C25K Running Group - Week 8 (Closed Group)

CoCoMa

We are in the final stretch ladies!!

Here are our workouts for the week:

Workout 1: Brisk five-minute warmup, then jog 28 mins (or 2.75 miles)
Workout 2: Brisk five-minute warmup, then jog 28 mins (or 2.75 miles)
Workout 3: Brisk five-minute warmup, then jog 28 mins (or 2.75 miles)

Three additional minutes, so it shouldn't bee too bad, right?

pandabear_

Good luck everyone! :happy:

ysamatar

We are without heat and power since saturday. No runs not eating healthy. My son said forget about diet we are in survival mode. The only reason I can post this is we are MA. Looking for propane gas and try to cook grill.

TL136

We are without heat and power since saturday. No runs not eating healthy. My son said forget about diet we are in survival mode. The only reason I can post this is we are MA. Looking for propane gas and try to cook grill.

OH MY, where do you live? Did you get hit by a snow storm? If this makes any sence because we live in Northern VT we got nothing. Kids are upset cause they want to ski. I told them we need to get through Halloween first! My prayers are with you on your speed recovery from survival mode.

CoCoMa

I'm sorry to hear that Yasmin, hang in there!!

chanson104

We are without heat and power since saturday. No runs not eating healthy. My son said forget about diet we are in survival mode. The only reason I can post this is we are MA. Looking for propane gas and try to cook grill.

Take care of yourself and your family! I will say a prayer for you!

pandabear_

I hope everything will be alright Yasmin!

a. W7D2 completed
b. It was a really good run, I didn't look at the time! And I ran faster, I did 3 miles instead of the 2 I usually do, and I ran a 10 minute mile instead of between 11-12 like I normally do.
c. To carry on improving!

CoCoMa

a) W8D1 - COMPLETE - sort of!! I paused for less than a minute to tie my shoe, then resumed. Can I count this one, or should I do it again?

CoCoMa

I hope everything will be alright Yasmin!

a. W7D2 completed
b. It was a really good run, I didn't look at the time! And I ran faster, I did 3 miles instead of the 2 I usually do, and I ran a 10 minute mile instead of between 11-12 like I normally do.
c. To carry on improving!

Nice Bry, a 10 mn mile is AWESOME!! I think as I've progressed, I had to slow down. It's good to hear that you're improving!! WTG my dear!!

TL136

a) W8D1 - COMPLETE - sort of!! I paused for less than a minute to tie my shoe, then resumed. Can I count this one, or should I do it again?

Definately it counts.

chanson104

a) W8D1 - COMPLETE - sort of!! I paused for less than a minute to tie my shoe, then resumed. Can I count this one, or should I do it again?

This definitely counts!!

chanson104

I hope everything will be alright Yasmin!

a. W7D2 completed
b. It was a really good run, I didn't look at the time! And I ran faster, I did 3 miles instead of the 2 I usually do, and I ran a 10 minute mile instead of between 11-12 like I normally do.
c. To carry on improving!

Awesome!

chanson104

a. W7D1 completed.
b. It wasn't too bad.
c. I'm starting to consider myself a runner, and I like it. :happy:

jgoldwire

That is very good, I am just getting started so I am trying hard to adjust.

ysamatar

We are without heat and power since saturday. No runs not eating healthy. My son said forget about diet we are in survival mode. The only reason I can post this is we are MA. Looking for propane gas and try to cook grill.

OH MY, where do you live? Did you get hit by a snow storm? If this makes any sence because we live in Northern VT we got nothing. Kids are upset cause they want to ski. I told them we need to get through Halloween first! My prayers are with you on your speed recovery from survival mode.

Thank you all. Tonya I live in Suffield, CT. Not far from you.

CoCoMa

a. W7D1 completed.
b. It wasn't too bad.
c. I'm starting to consider myself a runner, and I like it. :happy:

WTG Christine, I'm sure you meant W8, right?

TL136

w8d1: completed at 4.7
I had to do it a little slower. I was able to do the whole thing and felt great! Maybe I didn't need to slow down thepace. I will try day 2 on Thursday at speed 5.

CoCoMa

a) W8D2 DONE!!! I barely made it, Jogged between a 5.0 and 5.2
b) It was sooo hard, like that was my first time jogging ever.
c) So when am I supposed to enjoy jogging?? Maybe when I don't have to do it, I'd appreciate it more...

CoCoMa

Ok, I plan on going to the gym to complete the last day. I'm not sure how I'll do because I'm feeling a little tired, and my hip hurts a little.

