FireRunners (closed C25K group) week of 5/23 :)

Leanz

W3 Day 2 done, and much easier than Day 1.

Thanks for being here to keep me on track!

pixietoes

Finished Week 3 yesterday. Turning my face toward W4D1 with much humility and a little trepidation.

123nikki123

W3D2 Done! Yay me! I love the dripping sweat :bigsmile:

123nikki123

Well, I did W3D2 today. It was way easier today that Mondays run. I know it had a lot to do with eating well the last few days and getting enough sleep, made a HUGE difference. I did the C25K this morning and the 30 day shred tonight. I thought I hated to run, now I realize that I hate Jillian Michaels WAY more :grumble:

I hate her too! lol

CeejayGee

I finished Week 2 and was AMAZED that I could do it. I originally wasn't even going to try, but I did it.

However, two days ago tried Week 3, aftera 4 day hiatus due to weather. NOT pretty. I am nowhere nearly read for 3 minute runs. I made it 2 minutes and wanted to die. My legs just can't handle it - they are in so much pain.

Anyway, this made me freak out and I didnt even finish or go back to Week 2. And, I didn't go out yesterday and am dreading going out today. I need to join a gym b/c of the heat, but I feel disappointed, intimidated, fat, out of shape, etc.

CeejayGee

I finished Week 2 and was AMAZED that I could do it. I originally wasn't even going to try, but I did it.

However, two days ago tried Week 3, aftera 4 day hiatus due to weather. NOT pretty. I am nowhere nearly read for 3 minute runs. I made it 2 minutes and wanted to die. My legs just can't handle it - they are in so much pain.

Anyway, this made me freak out and I didnt even finish or go back to Week 2. And, I didn't go out yesterday and am dreading going out today. I need to join a gym b/c of the heat, but I feel disappointed, intimidated, fat, out of shape, etc.

Geesh, I apologize for the typos above. I'm doing 5 things at once LOL.

purple1butterfly

I am feeling so tired, i will do my run 2morrow

soogie_lynch

I missed my w3d1 run on Monday so I will be doing it tonight. It will be tough. My workout schedule is all screwy this week due to other commitments so I'll be running on a Bodypump day. Upped my squat and back weight today so my legs might be a little jiggly.

Yary

Started week 4 day 1 two days ago and it was pretty rough. Will probably repeat the week. Anyone doing any HIIT training once or twice a week in addition to c25k? Tried it today did 30 sec to 1 min of rest. I actually enjoyed it alot.

FierceFeline

Started week 4 day 1 two days ago and it was pretty rough. Will probably repeat the week. Anyone doing any HIIT training once or twice a week in addition to c25k? Tried it today did 30 sec to 1 min of rest. I actually enjoyed it alot.

what HIIT training in particular you doing? TurboFire?
I am really considering doing it to speed up my toning.

Yary

Started week 4 day 1 two days ago and it was pretty rough. Will probably repeat the week. Anyone doing any HIIT training once or twice a week in addition to c25k? Tried it today did 30 sec to 1 min of rest. I actually enjoyed it alot.

what HIIT training in particular you doing? TurboFire?
I am really considering doing it to speed up my toning.

I completed a HIIT training session on the treadmill.

It was similar to this:

1. Run at 7.5-9 mph for 30 seconds to one minute.
2. Walk easy for 1 minute to 1 1/2 minutes.
3. Repeat cycle seven more times.

I did a total of 8 intervals. Increased the speed .5 every two intervals till I reached 9. I decided to try it because I want to increase my running speeds. I found it to be a lot more fun and challenging then the c25k workouts.

I guess that doing HIIT on the treadmill in conjunction with c25k might pose a problem. I guess that ill see. Good luck with TurboFire.

x_sotonguetied

W3D3 - DONE! see ya, week 3! bring on week 4

Leanz

Did Week 3 Day 3 today but had a look at next week and I am feeling ....afraid :noway:

tatiana_13

I did my second week 3 run yesterday...I'm looking forward to finishing out the week tomorrow!

As for HIIT, I don't necessarily see it interfering with Ct5k, as long as you don't overdo it. The great/awesome thing about HIIT, is that even though it feels super strenuous in the moment (ie, feels like you're going to die!), its actually not nearly as taxing structurally as endurance running. I have bad knees, and when I was heavier, I just did HIIT because it was easier on my joints than steady, ongoing pounding.

I did some HIIT today because I felt like running, but didn't want to overdo it with back to back Ct5k runs. In 30 second bursts, you aren't really aren't running that much...8 rounds is 4 minutes. Yeah you're running like hell, but you're running like hell for 4 minutes total. An extra 4 minutes of running probably isn't going to ruin your run for the next day. (Unless you're pooped out/ under-eating and over-training with a whole lot of other stuff, but that's a different story altogether.)

And yes, HIIT is hella fun. I'm doing C25k to build up my baseline of fitness, but I certainly don't intend on becoming an endurance runner...a 5k is probably going to be my longest distance. I simply love the going-all-out quality of HIIT. But look at it this way, C25K training will help you be able to do HIIT better!

123nikki123

W3D3 Complete! Yay! Just in time for me to have a sore throat/cold/flu and hopefully I get better by next Tuesday when I start Week 4! BOO! I hate being sick!

123nikki123

Did Week 3 Day 3 today but had a look at next week and I am feeling ....afraid :noway:

Oh no! I'm not going to look now:) I'll wait for the surprise next week...lol

soogie_lynch

Well I'll be repeating wk 3. I struggled, even on the last day.

HaleyAlli

Oops I meant to post here yesterday, but it was a hectic day; I did my C25K yesterday, still on Week 2... I MIGHT start Week 3 on Tuesday, I'm not sure yet... It sounds super hard!

