Long time since I posted, and far too long since I ran.

I came down with a virus a couple weeks ago and then (probably as a result of the viral illness) got diagnosed with Bell’s palsy a few days later. It’s most likely going to be fine and I’ll be back to normal in a few weeks, but it’s had me in a real funk.

Finally went out for a 2 mile “just do something” run yesterday. Felt pretty good, almost forgot what endorphins feel like. I’ll be getting back in the swing gradually this week. I just can’t sit and let this silly thing keep me from doing good things for myself. Plus a quick scale check in the morning served as a biting reality check.

LisaMarie – What an opportunity! I can see where you might be hesitant, but I would think about how you and your husband could balance as a coaching team. Like you said, those who struggle need a coach just as much as the star runners! Hope it all works out.

Glad to see so many of the c25k folks doing well.

Hope to be back to report on running progress regularly again.

Hi all -

*SO* busy this week - but wanted to say hello and keep moving! Finished Day 3 of Week 6 of C25K this morning - LOVE my treadmill!

Can't believe I am actually doing it - running... I never thought I'd be able to do Day 1, let alone week three - and now I am nearly running 4KM... not long 'til I am runnning 5KM! And the best part is, the 'end' of the programme now feels like the beginning of more challenges for time and distance... and maybe even hills... one day...

Have a great week, folks!

Heather

Hi everyone!

Hoping I could join your thread....

I just started the C25K program on Monday and I have day 2 tomorrow.

I am looking forward to learning a lot from everyone here.

Have a great evening!

shananigans -- Thanks for cheering me on! I'm hoping the coaching thing will all work out, but it's not definite yet.

Heather -- you're doing soooo great!! Keep it up!

Penney -- it's so good to see you in this thread! I just noticed that you're in VA -- me too!

I ran 9 miles this morning and it was TOUGH. I don't know what was wrong with me. When I got back I was actually quite dizzy. I even had a bit of a side stitch during the run. I hope my 12 miles on Friday aren't like that!

Today's my 1-year anniversary of changing my life, by the way!

Hi runners, well, unfortunate circumstances have led to the end of my running hiatus, a small bright spot anyway. So just swinging by to make the public commitment to get out Thursday a.m. (the first day I'm allowed to run after the medical procedure) and run (or run/walk probably after my two month break) a couple miles.

Anne

Lisa Marie - Where are you in VA? I am in northern VA.... 9 miles???? and I was impressed with my 1.5..... Way to go!

Anne - Good luck on your run!

Okay - I did day two of the program.... Ended up doing 1.5 miles.... I was hurting but not too terribly bad - I think I will be better by Friday. My knee was really bothering me.... but I figure that is to be expected with my weight. Besides - it's the same one I hurt when I was younger and playing a lot of sports. So I think that I just need to give it some extra training.

Take care everyone!

Today was my second run of week 3 and it was tough on the 3 minute jogs to keep motivated. I made it but I kept looking at the clock just willing it to move forward faster. I was hoping my body would shape up a bit faster and if on Friday I am still struggling I am going to repeat this week again to try and build up stamina. I really do enjoy the feeling of running though and I have finally mastered breathing that doesn't make me feel like I am having an athsma attack! Woo hoo!

I am trying to get back on track with my eating plan as well so some of this weight can come off so running isn't as hard. Running with 70 extra pounds is difficult! I am proud that I have made it this far without injury or just plain old giving up. I can't wait to run 5k on week 9!

I had fun last night, we did a club handicap race which was just a bit under 7 miles. The weather was actually pretty nice for once, although it was quite muddy underfoot. I ended up overtaking more people than overtook me which was nice (they set the slowest runners off first with the intention that everyone finishes at roughly the same time), and I came in within a minute of the time they had predicted for me (over, but I blame the mud...). We had a bit of a social after which was also a nice excuse to chat - I finally came clean to running club people about the weight loss thing too. I didn't tell them before because I wanted them to get to know me as a runner rather than someone who's lost weight.

Bah - rotten start to the day... I must be tired. I only managed 15 minutes on the treadmill, instead of 25 I must just be over-tired, I guess. Back at it on the weekend.

Keep up the good running, everyone!

Heather

You SHOULD be impressed with your 1.5 -- you just started! That's fantastic! Oh, and I live halfway between Richmond and Charlottesville.

Helen, I know what you mean about not wanting to be known as someone who lost weight and instead just being known as a runner. I'm starting to feel that way, the closer I get to my weight loss goal and the more I progress as a runner. Especially with this coaching thing. If I do take the position, I'm looking forward to a few years down the road, when I'll only be coaching kids who didn't know me at 275 pounds!

Today's an off day for me. I was going to run a couple of easy miles but I'm having some pain in my right ankle, the one I broke a few years ago. Eek. I hope there's nothing wrong!

Ok, I ran/walked/shuffled but did NOT crawl my 2 miles this morning. I did not take a watch because I did not want to know. But it was slow. The good news is that I ran most of it, at least in smallish stretches. I'm trying not to be disappointed given that I haven't run in more than 2 months, and a week ago I was being prepped for surgery, but you'd never know I ran a half in January.

OK, the goal for the rest of this week/weekend is to get out once more, with a run-as-I-feel-like-it jaunt, and then try to get a little more disciplined and build back some more of what I lost next week.

Anne

wndranne, you'll be back on track in no time! It's great that you're getting out there!

I went ahead and did a quick 2.2 miles after all, and I foolishly did it in the over-ninety-degrees heat of the afternoon. I barely beat the storm, though -- now there's a crazy storm out there. I intended to take it really slow but because it was a short run I was faster than I wanted to be, which proves that building up mileage really does make you faster whether you intend it or not.

Hi everyone,

I haven't posted in awhile since I have been in and out of town.

After today's 5 mile run I actually saw 145 on my scale well...145.2 but still it was exciting.

Everyone is doing so well. I am struggling a bit to stay on track in the heat.

Yesterday's run was better, less sore but now I am coming to the "I'm not in good enough shape" to do this part I believe. So far I have tricked my body into doing this, but on those 3 minute runs I am dying by the end. I am going to keep trucking along as best as I can though.

If three minutes isn't easy DON'T MOVE ON TO MORE. You've had years and years to get into the shape you're in now. That's not going to change in three weeks.