Fellow WLS wanna be 5k runners?

Hello everyone! I'm trying to find some locals who have gone threw or are going threw the WLS experience and and are getting healthy by excising too. I recently started the couch to 5k program and am planning on jog/walking a few 5K in the area. If your interested in some email support or maybe we can even workout running together on an occasion that would be great!

Hi, I was wondering what you consider local?  I live in La Salle and work in Greeley.  I have started the couch to 5k about 5 times now.  I think a group experience would make me more accountable, and keep me going.  I love the thought of being a jogger/runner, just lack motivation.  Would love to enter some 5k races.
Vivienne

What is the couch to 5K program? Where do you sign up? Are there "instructions", mini-goals?
Traci

I want to join.   I used to run a 5 K 20 yrs ago but now can barely get off the couch.  Just had WLS last week.  How do I start?  [email protected] 

coolrunning.com will explain the couch to 5K program

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

I'd really like to know what the couch to 5K program is also.  I've never been a runner; I was a swimmer.  But running is more practical right now.

coolrunning.com will explain the program and how to get started. This summer we have a lot of 5K in the Denver area and I plan to run at least one a month. Send me your email address and I'd be happy to let you all know which I am running.

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

I was able to find that website.  Looks doable (assuming I can get my rear end to start), though the time might be wishful thinking.  I've been sedentary for so long I'm not sure I can take walking for that long right off the bat, but what the heck.  I'd love to give it a try anyway.  I have a really bad ankle and knees that feel the stress of my weight, but I'm willing to give it my best shot.

I'll add you as a friend and send you my email address.

 all you have to do is take that first step! You might even surprise yourself! If you have been sedentary I would just start with walking 15-20 mins at a time then increase up to 30 mins. Once you can comfortably do 30 mins then I would work on adding speed. I know you can do it! 

There is also a website called www.C25k.com that will give you the tools to go from sedentary to running 5k's over time. Pretty much the same as the cool runnings website.