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Just posting to this group seemed to give me some much needed motivation today. I came home, changed to running gear, and ran about 4.7 miles in just under 50 minutes. It felt great. I don't know why I avoid it so much. WolffEarl, 26 minutes for a 5k is really good!
Smiles4miles, great job at getting out for day 2. What's on the agenda for day 3?
So glad it's motivating you too.
Thanks for joining this group. Your 4.7 miles sounds great! Was it an indoor or outdoor run? Hills? I hope you do figure out why you tend to avoid it since it sounds like you're happy with how you feel afterward!
For my day 3, I guess I'll just do day 3 of Cto5K. It's just a series of 60 second runs alternated with 90 second walks. Sort of boring but it will build my endurance back up. The program is supposed to be on non-consecutive days, so I'll do something else (zumba and abs maybe) tomorrow, and on Thursday get the running in.0 -
I just started running last year, and absolutely hated it at first. Started training for my first half marathon (it's in two weeks) and now I love going out for my runs. I'm terrified of running my first race, but excited at the same time. My goal is just to finish.0
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Got new shoes today ... I get a bit drama'd about any change in my routine. Took them to the gym and went for a quick run. Not my best, but perhaps that was because I forgot my inhaler! Tomorrow I am taking them out for a 4 miler!
Sounds great! New shoes make a huge difference when they're needed. I got new running shoes with tax return money a while ago and... they're still pretty new! LOL!
What is your current running schedule? Do you try to run daily, e/o day, do walk/runs, etc?
I should not have run today -- and I usually do not run on Mondays.
I run on Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday for sure... sometimes on Thursday.
I do P90X as well
I do 2min run/2min walk for the first mile (I have a hard time getting started with my asthma) and then when it feels right I switch to 4:2 and 6:2.... this keeps me pretty happy for the time being. I suppose I could wish to run more without walking... but I like looking forward to the walk breaks -- they allow me to get my heart rate down a bit and get my breathing under control.
Tomorrow is a 4 miler ... hopefully the hip is only unhappy because of running 2 days in a row and its nothing serious!0 -
Emmaleigh- What kind of new shoes did you get? I always get sooo nervous when I get new shoes because my feet are really finicky. I finally broke down and went to Road Runners (a store here in Colorado) and did their whole program where they analyze your gait and test where you put your pressure when you run, and they recommended some Saucony (how do you pronounce that anyway!?) shoes that I am just in looooove with. Do your feet feel okay today?
Smiles- How long is the Cto5k program? Alternating running and walking is very good for calorie burning- I remember a trainer once telling me that interval training like that keeps your heart rate elevated much longer after you finish exercising, thereby burning many more calories. I do better with a slow steady pace then run/walk intervals. Those kill me.
Katrine- I bet you're getting excited for that half! Is it in a picturesque area? When I ran my first (and only) half last June, it was the "Slacker Half Marathon" which started at the top of a mountain and then worked it's way down into this cute little mountain town... it was 80%+ downhill, hence the name Slacker. I had the same goal as you did- just finish, but I surprised myself and managed to run (that last few miles was more of a shuffle than a run) the whole way. You'll do great!!!
AFM, I came here selfishly hoping to find some of that motivation I found here yesterday. It's the middle of my workday, and if I am going to go for a run today it's going to have to be immediately after work before my hubby leaves for his bowling league. So far, I'm finding myself already coming up with excuses.
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Emmaleigh- What kind of new shoes did you get? I always get sooo nervous when I get new shoes because my feet are really finicky. I finally broke down and went to Road Runners (a store here in Colorado) and did their whole program where they analyze your gait and test where you put your pressure when you run, and they recommended some Saucony (how do you pronounce that anyway!?) shoes that I am just in looooove with. Do your feet feel okay today?
Smiles- How long is the Cto5k program? Alternating running and walking is very good for calorie burning- I remember a trainer once telling me that interval training like that keeps your heart rate elevated much longer after you finish exercising, thereby burning many more calories. I do better with a slow steady pace then run/walk intervals. Those kill me.
