C25K Training Group: October 16 to December 4, 2011
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W2D2 done. Looking forward to getting the next one done and starting on week 3 to amp up the distance a bit. Today was fun! I'm trying to do Kinect Your Shape in the days off, a little bit of boxing and pilates to keep me honest. If you fall behind, keep going, you will get there. Remember, slow and steady wins the race!0
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W2D2 done and I pushed myself to run faster than I have done in the other workouts! I started off by telling myself that I would do the first run faster and then the next one slower. When I got to the next one I told myself "I can do this one faster and the next one slower". I carried on with this until I got to the last one when I was knackered and I told myself "if you could do all the others at that faster pace, your going to do this one also!" I was screaming at myself with 30 seconds to go, but I did it!0
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Did my Week 2 Day 2 last Tuesday....was supposed to do my Week 2 Day 3 today but have to do tomorrow. I feel good about it. I've just been out of town.0
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Starting week 3 today... Very nervous about it, but I know I can do it!0
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Would love to join this group. Tonight I am on W3D3 need the motivation and accountablity. Good Luck everyone.0
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Hope its ok if I jump in here too.... I've done W3D2 and about to do next one this morning..... I am really enjoying it but a bit scared about how I will cope with increasing the running in the next few weeks....can't really believe I will be able to run 5k in just over a months time!!0
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I forgot to post after my last session- so here to report that I have just finished D2W5- so am feeling pretty pleased to have managed two 8 minute runs with a five minute walk in the middle. It went really well today although for some reason - my first day of the week was a real struggle and I could even feel it as I walked up a hill in my warmup period.
For those of you who have said that you are worried by the five min runs ahead, try not to be as they are not as daunting as you think-just go really slowly and push through it. On the forum on the c25k website - they stress that if you need to go slow - then ust do it as the priority is continuing to run. It means that the distance covered is not great - but as we build up more endurance we can focus on speeding up and covering the distance. If I can do it all of you can. I am 55 years old - and have never run at all other then perhaps 20 metres to get out of the rain!!
Keep going and good luck to everyone - I can't believe that I am actually really enjoying this:)0 -
Finished W3D1 last night. It didn't feel like I worked out that long. I was surprised how easy it was.. Trying W3D2 tonight
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I went to the Taste of Home Cooking School last night, so got to be later than usual. It was hard to get up this morning at 5 to do my workout, but I did it! And of course I feel great for doing it! W2 done, bring on week 3! Oh, I went to www.runnersworld.com and looked up information on preventing injuries, and found some great stretches and whatnot to stay injury-free. I think they are helping me with shin splints and my knee. Check it out if you need to. Have a great weekend everybody!0
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Hello everyone!
So, today I completed week 1. Days 1 and 2 were much easier than I thought, and after the routine I threw an extra 5 min run at the end, just because I felt like I didn't go hard enough, but I don't want to skip weeks or anything. So I just ran as far as I could, which on day 1 was about 5 min, 5 seconds, and day 2 was 5 min, 35 seconds. Today was a hard day for me though. I went out last night and had a few cocktails and smoked a few cigs, so that's probably why. The interval runs weren't bad, but at the end when I decided to do a long run, I only went for about 2 and a half mins. I also think that I didnt drink enough water before I left, because all I could think about was how thirsty I was for almost the whole time. And I switched up my breakfast which prob didn't help. Hmm. Oh well. I still got out there, and it was cloudy which was nice. Tomorrow is rest day, which I'm sure my legs are excited for. This is what I did the last time I did c25k: I run all of the weeks in a row, then do my rest day. Basically all of week 1, rest, all of week 2, rest, etc. that way, if I have to skip a day or 2, it's not like omg I just missed 3 whole days in a row!
Anyway. After this weekend I'm also doing No Drink November, which is going to be really hard for me but is the only way I'll ever quit smoking. So that should help with the running a lot too.
Alright friends! I hope you're all doing wonderful! Keep calm, run on!!0 -
W3D3 - done!!
Not as bad as I thought it was going to be ..... walked on the beach this morning and even ran a little bit in the sand.
