C25K 10-10-11/12-11-11
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My brother just went to Virginia for one of these a couple weeks ago. They look like fun.I'm on Week 5 of my 5K training plan. I got a little away from it when I did my 5K race a few weeks ago, but now I'm back. I've decided to continue the 5K training, but also mix in Adventure Race training. I've decided to do a 5K obstacle course race. This is one located near me:
http://www.millsadventurerunning.com/index.html
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Today was my first time running outside. It's so different than the treadmill. I can't walk as fast but I was able to run faster. I did a half mile straight three times at about five minutes each! I would have done another but my poor dog was done for. In between each I walked an eighth of a mile in about three minutes.
I need to find a way to time myself outside. I've only got my phone for now and its a cheapie that has to be opened to even show the time on the outside. I have an mp3 player but I'm not willing to run with headphones at the park in the dark on a wooded trail- too much of a chicken.0 -
Lol...lots of posts from me tonight!
Has anyone jumped in and signed up for a 5k yet? I was planning to do the race in my hometown on Thanksgiving, walking if I needed to, but when I looked at the registration it was 5 miles not 5k. I decided that was a bit too much for me this year.0 -
Lol...lots of posts from me tonight!
Has anyone jumped in and signed up for a 5k yet? I was planning to do the race in my hometown on Thanksgiving, walking if I needed to, but when I looked at the registration it was 5 miles not 5k. I decided that was a bit too much for me this year.
I have signed up for a 5K coming in July... I"m thinking I might find one before then if I can really do it
But the one in July is going to be SOOOO fun. It's the "Run for your life" zombie run 5k. It's a 5k with obstacles and with zombies chasing you... can't wait! 0 -
Lol...lots of posts from me tonight!
Has anyone jumped in and signed up for a 5k yet? I was planning to do the race in my hometown on Thanksgiving, walking if I needed to, but when I looked at the registration it was 5 miles not 5k. I decided that was a bit too much for me this year.
I agree running outside is way diff!! In some ways its harder for me and someways it easier!!
I haven't signed up for one I really want to but Im kind of chicken!!0 -
Lol...lots of posts from me tonight!
Has anyone jumped in and signed up for a 5k yet? I was planning to do the race in my hometown on Thanksgiving, walking if I needed to, but when I looked at the registration it was 5 miles not 5k. I decided that was a bit too much for me this year.
I have signed up for a 5K coming in July... I"m thinking I might find one before then if I can really do it But the one in July is going to be SOOOO fun. It's the "Run for your life" zombie run 5k. It's a 5k with obstacles and with zombies chasing you... can't wait!
That sounds like fun!!0 -
Well I finished W3D2 today but honestly cant really remember how it went because as soon I was done I was talked into doing a MMA class and it totally whooped me..but I finished it so must have not to bad!
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Congrats to everyone who is chugging along on this journey. I did w3d1 today. The first 3 minute run was like "holy crap". LOL But after that my body seemed to adjust and I ran the last walk and cool down and finished the 5k in a hair over 35 minutes. Good luck to everyone with their efforts.
Troy
That was supposed to say a hair over 38 minutes. Was an improvement over w2d3 when I finished the 5k in 38:52,
Today did w3d2 and then finished the 5k in 37:16. Getting better gradually. Good luck to everyone today.
Troy0 -
W3D3 - done!
Feeling good about the running but having a hard time because the scales are going in the wrong direction.... and no its not muscle being heavier because my clothes are no looser.... I think I need to do more than just this for exercise to really kickstart any weight loss.... so its back to the gym for me.... haven't been in months.
Not sure how I'm going to cope with W4.... bit nervous.0 -
Completed W3D3 today - it was a rough one. I don't know why but I struggled with the energy to do it today but I did it! I'm a little worried that I might not be ready for week 4 and contemplated doing week 3 over, but you know what, it can't hurt to try and if I'm not ready yet, then I'm not ready and I can always just do my best! Hope you guys are doing well!:)0
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Completed W3D3 today - it was a rough one. I don't know why but I struggled with the energy to do it today but I did it! I'm a little worried that I might not be ready for week 4 and contemplated doing week 3 over, but you know what, it can't hurt to try and if I'm not ready yet, then I'm not ready and I can always just do my best! Hope you guys are doing well!:)
One of my MFP's told me why repeat the week you just finished...try week 4 and if you have to keep working on it and you never know you might just suprise yourself! 0 -
Lol...lots of posts from me tonight!
Has anyone jumped in and signed up for a 5k yet? I was planning to do the race in my hometown on Thanksgiving, walking if I needed to, but when I looked at the registration it was 5 miles not 5k. I decided that was a bit too much for me this year.
