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About to start again. Anyone want to join me?

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  • Riskay123
    Riskay123 Posts: 159 Member
    Did W4R3 this morning. I found it really hard. Only just finished it. Thinking of doing this one again before moving on to week 5. I have a rest day tomorrow then a gym session planned for Sat. I will see how i feel on Sunday to decide if i will repeat or not.
  • Riskay123
    Riskay123 Posts: 159 Member
    Did W5R1 tonight. It felt pretty good. How is everyone else going?
  • cwolfgram
    cwolfgram Posts: 105 Member
    Finished W3R2 today.
  • famousmel
    famousmel Posts: 149 Member
    Sounds like everyone's kickin it!!! I did W2D3 outside on Monday and it was HARD, but I did it!! This is my first time doing C25K outdoors. Then I did WK4D1 on my eliptical on Tuesday and didn't even realize I was doing 5 minutes until I was done. I'm really starting to feel like I can do this. I'm even feeling good about the dreaded W5D3. Let's do this!
  • Riskay123
    Riskay123 Posts: 159 Member
    I completed week 5 yesterday. Some big jumps in this week but still got it done. Decided to to the trail I run in reverse to change it up a bit. 2 shorter but steeper hills rather than the one steady climb the other way. Not sure which one I prefer.
  • Riskay123
    Riskay123 Posts: 159 Member
    W6R1 Done. Feel that I am starting to improve as I am getting further before the thoughts of giving up pop into my head.
  • famousmel
    famousmel Posts: 149 Member
    Riskay123 wrote: »
    W6R1 Done. Feel that I am starting to improve as I am getting further before the thoughts of giving up pop into my head.

    Ahhhh, Week 5!! That is awesome! My fear of week 5 is diminishing, although I'm still plenty afraid:)
  • famousmel
    famousmel Posts: 149 Member
    I have some exciting news to report: for the 1st time in my 39 years, I MISS working out on rest days!!! I hope this continues. I am finding running outside and on the elliptical are two very different things and am going to alternate them to make sure I'm ready for my 5K. Having a little foot/knee pain outside, so need to make sure I stay injury-free.
    W4D3 tonight and then Week 5 here I come!!!
  • Riskay123
    Riskay123 Posts: 159 Member
    Well tonight I attempted W6R2 and it was a fail. I got about 2 min into the second 10 min run but my calf muscles were screaming at me and I just couldn't go on. I had a tough gym session last night and my legs just felt to heavy today. I will stretch lots tomorrow and attempt it again in 2 days. This is my first failed run so not to bad really.
  • Riskay123
    Riskay123 Posts: 159 Member
    Did W6R2 again tonight and completed it without to much trouble this time. Amazing how much your mind set can effect your success.
  • hmrey76
    hmrey76 Posts: 945 Member
    Hi I just came across this group! :)

    I am doing this along with Jillian Michaels body revolution. The weather is just starting to warm up. I will finish week 3 today. I was never a runner. I was a sprinter in middle school but have never been a distance runner. ever. My lungs and calves don't like it. But I turn 40 in July and it is a goal of mine to run a 5K this year!! :)
  • famousmel
    famousmel Posts: 149 Member
    Riskay123 wrote: »
    Did W6R2 again tonight and completed it without to much trouble this time. Amazing how much your mind set can effect your success.

    I get this!!! I am soooo afraid to not finish a run, b/c I give up so easily and don't want any doubt to spread. Way to keep at it!!
  • famousmel
    famousmel Posts: 149 Member
    Sooo this should be obvious, but I SLAYED my run yesterday and I think it was because I ate most of my calories at lunchtime (I run in the afternoon). I tend to 'hoard' my calories for night, but will be switching things up at least on my training days!! Let's go Week 6!!
  • famousmel
    famousmel Posts: 149 Member
    Anybody still out there? Did my first 20 minute run outside Monday and was kind of meh about it. Not sure what that is about. I just realized pretty much EVERY time I run for C25K it's pushing me harder than ever before. Needed to recognize that earlier...
  • Aine8046
    Aine8046 Posts: 2,122 Member
    edited April 2016
    Great job, keep running!
    ps. Are you eating enough carbs before your run?
    pps. Daily check-in topic is more active :)
  • famousmel
    famousmel Posts: 149 Member
    I should have said I emotionally felt meh about it. For me running is 50% lungs, 40% mental and 10% legs. I am starting to watch my macros a little closer. And thanks for the tip on daily check in!!
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