Katrine- I bet you're getting excited for that half! Is it in a picturesque area? When I ran my first (and only) half last June, it was the "Slacker Half Marathon" which started at the top of a mountain and then worked it's way down into this cute little mountain town... it was 80%+ downhill, hence the name Slacker. I had the same goal as you did- just finish, but I surprised myself and managed to run (that last few miles was more of a shuffle than a run) the whole way. You'll do great!!!
AFM, I came here selfishly hoping to find some of that motivation I found here yesterday. It's the middle of my workday, and if I am going to go for a run today it's going to have to be immediately after work before my hubby leaves for his bowling league. So far, I'm finding myself already coming up with excuses.
Melissa
I wear Sauconys too.... never been fitted for them, but I love them! I also have no clue how to prounounce it :laugh:
Today is supposed to be day 3 of week 1, and I have been excited about it since starting again. BUT, I have some sort of cold / flu thing happening (sore lumpy throat, fluid in my ears, head congestion and no appetite) so I know it's stupid to even think about doing it today. Even if i have a group of people counting on me! Isn't that always how it works?
No worries, I'm chomping at the bit to feel better so I can get back out there.
Hope everyone is enjoying your runs. Happy Hump Day!0 -
Oh no! Doesn't that stink when you have the motivation but your body is just not cooperating? That's awful. Get better soon!
I didn't end up running yesterday, but I have a fairly good excuse. I left work and went to uhaul to rent a pickup truck, then picked up my son and went to pick up a swing set, big plastic little tikes playhouse and porch swing that I had found on Craiglist. This stuff was at two different houses and we had to load it all into the pickup, then went home and unloaded it and set it up. By the time we got done, it was 9:00 or so and I was just spent.
I know that what I did counts as exercise, but I just feel like I'm cheating to count it on my MFP exercise log.
I finally felt driven crazy by it, so I decided to google search the correct pronunciation for Saucony. It's Sock-a-knee. Apparently, they used to print this useful information on the side of the shoe box!
Now for today, my husband has his bowling league and if I am going to get my workout in, it'll have to be at 10 p.m. Maybe, just maybe, if I throw on my workout gear the minute I get home I'll feel motivated to still go when hubby gets home.
Anyone else on here have running in their plans for the day?0 -
Oops! Did I scare everyone away with my long posts? Sorry about that. Oh well, I guess I'll talk to myself here until someone comes to talk to me. LOL.
I didn't get out and run yesterday, but I did today. I got done 4.5 miles, but took a route I had never taken before and it was really hilly and difficult! It felt great afterwards, but I'm sure eating the homemade BBQ pork ribs I made when I got home was completely counterproductive.0 -
You didn't scare me away! I enjoyed your post but found myself hopin you got a good deal on the play set if you had to rent a truck to pick it up!!! Glad you got your run in today. Well done. I am envious of the ribs. That's one of my all time favorite meals!!
I went to the dr today and got the dx of flu.I should be getting stronger through the weekend. By no means am I abandoning the thread, just don't have much of my own to report.
Proud of everyone who is putting in the work though!
I called both my brother and my sister and invited them to do cto5k with me. Haven't heard from either...0 -
:-) I'm so sorry you're still not feeling well. That's one thing about running...it's pretty much impossible to just suck it up and do it when you're sick...much too uncomfortable!
I hope your brother and/or sister agree. I've always wanting to find a running partner...but my hours kinda don't lend themselves to it. I really wish my husband would go with me but yeah, so not gonna happen.0 -
I would love to join your group- I could use the motivation too:) I started a c25k in January, and will be running my very first race ever (5k) in 3 weeks!!!! I'm very excited, but nervous too. My sister has always been the runner. I have been the chubby one. Lol. Anyway, I'm trying to appreciate the strength of my body, and not worry about weight until after the 5k. I have increased the time I run to increase my endurance for the race. Any tips, I'm all ears????0
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The website Active.com has some free programs to log your progress. I'm doing a 10k training plan now.0
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I love this thread! I am currently training for my first 5k. It is a week from Saturday and I have experienced an injury or two that I feel has set me back quite a bit. But I still plan to run! I would LOVE support and advice from those who have already have a 5k or two under their belt!