How are you ladies doing??

chanson104

oops! Definitely meant week 8. Glad to have week 7 behind me!

chanson104

a) W8D2 completed!
b) I use to think that if someone could read during their workout that they weren't working hard enough. Well, the last few days I have been bringing my iPad and reading. It works real well because I am able to adjust the size of the font and don't have to mess with book or magazine pages. It provides an excellent distraction and makes time go faster.
c) This Saturday I am participating in a 5K. My three kids are doing it with me, and I am super excited. My 18 year old is an avid runner, but my 15 and 10 year olds are not runners at all. I have no idea what to anticipate out of myself; I'm sure the oldest will encourage me to go faster and harder, but the younger two will be a distraction. I'm just looking forward to having some fun and accomplishing something with my kids. Oh, and getting a cool t-shirt!

CoCoMa

a) W8D2 completed!
b) I use to think that if someone could read during their workout that they weren't working hard enough. Well, the last few days I have been bringing my iPad and reading. It works real well because I am able to adjust the size of the font and don't have to mess with book or magazine pages. It provides an excellent distraction and makes time go faster.
c) This Saturday I am participating in a 5K. My three kids are doing it with me, and I am super excited. My 18 year old is an avid runner, but my 15 and 10 year olds are not runners at all. I have no idea what to anticipate out of myself; I'm sure the oldest will encourage me to go faster and harder, but the younger two will be a distraction. I'm just looking forward to having some fun and accomplishing something with my kids. Oh, and getting a cool t-shirt!

Christine, I'm soooo excited for you!! Your first 5K Yaay!!! I wish my kids would participate with me, but my hubby is by my side, so I can't complain. I'm still on the fence about a 5K this month. Maybe in Dec. I can't wait to hear how great you did!!!

CoCoMa

a) W8D3 Done!! I jogged between a 4.8 and 5.0, didn't feel like going any faster.
b) I found some energy before going to the gym. Then I treated myself to the jacuzzi. It was heaven!!!
c) I'll have to do a bonus run to keep on moving

chanson104

a) W8D3 Done!! I jogged between a 4.8 and 5.0, didn't feel like going any faster.
b) I found some energy before going to the gym. Then I treated myself to the jacuzzi. It was heaven!!!
c) I'll have to do a bonus run to keep on moving

Well done! Wow, ready to start week 9!

TL136

Oh my, I have been slacking. Today I will do w8d2 and tomorrow w8d3, if I don't die between the runs!!!

Hearing you guys talk about running a 5k is awesome. I never felt I could fit in with that crowd and here I am running along side of you. I want to try one, but in VT I have to wait till the spring. I think my lungs might freeze if I try to run one now!:laugh:

wk 9 is just around the corner!!!!!

pandabear_

a. W7D3 done!
b. The run was ok, I saw penguins! But I keep getting a cramp feeling in my stomach after I run. Does anyone else get it too?

TL136

w8d3 done, It actually went pretty fast. ran at 5 this time
Crazy though, I was watching it sleet while I was running. Don't I love Vermont!:bigsmile:

I don't get cramps after I run, but I do get them during my run usually right at the beginning and then it goes away.

CoCoMa

So Cool that you ladies got your runs done!!

Bry, I don't ever get cramps in my tummy. Could it be that you're drinking too much water, or maybe eating prior to?

Tonya, It's so cool that you get to experience the seasons, in Southern Cali, we don't really have any defined seasons.

chanson104

This morning I did a 5K with my kids! I was hoping to do it in under 40 minutes, but my time was 44.7 However, that is actually slightly better than what I have been averaging on the treadmill. I have only been doing the C25K on the treadmill so running outside was quite a bit different, and I am feeling it in my hips and legs! It's a little chilly in Indiana right now, but it didn't take long to warm up, and the last mile of the 5K was beautiful! The best part of the whole thing is how excited my younger two children were to finish; they put much more effort into it than I had expected them to.

I'm asking for a pass on W8D3?

ysamatar

This morning I did a 5K with my kids! I was hoping to do it in under 40 minutes, but my time was 44.7 However, that is actually slightly better than what I have been averaging on the treadmill. I have only been doing the C25K on the treadmill so running outside was quite a bit different, and I am feeling it in my hips and legs! It's a little chilly in Indiana right now, but it didn't take long to warm up, and the last mile of the 5K was beautiful! The best part of the whole thing is how excited my younger two children were to finish; they put much more effort into it than I had expected them to.

I'm asking for a pass on W8D3?

Congrats on your 5K!!!.

ysamatar

I'm back and thank God we have power back. It was a trail week and not so easy for alot of families who lost their loved ones due to Carbon Monoxide. I will be one week behind and will try my best to catch up to you all wonderful ladies.