One Hour Runner Thread

fit4life_73

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.

Welcome back to the boards. Good run!

lcnelson

I am going to 'hop' in here since I have been following this thread for sometime. I read what you guys are doing and its informative and I can kind of gauge where I am and need to be. I am not following the 'one hour runner' to the letter, but I know its better than the interval training of b210k for me.
This week was the first time of running for 51 minutes consecutively. I was only 40 minutes prior to that for the last 3 weeks. I just keep trying to push myself with time....no so concerned with distance now as I think that will come. I am currently between an 11 and 12 minute mile, but have a pretty hilly park.
My goal is to run 10 minute miles and I am signed up for my first 10k on October 1st.
I really like seeing how diligent everyone is in here with their days/runs....So I'm in!

aab1

33 min on TM @ 6.0mph.

We all had an awesome & successful June with our running goals! Nice efforts, Ladies!! Let's continue the intensity in July!

Mommyof3texans

Hi, I recently finished C25K and was considering starting OHR but the link to the training plan isn't working for me any more. Does someone have it that they can send it to me? Thanks!

funfitfoodie

Hi, I recently finished C25K and was considering starting OHR but the link to the training plan isn't working for me any more. Does someone have it that they can send it to me? Thanks!

We posted it on Page 8 at the bottom!

Mommyof3texans

Hi, I recently finished C25K and was considering starting OHR but the link to the training plan isn't working for me any more. Does someone have it that they can send it to me? Thanks!

We posted it on Page 8 at the bottom!

Thanks! Not sure how I missed that lol

BifDiehl

Hey everybody!

I ran on Monday after work but forgot to post it. I was feeling a little crazy and decided to see how fast I could run 1 mile. Well, I did it in 10:32 and then had to just walk for 2.5 minutes b/c I thought I was going to puke. Then I proceeded to run another 2.5 miles verrry slowwly!

While I was running that "fast" mile it seemed like I was moving REALLY fast AT 10:32/mile. I can't believe that my goal by October's 5K is to do a 10 minute mile. I can't even picture running that fast... To run that fast at this point I'd have to have the boogie man after me or something...

funfitfoodie

W7D3 - 45 minutes

45 minutes - 5 miles - 9 minute mile.

Really proud of this - running a different route with quite a few inclines. Was really hot today and didn't take out any water :sad:

I'm moving into my new flat/ new city today and don't have internet until the 15th July which means a number of things

1. No MFP forums
2. No googlemaps/mapmyrun to map our any running routes.

So I think I will probably be taking at least a week off OHR. I'm hoping that next week I will have been able to sort out the induction for the gym in my block of flats and will at least be able to continue on the treadmill (UGH :noway: ) while I get my bearings of my new home

Good luck everyone!!! You're all doing great! :flowerforyou:

fit4life_73

Acid~gool luck with your move. I'm not sure what I would do with no internet for 2 weeks. Yikes! See you in a couple of weeks.

jilld76

Hey everybody!

I ran on Monday after work but forgot to post it. I was feeling a little crazy and decided to see how fast I could run 1 mile. Well, I did it in 10:32 and then had to just walk for 2.5 minutes b/c I thought I was going to puke. Then I proceeded to run another 2.5 miles verrry slowwly!

While I was running that "fast" mile it seemed like I was moving REALLY fast AT 10:32/mile. I can't believe that my goal by October's 5K is to do a 10 minute mile. I can't even picture running that fast... To run that fast at this point I'd have to have the boogie man after me or something...

LOL @ the boogie man! I completely agree with you about feeling like you are running SO fast! I know part of my problem is that I am carrying a lot of extra weight and I know once I get some of it off I will feel better running at a faster speed. Just keep pushing yourself and you'll get there!

jilld76

W7D3 - 45 minutes

45 minutes - 5 miles - 9 minute mile.

