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So, I'm signing up for a 5k RUN

DramaGeekDramaGeek member
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I don't run.  I really, really hate it.  I prefer to swim or dance or bike my way to exercise.

But, something has to be done about all this extra weight I'm carrying, and I know the only way I'll do it is if there's something at the end that I care about.  So, I signed up for the Jingle Bell Run in Portland on Dec 4.

This means I'll be starting Couch to 5K next week, and I'll be getting back to tracking my eating, making better nutrition choices, etc.  I've done it before, I just need to keep it going.  Will you ladies hold me accountable?

ETA - I haven't signed up yet because I need a team name and I want to something witty/funny with a Christmas related item/icon/whathaveyou.  Like, Rockin' Reindeers or Elf Yourself or something.  Ideas?
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  • SoonToBeGenaoSoonToBeGenao member
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    edited December 2011
    OOooh Good luck with the race! I've heard good things about that couch to 5K program but I haven't tried it myself. Like you said, I am not much of a runner. Fitness is a big deal with both FI and I, but I really can't stand running. I like to bike, swim, climb, zumba my way to a healthy body.
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  • FaithCaitlinFaithCaitlin member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm a horrible runner (prefer Zumba!) but I've always wanted to do a 5k. I give you major props for doing this!!

    I will certainly be willing to be your accountability partner as I too am carrying extra weight and need to get my butt whipped into shape. I am starting a new diet today as well as going to try to exercise more.

    I hope C25K goes well; I've heard great things about the program! Who knows.. maybe you'll be one of those devout runners when you're done!

    Please let us know how it goes and if you'd like to be accountability partners, feel free to PM me!

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  • ochemjennochemjenn member
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    edited December 2011
    Remember that it's ok if you have to repeat a week (or several) of C25k.  Good luck!
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  • AllyG303AllyG303 member
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    edited December 2011

    I love love love the Jingle Bell Run!  I used to do it with my sorority when I lived in Seattle.  It's so much fun when everybody is all dressed up in Christmas-y stuff and everyone has bells on their shoes!  It snowed the last year I did it though...it was a little chillier than I would've liked. :)  Good luck with the couch to 5K!

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  • ravenrayravenray member
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    edited December 2011
    Have fun!!!  I did a 5K walk, I am proud of you for running it!  I am walking a half marathon in January.  You can do it!!!
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  • AshNoel8AshNoel8
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    edited December 2011
    Awesome! I have walked 5K's, but never ran one. I don't run haha. 

    As for the name, I love Rockin' Reindeer! 
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  • DramaGeekDramaGeek member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_christian-weddings_signed-up-5k-run?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:464687ae-7bc1-4360-9aea-999e11f1e1adDiscussion:e0d0d422-c89b-4452-8f26-32323d0177e7Post:28099860-7e84-40fe-ae38-f6b62b38a9ae">Re: So, I'm signing up for a 5k RUN</a>:
    [QUOTE]Awesome! I have walked 5K's, but never ran one. I don't run haha.  As for the name, I love Rockin' Reindeer! 
    Posted by AshNoel8[/QUOTE]

    <div>Me too, and me either!  This will be an experience for sure.</div><div>
    </div><div>It looks like we're going to go with team name "Blitzen's Vixens."</div>
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  • AshNoel8AshNoel8
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    edited December 2011
    Haha, I like it! Theater teacher, for sure! 
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  • abbeylynne06abbeylynne06
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    edited December 2011

    I HATE running, but loved doing Couch to 5k.  You'll do great!

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  • iamjoesgurliamjoesgurl member
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    edited December 2011
    That was how my sister got started on her weight loss journey.  She started Couch to 5k and now she runs on a regular basis.  She has lost a lot of weight and feels so much healthier.

    Good luck! 

    (And I love your team name!)
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