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For all of you lovely ladies preparing for your first 5k, I'd be happy to share my tips, since you asked, though I am not a pro by any means.
1) Your first race is all about setting your very first PR (personal record). Remember that any time you set is going to be your new record! Whether it's 30 minutes, 35 minutes, or 40 minutes, it doesn't matter.
2) You've probably heard this one before but I can't stress it enough...start slow. Off of the starting lines people will be flying past you. Don't be tempted to pick up the pace because you feel slower than other people around you. You're better off finding a pace and keeping it than starting fast and burning out. Do this and you'll start passing those same people around mile 2.
3) If you can, stage family members or friends at the mile 1 and 2 mark, as well as at the finish line. It helps motivate you to look like you're doing good when you run past them. :-)
4) If you can find the race course published online, try to run it a week or so in advance of the actual race so you'll know what to expect.
For me, I'll be honest, my first 5k was actually more difficult than I thought it would be. I had done most of my training on a treadmill and it just wasn't the same. Not to mention, it was the very end of April and by some fluke we had a really cold and foggy morning, and I don't run well in the cold. I felt like there was no way this was just a 5k and someone must have changed it to a 5 miler as a joke. That said, when I crossed the line I was pleasantly surprised with my time...31:08. At the time, I was typically running 11 minute miles (5.5mph) on the treadmill, so I shocked myself by coming in with a 10:01 pace. I have learned that I always have a faster pace outdoors than what I can do on the treadmill. Longer strides maybe?0 -
I run faster outside than I do on a treadmill, too.
My suggestion for your first 5k would be to have some kind of goodie in your pocket. Like jelly beans or Skittles. I get parched when running, but can't drink and run, and I didn't want to stop at the water station. So I popped two jelly beans every two songs on my mp3 player, and it kept my mouth from feeling all dry. Plus, breaking it down by songs helped. Telling myself, "after this song, you get a treat" kept me moving. And especially being able to tell myself, "You'll be done by the time this song is over!"
And make sure you have great music. When you're feeling fatigued, pretend you're dancing. I may or may not have sung aloud, "So what!? I'm still a rock star!" :laugh:0 -
Sorry I have been busy and not posting on the thread!
I got Brooks Adrenaline shoes (had only run in Sauconys before) they did not have my old shoe, and the upgradeded model had a wider heel and they were just slippy so I couldnt go with them. I went to the usual shoe store ... the running store that is... for the fit and the whole deal. We only diagree one one thing...
My feet are 10 1/4 ... and they want me in 11s. I CANT do it... I feel like I am wearing clown shoes. I have never had problems with toenails or tight shoes before and my feet do not swell so I am fine in them. The Brooks are slightly smaller even than the Sauconys with a smaller toe box... but overall I think they will be ok.
I ran 4 on Tuesday ... and then life got in the way on Wed and Thursday. Yesterday I took off in the new shoes with the intent to do a 10K.
I got my usual foot pain at 0.6 miles and it persisted until about 1.5 miles... the middle of the L foot felt slightly numb until mile 2.5 and then after that I felt great. I even upped several of my intervals at around mile 3 I felt strong and started some 6 min intervals... and at the beginning of mile 4 I ran for more than 10 minutes (I lost track). One of the things I was focusing on with these longer run intervals was maintaining the same pace... not falling off the pace... so I was happy.
I finished in 1:27:24 which was 14 seconds faster than I have ever done a 10K so I was pretty psyched! My mile splits were almost perfectly even within about 10 seconds of each other - which meant that I was consistent for the run instead of falling off the pace.
Tomorrow is an 11 mile long run .... last one before the next half marathon 1 week from today!
Keep pushing yourself... there is failure in every success... and success in every failure ... what you are going to see today?0 -
Great job Emmaleigh!!! How'd your 11 mile run go?
I managed to get my 13 year old daughter out with me for 4.6 on Saturday. She couldn't run the whole way, maybe a quarter mile at a time, so it was more like interval training, but if I can get at least one of my kids to be fit and run with me, it's totally worth helping her get better!