Really proud of this - running a different route with quite a few inclines. Was really hot today and didn't take out any water :sad:

I'm moving into my new flat/ new city today and don't have internet until the 15th July which means a number of things

1. No MFP forums
2. No googlemaps/mapmyrun to map our any running routes.

So I think I will probably be taking at least a week off OHR. I'm hoping that next week I will have been able to sort out the induction for the gym in my block of flats and will at least be able to continue on the treadmill (UGH :noway: ) while I get my bearings of my new home

Good luck everyone!!! You're all doing great! :flowerforyou:

Good luck with your move!!! You really inspire me with running, you are doing amazing! I can't believe you're in week 7 and you're up to 5 miles and 9 minute miles are crazy! I really hope to get to this point one day, but love hearing about how well you are doing to push myself to do more!

Time for me to go out and finish week 4 of C210K, be back in a bit.

hadley0910

bump

jilld76

I'm back from my run. Today I finished week 4 of C210K, it was 5 min wu & cd, plus alternating 2 minute runs with 3 minute walks, 10 times. Total of 3.76 miles, my runs were all over the place today, but most were up around 5.6 and some were in the 6's, I even had one run that was at 6.5 mph, which is crazy for me! The hills still continue to kill me, especially in this heat, but it's good that I am just doing short runs right now to continue adjusting to them.

Hope everyone has a great weekend! we're off to a 4th of July party with friends today, I'm sure I'll drink waaaaay too much and feel really yucky tomorrow!

fit4life_73

Hi everyone. I finally got my butt back in the gym today. Yay me! I started c210k w5d1 2.5 mins running/walking. It was really hard. It amazing the stamina you lose when you take off two weeks. I ran 4.3 miles. A couple of weeks ago I was doing intervals at 6.0. I did the first one today at that speed and immediately dropped it to 5.0-5.5. I thought I was going to die. But I finished it. I was determined to finish. For some reason it never occurred to me that c210k workouts can be over an hour long.I feel like this will kick the weight loss in high gear.

Next c210k run is Tuesday.

jilld76

Hi everyone. I finally got my butt back in the gym today. Yay me! I started c210k w5d1 2.5 mins running/walking. It was really hard. It amazing the stamina you lose when you take off two weeks. I ran 4.3 miles. A couple of weeks ago I was doing intervals at 6.0. I did the first one today at that speed and immediately dropped it to 5.0-5.5. I thought I was going to die. But I finished it. I was determined to finish. For some reason it never occurred to me that c210k workouts can be over an hour long.I feel like this will kick the weight loss in high gear.

Next c210k run is Tuesday.

I like that they are an hour plus, too, better for being able to get in a full workout in one shot. Sometimes with C25K I always felt like I needed to do something else afterwards to get a longer workout.

I'm starting week 5 today too, we'll be one hour runners in no time!

BifDiehl

Good morning! I ran this morning for the first time in a week! I don't know where the time went. I did work 12+ hours each day over the weekend, so that's some excuse. :blushing:

I ran from my house "into town" this morning. First time I've run out on a road where cars were moving at 50mph. I took one headphone out so I could hear what was going on around me. I ended up running 4.02 miles in 49:20 which averaged out to 12:17/mile. It was a slow, good, enjoyable run.

And here's my off-topic rant. I had my weekly weigh-in this morning and ended up GAINING for the week. WHAT ? ! ? I had a great eating week, even over the long working weekend. I packed both lunch and dinner so I didn't have to grab fast food. I exercised this week: I ran once, shredded a couple times and started Ripped in 30 and got three days of that in. It's not TOM. So why a gain? I actually just stood there with my mouth hanging open and stared at the scale number this morning for a good 30 seconds trying to process what I was seeing. WHY???

aab1

And here's my off-topic rant. I had my weekly weigh-in this morning and ended up GAINING for the week. WHAT ? ! ? I had a great eating week, even over the long working weekend. I packed both lunch and dinner so I didn't have to grab fast food. I exercised this week: I ran once, shredded a couple times and started Ripped in 30 and got three days of that in. It's not TOM. So why a gain? I actually just stood there with my mouth hanging open and stared at the scale number this morning for a good 30 seconds trying to process what I was seeing. WHY???

