One Hour Runner Thread

Jenyfur1

Bif and Acid, Great runs!!!!
Bif you husband sounds like mine!!! :P
No running for me today. I ended shopping with my mother in law and got some cute clothes. Not a much smaller size,. but then again, I was squeezing into the 14s for so long.. Now I don't have any Muffin top!
I will run tomorrow..
Great Job everyone... Fit... Tomorrow is a new day and you will come out of your funk...Chin up!

TS65

OMG, I would love to get down to a 12 minute mile! :laugh:

BifDiehl

Hey - just got my official race results and realized I was remembering the wrong time from the times posted at the race. They emailed me my results and my time was actually 33:48 which averages to a 10:54 per miles. :bigsmile: Yay- I got in the 10s!! That's never happened to me before ! I need to run more races.....

Jenyfur1

Congrats to you BIF!!! :bigsmile: :drinker:

aab1

Hey - just got my official race results and realized I was remembering the wrong time from the times posted at the race. They emailed me my results and my time was actually 33:48 which averages to a 10:54 per miles. :bigsmile: Yay- I got in the 10s!! That's never happened to me before ! I need to run more races.....

@ Bifdiehl - A-W-E-S-O-M-E run!!!! Nice job!


I ran on the TM today during lunch. 33 minutes / 3.28 miles. 11min @ 5.8; 22min @ 6.0

BifDiehl

I ran on the TM today during lunch. 33 minutes / 3.28 miles. 11min @ 5.8; 22min @ 6.0

So you ran on the treadmill during your lunch break? Like from work? Holy crap. I couldn't do that. I am DISGUSTINLY sweaty when I'm done running. Like so foul my husband and daughter will not come near me. And my hair is soaked. And my face stays bright red for an hour afterwards. It's frightening, really. That's fantastic that you're able to use that time to exercise!

jilld76

I ran on the TM today during lunch. 33 minutes / 3.28 miles. 11min @ 5.8; 22min @ 6.0

So you ran on the treadmill during your lunch break? Like from work? Holy crap. I couldn't do that. I am DISGUSTINLY sweaty when I'm done running. Like so foul my husband and daughter will not come near me. And my hair is soaked. And my face stays bright red for an hour afterwards. It's frightening, really. That's fantastic that you're able to use that time to exercise!

I am the same way! I could never run on my lunch break unless I had enough time to shower afterwards because I am disgusting afterwards!

jilld76

Finally got back out to run again tonight! It's been a little over 2 weeks since my last run, I'm so ashamed to say that. I know the first week was because of my back, but the second week was just busy, which gave me an easy way to avoid my runs because the only time I could have squeezed them in was in the morning and even that was tough.

So, tonight I bit the bullet and went back out. I decided that since I've been struggling with OHR, I needed to try something different. I was successful with C25K, so I thought why not give C210K a try, which will basically get me to the same point as OHR once I finish. I'm also planning to do the entire program outside, which will be the opposite of when I did C25k, so I'm hoping this will really help me to conquer those damn hills!

I decided to start with Week 4 because I didn't really feel that I needed to start over completely. So tonight I alternated 2 minute runs with 3 minute walks 11 times. It went very well, I really tried to push myself on the runs and I ended up finishing my normal 5k loop in almost the same time as I normally do when I run most of it. I did a total of 62 minutes (including warm up and cool down) and 4 miles.

I hope no one minds if I share my runs here even though I'm not doing OHR. I just enjoy hearing about everyones runs and talking about our struggles and running tips, etc.... And hopefully in 9 weeks I'll be up to running an hour too!

shannonaufman

Bif -- amazing 5k race! I'm so proud of/excited for you!! I'm trying so hard to convince myself to sign up for a race, but for some reason I just haven't.

Ailene -- If I ran on the treadmill during my lunch break I'd get fired in 0.2 seconds. I smell like a horse and look like a ripe 'ol cherry tomato after a run. If I had access to a shower, a bed for a nap, and a brand new pair of clothes, I might could do it. But only maybe!

Jill - I definitely want to hear about your running, no matter what program you're following. I think of this as a support group for fledgling runners more than anything else. A small group of ladies supporting each other and encouraging each other and motivating each other to get off the couch and on the pavement/treadmill/track/path.

