FireRunners (C25K May 9th group) Week 2!!
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I did Wk 2 D2 today. It feels sooo good to run!
Well i have done Wk 4 D1. I kept thinking i could not do it0 -
It's been a while since I posted to the thread - I've been MFP-ing on my phone for the past several days.
I finished Week 1, Day 3 on Friday, and rewarded myself with a 1-hour reflexology foot massage - so amazing. My father, who is very, very proud and supportive of me, has offered to treat me to one each week that I run the program. Which is super-cool, and an extra piece of motivation.
So I did Week 2, Day 1 yesterday. It was not easy. As a matter of fact, my legs felt stiff on the very first jog, to the point where I wondered for a second if I'd be able to do it that day. But I slowed down, and just kept at it. Once I made it through that first 90-second jog, I knew I'd be able to make it through all of them. Jogs 1, 2 and 3 were really tough - my legs just felt tight and heavy - so I kept it really slow, which allowed me to complete each 90-second piece in full. Jogs 4, 5 and 6 were a bit easier, as I guess I warmed up somewhat. I've always felt that pushing through achiness actually helps soothe it more than stopping does, so once I finished the 6 jogs, and then a brisk walk cool down, I hopped right on the elliptical for an hour. And then I broke down and bagged a bunch of boxes and carried them to the curb, which took another half hour.
I thought I would be unable to move today. But to tell you the truth, I just have a few muscle aches, and they feel great. They make me feel alive, and active.
I am still nervous for Week 2, Day 2 tomorrow. I think I may do the elliptical for 15 minutes before I start, just to loosen up my legs, so maybe I won't be so tight and stiff for the first half of the intervals. But even if I am, I know I'll get through it. I may have to go slow, but I'll get it done.
Looking ahead, I may want to repeat Week 2, at least once, if not more. My determination is strong, but I don't want to hurt my knees and feet, so I may look to shed another chunk of weight before I up the time again. I feel confident that this kind of interval training will be a huge help in shedding that weight, so it's all good.
Happy C25K-ing, everyone!
Amy0 -
I finished Week 1, Day 3 on Friday, and rewarded myself with a 1-hour reflexology foot massage - so amazing. My father, who is very, very proud and supportive of me, has offered to treat me to one each week that I run the program. Which is super-cool, and an extra piece of motivation.
OMG!!! That is soooooo cool!!! I wish I had a Daddy like that haha!!
You lucky girl!! 0 -
W2D1 Completed this morning:) Yay for all of us! Keep up the great work :drinker:0
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Did did W2D1 on Sunday. I didn't think i'd be able to do it, but I woke up feeling motivated and went to try. And, I did it! It wasn't too bad, but I definitely felt more strain than during Week 1.
I did W2D2 Monday. I probably should have taken a day to rest, because I had no energy. I also hadn't eaten or slept well the day before. So, I had hardly any energy, but I hung in there and did it. I almost quit, but i seriously put on "Eye of the Tiger" and just ran as hard as I could for that last run. I made it through. I just imagined me being Rocky going up those stairs, LOL.
I'm taking today off because I still feel drained and my body needs some rest. So, I'll do W2D3 tomorrow and then spend the rest of the week repeating it because I KNOW I am not ready to do 3 minute jogs yet. No way, no how. But, maybe after doing a few more days of 90 second jogs I will be...0 -
I did the first day of week 2 today. Well. I *did* finish it. But, man! Was it hard. I had to take my already slow pace down to a crawl. I had a stitch in my side by the end of the second interval. It was sheer determination that kept me going.
But something tells me that I may be doing week 2 for more than one week! And who knew I was so out of shape?0 -
Just completed W3 D1 and it was pretty intense. Pushed too hard in the first two intervals and almost ran short of fuel. Ran them at 6.2 and my hrm spiked to 194 so I dropped it down to 5.5 for the other ones. Just a suggestions as you guys progress into week 3. Try jog slower during the first intervals and then increase speed during the other ones if you know you can push yourself more.0
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Ugh... I have failed you guys today
I didn't do my C25K this morning because I had to pet-sit, and then when I got back I was feeling bad... And the rest of the day went downhill from there! But I WILL do it tomorrow! 0 -
Week 2, Day 2 completed. Yay! :bigsmile:
I did do a 15 minute warmup on the elliptical first, even before the 5 minute brisk walk warmup that's built into the C25K time, and I have to say that it seemed to have helped. I found the first half jogging intervals much easier than they were on Week 2, Day 1, and even though the last jog was pretty tough, it was the 6th 90 second interval, so I fully expected it to kick my *kitten* by the time I got to the last one.
