C25K week 2
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My daughter, son, and I rode our bikes yesterday ( our rest day ) to map out the Week Two route since the old loop for Week One wasn't long enough.
We completed Week Two - Day Two this beautiful crisp Fall morning and all was peacefully quiet out.
Our new route turned out great and gave us plenty of cool down time.
Most of the route is at some kind of incline with only two big hills. We kept the pace slow and it timed out where we ran one and walked one, so that was cool.
I much prefer coming back home from the route which is mostly downhill...lol.
Knowing that I am building strength and stamina on the incline though makes me feel good.
Burn up those pesky calories...lol.
We both complained that the 90 seconds makes our calves burn.
Breathing was fine as we were able to talk the whole time.
My 10 yo son rides his bike along with us.
We don't use any ipods or mp3 so I can't share music downloads with you all...
Not sure at this point about Week 3. Might have to do Week 2 again...to build up to 3 mins.
We will see.
You all are doing so awesome and I am proud of all you are accomplishing.0 -
I finished W2D2 this morning with what I'm being told sounds like shin splints :frown: I'm not sure what this is going to do to my routine.0
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I finished W2D2 this morning with what I'm being told sounds like shin splints :frown: I'm not sure what this is going to do to my routine.
Em I've had trouble with those in the past and so far so good but I do toe points, ankle twirls, and raise and lower myself on my toes when in a standing position as exercises to keep shin splints way. I found those in a google search at some point after my last failed attempt at jogging.0 -
Thank you. I will start incorporating these into my day. :-)I finished W2D2 this morning with what I'm being told sounds like shin splints :frown: I'm not sure what this is going to do to my routine.
Em I've had trouble with those in the past and so far so good but I do toe points, ankle twirls, and raise and lower myself on my toes when in a standing position as exercises to keep shin splints way. I found those in a google search at some point after my last failed attempt at jogging.0 -
Whew, w2d2 done and DONE!!! I am finding myself not concentrating so much on the actual time running. When i was running a minute I was almost counting the seconds it in my head. Now, i just think "I'm going to reach that tree, rock, whatever, at the end of my 90 seconds". To my surprise i was running past all of the mental landmarks... maybe my speed is increasing.
That's what I do!! 'I just need to run to that bench and then I can walk!!!!!!!!!'
I did my week 2 day 2. There are some hills on my route that I normally manage to miss jogging up but this time I got all the hills but I still made it through!
If anyone is finding it hard at the moment and wondering whether or not you'll be able to finish, don't worry. I came across a post today of a member who had just completed C25K and he found it very difficult in the beginning and said it does get easier. Try not to dread the next week or the next big step-up. I'll find the link and paste it in this thread. And remember, you can always repeat weeks if you need to. If you do just keep us all updated so we can carry on giving you the support you deserve!0 -
Week 2 Day 3 complete, or should I say Week FOUR Day 3! Finger must have slipped and swiped when it should have pressed and I ended up skipping 2 weeks. No problems with it, though I will admit to thinking "this run seems longer than Tuesday". I will revert to week 3 next week though, as my luck might not hold if I skip to week 5. Don't want to stall my long-term progress either.
A fuller account of this morning can be found at http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/russelljclarke0 -
Week 3 accomplished!!!! Yea! Went just the tiniest bit further today as the program ended, so I'm happy. I was a little nervous when I started because I had an allergic reaction to some sort of insect bite yesterday and still felt a tad "off" from the benadryl I had to take. But all is well! I'm enjoying reading how all the rest of you are getting it done this week. A big congratulations to everyone!0
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Got through Week 2 Day 1 on Tuesday!! I Was so nervous and doubtful that i wasnt going to be able to do it and I did!!! I was soooo proud of myself.... the time went by fast and i was suprised when I was done!!
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I'll start on my running tomorrow.
I just have a couple of questions:
How often should I run? ( everyday?, how long?)
I tried running several months ago and my thighs and legs, but then my mother discouraged me saying it will make my thighs and legs bigger. And with that I did felt my pants and shorts tightening. Why is that? I tried other exercises, but I enjoy running the most.