I have signed up for a 5K coming in July... I"m thinking I might find one before then if I can really do it But the one in July is going to be SOOOO fun. It's the "Run for your life" zombie run 5k. It's a 5k with obstacles and with zombies chasing you... can't wait!
That sounds fun!0 -
Completed W3D3 today - it was a rough one. I don't know why but I struggled with the energy to do it today but I did it! I'm a little worried that I might not be ready for week 4 and contemplated doing week 3 over, but you know what, it can't hurt to try and if I'm not ready yet, then I'm not ready and I can always just do my best! Hope you guys are doing well!:)
One of my MFP's told me why repeat the week you just finished...try week 4 and if you have to keep working on it and you never know you might just suprise yourself!
That's a great idea- keep moving forward.0 -
I had a rough time this morning getting on my run. My son was up at 4 wanting changed and I couldn't fall back asleep but had a hard time dragging out of bed with the alarm at 5. I ran outside again with the dog- my car said the temperature was 32 degrees! It was soooo cold and dark and foggy. I did good with the first two laps and even made it past a half mile running which is where I switched to walking last time. The last couple laps were awful- I stopped one on the third and twice on the fourth. I did manage 20 minutes running, 40 minutes total, covering 3 miles so it wasn't a total bust. Hopefully I'll be better rested for Sunday.
How do you find out about local 5ks?0 -
One of my MFP's told me why repeat the week you just finished...try week 4 and if you have to keep working on it and you never know you might just suprise yourself!
Love that!
Faery7-I was struggling with the end of week 3 but did ok on week 4. The part that was hard on week 3 was suddenly the easy part in week 4. Just keep chugging along!!
Laura-check out www.runningintheusa.com. You can find all kinds of races around you.0 -
W4D2 done! Last time I really had to push myself and wanted to throw up when I was done. Today was MUCH easier. Still not a piece of cake for me but I could really see the difference! Woo hoo!! So excited!!
Keep running!0 -
Completed W3D3 today - it was a rough one. I don't know why but I struggled with the energy to do it today but I did it! I'm a little worried that I might not be ready for week 4 and contemplated doing week 3 over, but you know what, it can't hurt to try and if I'm not ready yet, then I'm not ready and I can always just do my best! Hope you guys are doing well!:)
I feel exactly the same.... but I felt the same after W2 and I managed W3.... so I say we just go for it.... what's the worst that can happen.... we just drop back a bit and walk more to recover..... the other comments are encouraging
I am away for the weekend now so won't get to do W4D1 until monday.... I look forward to seeing if you have done it before me.:bigsmile:0 -
Did w3d3 today. Felt really great after w3d2 so decide to increase the run to walk ratios and try to take time off my previous best for the whole 5k.
Did a 3 minute warm-up. Two 3 minute runs with 1 minute walk in between. Then the rest I did 4 minute runs with 1 minute walks in between. The final run was 4:17 to hit the 5k line. Finished the 5k in 34:17. 2:59 less than w3d2. Ran for 25:17 and walked for 9:00. Couldn't believe how fast this program gets you running. Plus by increasing my run times and decreasing my walk times, I won't be horrified when I do w4d1 next week. LOL
Everyone have a great weekend and great c25k!
Troy0 -
I did W3D1 this morning. It was really hard for me. 3 min doesn't seem like anything when you are walking, but running? That's a different story. I did it both times, but the second 3min run was very very hard and I had to keep cheering myself on like crazy to get through it. It was also SO cold this morning, 25 maybe. My legs were freezing the entire time and I felt chilled to the bone when I was done. I run on the middle school outdoor track, I am thinking I might need to start going to the inside track at the YMCA because it is only going to get colder and colder.
I think that if I got better shoes it wouldn't be SO hard for me to run, but I just can't afford good running shoes. Right now I am wearing a pair of my teen sons shoes that he outgrew because they are better than anything I own. Why do running shoes have to be so dang expensive?!0 -
I'm on Week 5 of my 5K training plan. I got a little away from it when I did my 5K race a few weeks ago, but now I'm back. I've decided to continue the 5K training, but also mix in Adventure Race training. I've decided to do a 5K obstacle course race. This is one located near me:
http://www.millsadventurerunning.com/index.html
Shannon
I'm really excited to be training for one. 2012 dates have yet to be announced for the adventure race that I posted. My biggest problem is balance. I either spend too much on cardio, not enough on weights, or the vice versa.
Shannon0 -
well looks like I wont be going on to week 4! I still have one day left of week 3 but I jacked up my knee at zumba on friday and it seems worse then better so I guess I'm going to give it a few days and then go from there! I guess aghh I hate this!0
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W4D1 - done.... but very very slowly!!