I'm away for the weekend so won't get on to W4 until monday..... I am a bit nervous about the longer run.
Have a good weekend all, Lisa0 -
Week 2 completed! I felt fitter and I ran further and faster with less exertion today. Can't wait for week 3, might even start it a day early! Got home to a yummy green smoothie, perfect start to the weekend.
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W4D1 done. Not sure that I am getting any faster, but I did have enough in the tank to do three or four more 90 second sprints at the end. I hope I am ready for my race in December and my time is not too embarassing!
Keep up the great work and Happy Weekend!!!0 -
I took the last 4 days off for what felt like a bad cold, but I stopped at the doctor today, and it is Strep. I thought I was going to have to skip another couple of days.... But I started the meds and started feeling a little better this evening, so I did go out! I was worried I'd have to backtrack more, but I just redid week 5 day 2, and it felt really good. I hopefully will be feeling good Sunday, and I'll probably re-do 5/2 again, then move up.0
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Week 2 finished today for me. Dreading week 3!0
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Well done to ktjones,wyangel,regina,lisa,realrayne, sara, silentspring and gail- you have all done magnificently!!!!
I just managed to finish one of my main fears - W5D3- and had energy to spare at the end of it. I don't try to push it any further because at the old age of 55 I don't want to tempt fate - or worse damage/ injure myself in any way as I read in the C25K forums that you should be careful not to overdo it and place extra stress on your body.
I am very very pleased with myself - I haven't run since I left school in the 1970s - and even then was amongst the group that only ran (even in cross country runs) when the teacher could actually see us. When out of sight we would relax and stroll in a leisurely manner- and have a great natter.
With the 20 minute run under my belt - I now feel confident that I can actually finish this program. In saying this - I am running ever so slowly - but once again on the advice of the people on the C25K forums. From not on - I will slowly begin trying to work on my pace!0 -
That's awesome, Deb! I'm looking forward to (& not looking forward to...) that run!
Good job Gail, too!0 -
Am now a week behind (hope to do week two this coming week) due to sinus infection and bronchitis. But having this group is motivating me to want to get back at it SOON! 0 -
Finished week 3 now & I'm on day 2 of week 4 tonight. YAY for being 1/2 way done! I'm excited. When I was doing week 3 I was worried about distance, but now that I am on week 4 I feel like distance won't really be an issure.0
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Congratulations deb... great effort!Well done to ktjones,wyangel,regina,lisa,realrayne, sara, silentspring and gail- you have all done magnificently!!!!
I just managed to finish one of my main fears - W5D3- and had energy to spare at the end of it. I don't try to push it any further because at the old age of 55 I don't want to tempt fate - or worse damage/ injure myself in any way as I read in the C25K forums that you should be careful not to overdo it and place extra stress on your body.
I am very very pleased with myself - I haven't run since I left school in the 1970s - and even then was amongst the group that only ran (even in cross country runs) when the teacher could actually see us. When out of sight we would relax and stroll in a leisurely manner- and have a great natter.
With the 20 minute run under my belt - I now feel confident that I can actually finish this program. In saying this - I am running ever so slowly - but once again on the advice of the people on the C25K forums. From not on - I will slowly begin trying to work on my pace!
I am going to do W4D1 tomorrow.... I'm a bit worried if I will be able to run for 5 minutes..... but I'm going to give it a go.... I'll keep you posted!
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I am confident that you will manage it Lisa - I remember being equally as worried about the start of week 4 and it wasn't warranted-
It is a great program and I think it really preps you well for each transition. Just remember to take it nice and slow and focus on completing the 5 minutes - rather than breaking speed records. It is what I read on the C25K forums as a major recommendation- and it certainly worked well for me.
Best of luck with it tomorrow
Debbie0 -
I would like to goin this group. What week are you on?0
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I am confident that you will manage it Lisa - I remember being equally as worried about the start of week 4 and it wasn't warranted-
It is a great program and I think it really preps you well for each transition. Just remember to take it nice and slow and focus on completing the 5 minutes - rather than breaking speed records. It is what I read on the C25K forums as a major recommendation- and it certainly worked well for me.