AFM -- I haven't been running as much lately. By the time I get up in the morning, it's already in the high 80s/low 90s (Fahrenheit), and I just can't force myself to run in that kind of weather. I have a goal to run twice this week, so we'll see how that goes. I'm planning to mix it up a bit and try a new tactic for my runs... hopefully it will make me feel better about my running. Fingers crossed!

funfitfoodie

W7D1 - 30 minutes

3.17 miles @ 9m27s mile

I was just plodding along (in my newish workout gear :happy: ) and I looked down at my HRM watch and realised it had been 15 minutes since I set out.... I was a bit annoyed I was only halfway time wise but then saw that I had gone wayyyy beyond my normal 'halfway point.'

Then of course I was on a mission to set an amazing pace. Turned out to be my second fastest run (since graduating c25k - which I don't have much pace data for) after my official 5k race in which I ran a 9m13s mile!

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sooh2011

I finished C25K yesterday :drinker: Yay me!

As I've got a 5K coming up in approx 3 weeks, I thought I should try and increase my time before the race (my 30 min runs aren't 5K!)...but I thought I'd use the OHR programme to write myself out a plan........BUT....the link in the original thread doesn't work anymore. Could anyone tell me if this link describes the same programme please?

http://www.kathrineswitzer.com/fitness_run.html

Thank you!

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aab1

@ Bif, Jill, Shannon - when I first started running during my lunch hour, I was returning back with the red tomato face. I would lock myself in my office and drink a lot of water to cool down. Since them my face doesn't get as red and everyone at work now knows that I'm going to the gym so they don't make as big a deal about it. Plus I get a bonus NSV out of it when people compliment me on my commitment to going. I LOVE those comments!!!

@ Acid - Nice run times!!!

@ Sooh - Congratulations on completing C25K!!!!!
I looked at the website you shared...it appears that plan has you running the same pattern each week which wasn't OHR. That's a bummer the OHR website isn't around anymore! I googled OHR and found this link....it's training program has a similar format to C25K than I think the kathrineswitzer does.

http://www.runningtools.com/planbeginnershour.htm

We're hoping you stay with us to share your progress with running!!!

sooh2011

@ Sooh - Congratulations on completing C25K!!!!!
I looked at the website you shared...it appears that plan has you running the same pattern each week which wasn't OHR. That's a bummer the OHR website isn't around anymore! I googled OHR and found this link....it's training program has a similar format to C25K than I think the kathrineswitzer does.

http://www.runningtools.com/planbeginnershour.htm

We're hoping you stay with us to share your progress with running!!!

Thanks...that does look more like the bridge to 5k plan....wasn't the OHR more like 30 min runs twice a week and increasing the length of your third run? I think that was why I liked the look of it because there is only so much time I can give up to running each day!

jilld76

Sooh - I think this is the plan you are looking for (found it on facebook "one hour runner" community)

https://www.facebook.com/pages/One-Hour-Runner/168318729859009?sk=wall#!/pages/One-Hour-Runner/168318729859009?sk=info

Training program for 10k!
Description
W1-3: Run 30 minutes three times a week. Do this for the first 3 weeks.

W4: Run 30 minutes, 29 minutes, 35 minutes. Weekly total: 94 minutes.

W5: Run 30 minutes, 32 minutes, 38 minutes Weekly total: 100 minutes.

W6: Run 30 minutes, 33 minutes, 41 minutes Weekly total: 104 minutes.

W7: Run 30 minutes, 34 minutes, 45 minutes Weekly total: 109 minutes.

W8: Run 30 minutes, 36 minutes , 49 minute Weekly total: 115 minutes.

W9: Run 30 minutes, 38 minutes, 54 minutes Weekly total: 122 minutes.

W10: Run 30 minutes, 40 minutes, 60 minutes Weekly total: 130 minutes. (read less)

funfitfoodie

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sooh2011

jilld76 and acidaloha - thank you both.

Margot18904

Hi everyone, I'm watching this thread with interest - I'm currently on week 8 of C25K and I think OHR will be my next challenge. I have thought about just trying to increase my distance and stamina but I'm someone who gets on better with a structured programme so think this is for me. I did my first 5k race just over a week ago with my husband and did it in just under 35 minutes, so feeling really confident. I'm due to finish C25K in about two weeks so will be hanging around if that's okay!

shannonaufman

sooh -- that website that you provided does actually have the one hour runner program on it. Scrolling to the bottom, there is a section called "becoming a one hour runner," which is the OHR program we've been following.

Margot -- of course it's ok!! welcome to our little group. That's a GREAT 5k time. Well done!

aab1

I did my first 5k race just over a week ago with my husband and did it in just under 35 minutes, so feeling really confident. I'm due to finish C25K in about two weeks so will be hanging around if that's okay!

