weeks running. It's also helping the puppies get accustomed to the running.Soldier Grrrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348413782466115868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-36906491439019071142010-07-29T18:08:24.954-04:002010-07-29T18:08:24.954-04:00Good going!! C25K is great, I know a LOT of people...Good going!! C25K is great, I know a LOT of people who've used it and carried on with the mileage after it's over, too. I didn't discover it until after I had already been bitten by the running bug, but it's a really solid programme.<br /><br />And bear with me, because maybe you already know this but GO AND GET FITTED FOR RUNNING SHOES. Don't just buy a pair because they look nice, or you know the brand, or because they're expensive. It is extremely important that you go to a shop that watches you run and advises shoes based on your feet and your gait. The single biggest things you can do to avoid injury are a) wear the proper shoes and b) don't add too much mileage too fast (only 10% per week).<br /><br />Oh, and if you have an iPhone, Runkeeper is AWESOME (I'm squirrellypoo on there!)melissahttp://www.fehrtrade.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-68365342402058830532010-07-29T18:04:19.874-04:002010-07-29T18:04:19.874-04:00Your post was so timely. I am on day 5 of a new e...Your post was so timely. I am on day 5 of a new exercise routine. My plan was to exercise for at least 30 min. a day. I either play tennis or take a very brisk walk. I am going to look into the Couch25K info. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction!Maryhttp://www.wwvests.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-90126819295021087252010-07-29T17:06:35.336-04:002010-07-29T17:06:35.336-04:00Yes, my DH and I did that together overe 3 years a...Yes, my DH and I did that together overe 3 years ago. It turned him into a devoted runner and I branched off into classes at the gym. It was a wonderful way to enter the world of vigourous exercise. And I had ice cream for lunch today (actually, a large salad and ice cream for dessert). Not that I advocate that, but it was a hard day at work and I needed it. :)a little sewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18086285440873869055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-50431213860372789612010-07-29T16:33:11.381-04:002010-07-29T16:33:11.381-04:00I used Robert Ulrey's Couch25K podcasts and th...I used Robert Ulrey's Couch25K podcasts and they were fabulous for getting me back in running shape...I recommend them to anyone starting out. I did my first half marathon in May...not bad for an old lady over 5o! Go for it!Maryissewfasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12780345687245124170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-20459937992120111162010-07-29T15:35:56.017-04:002010-07-29T15:35:56.017-04:00I did a similar program last spring, and it was gr...I did a similar program last spring, and it was great! I've never been a runner, so it was new territory for me. Now, a year later, I can say that although my exercising hasn't been constant, I can run 3 miles easily -- and more if I want to. I even ran outside this winter and enjoyed it (!!!), which for those of us in northern climates, is quite a feat. :) I used this podcast: http://www.ullreys.com/robert/Podcasts/. In any case, I'm sure you'll be great!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652627633111939756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-20039316427901350182010-07-29T14:46:11.779-04:002010-07-29T14:46:11.779-04:00Hi Shannon. Yay for you! Running is my favorite ...Hi Shannon. Yay for you! Running is my favorite exercise of all time. We have a local group of runners here on the island that I try to hook up with whenever I can. I haven't specifically done the program you link to, but it looks like a gentle way to break into a 5K. I hope your knee holds up for you and you end up loving it! I'll be running with you in spirit and cheering you on in your efforts. I have done a 5K and 10K so far this year. It's so fun to meet new people at the races.MushyWearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11298153126878457192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-58291031253557376112010-07-29T14:18:35.893-04:002010-07-29T14:18:35.893-04:00Ok, Shannon, i'll join you. I've become a...Ok, Shannon, i'll join you. I've become a true couch spud this summer and I need something to motivate me. It's too easy to do nothing right now. I'll start tomorrow. I just took a long (2 mile) walk with my son, so I'm good for today. <br />I have some skirts I want to get back into.BeeBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01801842490035341712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-38832822736867045092010-07-29T13:21:55.448-04:002010-07-29T13:21:55.448-04:00How awesome. Go for it!
Trudy
www.sewingwithtrudy...How awesome. Go for it!<br /><br />Trudy<br />www.sewingwithtrudy.blogspot.comTrudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11649677045881448393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-36350689306609265712010-07-29T13:06:54.635-04:002010-07-29T13:06:54.635-04:00I have friends at work who did a similar program (...I have friends at work who did a similar program (notice I say they did! *LOL*) and it really worked. They ran in one of the NYC 5k marathons with pretty good times. I'm wishing you much luck with this!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-29317614524002845352010-07-29T12:22:59.222-04:002010-07-29T12:22:59.222-04:00When I started running about 3 years ago, I did so...When I started running about 3 years ago, I did something similar to a C25K (although I didn't follow a formal plan - just run/walk intervals slowly building up distance). Running is great fun, partly because it was never something I thought I could do -- I was always the one walking the last quarter of the mile in high school gym! I just completed my first half marathon in May, and it felt great to be strong and fit enough to run that distance.<br /><br />Anyway, I hope you enjoy running, and most of all, have fun with it. Don't get too caught up in the particulars of a program - just go at your own pace and listen to your body. Even when you get to the point of running longer distances continuously, walk breaks are still allowed! I actually still use walk breaks as a way to extend my distance without feeling too fatigued at the end of a workout.Kaitlinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-28951749228237098782010-07-29T12:13:11.896-04:002010-07-29T12:13:11.896-04:00The makings of a lean, fit sewing diva. I feel yo...The makings of a lean, fit sewing diva. I feel your pain. I've been struggling with weight fluctuation for years. But this year, it's not going down only up, up with exercising and good eating habits. Maybe I should kick the exercise routine up a notch. <br /><br />Good luck with your fitness routine. Soon you'll wear that cute skirt.<br /><br />CCennettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09109335050044632749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-38374535284198277192010-07-29T11:55:49.396-04:002010-07-29T11:55:49.396-04:00Did that program for a while, and it did get this ...Did that program for a while, and it did get this cardio-allergic gal up to 23 minute solid "runs" (it took me a month to get past the first week's workout, so you are already doing awesome!). In the last few months I switched over to going by heart rate instead of time/distance, since it's turned out I'm still having cardio issues (to stay in the optimal zone, I have to slow down to a speed walk on the uphills, and do a slow jog everywhere else), but I still get 5K done at least twice a week, and have no issues running for the bus anymore!tumblinahttp://knitsnwovens.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-54657315992636069212010-07-29T11:11:46.891-04:002010-07-29T11:11:46.891-04:00Thanks for pointing out this program. I would love...Thanks for pointing out this program. I would love to do this, but alas I currently have a weak knee. First I need to find some knee strengthening exercises and wait for the temperature to get down below 100 degrees. But if I can strengthen my knee, I would do this program later in the fall.<br /><br />Good luck with you plan. I'll be watching for your progress.LindaCnoreply@blogger.com