My C25k Diary (Will Update as I do each session)

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  • martaindale
    martaindale Posts: 2,317 Member
    It definitely counts! Making great progress! I remember getting to that point in C25K and thinking, "There is no way I am ready for this!" and being shocked when I actually did it. Keep it up.
  • SummerSkier
    SummerSkier Posts: 5,136 Member
    So one suggestion for you is as you get into the last weeks - which have a lot more running, you should add an additional ap tracker like map my run. I did not start using that until I complete the C25K and I really wish I had because it would have given me a lot more data as far as pace and distance. A pain of course to have to use 2 trackers but the Map My Run is something which you can use (or app of your choice) for the rest of your running career.

    So although I started C25K in June 2017, I never really started keeping a good log of my actual miles until Aug 2017. Also, you want to keep an eye on how much mileage you put on your (now cut) trainers. I have found that even tho my shoes LOOK good after about 150 miles I tend to start to have various aches and pains which when I switch shoes mysteriously just go poof. Esp shin splint type aches.

    Glass really is insidious. You never feel the pain immediately. :(
  • Styggian
    Styggian Posts: 465 Member
    edited November 2018
    @AmyC2288
    Thanks for the positve feedback, very helpful :smiley:
  • Styggian
    Styggian Posts: 465 Member
    @martaindale
    Congratulations for doing C25k and thanks for the motivation, I so want to be in the 5k club :smiley:
  • Styggian
    Styggian Posts: 465 Member
    @SummerSkier
    Congratulations on progressing so far, not sure I will get to your level.

    Thanks for the tips, won't be able to act on them right away, I start a job on Monday am hoping it will lead to something more permanent and finally join the mobile phone owner's club :smiley:

    Did plan to buy another pair of running shoes in the January Sales, just came to realise how important shoes are when I started this post.

    I consider myself very lucky, firstly the glass did not fully penetrate the shoe, so my foot did not get injured, secondly, blindly pulling at the glass could have resulted in a serious cut, I was so focused on the running that my actions were all automatic, brain totally dis-engaged from the danger of the situation. I live to tell the tale and run another C25k session :smiley:

  • Styggian
    Styggian Posts: 465 Member
    Session 1 Week 6 done.

    Today's session consisted of:

    5min warm up walk,
    5min jog,
    3min walk,
    8min jog,
    3min walk,
    5min jog,
    5min warm down walk.

    After the excitement & drama of the last session, this outing was fairly unremarkable.

    Still had a ache in my left knee, it did not hamper me just giving me a gentle reminder to go at a steady pace.

    Got into the rhythm of jogging quite quickly. I seem to be turnning into a crusty old running veteran, kept my pace very steady, my breathing was not laboured, just did the session.

    Running for 30mins seems very do-able. I suspect I could run for 30 mins now, however would need a week to recover. Therefore will stay 'on track', build my stamina, so when I finally run for 30 mins, I can start on the 5k park runs :)

    Next session on Sunday
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Styggian wrote: »
    Session 1 Week 6 done.

    Today's session consisted of:

    5min warm up walk,
    5min jog,
    3min walk,
    8min jog,
    3min walk,
    5min jog,
    5min warm down walk.

    After the excitement & drama of the last session, this outing was fairly unremarkable.

    Still had a ache in my left knee, it did not hamper me just giving me a gentle reminder to go at a steady pace.

    Got into the rhythm of jogging quite quickly. I seem to be turnning into a crusty old running veteran, kept my pace very steady, my breathing was not laboured, just did the session.

    Running for 30mins seems very do-able. I suspect I could run for 30 mins now, however would need a week to recover. Therefore will stay 'on track', build my stamina, so when I finally run for 30 mins, I can start on the 5k park runs :)

    Next session on Sunday

    you don't need to be able to run a 5k in 30 minutes to do parkrun you know...
  • Styggian
    Styggian Posts: 465 Member
    @TavistockToad
    My ultimate goal is to run 5k sub 30mins. So am working towards achieving that.

    Thanks for the input :smiley:
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Styggian wrote: »
    @TavistockToad
    My ultimate goal is to run 5k sub 30mins. So am working towards achieving that.

    Thanks for the input :smiley:

    that's fair enough, its plenty of people's goal when they start running, i just don't see why you'd need to wait, if you want to do parkrun?
  • Styggian
    Styggian Posts: 465 Member
    @TavistockToad
    When I started I could not actually run/jog, tried it in my walking gear, could only go a few steps and my foot fall seemed to land 'heavy', I was worried about impact injuries, so rather than run for 10 meters non stop and injure myself, I carried on with the walking sessions.

    The daily walking eventually lead me to cycling, however I don't like cycling in the rain/Winter and needed another fitness activity to replace cycling during inclement weather. I learned of the C25k program, to try it 'when am fitter'. So here I am training to run for 30mins non stop, once I have done that will go to the park runs then see about doing a organized 5k race when am confident.