I'm sure I could have walked faster but at least I kept running..... and I actually managed to run for 5 minutes!!! Amazing!
I run early in the morning and I find if I have a big glass of water before I go and a banana then I cope better.... if I don't have the banana I get light headed and feel sick.
Troy - you have no need to worry about W4 - you are running more now than you need to for W4 ..... I guess you feel you still need the structure of the C25K plan..... but it sounds like you are very quickly becoming a runner..... I congratulations on your weight loss.... it looks like you are really turning your life around.
Jenny - so sorry about your knee injury.... and you were doing so well! Perhaps you could keep doing W3 again but walk all of it if you are able to just so that you feel you are still on the program.... if it was me I'd be in danger of dropping out completely after a setback like that if I didn't try and keep myself motivated by at least doing as much as possible.... good luck for a speedy recovery!
Now that the fear of W4 is over I am actually keen for the next session:drinker:0 -
I am back to MyFitnessPal after being away for 5 months. The C25K caught my eye. I googled it and saw exactly what it is. I am 43 3/4 :-), have been overweight for nearly 18 years and I am married to a runner. Aside from never being terribly athletic it is easy to compare my potential performance to his and think....I could never..go that fast...go..that far, etc. So I never start. I know that I will be several weeks behind the pack here, but I would love to jump in and start this week. I plan on running Wed, Fri and Sun. I am planning on taking classes at our local fitness center the other days with 1 off day or more general activity.
Everyone's progress is so motivating.0 -
Than, Lisa for the encouragement.
Wesley go for it. If I can do it, anyone can do it. All is possible when we finally get the right frame of mind. Good luck!0 -
W4D3 done! Today seemed harder but my left calf was pretty tight to start out with and I'm most likely in the beginning stages of a cold like the rest of my sicko family. Still managed to hang in there but I'm not like Troy....no extra running for me! LOL
Wesley-Jump on in! Every time I feel like giving up, I remind myself that my goal is actually to be a runner so I can't give up!
Jenny-I hope your knee feels better! Are you icing it? I never used to ice mine until an MFP buddy told me too and it really helped. I also wear a knee brace if I'm doing anything extra hoppy with side to side movements.0 -
My cousin asked me to do a 5K with her on Thanksgiving. I'll only be week 8ish in the program. Scares me! Should I attempt it?0
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My cousin asked me to do a 5K with her on Thanksgiving. I'll only be week 8ish in the program. Scares me! Should I attempt it?
Go for it!! Might not set any records but if you are in the week 8 neighborhood I am sure you will do great!!!0 -
Troy that photo is creeeepy!!! Is that a halloween thing .... or are you from a particularly disfunctional family??:devil: :laugh:0
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W4D3 done! Today seemed harder but my left calf was pretty tight to start out with and I'm most likely in the beginning stages of a cold like the rest of my sicko family. Still managed to hang in there but I'm not like Troy....no extra running for me! LOL
Wesley-Jump on in! Every time I feel like giving up, I remind myself that my goal is actually to be a runner so I can't give up!
Jenny-I hope your knee feels better! Are you icing it? I never used to ice mine until an MFP buddy told me too and it really helped. I also wear a knee brace if I'm doing anything extra hoppy with side to side movements.
Thanks for asking its still kinda sore saw the chiropractor at our gym and he did a adjustment (he said it was twisted) and taped it he said should be okay to do whatever just to watch it during zumba again....I asked him about my heels and he said yeah plantar fascitiis and that I need to quit running till I lose some more weight@@ REALLY??? Please tell me he's wrong!!!
good job finishing!! I to have that could and its a chest one it totally stinks!0 -
W4D1 - done.... but very very slowly!!
I'm sure I could have walked faster but at least I kept running..... and I actually managed to run for 5 minutes!!! Amazing!
I run early in the morning and I find if I have a big glass of water before I go and a banana then I cope better.... if I don't have the banana I get light headed and feel sick.
Troy - you have no need to worry about W4 - you are running more now than you need to for W4 ..... I guess you feel you still need the structure of the C25K plan..... but it sounds like you are very quickly becoming a runner..... I congratulations on your weight loss.... it looks like you are really turning your life around.
Jenny - so sorry about your knee injury.... and you were doing so well! Perhaps you could keep doing W3 again but walk all of it if you are able to just so that you feel you are still on the program.... if it was me I'd be in danger of dropping out completely after a setback like that if I didn't try and keep myself motivated by at least doing as much as possible.... good luck for a speedy recovery!
Now that the fear of W4 is over I am actually keen for the next session:drinker:
I have no idea what to do!! I dont want to quit!0
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