Chika_2015

Week 5 Day 3 for me and i have to run 20 mins non-stop, lets hope i can do this. Pause...i know i can do this. You guys are doing amazing on your c25k programs and let me tell you it doesn't get any easier but t does get better. Don't be afraid to repeat weeks if you have too, And don't forget, work on endurance first and the speed part will come later. Good Luck everyone
~Chika

Chika_2015

W3 D3 done here, and it felt really good! I even managed an extra run at the end of it, as my route was longer than I needed, so I did an extra 6 minutes - I did really push myself but at least I know week 4 won't kill me

I'm so enjoying this, every time I think I won't be able to do the following week's runs I just remind myself how far I've already come and I keep going - I'm so determined to get to the end and do a 5k. Off on holiday on Friday but will be sticking with it!

Way to stick with it. It feels so good to look back and see how far ahead you've come. Awesome job :0)

tatiana_13

I finished week 3 yesterday! Onto week 4 tomorrow. I never look ahead at what the weeks workouts are going to be. I use a podcast, so I never know what they are going to be until the little voice on the podcast tells me that very minute! Seems to work out pretty well.

To the folks afraid of week 3 (or week x). My advice is to just give it a try. One run. You can always say "nah, I'm going back a week" after you give it a try, no harm, no foul. In fact, that's the advice I'd give for every week (unless you couldn't get through the previous week). I thought the program was just a simple, "walk and keep adding more running until you're running more" program. But there is a little more method to the madness than that. Each week prepares you for the next in ways you don't realize. I actually found week 3 easier than week 2. The 3 minute run is as much a mind game as a physical test. You're thinking, 3 minutes? I can't run 3 minutes! Oh my gosh! But then, as quickly as it starts, its over. And you're working on endurance, so don't be afraid to slow it down...well, at least *I* wasn't afraid to slow it down to get through that second 3 minutes! There's no shame in my game!

Okay, now that's I've talked a big game, let's see how I fare in my first run of week 4 tomorrow... If I turn back to week 3, there'll still be no shame in my game...I'll at least have tried!

HaleyAlli

Sorry I've been kinda absent lately everybody, I've not been feeling well. But I'm proud of all of you that are keeping at it I'm not sure when I'm doing my C25K this week (it's so darn hot outside in the afternoons and I don't have time in the mornings this week, plus I'm going to a church camp on Wednesday for the rest of the week) but I'll try to get it in sometime, at LEAST once, haha. Hope you guys have a fantastic Memorial Day!

x_sotonguetied

woop wooooop - W4D1 completed earlier this afternoon. in the 85 degree weather lol! it was definitely toasty out but i went and got my run done anyways. week 4 will definitely be a good one!

123nikki123

woop wooooop - W4D1 completed earlier this afternoon. in the 85 degree weather lol! it was definitely toasty out but i went and got my run done anyways. week 4 will definitely be a good one!

AWESOME girl!

Leanz

Week 4 Day 1 done! Found it a big step up from last week - legs were willing but the breathing was a struggle.

x_sotonguetied well done you! I am hoping I survive the week - never mind a good one :bigsmile: Can I use the excuse I am a "bit" older???

tatiana_13

Well, I tried it! I didn't quite get through Week 4 day 1. But it also pointed out to me how much of this is a head game. I couldn't get through the first 5 minute run, and after that, it was all over. Even the 3 minute run was impossible after that...a distance I knew I could do. But, I'm going to stick with week 4 until I get 3 good runs. In the meantime, I'm going to add a few interval workouts to help with my endurance...and confidence.

Keep it up everyone!

123nikki123

W4D1 Complete! It was harder but I managed to get through it with my sore throat and cold:( I'm hoping I feel better for Thursday's run! I'm sweating like CRAZY!!!

pixietoes

I did W4D1 on Monday, and you're right, it's totally a head game.

I did the first three runs, really had to work my determination muscles and coming into the 4th run I was questioning why I'm even doing this. The truth is I wasn't in any pain, I wasn't out of breath, it was almost like I was bored. But I did want to quit terribly. I stayed determined, told told my acquaintance on the treadmill next to me I felt like quitting and had less than 5 minutes to run before I could say I had finished. (A little accountability goes a LONG way for me.) As I was finishing my trainer came by and we talked about it. I don't get how I could get so far into a day's program, have 90 seconds left before I could claim victory and still want to quit. I was really surprised to hear the accomplished tri-athlete tell me he struggles with the same thing. It's natural he said, you just push through it and don't let it dictate what you're going to be successful with. Wow. Really? It's that simple? Apparently it was, because I pushed through, finished the program for the day and now nobody can take W4D1 away from me.

W4d2 coming up today.

FierceFeline

is there a week 4 week of 5/29 thread? we're half way through this week :P

Leanz

I did W4D1 on Monday, and you're right, it's totally a head game.

I did the first three runs, really had to work my determination muscles and coming into the 4th run I was questioning why I'm even doing this. The truth is I wasn't in any pain, I wasn't out of breath, it was almost like I was bored. But I did want to quit terribly. I stayed determined, told told my acquaintance on the treadmill next to me I felt like quitting and had less than 5 minutes to run before I could say I had finished. (A little accountability goes a LONG way for me.) As I was finishing my trainer came by and we talked about it. I don't get how I could get so far into a day's program, have 90 seconds left before I could claim victory and still want to quit. I was really surprised to hear the accomplished tri-athlete tell me he struggles with the same thing. It's natural he said, you just push through it and don't let it dictate what you're going to be successful with. Wow. Really? It's that simple? Apparently it was, because I pushed through, finished the program for the day and now nobody can take W4D1 away from me.

Thank you Pixietoes! I am due for Day2 today and have woken with a VERY painful shin - my body trying to convince me I shouldn't try???? I'll let you know what happens - run has to be after work

W4d2 coming up today.