Week 4!
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I am about to head out for W4D1 shortly. Feeling confident about it since I added an extra run session at the end of each of week 3s. On the last day of W3, I ran 6 extra min non stop after finishing the regularly scheduled part. Just sucks that there are wind gusts up to 40 mph and its cold tonight. Hope the wind doesn't make the run to much harder.0
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W4D1 complete!!! I feel I did fairly well with the runs. Now that I am learning to control my breathing, it is starting to get a little easier. The longer runs are still mentally taxing, but the physical blocks are subsiding. I have noticed that my lung capacity is growing by leaps and bounds! In my Zumba class, I did not get nearly as winded as I normally do towards the end. Also, I don't feel as though I am going to die towards the ends of the runs.
I am hoping that this week goes well. I am in accounting, so the end of the month and beginning of the next (basically this whole week) is really crazy work-wise - 12+ hour days. On top of that, I am having a root canal and crown put on Wednesday morning. I am hoping I can kick myself out of bed that morning early enough to do my run before my 8 a.m. appointment. Not looking forward to the numbness or the pain... Then, I may need to put my third run of the week off until Saturday as Friday will likely be a loooong day. I guess it doesn't matter what days on which they occur as long as they are completed, but I am one of those people who hates to deviate from a schedule - especially when the schedule is working.0 -
D1W4 done! I had a huge dinner so it was pretty painful. lol. Made it through and lesson learned.
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I learned that lesson too...I think it was week 2...0
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W4D3 complete! On to Week 5........ :noway:0
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Week 4 done. My legs feel pretty darn good but still breathing too hard on long runs - maybe too fast? I've noticed my HR is not spiking as high as it used to be so thats good progress (i think). Once I even ran 7.5 minutes by accident - was chatting with a friend and missed to cue to walk - lol
Question: How bad is it to occasionally do back to back days? I do 3-4 spin classes per week and 2-3 strength workouts so i'm pretty fit overall and hardly ever have any 'day after' aches anymore. Running has always been my nemesis so i've started this program. Sometimes with my ever-changing schedule (self-employed - everyday is different) the only way to get runs in is back to back days. Is that really bad, or ok if its only occasionally?0 -
Finished week 4 today. Jealous of all you folks who say you're enjoying. I just enjoy stopping when it's over, but I really want to try and see if I can get through the program. At least week 5 doesn't look like too big of jump.0
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OMG, I just started reading the week 5 thread and there's a 20 minute run---so much for not being too much of a jump. I can't even imagine being able to do that. Oh well, we shall see.0
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OMG, I just started reading the week 5 thread and there's a 20 minute run---so much for not being too much of a jump. I can't even imagine being able to do that. Oh well, we shall see.
That was my reaction too! I'm happy to say I did the 20min run this morning and it went surprisingly well0 -
OMG, I just started reading the week 5 thread and there's a 20 minute run---so much for not being too much of a jump. I can't even imagine being able to do that. Oh well, we shall see.
The 20 minute run stresses me out...0 -
Im doing week 4 this week and did day 1 I thought I was going to have to stop but did great. Also my program has me running a ten minute segment week 5 not 20 I'm using ease into 5k it's an iPhone app. I've been so successful! Good luck everyone!0
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I completed Day 1 of Week 4 today and although the last 5 minutes were a killer I made it through. I too am wondering how I'm going to be able to run 20 minutes straight by next week but then again I was worried about being able to run 5 minutes straight too. Who's with me on week 4?!0
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I just wanted to add that I completed W5D3's 20 minute run yesterday! It went fantastically smooth and I was very proud of myself. If anyone is stressing about it, don't! Before I started the run I had decided that even if it took me 10 tries, I was going to get through that 20 minutes! Surprisingly within the first 5 minutes I found my stride and it went well after that!0
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I just wanted to add that I completed W5D3's 20 minute run yesterday! It went fantastically smooth and I was very proud of myself. If anyone is stressing about it, don't! Before I started the run I had decided that even if it took me 10 tries, I was going to get through that 20 minutes! Surprisingly within the first 5 minutes I found my stride and it went well after that!
That's AWESOME! Thanks for sharing.. I needed to hear that!