@ Bif - Doing 30DS & Ri30 will build muscle...do you take measurements?

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I forgot to check in on Saturday. Ran 4.25 very tough miles / 60 minutes..humidity was crazy

This morning ran 5.14 miles / 58 minutes

Happy 4th, everyone!!

jilld76

@Bif - I HATE the scale. I really do. I have weeks where I am perfect with food, get some great exercise and feel really good and can't wait to get on the scale and it hasn't moved. Or even better a gain! So annoying!

Don't let it get you down, I know it can be frustrating, but the scale will move!

@aab - great job on your runs, the heat is killer!

I started Week 5 today of C210K - alternating 2min 30s runs and walks, 12 times. Total of 68 minutes and I did 4.6 miles. It was so damn hot today and it was only 9:30. I also forgot to eat something before I left, which I think really killed me when I got to the 45 minute mark and didn't know how I was going to make it another 23 minutes! Glad it's done for today!

Margot18904

Hi everyone, thought I'd check in as I'm about to start W9 of C25K so will be here very soon! Well done to everyone who is doing so well, it's great motivation to hear from people who are already doing OHR.

I've been working out my pace and I started W8 with 10.5 minute miles, and have finished the week with 10.2min/mile so really pleased with that progress, I'd love to get under a 10min/mile before I start to increase my distance. My last runs have been really enjoyable too, feels like something has suddenly really clicked and I can totally do it now!

funfitfoodie

Thanks for the well wished everyone! (I'm on my BB) Keep up the good work! Hoping to have a gym induction this week so can hop on the treadmill

lcnelson

Hi all! I was out this morning at 7am and it was beyond humid and I was soaking wet 3.5 miles later. I am seeing a trend....If I don't take 2 days off in between longer runs, my legs are throbbing the next day or even day after next. So far I have worked up to my longest runs of 4.5 miles at around 53 minutes. Not fast by any means, but its a big increase since I have been at 3.5 miles/40 min for over a month now.
My goal is to really run 4min, 5 max but my legs (just sore) and heel spurs are telling me differently.
How many days a week do you guys average?

jilld76

Hi all! I was out this morning at 7am and it was beyond humid and I was soaking wet 3.5 miles later. I am seeing a trend....If I don't take 2 days off in between longer runs, my legs are throbbing the next day or even day after next. So far I have worked up to my longest runs of 4.5 miles at around 53 minutes. Not fast by any means, but its a big increase since I have been at 3.5 miles/40 min for over a month now.
My goal is to really run 4min, 5 max but my legs (just sore) and heel spurs are telling me differently.
How many days a week do you guys average?

I usually do 3 days a week, but sometimes will end up taking 2 days off in between if I'm really sore. I find that running outside leaves my body really sore, so I just go by how I'm feeling.

aab1

Hi all! I was out this morning at 7am and it was beyond humid and I was soaking wet 3.5 miles later. I am seeing a trend....If I don't take 2 days off in between longer runs, my legs are throbbing the next day or even day after next. So far I have worked up to my longest runs of 4.5 miles at around 53 minutes. Not fast by any means, but its a big increase since I have been at 3.5 miles/40 min for over a month now.
My goal is to really run 4min, 5 max but my legs (just sore) and heel spurs are telling me differently.
How many days a week do you guys average?

I usually do 3 days a week, but sometimes will end up taking 2 days off in between if I'm really sore. I find that running outside leaves my body really sore, so I just go by how I'm feeling.

I run M-W-F on TM for only 30min; I try to run both Saturday & Sunday outside with one of those days being my 'longest' of the week. I'm finding that if I run in the morning and then cycle in the evening my legs are not sore

fit4life_73

Hi all! I was out this morning at 7am and it was beyond humid and I was soaking wet 3.5 miles later. I am seeing a trend....If I don't take 2 days off in between longer runs, my legs are throbbing the next day or even day after next. So far I have worked up to my longest runs of 4.5 miles at around 53 minutes. Not fast by any means, but its a big increase since I have been at 3.5 miles/40 min for over a month now.
My goal is to really run 4min, 5 max but my legs (just sore) and heel spurs are telling me differently.
How many days a week do you guys average?

