I did my first "Couch to 5K" workout today.

hippotree

It was a 5-minute warmup walk, followed by intervals of 60 seconds running/90 seconds walking for 20 minutes.

I thought I was going to puke, pass out, or maybe die.  I felt like such a fatass wimp.  But I made it.

When I got home my H had run a hot bath for me with candles and my favorite music.  So cute.

Only 8 2/3 more weeks to go until I can run a 5K!

Tim'sWifey

Good job!!  For me (last time I did it) it got easier later when you're running more and I'm NOT a runner by any stretch of the imagination.  

kittybits21

good for you! that's way too intimidating for me and my dimply white butt.

johannaknip

Good for you and what a great DH! May I ask how you timed it?

hippotree

johannaknip:

Good for you and what a great DH! May I ask how you timed it?

There's an app for that

I downloaded the app to my iPhone, and it plays your workout playlist and beeps when you are supposed to start running/walking.  Pretty nice.

Tim'sWifey

johannaknip:

Good for you and what a great DH! May I ask how you timed it?

I don't know if this is how Hippo did it... but you can download a podcast and play it on your ipod.  The music changes when you walk and run.  

hippotree

kittybits21:

good for you! that's way too intimidating for me and my dimply white butt.

My butt is white and dimply, believe me.  I am hoping this helps with the dimply part.  If I can do it, anyone can do it.  Seriously (I say after one workout, hehe).