How can I keep my thighs and legs from growing bigger? They are my problem areas.:(
I'm too new and lost on how things are. HELP?0 -
myshael, see the very first post in this thread it explains the rules for week 2, however if you are just starting you should start at week 1 with couch 2 5k http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml0
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WEEK 2 IS HISTORY! Moving on to week 3 on Sunday and looking forward to it! Still not looking forward to week 4 though... :-)0
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WEEK 2 IS HISTORY! Moving on to week 3 on Sunday and looking forward to it! Still not looking forward to week 4 though... :-)
Well said - WEEK 2 IS HISTORY!
Find the thread for week 3 here:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/367892-c25k-week-30 -
Did my last run of week 2 today, YEE-HAW!!! Today was rough. It is SOOOO windy outside that it made the running very hard. Plus, it has gotten considerably cooler around here in the last day, and my allergies were acting up, so it made breathing harder. I found I needed almost the full two minutes, each time, for recovery. But I did it so see ya later week 2.
Good job everyone, see you all in week 3! =0) :bigsmile: HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!!!0 -
We finished C25K Week Two bright and early this crisp Fall morning.
YAY!
If you would have asked me on Monday if I would make it this far, I would have said "no".
Proud of us ( my dd & I ) not only for making it through but we made it through with FLYING colors.
Today, we did the intervals but on the last one we decided to push it to see how close to the 3 mins we could get for next week.
I have been skeptical about if we can make the leap from 90 secs this week to 3min starting on Monday. Eeek.
We were on a flat area and then started down a gradual slope and it ended up we did 3 min 40 sec. I was stunned.
My Dd was thrilled. High fives and a butt wiggle ( I am sure to anyone looking we looked really dumb...lol...but we didn't care ).
We still felt pretty good, so on the loop back home, we went ahead and did one more interval extra.
We can do this. Next week isn't looking quite so daunting now.
Thanks for the new thread ( Week Three here we come ).0 -
"Wait a minute!!!!", she exclaimed in panic! I thought it just went to a 2 minute run!!! 3 minutes?!!! Now I'm very nervous. Sunday is coming.0
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"Wait a minute!!!!", she exclaimed in panic! I thought it just went to a 2 minute run!!! 3 minutes?!!! Now I'm very nervous. Sunday is coming.
I am scared too!!!! I thought it was going to get bumped up to 2 minutes, but it is 3. I'm going to do mine on Monday, so that I can get two days of rest. What I try to focus on is the fact that on the first day, last week, I had to walk half of my running intervals. I could not get though the workout. Today, I ran all of my intervals, with no side pain, and only slightly felt like I was going to die, LOL. Seriously though, we can do it! I believe in us!!! Take it slow and just put one foot in front of the other. Before you know it we'll be declaring week 3 over!!!! Good luck!0 -
We finished C25K Week Two bright and early this crisp Fall morning.
YAY!
If you would have asked me on Monday if I would make it this far, I would have said "no".
Proud of us ( my dd & I ) not only for making it through but we made it through with FLYING colors.
Today, we did the intervals but on the last one we decided to push it to see how close to the 3 mins we could get for next week.
I have been skeptical about if we can make the leap from 90 secs this week to 3min starting on Monday. Eeek.
We were on a flat area and then started down a gradual slope and it ended up we did 3 min 40 sec. I was stunned.
My Dd was thrilled. High fives and a butt wiggle ( I am sure to anyone looking we looked really dumb...lol...but we didn't care ).
We still felt pretty good, so on the loop back home, we went ahead and did one more interval extra.
We can do this. Next week isn't looking quite so daunting now.
Thanks for the new thread ( Week Three here we come ).
That is fantastic!!!0 -
So, although we've only been running two weeks, is anyone noticing changes in their body?
I must say, I am definitely noticing changes in my legs. The other day I noticed a bump on the inside of my right ankle. Upon further investigation I found out it was acutally my ankle bone, lol! I do not have skinny legs, I have very thick, solid legs. i don't recall, ever in my 35 years, seeing the inside ankle bone. it was a great find! :bigsmile:
Also, when lying down, if I lift up my leg and engage the muscles, it feels so much smaller and tighter. I LOVE IT! Go legs!!!0 -
Hi all
I have come back to MFP after a looong time away......
in the last couple of months I have joined a gym and started doing 2 x week weight sessions. After feeling myself getting fit and strong enough I started the C25K again. I tried it in Jan but my legs werent strong enough to complete the run.
So, here I am, today, and have completed W2D2. I am not doing the 3 x week, but trying to do it every day. Yesterday I felt fantastic but today it was a struggle. I completed it but it wasn't without a push!!