I didn't run Sunday, and then yesterday my almost 2 year old was sick so there was no running either. It really sucked though because I had PLANNED to go to the gym after dinner...therefore I ate two sloppy joes, potato salad and this evil and delicious "molten chocolate cupcake" I made, figuring I'd burn enough in an hour on the treadmill at the gym to still come in under my calorie goal MFP had given me... However, the baby got really fussy and sad, and I ended up cuddling with her on the chair until 1 a.m....and then trying to get her to sleep the rest of the night.
So now, here I sit, AF due any minute, having eaten way over my calorie allotment (like +900 calories) yesterday, and then of course, I also drank diet dew like, three cans, just to stay up and take care of baby... got like two hours of sleep, and am now back to 157.2, or .4 pounds above where I was when I started this site 2 weeks ago. Gah!!!
I know most of it will fall off when I get some sleep, don't down liquids right before bed, see AF show up and go for a run, but it's still a total buzzkill.
I am going for a run with my daughter again when I get home. Probably just 4.5 miles again, and probably just intervals again, but at least it's something.0 -
Alright friends, let's get running!!! (And posting):laugh: I'm finally feeling better - enough energy to get out there and do something- so I'm totally going to go for it !! This seems like one of those "nice and easy"'jog days. It's been a few weeks since I've jogged for 3 miles straight or more but I really feel like going for it today. I miss that free feeling. I'm gonna go for it. Will post back after. Btw- it's a gorgeous sunny day in Hawaii - no wonder I feel like a run!!!0
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Emmaleigh- how many days until hour half marathon ? Looking forward to a full report!
I went out today and really enjoyed myself. Did a steady (slow) jog for 30 mins after a 5 min warmup walk. Lots of hills and the last leg of my jog was a steep hill that I tend to wise out and walk up. Not today! I pushed it and am glad I did. Feels good to get out there again. One run at a time, right?0 -
Glad to hear you got out there and good for you for pushing it through those hills! It's such a sense of accomplishment when you do what you thought you couldn't do isn't it? :-) I haven't been out for a run since Saturday. I really wanted to go yesterday and the day before, but I have a sick 2 year old and yesterday, it rained and snowed! I WILL get out this weekend, at least twice, because I have a 5 mile race coming up on May 1st, only 16 days away!0
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Wow, I was looking at your pics, and What an inspiration, you look great and healthy!!! How is the running going? I did a 9 min mile which is my best yet, slowly I am getting there!!!0
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Wow, I was looking at your pics, and What an inspiration, you look great and healthy!!! How is the running going? I did a 9 min mile which is my best yet, slowly I am getting there!!!
If this is to me, thank you! Then again, there are several inspiring healthy peeps on here!!
I haven't ever been a daily runner- more an every other day kind of gal. Today I did some zumba DVDs after work, a short arms workout. What I noticed in yesterday's run was how much stronger my core felt and how light I felt overall- which was not the case before. I have been focusing a lot on core work so it was nice to feel the benefits of power and strength!
Cambria- a 9 min mile sounds great!!! I think that may he the best pace I've ever done, and only once, and I thought I was going to die. Do you run outdoors?
My madori- keep us posted on your race. I'd love to know what motivates and inspires you guys to enter and follow through. I'm intimidated by the whole race scene. Or at least... I have been so far!!0 -
Bummer! Lots of initial responses but not so much ongoing community. I'm still here, still looking for support. Checked in here for motivation before heading out today. Maybe I'll wander over to a new Cto5K thread....0
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I tell you, the race scene is what has kept me hooked. There's just such a sense of accomplishment that comes from a 'race'. I use the term race loosely because really, the only person I'm ever racing is myself. I don't really have any big lofty aspirations of getting a medal or coming in first, second or even tenth in my age group- I just want to get out there with other runners and cross a real finish line and break my own personal record. You really should try to find a good local 5k run/walk and sign up. You don't know what you're missing until you try it!!!
I am so frustrated. So the last time I posted I said my 2 year old had been sick and then it rained/snowed here in beautiful Colorado, so I hadn't been out for a run. Well, guess what happened after that! Yup! I got sick. A horrible terrible head cold and I couldn't breathe through my nose, and my ears were popping and it was just awful for days. I am just now back to feeling about 80% recovered, but now I haven't run in 9 days. Eek. My race is in 12 days!