    In my far radar of goal setting I want to be fit & strong enough do some indoor wall climbing, yes I could do it now but one, am not confident enough yet and two, I don't want to waste whatever the entrance fee is for 5mins of climbing want to get my monies worth :wink:
  • martaindale
    martaindale Posts: 2,317 Member
    Way to find an up side. No run is a waste!!
  • Styggian
    Styggian Posts: 465 Member
    @martaindale
    That extra session will make the last session easier :smiley:

    Thanks for the feedback :smiley:
  • samthepanda
    samthepanda Posts: 569 Member
    I read this morning and it inspired me to go out even though it's raining! I used to jog a couple of times a week (about 5k) but my running partner got injured and I missed a couple of weeks as I was ill and then life was busy ... And so the excuses to and suddenly it's 5 months and I haven't been out. I have entered a half marathon in May (arghh!) so need to start again. I've downloaded C25k to try and get back in the routine, and keep a steady pace,
    but started at week 3. Life is crazy busy in this house and I didn't manage to get out since last Sunday (son who has special needs is performing in a show next week and I have to be at every rehearsal which is 6-10 each night), so between taking daughter to a party this morning and a swimming lesson tonight this was my only window. Very wet but glad it's done!
  • Styggian
    Styggian Posts: 465 Member
    @samthepanda

    Thanks for you comments much appreciated. Am really glad I had a positive effect on your running today :)

    Sounds like you had a busy time of late, I know how circumstances can mess up even the best plans, best thing to do what you have to do, then get on with the original plan. Therapeutic as screaming at sparrows is, it does not get anything done :smiley:

    Good luck on the half marathon, my goals are a bit lower at the moment :smiley: So you are in front of me already.
  • Styggian
    Styggian Posts: 465 Member
    @samthepanda
    I agree routine is so important, at the moment I solo train, not really confident to join a club or a group, will probably put it as one of my New Year's resolutions :)

    Congratulations on doing 10k, that distance is not on my 'radar' :) As for not completing a half marathon yet, at least it's on your 'to do ' list :smiley:

    I don't running in the rain, because all the gear is lightweight and I have a shower proof top. Walking is not too bad as long as I can take a umbrella, if it's windy + rain I tend to wait for better conditions. Cycling I tend to avoid the rain, the main reason is I store the bike inside the house so don't like bringing a wet bike inside. Also I don't have any special cycling gear I just use my walking clothes so they take ages to get dry again.

    Best of luck with your half marathon training and the actual event :smiley:

    Thanks for the positive motivation :smiley:
  • Styggian
    Styggian Posts: 465 Member
    Session 2 Week 6 done.

    The session consisted of:
    5min warm up
    10 min jog
    3min walk
    10 min jog
    5min warm down

    Was surprised how far I covered during the jogs. However, last night I started my job and my legs felt so tired during this morning's jog sessions, my knees not to be outdone raising the pain factor to try and surpass the aching legs.

    Managed to keep a 'plodding' pace going, hoping I have enough energy for the next session on Thursday.
  • martaindale
    martaindale Posts: 2,317 Member
    Keep at it!!
  • Styggian
    Styggian Posts: 465 Member
    edited November 2018
    @martaindale
    Definitely, new job is making it a bit more challenging, but it's only for 4 weeks, hoping the extra activity will toughen me up a bit :)

    Thanks for the motivation :smiley:
  • martaindale
    martaindale Posts: 2,317 Member
    Great job! That 25 min run is intimidating the first time you do it!
  • kirstyfoy
    kirstyfoy Posts: 139 Member
    Wow this is an excellent read. I have just completed week 1. Was excited that I got up to 3k (including the warm up and cool down). I'm bow slightly worrying about what Saturday's run will bring!
  • Styggian
    Styggian Posts: 465 Member
    @martaindale

    Thank you, was great once I finished, feeling tired right now but think thats work :)
  • Styggian
    Styggian Posts: 465 Member
    @kirstyfoy

    Congratulations on completing week 1, I recommend the program whole heartedly.

    My number 1 tip, is pace yourself slowly, aim to complete the run sessions rather than set a speed record.

    Let me know how you progress :smile:
  • kirstyfoy
    kirstyfoy Posts: 139 Member
    @Styggian I'm definitely not aiming for any kind of speed!
  • Styggian
    Styggian Posts: 465 Member
    edited November 2018
    @kirstyfoy

    Great, so far I have found the program challenging but achievable, am sure you will find it the same, as it's been specifically designed to get ppl runing for 30 mins fast and safely as possible.

    You will be surprised, when all of a sudden the thought of 30 mins continuous running becomes possible.

    Enjoy :smiley:

  • _nikkiwolf_
    _nikkiwolf_ Posts: 1,380 Member
    Congratulations on completing the 25 min run! It's great to read your progress, you"re really doing well :smiley:

  • Styggian
    Styggian Posts: 465 Member
    @_nikkiwolf_

    Thanks a lot for your positive motivation.

    Am amazed myself at the progress, whoever designed the program definitely knew their running mechanics :smiley:


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