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I'm staring week 4 today! I have always HATED running, but this program has really peaked my interest. I cheat (in a good way!) a little bit and always do a 5 minute jog at the end, followed by a cool down walk....so this week isnt too scary for me. I use the c25k app and i LOVE it! I pump some music and let the lady tell me what to do. It goes by so much quicker when you're not watching the clock! PS I use a treadmill because it's freaking freezing around here now.0
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Last year I did a half marathon by running 4 min walking 1 min. After March, though, I barely ran at all. Now I'm starting over again. I'm on week 4 day 2. When I started C25k I was doing 2 days' worth of runs at a time 3-4 x/week but yesterday I could only get through the w4d1 workout...so now I'll back off and do one at a time and carry on as scheduled. Hoping to get through a big chunk of the half marathon running but I certainly ok if I end up walking too.0
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Just joined this group. I just did Wk 4, Day 1 - skipped Wk 3 day 3, because I felt ready. The second 5 minutes was tough, but felt great at the same time. My legs can definitely handle this no problem - I am just trying to get my cardio up to speed! I am actually starting to look forward to that 20 minute run in week 5!
This was my coldest run so far - about 23 degrees F, but sunny and not much wind, so it wasn't bad at all. Was still sweating at the end!0 -
Starting Week 4 Day 1 tomorrow--was supposed to be today, but we finally hit our traditional Alberta mercury and I of course hadn't plugged my car in, so I couldn't make it to the gym this morning. Actually felt disappointed rather than guiltily relieved, though, which is a bigger indicator of my change in outlook than anything else I've been doing!
I'm terrified to start Week 4 tomorrow though. I've been doing okay on Week 3, but I just keep looking at those tiny refractory periods and it makes me want to weep
I know I'll feel awesome if I can get through it, just have to keep reminding myself of that fact.
Going to build my Week 4 playlist tonight; I'm thinking a LOT more Hans Zimmer this go 'round, I need those rumbly bass drums to keep my feet pounding the track!0 -
I was just going to edit my previous post but I guess no dice...
Despite the -33 degree cold outside this morning I somehow managed to drag my butt out of bed and went to the gym. First day of Week 4, I can tell you, I was actually TERRIFIED, haha! I decided to take it easy--I've been doing my run intervals at 7 mph, but I cut it down to 6.5 for the 3 minute intervals and 6 for the 5 minute ones.
It was tough, and I had to take a couple quick breaks during the second 5 minute run, but I made it! Pretty sure I'll start feeling good about it in a little while--right now I'm still trying to not be exhausted! I'm looking forward to Day 2 with equal parts anticipation and trepidation...0 -
Did week 4 day 1 today. It was the first day that felt a little bit difficult, but I made it through, and then walked for a few minutes more.
Week 4 day 2 on Thursday.
Keep it up everyone, we will be running 5Ks in the spring!0 -
W4D1 was not as easy as I thought it would be. I skipped W2 after feeling like W1 did nothing for me. W3 was a good starting point for me. I did W4D2 on Sunday night (1/15) and it was the 1st time since I started the journey to 5K where I feel confident that I'll be able to do this. I still need to slow myself down. Even including the warmup and cooldown walks, my average pace is 11 min./mile. When running, i'm running anywhere from 7.5 to 9 min./mile pace. If i could slow myself down to a 9 or 10 min/mile, I might be able to do this already! lol0
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Starting week 4 on Friday. I'm skurrrrrred....::sick:0
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Completed W4D3 last night...completed 2.8mi. by the time I finished the workout! On to week 5! BRING IT!!0
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Attempted W4D1 today & I have a target speed of 6 mph. Survived the first 3 intervals but ran out of gas during that last 5-minute one. Will try again next time.0
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Finished week 4 on Sunday. See you all on week 5, which I hope to start Wednesday.0
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Made it through day 1 today! The first runs were ok, but during the second two my legs were feeling heavy! Made it through and ran the whole time - yay!0
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Just did day 3. Felt awesome - my pace not including the initial 5 min and the last 5 min was 11:29/mile, so I was pretty happy with that. Where I run is a little hilly too, so sometime my pace really drops going up those long rises. Looking forward to Week 5 - I might start it tomorrow. I have not run in a week and a half (bad weather and very busy), and I'm coming down with a bit of a cold, so I was really happy with how great it felt. Guess my Ripped in 30 workouts, which I have kept up on, are really helping my cardiovascular strength too!0
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Starting Week 4 today. Little scared..but I'm gonna do this!!0
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Hi all! New to this board but not to Couch 2 5K. I think this is my third time to work through it. I have gotten to week 6 or 7 and had to stop for one reason or another twice before. I'm determined to make it all the way through this time.
I've been readin through the posts and have a question....I've noticed several references to the 5 min runS in week 4, as in more than one 5 min run. I did week 4 day 1 today and I had 3 runs, 3 min, 4 min and 5 min. So am I using a different version than most. I use the iPhone app put out by Felt Tip Inc. Since the times were different, I was just wondering what others were using.0 -
I've been following the coolrunning version - http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
W4 has two 3-min runs and two 5-min runs.0
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