Week 5 on my couch to 5k

I am almost done with week 5 on my couch to 5k program. Today I ran 8 minutes straight then walked 5 minutes and ran another 8 minutes. This is the most I have run without stopping in over 4 years. It feels amazing to have kept up with my plan to get back into running.

I bought new running shoes and socks as well as a pair of running shorts. I paid for a summer membership at my gym instead of just thinking I would run outside. I know myself better and having paid for the membership, I am more motivated to hit the gym. This way I can lift weights as well as do my running program.

I just installed a new program on my phone, a 10k running plan that I will use instead of my 5k program. It is by Zen labs and it has the same 5k program that I was using built into the 10k. Now that I am able to actually run and am getting off the couch to do it, I know it is time for me to revamp my diet. I am an overeater and love sweets. I just bought Bob Harper's book, Jumpstart to Skinny, and am reading that in prep for a jumpstart! I want to get back down to my weight from 4 years ago...125. I am currently 146 as of this morning.

So, the plan is a summer transformation!

Week 2!

I have continued to follow my couch to 5k program. This weekend I ran on Sunday, and then ran on Monday. Last night my ankles were a little sore, so I decided today would be a rest day from running. I am going to try out a yoga class at the gym and see if I like it. I am so excited to finally be active and am feeling a bit better about myself now that I got up off the couch. It has been 4 years since I did any consistent exercise program!

I did it...I got off the couch!

So, I kept my promise to myself and went to the gym yesterday. I took my trusty IPhone and started my "couch to 5K" app and I spent 30 minutes on the treadmill. After I was done I wondered why I hadn't started sooner. Started when I noticed my mood dip down and my pants getting ever so tight.

I am sore this morning but it is the good sore feeling. So, here goes my adventure of loosing this 20 lbs and not wondering when I would start my adventure back to health. :)

My next step will be going to the running store where I can get some advice on a good shoe to buy. I know I should have done this first, but my pocketbook is a little on the light side as I am still in school!