I went out for another 5k run the other night and I didn't give in and walk! I walk an overpass in my route because the angle kills my knee but other than that... I ran the ENTIRE time. Now I will admit that I am pretty sure I was bobbing in place a couple times but I kept my granny shuffle going! I have done that twice now. I have been running a route that is 3 miles including my warm up and cool down so this 5k this weekend is going to KICK MY BUTT!

Urth, don't beat yourself up about those cookies, just mark it down and get back on track, :D I find if I focus on my slip-ups too much, that they repeat. ;)

Grats on the workouts ladies!

I'm slipping up on my posting due to some craziness that's been lingering since Thursday afternoon, but I am back! :lol:

So how are we doing?

I'm going to jump in, if that's okay. :) I see that there are a couple of people training for a 5k. I'm thinking about doing that, because it seems that my workout routine has been.... well routine and boring. Perhaps working towards a goal that isn't weight loss specific will help me out of this slump. Unfortunately, the 5k I was looking at doing is out of the question because I have other commitments going on that day at the same place. Stupid marching band. :( But I'll keep looking for something perhaps at the start of the new year. I did a lot of running over the summer and I couldn't believe how much better I got at it during those two months. Running is fun. :D

Just wanted to update I have for the most part been getting my cardio in 3x a week and my workout video :) The workout video sometimes for then 3x a week!

been doing good, did 30 mins on the elliptical before work on mon tues and wens. hooray!!!

I ran my 5k course tonight. Holy crap I am going to be struggling! It happens to be the hilliest area in my super flat town. I have been training on totally flat runs so it will be interesting. But it is only the first 1/3 of the course, the rest is pretty flat. Anyway it took me 53 minutes and I walked a lot! So I am feeling pretty good about that. My goal is to finish in less than an hour and based on my practice runs (fingers crossed) I should be able to do that.

Katybelle- Welcome! I used to be a drum major. I would encourage you to do a 5k if you are thinking about it. I have enjoyed my training.

Great job everyone! Keep it up!

Welcome, Kat! Yeah, training for a 5k is a big change from my usual routine ;), sure not boring, because I have to push myself :lol:.

Woohoo, Nic and pnk!

Those hills will add to the challenge, but it sounds like you are doing awesome, Kay!

So today I actually had a moment where I felt GOOD about my speed! I was talking to a coworker who said he had to walk to work and it took him 55 mins. I asked how many miles it was and he said 1! Holy Cow, I can walk 1.5 miles in 25 mins! That is like the first time ever I can remember feeling like I wasn't the slow poke! :D

I am thinking about signing up for another 5k next month to keep my training going. I really like running since I don't have a choice to quit the workout early. If I quit early I just walk a lot longer until the end so I might as well keep pushing. :)

How is everyone else doing?

Today is my 5k!!! My first 5k ever. Super nervous. Kind of excited. Ready to get it over with! Ahhhh!

Woohoo! Let me know how it went! :D

go kay go!!!! let us know how it went!

skipped the gym on thurs cause my legs were way sore and i had plans for tennis on fri. played tennis with my friend on fri for about an hour. neither of us had played in years so it was mostly chasing the ball when we missed it lol sat was my day off so i just spent the day tidying and running errands and today i worked out with the wii fit plus game for 40 mins to make up for thurs, did 30 mins aerobics and 10 balance games.

Hey guys! OK so I made it but I did break down and walk for 30 seconds to a minute from time to time. I was having a hard time finding my pace and was having a few allergy issues. All though I felt like I was doing a horrible job I ended up with a personal best time by 3 minutes. So my time was 43 minutes. I had a fellow 3FC'er meet me there and run with me and a friend so I had some great support. Now I just need to sign up for the next race. :D My goal is to run the entire thing... no walking.

Awesome, I bet it feels good to shave that time off your run!

I haven't really been tracking on here, but I've been doing the mundane "a little here, a little there" exercises, so that's hard to post. ;) I better get my butt up and running though, time is growing short!

How's October going for you all?

I attached a picture of me and my running support after our 5k.

Wow, nice photo! And it doesn't look like anyone is keeling over either, awesome ;)! And here I had thought that this was a pre-run shot for a few seconds. I think I'd be passed out on the pavement, muah-ha! :o

I'm hoping to take my sister along for my Dash in January. She is excited, which is always a plus when it comes to race buddies. I'll be needing that little lady at the finish line cheerin' me on once she's done, :lol:!