My C25k Diary (Will Update as I do each session)
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TavistockToad wrote: »
Well- I have tried a couple times on the treadmill at a very slow pace to switch between jogging and walking and it's kind of hard to describe but I feel like the transition between walking and jogging is VERY jolting to my body- more so than I feel that it should be. Like my steps are coming down harder and heavier than they should be? It's hard to describe but I guess I feel like when there is literally less weight to carry it will make for a lighter and less jarring feeling?
Maybe I just never learned how to run correctly
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TavistockToad wrote: »
Well- I have tried a couple times on the treadmill at a very slow pace to switch between jogging and walking and it's kind of hard to describe but I feel like the transition between walking and jogging is VERY jolting to my body- more so than I feel that it should be. Like my steps are coming down harder and heavier than they should be? It's hard to describe but I guess I feel like when there is literally less weight to carry it will make for a lighter and less jarring feeling?
Maybe I just never learned how to run correctly
if you had 100lbs to lose then i would tend to agree, but 15lbs isn't going to make much of a difference i don't think.
good shoes and a decent sports bra are my recomendations! :laugh:3 -
Touche' ... My tennis shoes are fairly new but probably not the ideal shoe for running. Guess I never considered that would make that big of a difference especially when not trying to do any serious running. Also- a good point about the sports bra- the ones I use now could afford to be a little more heavy duty lol. Thanks for the tips- maybe I'll give it a go soon and start my own thread.
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bigbandjohn
Thanks for the motivation, much appreciated.0 -
AmyC2288
Took me a while to get started, It was one of my New Year resolutions, had it 'pencilled in', to start in the warm weather of June, but had a accident on my cycle, which took over three months to recover, hence my late start.
So far I have found the program challenging (especially first & second session) but achievable. My personal tips are:
Don't worry about speed, just aim to complete each jog session.
Get some comfortable running trainers and if your budget can afford it, leggings and a shower proof top. I found with the right gear did not mind running in the rain.
Due to the cold weather, I suffered a mild cramp pain on my early jog sessions, fortunately I had some deep heat type cream.
I don't own a mobile so I have to listen to the podcast on a tablet which I hold in a home made carrier, not ideal but will have to do for now.
Congratulations on losing 32lbs am sure you will reach your goal soon.
Thank you for your feedback, will keep this updated after each session, hope it helps you on your C25k journey 1 -
AmyC2288
"Slow and steady wins the race" Good luck1 -
Session 3, Week 3 done.
As per the last two sessions, seemed to be over quite quickly.
Kept the pace really slow, just wanted to focus on completing the jogging sessions.
The cramp type pain in my right leg is gone, but the pain in my left knee when transitioning from walking to jogging still appears for a few paces.
Felt quite comfortable, during the session, my calf's began to tire but not to the point where I thought about stopping
Looking at the next session there is a extra 6.5mins of jogging and one of the runs is 5mins long. I really want to try it, but still, 30mins of jogging seem a long way off.
Going to take my own advice and go slow and steady. Next session on Sunday 3 -
Well done
Trust the programme. It seems to jump up a lot at times but you can do it.1 -
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Session 1 Week 4 done
Woke up tired, first time I did not feel like doing the program, which coincided with the program stepping up the jogging time and shortening the recovery walks.
The session consisted of:
- 5min warm up walk
- 3min jog
- 90sec walk
- 5min jog
- 2 ½min walk
- 3min jog
- 90sec walk
- 5min jog
- 5min warm down walk
Had problems with the first 5min jog my calf & lower thighs were aching, really thought I was not going to last but somehow I kept going, am sure a spring fell out of my left knee during this jogging session was so happy to finish that I forgot that I had another 5min jog to do.
Surprisingly the second 5min jog was not as bad. However after completing this session definitely felt tired. Just had a peek at week 5 and that looks challenging, if I fail it, will repeat week 4 till my stamina builds up.
But lets see how I do on the next two session, before putting 'plan B' into action
Next session is on Tuesday, hoping to do better.4 -
You did it!
Focus on that. Well done1 -
@Runaroundafieldx2
Thanks, as I said before, the program is challenging but achievable, but this time I got right up to the 'line' of achievable
Again thanks for the motivation
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Session 2 Week 4 done.
I was quite nervous about doing this session, as I knew the 2nd run was going to be 5mins long and last session I struggled during this phase.
This time it went better, though not easy, my calf's did not ache as much. Also my left knee was not as painful when transitioning from walking to jogging. I did notice the music had a nice 'beat', a definite sign that I was not in as much distress as the last session.
The weird thing I got a dull ache in the of of my right leg near the groin area, seems that my legs are having some sort of competition for attention, wonder if they are reading this post?
With that being said am very happy on the way this session went, I kept my pace slow suppressing my urge to go faster and keep up with the music. 5k still seems a long way off but has got nearer, am happy
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Sounds like great progress! Good work! 1
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Great progress! We're at the same stage too (my week 4 run 3 is tomorrow). I'll most likely repeat at least one more day of week 4 though, judging by yesterday's performance. Week 5 looks like it'll get progressively more awful lol. Good luck!1
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@laceduplady
You have done great to get this far, got to admit Week 5 looks daunting especially Session 3.
My 'plan B' if I fail Week 5, is just to repeat Week 4, till my stamina builds up, at this stage am not worried about speed, the goal is to be able to run 5k then participate in local 5k Park Runs and when am confident, do a 5k race
You should, write your own post, it's a great motivation tool and good source of information / tips.
If you do let me know, I will follow your progress 0 -
Session 3, Week 4 done.
Woke up tired & lethargic, thinking I was going to struggle this session, during the warm up walk, self doubt started to creep in, was not feeling very positive.
Once I got the first run over, I settled down to the rhythm of the program, kept the pace very slow, then session seemed to be over very quickly.
Still got some ache in my left knee when transitioning from walking to running, but not so acute now. The right leg functions perfectly, hoping the left leg will up it's game, start competing with the right leg and stop aching.
A lot of this seems to be mental attitude, the great Terry Pratchett, in his Discworld novels had a character called Granny Weatherwax who explained it as 'headology', in the real world I suppose psychology would be the appropriate word, I prefer headology as the phenomena seems surreal.
One minute you're ready to collapse back to bed, next you're ready for a marathon (If you're picturing an old school Snickers bar, I may have miss-phrased this sentence)
Next session Saturday, am ready for it
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