My goal for this break from TTC has been to get healthier. I've lost a little over 10 pounds but I want to do more in these 2 months I have until I would be at my first retrieval. I started using the Couch to 5k program today. It is a 9 week program that you use 3 days a week. Over the 9 weeks you build up the intensity of the walk/run so that by the end, you can run a 5k. That would be a huge accomplishment for me! I've never been a runner so why not start now? I enjoy getting outside and walking so I figured why not push it up a notch. This should also help with the weight loss (I haven't worked out much at all this month because of the surgery). This morning I did week 1, day 1. This was a 5 minute warm up, 60 second jog and 90 second run intervals and a 5 minute cool down. I went 2.13 miles with a 15 minute mile pace. Yeah that's not the best pace but I hope to see improvement!Sunday, May 1, 2011
Couch to 5k
My goal for this break from TTC has been to get healthier. I've lost a little over 10 pounds but I want to do more in these 2 months I have until I would be at my first retrieval. I started using the Couch to 5k program today. It is a 9 week program that you use 3 days a week. Over the 9 weeks you build up the intensity of the walk/run so that by the end, you can run a 5k. That would be a huge accomplishment for me! I've never been a runner so why not start now? I enjoy getting outside and walking so I figured why not push it up a notch. This should also help with the weight loss (I haven't worked out much at all this month because of the surgery). This morning I did week 1, day 1. This was a 5 minute warm up, 60 second jog and 90 second run intervals and a 5 minute cool down. I went 2.13 miles with a 15 minute mile pace. Yeah that's not the best pace but I hope to see improvement!
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Good luck, Lora! Great job on loosing 10 pounds!!! With the summer months upon us it is the great time to run outside.
ReplyDeleteI was running when I was a teen and then stopped. I am also considering starting again as soon as I get an official confirmation that our 2nd IVF is a bust.
Congratulations on getting into running and the weight loss. I was doing C25K and found it to be great for improving my endurance. I'm stimming for IVF so my ovaries are the size of footballs, so running is out for now. But I have to say-I miss it. It's a great stress reducer.
ReplyDeleteI did the Couch to 5K program last year and ran two 5K's! Good for you girl! I'm proud of you! Take control of whatever you can! xoxo
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great program. Good for you! As encouragement, I've given you an award! Check out http://ivf-fiv.blogspot.com/2011/05/its-award-season-again.html for more info.
ReplyDeleteMy friend did this and has run many 5ks since. I just downloaded the my fitness pal app and I'm using it to log all my calories for the day.. Eric is going to join it too and then we can sync up on there to help each other. .. I'm also looking for something to do in this damn waiting period... Sigh.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a great idea. I'm returning your ICLW comment (I visited before, but didn't comment!) and will continue following your blog.
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