Fat girl jogging
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Question, is the program designed that you do it every day? I would love to give this a try but dont know if I could realistically find time every day for 30 days straight? If it is a program you do for 30 straight days, when do you fit it in? My husband and I WOH and have 2 kids that are heavily involved in travel sports.
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Anonymous
Couch 2 5k is not meant as an everyday program. There are 3 "days" a week for the jogging schedule, which lasts for 9 weeks. Some people do the program on specific days (every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday). I'm on week 7, and choose to run every other day. So some weeks I'm running 3 days/week, others 4 days/week. I tend to exercise 5/days a week though, so while I run every other day, I mix up some other kind of activity for those other 1-2 days. http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml |
Anonymous
Definitely do NOT run or do this program every day, if running is new to you or you're easing back into running after an absence. It's important that you have a day off in between to recuperate and minimize stress on your knees. Every other day is recommended. |
Anonymous
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Go, OP go!
That is awesome. My best friend coined the term "fatting around," which basically means unapologetically existing despite some haters not believing in fat people. ANYWAY, Keep up the good work, and remember that no matter how long it takes you, you are still lapping everyone on the couch and the internet. |
Anonymous
| I was about 60 pounds overweight whene I ran a ten mile race. I decided one day to run it. My first "run" I couldn't run a block without stopping. 5 months later, I ran the whole race, walking only for water breaks every few miles. STRENGTH TRAIN. WIthout strength training in your legs, your knees will hurt more. I have learned my lesson. |
Anonymous
Yes, those are the BEST. I am the PP who ran a ten miler at 60 pounds overweight. I am now only about 30 pounds overweight, but I do a lot of high impact exercises, including plyometrics, and it would be IMPOSSIBLE without those awesome pants from target. |
Anonymous
| Link to the exact Target pants? |
Anonymous
| I worked for a specialty running store for a few years when I ran in college. We had a lot of people say C25K kicked their butts. Do each week twice. It gives you more time to adapt. Once you get going, you may be able to go to the normal schedule. Don't add days to your week though, just repeat each week. Good luck! |
Anonymous
http://www.target.com/p/c9-by-champion-women-s-running-knee-tight-assorted-colors/-/A-14152945#prodSlot=large_2_19 They are on sale. I am a size 12 or 14, and the XL is fine for me. Maybe a little loose. |
Anonymous
I love my enell sprts bra. Not cheap but puts the girls in thir place and is perfect for high intensity workouts |
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(From OP) You all are really great! I was feeling blah about my progress last night, but after reading all of your kind comments, I am back on track again. It sucks to run while fat. Actually, if I remember correctly, it also kind of sucks to run while not being fat, but it sure is easier to do when you are lighter.
If anyone is thinking about doing Couch to 5K, remember that if you are less than 100 pounds overweight, then you are already ahead of my progress! 
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Anonymous
(From OP) OMG! You rock! 
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Anonymous
(From OP) Thanks! I'm not sure what I'm doing right now qualifies as running. It's more alternating between jiggly jogging and walking fast. The pic is below pretty much the truth. |
Anonymous
Thanks! I'll keep my eye out for them in case they come back in stock. |
Anonymous
| Keep up the good work!! |