Oh, and did I mention that I did it in the pouring rain? I was going to put it off for tomorrow, but then I posted a status update "Should I C25K in the rain?" and the responses were just what I needed to go do it. My awesome MFPeeps reminded me that we will always find an excuse if we want to, and how hardcore it would be to do it in the rain. And then another MFPeep told me not to be a p*ssy. LOL! :laugh: So I put on a cap and got out there. By the time I got back home, my clothes were soaked, my sneakers were squishy, and my dog was drenched - but I felt so badass for getting it done!
So I hopped back onto the elliptical, wet clothes and squishy shoes be damned - and did another 52 minutes there.
It just feels so good to push myself, and to be on the right path. :happy:
Happy C25K-ing, everyone,
Amy0 -
Ugh... I have failed you guys today I didn't do my C25K this morning because I had to pet-sit, and then when I got back I was feeling bad... And the rest of the day went downhill from there! But I WILL do it tomorrow!
Hey, hey, HEY with the negativity!!!! You did NOT fail - you didn't fail us, and you didn't fail yourself. Please, please, don't be so hard on yourself. You would never tell someone else in this group that they failed if they didn't get in a run, would you? No, you wouldn't - and you don't deserve to hear that from yourself either.
None of us are perfect, nor should we hold ourselves to that kind of standard. You are the little firecracker, please remember, and you light up all of us around you with your light and energy. Give yourself credit for that.
Tomorrow is another day. Be kind to yourself. You're doing so great. :flowerforyou: ((HUG))0 -
Ugh... I have failed you guys today I didn't do my C25K this morning because I had to pet-sit, and then when I got back I was feeling bad... And the rest of the day went downhill from there! But I WILL do it tomorrow!
Hey, hey, HEY with the negativity!!!! You did NOT fail - you didn't fail us, and you didn't fail yourself. Please, please, don't be so hard on yourself. You would never tell someone else in this group that they failed if they didn't get in a run, would you? No, you wouldn't - and you don't deserve to hear that from yourself either.
None of us are perfect, nor should we hold ourselves to that kind of standard. You are the little firecracker, please remember, and you light up all of us around you with your light and energy. Give yourself credit for that.
Tomorrow is another day. Be kind to yourself. You're doing so great. :flowerforyou: ((HUG))
You're right thanks! 0 -
I got behind the ball lol, basically ive been lazy, but im going out to do w2d1 now, will be doing w2d2 tommorowi, and w2d3 on sunday.
Keep er rollin guys!0 -
Completed W2 D2 this morning..I'm really liking that I can actually run for once!! But, tonight I have not felt good at all..my whole body just hurts and my feet are really giving me hard time. I don't know if its a combo of running today and the horrible cold wet weather we have had here in east tn the past few days or what. Do any of you feel that after a good workout..like just run down and achey?0
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Hey!
I did Week 2, Day 1, today. All I can say is running is no joke, :frown: its hard starting out, but I hung in there and completed the day. :happy: I felt pretty good after it was over with though.:drinker:0 -
W2, D2 done!
I'm really enjoying it this time! I did it a couple years ago, but had to stop due to an injury. It was brutal that time, but much easier this go around. I've been jogging and not sprinting. I'm short and I jog at a 4. Once I can jog for the full 30 minutes at a 4, I'll work on my speed.
So, the part on the cool runnings site about not worrying about speed...well, they're right! Happy running! Or in my case, slow jogging ; )0 -
Gonna do my second running of this week today, then my third day on Saturday. I feel so good after a run!0
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Well. Halfway through week 2, and I finally experienced what everyone else has been talking about...that feeling if it getting easier! I slogged through week 1 and barely made it through the first day of week 2. But I just got back from the second day of week 2 and, while certainly challenging, I actually felt pretty good. I even enjoyed the first 4 runs!
I'm looking forward to day 3!0 -
I did W3D1 yesterday. It's only four runs and it wasn't too bad, the first 3 minute run tested me in the last minute but I stuck it out. In the end, after finishing the program I did two more runs, one for 2 minutes, one for 90 seconds. I'm trying to increase the speed of my walking during recovery time. I am slow. I mean s-l-o-w. I'm walking at 3.4 most of the time and running at either 4.2 or 4.3. My trainer keeps telling me that to finish first, first you must finish, so slow is okay.
