<p>Just popping my head in to say “hello”. I am fat (still) and joined WW last week. Not into it yet, but counting my points like I should. Yesterday I washed the car and took a walk. Might not seem much to you all, but it was an accomplishment for me. Have been sitting on the couch for almost a year and need to get my a$$ in gear and get healthy. So disapointed in myself, don’t feel strong minded about it, etc.</p>
<p>A start is a start. Give yourself a pat on the back, Eddie. Maybe set a goal of something like a walk 3 or 4 times a week? Just an idea. </p>
<p>Yeah, I know car washing has left me a little sore the next day at times in the past. I hear what you’re saying. Last time I washed the car, did not notice anything afterward. :)</p>
<p>Deborah - this is the workout plan I am following (12 week plan): </p>
<p>[12-Week</a> Half Marathon Training Schedule for Beginning Runners - HalfMarathons.Net](<a href=“http://halfmarathons.net/training_tips_schedule_beginner_runners]12-Week”>http://halfmarathons.net/training_tips_schedule_beginner_runners)</p>
<p>I just finished week 4 and may repeat week 4; don’t know if I feel strong enough to move on but we’ll see when Tuesday rolls around. </p>
<p>Thanks, abasket. Let me know when you get around to that 3 mile sprint. Sheesh. </p>
<p>Eddie, we all had to start somewhere! Someone here is doing WW. Lots of good information here and lots of support and encouragement.</p>
<p>Stretch/strength/core</p>
<p>As Abasket pointed out, got in a good workout here at home, and it barely took any time compared to going to the gym. I like going to the gym, too, but there’s plenty I can do here with a little space, the stability ball, Bodylastics, and a couple of dbs.</p>
<p>Good for you, sabaray! You’re inspiring me! </p>
<p>I just love how those programs “jump” from 3 miles to 4 miles so casually, though.
Oh, just add an extra mile. Maybe if you’re MOWC - but I can’t just tack on an extra mile casually!</p>
<p>Welcome, eddieodessa.</p>
<p>That’s where I’m at with the longer distances, too, PG. I know something about how to do up to 6 because I’ve done that, but yeah, an extra mile isn’t no big deal. These days I’m kind of bad about slowing it down enough for myself on the long runs. If I decide I want to aim for more distance I have to be willing to slow it down more for the long runs. That or be kind of miserable, lol.</p>
<p>Great workout today. Felt real good.</p>
<p>Once you get into doing the program the jumps are not super noticeable. I think the key is having the base mileage down. My “long” runs are at least a minute slower pace wise. Today I ran in a park which has a nice figure eight loop of around 1.47 miles BUT also offers either a gradual hill or a steep climb (depending on the direction one is running). That was hard no matter which direction I approached from. On the plus side, water fountains along the path in key locations.</p>
<p>I think where I’m collapsing a bit is that I haven’t fully figured out what’s my goal here.
Lose weight?
Do better in running? (I have several 5K’s planned this fall, but they are all fun runs and my goal is just to finish / enjoy)
Start doing a wider variety of stuff just to broaden myself?</p>
<p>And how to deal with working it in when it’s just a crunch week or two?</p>
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<p>I like that! A skinny hazelnut latte next weekend it is!</p>
<p>I’ve been working on the running and it definitely pushed me forward on the weight loss front. I think you’ve answered your own question, somewhat; I think you need to choose a core sport and then maybe one complementary elective. You’ve got a lot going on. Of course, that’s just my opinion!</p>
<p>Adding an extra mile should not be difficult at all for anyone who can run 2 or 3 miles. There is ALWAYS a pace that is easy enough that you can add another mile, even if you have gone faster for your earlier miles. It’s more pleasant if the earlier miles were at a slower pace so that the extra mile is sort of the same, but that takes some practice.</p>
<p>Yeah, Sabaray. it’s party time!</p>
<p>Ha - there’s a someecard which says, “if you want to run with me, be prepared to walk a lot.” I could go run 3 miles tomorrow at a slow pace - or at least 2.5 - but I don’t know that I could just tack on another! You have a lot of faith, MOWC!</p>
<p>iDad, you’ve been so quiet. Have you been planning your Mt. Rainier hiking trip?</p>
Pizzagirl- What you don’t realize is that we ALL feel that way! Even with having run over 40 marathons, I do a 15 mile training run and tell myself that there is no possible way I could run 11 more miles! Or ONE more mile! When you run a 10k you can’t imagine ever running 10 miles. Somehow your ability to do something expands to meet what it is you decide to do (usually… 
). My daughter’s first time in our gorgeous, horrifically hilly park running the 11.2 loop was pretty rough, and she was absolutely certain she was doomed to failure at long distances. The next outing was a success.
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<p>This. On January 17th, 2013, if you had told me I would be running six miles up hills and down, I would have laughed. Each time I’ve done something - starting with C25K - I’ve set a new goal. Have a plan, work your plan. You just have to decide to do it and you can.</p>
<p>I also makes goal every month. Sometimes miles, sometimes days, sometimes a race to get ready for. Or a certain amount of supplemental walking - just some kind of goal.</p>
<p>PG - I am also a late-night, console myself with food because I have to stay up and do all of this work eater. I try to plan for it - have on hand things I can eat, such as nuts or fruit. I have to keep the ice cream out of the house. I also try to plan a reward/incentive that is related to exercise - this week it was an itunes season pass to “What Not To Wear” so I can watch it on the treadmill.</p>
<p>Pizzagirl, at least for me, the second and even the third miles are always the hardest - mentally. My body can run fast, but if my mind starts telling the body, “yikes, look, you still have 10 or more of these to run, wouldn’t you want to turn back and enjoy some ice cream on the way home?” - then my body gives up. As soon as I pass the mile 3 marker, I begin to feel much, much better about the upcoming miles and even enjoy them! Something tells me that it is not your body that cannot handle the extra mile… 
I think you can do it!</p>