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Across the Fence:  Couch to 5K  |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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 Posted - Jul 27 2011 : 3:47:26 PM
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My sister introduced me to a program called Couch to 5k. In 9 weeks it is supposed to help you get ready to run a 5k… and yes I really did mean run!! I have spent all day programming a Pandora Radio station to play faster tempo songs that will encourage me to run and I downloaded an app that gives you the cues as to when to walk and run. I am going to try it!! 
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2899 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - Jul 27 2011 : 3:51:35 PM
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Alee
My friend did that, & she just finished the 5K a couple of weeks ago! |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2011 : 3:56:52 PM
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Cool! I think it would be so neat to get up and get in shape before winter! I went for a 2.68 mile walk the other night and was shocked at how out of shape I am in. Now is the time to get in shape because I can't take back time that has already passed and there is no reason to keep waiting for a better time. :)
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Deb
Chattanooga
TN
USA
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woolgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
901 Posts
Elizabeth
Great Lakes
IL
USA
901 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2011 : 6:52:00 PM
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I have done that with great results, but it has been a while. If you need a motivational partner we should team up...I need to get me rear in gear too!
Liz
Farmgirl #1947
www.militaryfarmgirl.blogspot.com |
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
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Posted - Jul 27 2011 : 6:57:03 PM
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Alee, I'm running my first 5K tomorrow, but I've just been running, nothing hardcore, specific for 5K training. I think I'll join this little group of people trying it! I want to run another one in September, but with a little more training!
God's and Farmgirl's Blessings,
Megan
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal.
The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work. |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2011 : 7:29:51 PM
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Ladies, you all rock! I can't wait to get going on this program with you! This is going to be fantastic!! I am going to warm up for a week with just walking since I have been so sedentary. Should we post our workouts here?
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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woolgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
901 Posts
Elizabeth
Great Lakes
IL
USA
901 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2011 : 7:37:20 PM
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Sure! Maybe we should start a new thread for check-ins and encouragement. I just got one of those bike carts for Rosemary to ride in and so we have been biking more, but we sure could bust out the jogging stroller more!
Liz
Farmgirl #1947
www.militaryfarmgirl.blogspot.com |
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
1854 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2011 : 8:09:08 PM
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I'm in Alee and Elizabeth! It'd be great motivation for me to actually do it!
God's and Farmgirl's Blessings,
Megan
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal.
The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work. |
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embchicken
True Blue Farmgirl
1487 Posts
Elaine
Ocean
NJ
USA
1487 Posts |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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woolgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
901 Posts
Elizabeth
Great Lakes
IL
USA
901 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2011 : 07:57:03 AM
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Got my first run in already today! Megan~I don't know where in Wisconsin you are but I commute to Milwaukee so if you are in that area we could meet up for some runs!
Liz
Farmgirl #1947
www.militaryfarmgirl.blogspot.com |
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mindy_marie
Farmgirl in Training
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Mindy
Fargo
ND
USA
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Posted - Jul 28 2011 : 8:11:28 PM
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Hey Alee,
I started running just last year and at first couldn't run more than half a mile without walking. I ran my first 5k last summer and thought I would never be able to run farther than 3.1 miles. But I ran two half-marathons this spring and am contemplating trying a full marathon next year!
I guess what I'm trying to say is no matter how out of shape you are now, it doesn't take long to get into shape if you keep at it. Running is addictive though so take good care of yourself, you won't be able to stop. :)
Mindy
Farmgirl #3290 |
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
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Posted - Jul 28 2011 : 9:01:09 PM
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Elizabeth, I do live in the Milwaukee area! I actually just ran my first 5K today at GermanFest. I finished in 48:20, which was a little slower than I had hoped, but I finished!
God's and Farmgirl's Blessings,
Megan
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal.
The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work. |
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woolgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
901 Posts
Elizabeth
Great Lakes
IL
USA
901 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2011 : 04:51:58 AM
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Oh man I wanted to go to germanFest sooo bad! I go to swchool at Alverno so I am up there frequently!Congrts of finishing your first 5k! We should find another. I know there is one here on base on Spetmember 11, but I don't know if that os too far for you.
Liz
Farmgirl #1947
www.militaryfarmgirl.blogspot.com |
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
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Posted - Jul 29 2011 : 05:58:31 AM
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Best of luck with this. It sounds great! I know that you can do it!
hugs
Marcy
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
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