How many of you are doing treadmill training vs. road training? I live in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains, it's very hilly, and except for the last few days the hot weather has already been upon us. I might take it to the road when I start being able to run some kind of distance and the weather isn't too hot, in the meantime, I'll do it on a treadmill at a 2.0 incline.
I'm really excited. I've never been an athlete and really really never been a runner, But now, I am. A slow runner, but a runner, and I can see a future (like, in the autumn) when I will be running a 5k.0 -
Today was not my most stellar performance, but I did it, which I'm proud of I burned 341 cals in 22:14 minutes of W2D2, doing 16 minutes of walking and 6 minutes of running. I was about to die :laugh: My heart rate got up to 191 bpm at one point!! I was like "HOLY SHOOT" and I slowed down lol. Thank God for my HRM, I might have passed out :laugh:
Great job today everybody! 0 -
W2D2 Done! It was raining so I did my run on my treadmill 0
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Just wanted to come show support for everyone powering through Week 2. I injured my hip this past weekend, so no running for me. Hoping to catch up with you all next week!0
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W2 D3 done here and it felt good! I've found so far that D1 each week is okay, D2 is harder and then D3 feels easier again, so hope this continues. I'm still really enjoying it too, so bring on W3 and the 3 minute runs!0
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@pixietoes
I'm doing road running. Road running tends to be harder than treadmill. Even if you are really hardcore and set the incline pretty high on the treadmill so that its just as hard or harder, running on the road is mechanically different...simply because the road doesn't propel you forward. BUT, enough people alternate/do both (even hardcore athletes) that I'd say, if its really hilly and hot outside, there's no intrinsic virtue to making yourself run outside...unless you wanted to for personal reasons. Which is why I choose to.0 -
Well done everyone
I have done w4 d2 & I slowly jogged up that steep hill with only 1 stop (last time I stopped half way) omg I can't believe I did it. Then I realised I still had 2 more runs to do & had to change my route as I still had a 5 min run, then the cool down to go. I think I need to get a thing to tell me how fast I jog. I did feel sick when I got back, I think I will make sure that I leave more time b4 I do C25K after I have my dinner.0 -
Just completed W2D3. On to W3 on Saturday! Im pumped.0
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Today was not my most stellar performance, but I did it, which I'm proud of I burned 341 cals in 22:14 minutes of W2D2, doing 16 minutes of walking and 6 minutes of running. I was about to die :laugh: My heart rate got up to 191 bpm at one point!! I was like "HOLY SHOOT" and I slowed down lol. Thank God for my HRM, I might have passed out :laugh:
Great job today everybody!
Today was my W3 D2. I decided to take it slow on each of the runs to control my heart rate. Before the second 3 minute run my hrm was still up at 160 so I waited another minute. At the end of 3 minutes it had reached 197. I think that having a heart rate monitor is very useful in the program. For anyone interested and on a budget I brought this hrm http://www.amazon.com/Omron-HR-100C-Heart-Rate-Monitor/dp/B000A5CEUO/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1305857862&sr=8-1-fkmr0
It isn't that fancy and wont calculate calories burn but it will track your heart rate with a strap. Good luck with everyone starting week 3. Remember its more mental then physical!0 -
Week 2, Day 2 completed today.0
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starting week 3 of running soon! can't wait. if it doesn't rain today I may go run. it's been a week of crummy weather here in Maine.0
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Did W2D3 today... 30 seconds into my last run I got some chest pains, so I walked slowly the rest of the way home... Idk what caused that...
Not sure if I'm starting Week 3 next week or not, I may have to repeat this week. It's still kicking my butt just to get through 5 rounds of running lol. 0 -
Well done to everyone who is still going, and to those who are finding it hard and think they need to repeat weeks - don't worry! At least you're getting out and doing it, that's the main thing.
W3 D1 here and it felt pretty good, hard going but it's warm and humid here today which didn't help. I got new running shoes and a HRM today, so went out with both of those and was really pleased to learn that I burnt 384 calories which wasn't too far out from what I thought. Really looking forward to D2 now and seeing if I can do it again! My husband has decided to start the programme too, although he's planning to have a go straight in at W3 as he is a lot fitter than me, but he'll go back if he finds it too tough.0
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