C25K Week 9

MsElphaba
MsElphaba Posts: 432 Member
edited September 21 in Fitness and Exercise
Well I went through 9 weeks, but I am a far cry from what I would call a graduate. In week 5 I was able to complete the 20 minute run. Week 6's 25 was a challenge, but since then I just can't do the whole run. I take several short (30-45 second) breaks during the run. I'm covering about 2.5 miles at this point. Needless to say, I liked the interval part of the program much better than the straight runs.

I do like getting up 3 days a week for my run and would like to get better. I think I am going to drop back to week 5 and repeat from there to see if it improves my endurance any.

On a side note, I started Brazil Butt Lift last week thinking I need to change up my work out routine a bit. I tried to integrate it with both my Wii workouts and C25K, but ended up dropping most of my Wii workouts in favor of BBL. Last week my weight was even and this week I am up a pound. I am thinking it is the strength training of the BBL that is getting to me. If I stick with it will the weight loss pick back up again or am I better off dropping it for now and going back to what I was doing?

I really wanted to see 145 by my birthday November 1, but I am not sure that is going to happen at this rate.

L

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  • Mindful_Trent
    Mindful_Trent Posts: 3,954 Member
    CONGRATS!!! Even if you didn't "pass" with flying colors, it was a HUGE accomplishment. I applaud you for challenging yourself, and I don't see why it's a big deal if you choose to take several short breaks during the run. You're still running a good distance and should be proud of yourself!

    Sounds like a good plan dropping to week 5 and repeating. I have no doubts that you will improve - just keep working at it! Patience is the key. :flowerforyou:
  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
    it sounds like you are hitting a wall and it is mostly mental. it might help to repeat week 5 and add in week one (just the 20 minute walk/run intervals before you do the cool down from week 5). when you move up to week 6, add week two to the end. move up to week 7 and add week three... week 8 and week four... week 9 and week five. before you know it, you are running MORE than you expected and it became massively easier. :) you can do this!
    dawn
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