@ Margot - Congrats on completing your first 5K...awesome time!!! Welcome to the group!..:flowerforyou:

amsparky

Hi all!

I hope you don't mind me jumping in on your thread. I just finished C25K last week and have been jogging 3x a week. I am slow as hell, but I don't stop moving! Monday's "run" was for 42 min, so not sure if it would be backwards progress to start OHR at the beginning.

Thanks for the continued inspiration!

funfitfoodie

Hi all!

I hope you don't mind me jumping in on your thread. I just finished C25K last week and have been jogging 3x a week. I am slow as hell, but I don't stop moving! Monday's "run" was for 42 min, so not sure if it would be backwards progress to start OHR at the beginning.

Thanks for the continued inspiration!

Maybe start on week 4 or 5... I don't know if you'd be moving backwards. It might help with your speed somewhat. I have followed the programme closely and have managed to maintain my 10 minute mile speed even on the longer runs.

funfitfoodie

W7D3 - 34 minutes

34 minutes - 3.72 miles @ 9 minute 8 second minute mile.

I've checked the route a million times and it's definitely right - it didn't feel that fast!!!

aab1

32 minute run on TM full time at 6.0mph which was a good challenge for me. Felt great!

fit4life_73

Hi everyone!
So much to catch up on after being away for a couple of days.

Bif~ congrats on your 5k!

Jill~I'm glad you started c210k. I know how it feels to struggle to find what works for you. I would like to give it a try. I tried b210k but i found it a little difficult. I'm pretty sure I've fallen off the wagon due to lack of structure and accountability. This plan looks like something I could stick with.

Shannon~I'm glad you are feeling better and getting back in the game.

Welcome to all of the new people. Our little group is growing.

As for me~everyday's a new day! I'm having a hard time balancing work, home and exercise. It was easier when the kids were in school and I had more structure. Its hard right now because I don't have a set schedule at work. I go in as early at 7 and as late as 9. i just have to work 8 hours each day. I hate going in later because I hate staying later. I take my daughter to camp everyday at the Y. So my big plan was to workout before I pick her up. Well, that hasn't happened either. Maybe I will try working out in the morning and then work from 8:30-5 (instead of my usual 7:30-4). Decisions, decisions.

jilld76

Hi everyone!
So much to catch up on after being away for a couple of days.

Bif~ congrats on your 5k!

Jill~I'm glad you started c210k. I know how it feels to struggle to find what works for you. I would like to give it a try. I tried b210k but i found it a little difficult. I'm pretty sure I've fallen off the wagon due to lack of structure and accountability. This plan looks like something I could stick with.

Shannon~I'm glad you are feeling better and getting back in the game.

Welcome to all of the new people. Our little group is growing.

As for me~everyday's a new day! I'm having a hard time balancing work, home and exercise. It was easier when the kids were in school and I had more structure. Its hard right now because I don't have a set schedule at work. I go in as early at 7 and as late as 9. i just have to work 8 hours each day. I hate going in later because I hate staying later. I take my daughter to camp everyday at the Y. So my big plan was to workout before I pick her up. Well, that hasn't happened either. Maybe I will try working out in the morning and then work from 8:30-5 (instead of my usual 7:30-4). Decisions, decisions.

Glad to see you're back!

Just find what works best for you. I'm definitely noticing that it's a lot tougher doing C210K outside as opposed to on the treadmill. Maybe it's because it's close to an hour each time, maybe it's the hills mixed in there, who knows, but it's definitely been challenging. I've actually been running later in the evening because it's been the only chance I've had to squeeze it in the past few days, so tonight I didn't get home until 8:30. It's really hard to motivate myself to go out that late, but I'm glad I did it.

Tonight I did W4D2 of C210K, todays workout was 52 minutes including wu & cd, alternating 9 - 2 minute runs with 3 minute walks. I tried again to really push myself on the runs, most were around 5.4, but some were up around 6.0, so I was happy with that. In total I did 3.54 miles today.

Good work everyone, keep it up!

fit4life_73

Jill~ thats really great! You will get used to the hills in a few weeks. Way to go with increasing the speed. I'm trying to motivate myself now to run tonight.

Happy running!

Jenyfur1

I ran for 30 Min plus 5 min warm up and 5 min cool down.. 3 miles.. I am slow, but I did it. This is my first dat back running for weeks.