I usually do 3 days a week, but sometimes will end up taking 2 days off in between if I'm really sore. I find that running outside leaves my body really sore, so I just go by how I'm feeling.

I run M-W-F on TM for only 30min; I try to run both Saturday & Sunday outside with one of those days being my 'longest' of the week. I'm finding that if I run in the morning and then cycle in the evening my legs are not sore

I was running 3 to 4 times a week doing intervals for a little over 45 mins (including 10 mins for w/u and c/d). I just started c210k week 5 and the workouts are atleast an hour long. Judging by my run on sunday, my goal is MWF. I was a little sore on sunday, but i got in the hottub afterwards, went swimming with my daughter, and got back in the hot tub. Last night I worked my upper body and stretched my legs for about 20 mins. I must say that I am pretty impressed that my legs are not killing me.

fit4life_73

Today was my rest day. I took an additional day so that I can get on schedule with running MWF. I also want to start 30ds tomorrow.

NSV~ So according to my master plan I created earlier this year, I should be at my goal weight by now. Well that hasn't happened yet. I lost 1/4 of my total weight loss. Its taking a little longer, but I'm ok with that. The real victory is that we took the kids to Busch Gardens and the Zoo over the past couple of weeks and my stamina is higher than it has been in years. I had so much energy and even with the blazing heat, I didn't feel exhausted. I found myself setting the pace most of the time. To be able to keep up and not feel fat and disgusted with myself shows major progress for me. I'm not wearing a bikini to Great Wolf Lodge this weekend, but my one peice is a size 12!. :laugh:

Have a great running week :flowerforyou:

ambermichon

I am going to try it! I can run for 30 mins straight now but havent done it 3 times a week...only 2. So I will up it this week! thanks

jilld76

Today was my rest day. I took an additional day so that I can get on schedule with running MWF. I also want to start 30ds tomorrow.

NSV~ So according to my master plan I created earlier this year, I should be at my goal weight by now. Well that hasn't happened yet. I lost 1/4 of my total weight loss. Its taking a little longer, but I'm ok with that. The real victory is that we took the kids to Busch Gardens and the Zoo over the past couple of weeks and my stamina is higher than it has been in years. I had so much energy and even with the blazing heat, I didn't feel exhausted. I found myself setting the pace most of the time. To be able to keep up and not feel fat and disgusted with myself shows major progress for me. I'm not wearing a bikini to Great Wolf Lodge this weekend, but my one peice is a size 12!. :laugh:

Have a great running week :flowerforyou:

Woohoo!! Great job!

Yep, I'm not even close to where I wanted to be when I started this journey, but I guess I have to be happy that I lost 24 pounds so far and have kept it off, so I'll keep plugging away and working at it and I know my weight loss will pick up again.

fit4life_73

Jill~ Thanks. I will be glad when I reach 24lbs. Thats a major accomplishment. I'm confident the c210k will speed up our weight loss.

Yesterday I completed c210k w5d2. Alternating 2.5 mins running/walking 10 times. My running speed ranged from 5.5 -6.0 with a 1% incline and I covered 4.15 miles. Today was better than Sunday. At first I was telling myself i would give c210k a try and if I don't like it I can go back to what I was doing. I struggled with c25k and I didn't want to repeat that struggle. It turns out I really like this workout. Its forcing me to workout for an hour straight. I'm loving the fact that i burn over 500 calories each time.

My next run is friday morning.

I hope everyone is still running.

fit4life_73

I am going to try it! I can run for 30 mins straight now but havent done it 3 times a week...only 2. So I will up it this week! thanks

Jump on in! We would love to hear about your runs. Welcome to the board!

lcnelson

Ran for 53 in yesterday on day of rest legs and did really well. This morning did 35 minute run and 20 min walk so all in all a good week for me. Not sure about trying for tomorrow....my legs may not cooperate!