My questions are these...
* should I only be doing this on alternate days, with maybe a 40min walk every other day, or is it okay to do this every day??
Could this be why I didn't go so well today?
I have read what others have put on this thread and is it true that you go from W2 - 90min run/jog to W3 - 3 min run/jog?? WOW. Definately will need a rest inbetween that!
* also I am jogging at a 7.6km pace and walking at 5.8km. I am only short, but are we meant to 'run' or 'jog'??
* I am on a treadmill. Does this make any difference to being on the street?? Is it easier on the street or on the treadmill. I have a friend who says she can jog on the street but gets so puffed on the treadmill??
Looking forward to jogging my way to 5k with the rest of you!
cheers
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Hi all
I have come back to MFP after a looong time away......
in the last couple of months I have joined a gym and started doing 2 x week weight sessions. After feeling myself getting fit and strong enough I started the C25K again. I tried it in Jan but my legs werent strong enough to complete the run.
So, here I am, today, and have completed W2D2. I am not doing the 3 x week, but trying to do it every day. Yesterday I felt fantastic but today it was a struggle. I completed it but it wasn't without a push!!
My questions are these...
* should I only be doing this on alternate days, with maybe a 40min walk every other day, or is it okay to do this every day??
Could this be why I didn't go so well today?
I have read what others have put on this thread and is it true that you go from W2 - 90min run/jog to W3 - 3 min run/jog?? WOW. Definately will need a rest inbetween that!
* also I am jogging at a 7.6km pace and walking at 5.8km. I am only short, but are we meant to 'run' or 'jog'??
* I am on a treadmill. Does this make any difference to being on the street?? Is it easier on the street or on the treadmill. I have a friend who says she can jog on the street but gets so puffed on the treadmill??
Looking forward to jogging my way to 5k with the rest of you!
cheers
Monika
Monika -- go back a page to find Week 3's thread on fit4travels post or you might lose us. I tried C25k once before and also thought I could just do it everyday. Not wise. It was too much too soon. I would recommend that you take the days of rest that it says to so that you don't get injured or physically overwhelmed. What I do is surely considered a jog; I'm pretty slow right now. I've been reading that the treadmill is very different from the street, but I only do it on the street so I have no comparison. What's funny is that most people will probably tell you the street is harder than the treadmill. Who knows. Welcome and see you on the Week 3 thread.0 -
Thanks TexasNana41
I looked back and also found the thread about the person who finished the C25K and how they found it. I am looking forward to continueing the journey with people from this thread. I am actually quite excited!!0 -
I am so thrilled to see how well you are all doing. You are all amazing. I am going to try to rejoin you in the morning. Hopefully my leg has rested enough because I miss it and all of you.0
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I have a question. When I jog sometimes I can feel it in my shins. Is this just because I'm using them and toning is happening or is this something I should be concerned about, like shin splints? I've never had one so I don't know. It's not bad or anything but I want to know so I don't injure myself. If it's toning or simply me using my legs, GREAT! Thanks in advance. 0
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To be perfectly honest, I wasn't expecting to see results in just the couple of weeks we have been doing this C25K jogging/walking.
I have though, to my surprise, noticed my feet and calves and thighs are toning.
My pants are fitting better too.
My breathing is improving and I miss getting outside so I walk on rest days.
Keep pushing forward.
Everyone is doing so great!0 -
I have a question. When I jog sometimes I can feel it in my shins. Is this just because I'm using them and toning is happening or is this something I should be concerned about, like shin splints? I've never had one so I don't know. It's not bad or anything but I want to know so I don't injure myself. If it's toning or simply me using my legs, GREAT! Thanks in advance.
I think shins are a common part of the legs to hurt or get easily injured while jogging/running. Are you stretching the shins and calves? If not, def do toe pointing stretches and calf stretches throughout the day.
My right shin is 'tight' but it isn't a problem (yet) and I just try to do HEAPS and HEAPS of stretching - shin, calf, thigh, butt etc.
Also, check your running/jogging gait. I noticed it felt better when I conciously rolled my feet from heel to toe whilst jogging.
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I did it!!
I finished W2D3 yesterday. I honestly didn't think I could, due to my thighs being really sore from the previous days weight session BUT I DID IT!
So, do I continue to write on this thread for W3, or is there another thread somewhere else that all of you are on??0
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