Best of luck with it tomorrow
Debbie
Rest assured I won't be breaking any speed records!!!! Hahaha!!!
W4D1 done - I was really worried about whether I would be able to do the 5 min runs.... but actually the first 90 sec one was the hardest.... then I got into a bit of a groove.... but very very slowly.... I'm sure I could have walked quicker than I was running... but I was RUNNING :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
I am running early in the morning and I find that if I have a big glass of water before I leave and a banana I cope better.... I still have a water bottle with me and take sips on the walk legs..... but I really need that banana first otherwise I get a bit light headed and feel sick.
Good luck to everyone.... if I can do it anyone can! :drinker:0 -
Did W4D2 yesterday and it was suprisingly easy considering that I planned my route so the five minute runs were mostly uphill. I still do not feel like my speed is increasing any but I guess that is ok for now. I think I am going to buy some lighter sneakers. The reeboks that I am wearing now are comfy, but heavy.
Anyway, W4D3 tomorrow then on to the dreaded week 5. I'm not scared....I did it before and I will do it again!
Keep up the great work everyone, just think we could all be race ready by Christmas!0 -
@Debs -- CONGRATS! That is awesome! I can't wait to get there!
Did W2D1 tonight after a rest day yesterday. It was not bad at all. Seemed real short and wasn't tired at all after. I did drink a 5 hour energy about 15 min before I left, dunno if that had anything to do with it! I only took that because I didn't want to eat anything, since I had a really big (and really unhealthy, but sooooo delicious...conch fritters, a jerk chicken sandwich with bacon, and peel n eat shrimp...YUM) lunch today and I'm still full from that, but I didn't want to lose steam in the middle. I NEVER run at night (I left at about 9), I always go in the morning. I can't say I liked it better, because I live downtown and running around down there by myself at night, even though it's not that late, makes me a little nervous. But anyway the stupid energy drink was a terrible idea, I'm never going to be able to get to sleep tonight!
Only one more day until November, which will be a huge challenge, but will probably really help my running. No-drink november, hopefully will help me quit smoking which I can't seem to kick for good no matter what I do, and will also help me stop eating burgers and pizza at 3am like a crazy person, annnd NaNoWriMo, which will also prevent me from going to bars probably.
And on top of running, I really really want to get stretchier. Anyone know any good stretches to promote getting limber? I do the running stretches on the C25K website, but I would kind of like to do a longer, like 30 min stretch routine. I am not a huge fan of Yoga, but something along those lines maybe?
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2befit1 we are at varied places - I am about to start week 6 tomorrow evening- however there are people throughout most of the earlier stages here- with a significant number of people being around the week 4 and 3 marks- but all in all it doesn't matter- just do it and let us know where you are.
Yay yay yay !!!!!!! Lisa - I knew you could do it - so pleased it went well. It is funny isn't it how sometimes the first few minutes can be most challenging and then that rhythm just takes over- which is fabulous.I laughed when I read your comment about walking as fast as the running. My stats for my W5D2 actually showed that my running is actually a tiny tiny but SLOWER than my walking- but I really don't care- I was running and didn't stop!!
I run in the early evening here as we are in the middle of spring here and it is light much later. Around sunset the temp drops enough and it is a realy great time of day for me to give it a go.
Thanks for your ongoing support and I am thrilled that you are out there sharing this journey with me.
Debbie
Realrayne- good on you for planning to choose the hilly options. Personally at my age, I try to keep it comparatively flat with just small inclines here and there - but nothing too hilly. For me it is all part of stopping my heart rate reaching too high- because the hills just send it souring upwards.0 -
Haven't been able to post for a little bit, was out of town and not next to computer. I have completed Week 2 and did Week 3 Day 1 yesterday. Those 3:00 runs weren't a joke lol.0
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Had a bad food weekend, but got up today and did W3D1, and I feel great! I was worried about the 3 min run, but it wasn't as bad as I thought. Hallelujah! Keep up the great work everyone and keep on going!0
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Finished Week 3 over the weekend and started Week 4 last night. I couldn't believe I was able to run that much. Very proud of myself 0
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