I am not sure whether I can run just yet- my throat is still hurty and my ears feel tickly. (how's that for adjectives?) But I think I really need to try because this is not the time for slacking!!! My hubby gets mad and says I really need to take it easier, but he, of all people, is a horrible influence. His version of exercise is golfing (with a golf cart). In the last three days he has ordered pizza, hot wings and Panda Express, and Sam (my pet name for my scale) has not been very nice to me as a result.0 -
Aww... I'm sorry you've been sick!! I also recently recovered from very similar symptoms. You may need just a coue days yet before you hit the trail agaIn- so you don't wear yourself out too easily. Then again - YOU are the nest judge of what you need.
Like you said, the only person you are really racing against is yourself, so if your time is slower, its understandable. That being said, I would be wanting to get back out there by now too!
I went out this morning but it sort of went off track. My playlist was messing up and then my on call phone rang so I had to slow to a walk and deal with some work stuff. Let's just say I had no focus. I tried again after that but I had no mojo. Oh well, it was movement- at least it counts for that!0 -
I'm in ...if its not too full.I use to be a runner and had knee surgery and then had a baby where I had to stay off me feet. Now i'm back to the run/walk stage. Can't even jog a full mile yet. My goal is at the end of summer to do a 1/2 marathon. Ulitmately I'd like to do a full marathon so we will see.0
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Aww... I'm sorry you've been sick!! I also recently recovered from very similar symptoms. You may need just a coue days yet before you hit the trail agaIn- so you don't wear yourself out too easily. Then again - YOU are the nest judge of what you need.
Like you said, the only person you are really racing against is yourself, so if your time is slower, its understandable. That being said, I would be wanting to get back out there by now too!
I went out this morning but it sort of went off track. My playlist was messing up and then my on call phone rang so I had to slow to a walk and deal with some work stuff. Let's just say I had no focus. I tried again after that but I had no mojo. Oh well, it was movement- at least it counts for that!
I get distracted all the time! Plus its hard for me to find time to get back into running. I think you are doing great! Saw your pictures and wow! I hope I can get results like you!0 -
Another one Joining if it's ok.
I wasn't good at c25k when I joined MFP and couldn't get the pace properly.
I just walked/jogged at my own pace, own distances/times.
Now I'm at it again and downloaded podcasts which I enjoy listening too.
4km lap around my place is short, so I've stretched it to two laps. and walk/jog 8 kms every couple of days.
My initial time was 65 mins, and have decreased my time by a couple mins each time.
Today was 57.5 mins for 8kms.
I am stuck on C25k Wk4 - I can get the first 5 min jog in, but the others I struggle.
I'm thinking of running my first 5k or 10k this year.0 -
I'm in ...if its not too full.I use to be a runner and had knee surgery and then had a baby where I had to stay off me feet. Now i'm back to the run/walk stage. Can't even jog a full mile yet. My goal is at the end of summer to do a 1/2 marathon. Ulitmately I'd like to do a full marathon so we will see.
Yes! Join us!! glad to hear you are progressing through your recovery. Your goal is awesome!0 -
Another one Joining if it's ok.
I wasn't good at c25k when I joined MFP and couldn't get the pace properly.
I just walked/jogged at my own pace, own distances/times.
Now I'm at it again and downloaded podcasts which I enjoy listening too.
4km lap around my place is short, so I've stretched it to two laps. and walk/jog 8 kms every couple of days.
My initial time was 65 mins, and have decreased my time by a couple mins each time.
Today was 57.5 mins for 8kms.
I am stuck on C25k Wk4 - I can get the first 5 min jog in, but the others I struggle.
I'm thinking of running my first 5k or 10k this year.
Hi Peter welcome aboard! I think I can relate to your journey. Good for you for sticking with it. What is it about week 4 that you are finding challenging? are you trying to sustain too fast of a pace?
I can't quite remember which week I repeated when I did it the first time, but it was in the neighborhood of week 4. Keep us posted please!0 -
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