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Week 3
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I DID IT!!!!!! And then some...
I have been stressing over W3D1 since I finished W2 on Sunday. Only because I didn't think I could manage 3 minutes at one go. Well I had my pre-run snack out of my Graze box and I headed out. Today the NHS chicky-babe was not messing around and we started the 5 minute warm up walk. Then on to the 90 seconds which wasn't too bad. The 90 second walk was too short though and on to the 3 minutes. I decided to think of something, anything to make the time go. In 3 weeks hubby and I are going to Germany for the Christmas markets. We are going to Munich. I've never been! So what did I think about? The food and the mulled wine I will be consuming LOL. But I got through it, did the walking then did the next set of runs. When I finished I did another 3 minute walk and thought there was one more 90 second run, but there wasn't. I had mentally prepared for it (which takes a lot of effort by the way) so I decided to do a 90 second run on my own! I was then far enough around the pitch that it was a 5 minute walk home. Now I am bouncing off the walls!!! I DID IT I DID IT!
That is awesome!!! You should be bouncing off the wall proud of yourself.
I am hoping to have that kind of success on Monday when I start week 3.0 -
yeah W3D2 Completed!!!!!0
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I DID IT!!!!!! And then some...
I have been stressing over W3D1 since I finished W2 on Sunday. Only because I didn't think I could manage 3 minutes at one go. Well I had my pre-run snack out of my Graze box and I headed out. Today the NHS chicky-babe was not messing around and we started the 5 minute warm up walk. Then on to the 90 seconds which wasn't too bad. The 90 second walk was too short though and on to the 3 minutes. I decided to think of something, anything to make the time go. In 3 weeks hubby and I are going to Germany for the Christmas markets. We are going to Munich. I've never been! So what did I think about? The food and the mulled wine I will be consuming LOL. But I got through it, did the walking then did the next set of runs. When I finished I did another 3 minute walk and thought there was one more 90 second run, but there wasn't. I had mentally prepared for it (which takes a lot of effort by the way) so I decided to do a 90 second run on my own! I was then far enough around the pitch that it was a 5 minute walk home. Now I am bouncing off the walls!!! I DID IT I DID IT!
WOO HOO!! You are AMAZING!! I'm just starting week 2 and don't see a problem with it, but I'm really worried about W3. Not so much anymore. I love your idea of dreaming of food and wine in Germany!0 -
yeah W3D2 Completed!!!!!
Well done!0 -
I DID IT!!!!!! And then some...
I have been stressing over W3D1 since I finished W2 on Sunday. Only because I didn't think I could manage 3 minutes at one go. Well I had my pre-run snack out of my Graze box and I headed out. Today the NHS chicky-babe was not messing around and we started the 5 minute warm up walk. Then on to the 90 seconds which wasn't too bad. The 90 second walk was too short though and on to the 3 minutes. I decided to think of something, anything to make the time go. In 3 weeks hubby and I are going to Germany for the Christmas markets. We are going to Munich. I've never been! So what did I think about? The food and the mulled wine I will be consuming LOL. But I got through it, did the walking then did the next set of runs. When I finished I did another 3 minute walk and thought there was one more 90 second run, but there wasn't. I had mentally prepared for it (which takes a lot of effort by the way) so I decided to do a 90 second run on my own! I was then far enough around the pitch that it was a 5 minute walk home. Now I am bouncing off the walls!!! I DID IT I DID IT!
WOO HOO!! You are AMAZING!! I'm just starting week 2 and don't see a problem with it, but I'm really worried about W3. Not so much anymore. I love your idea of dreaming of food and wine in Germany!
Thanks! It's not as scary as I thought, you will be fine. I'm so glad dreams are calorie free lol.0 -
Just finished W3D3 see you guys in Week 4 I can believed I made it this far.0
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Just finished W3D3 see you guys in Week 4 I can believed I made it this far.
Well done!!!0 -
W3D2 DONE! Oh and I weighed in today, 1.8 lbs lost! Yay I finally broke through my plateau. Now I just have to hold on to it over the weekend. Happy running everyone!!!0
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I completed week 2 today!!! Looking forward to week 3! I will do day 1 on Monday.0
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I completed week 2 today!!! Looking forward to week 3! I will do day 1 on Monday.
Congrats and welcome to week 3. It's not so scary. Sunday is my last day then on to week 4! Good luck.0 -
Thanks!!! Good luck with week 4!0
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My friend found this program online one day and talked me into it. I've always wanted to be able to run a mile without dying but the best I ever did was to barely make it once around the track.
Secretly shocked I haven't bailed on this program already but maybe I'll be able to stick it out by reading about everyone else's experiences.
I'll start week 3 next week and have been overly concerned about running 3minutes straight ever since. What usually happens when I'm anticipating a struggle is I slow my runs and walks down to save my strength so I can finish the session. Is this a good idea?
Is day 3 of every week the hardest or is it just because I'm a beginning runner?0 -
Good job sticking to it Tani! Week 3 is not as scary as I thought. I found that in W2D2 I was worried about W3! It wasn't easy, but it wasn't nearly as hard as I thought. From what I've read going from W6 to W7 is a big jump. Good luck you can do this, make sure you come back here and tell us all about it.0
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Yeah! Finished W3 today and I did an extra 90 second run at the end again! Moving on to W4, very excited and apprehensive. Good luck to everyone coming into W3, you can do it.0
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My friend found this program online one day and talked me into it. I've always wanted to be able to run a mile without dying but the best I ever did was to barely make it once around the track.
Secretly shocked I haven't bailed on this program already but maybe I'll be able to stick it out by reading about everyone else's experiences.
I'll start week 3 next week and have been overly concerned about running 3minutes straight ever since. What usually happens when I'm anticipating a struggle is I slow my runs and walks down to save my strength so I can finish the session. Is this a good idea?
Is day 3 of every week the hardest or is it just because I'm a beginning runner?
Slowing down is just fine. The program was created to increase your endurance. Don't focus on speed - it will come naturally as your body becomes more acclimated to running.
I often find day 3 to be harder than 1 or 2. I think part of it is that I have 2 off days prior to day 1, but only one between the other days. However, I generally am able to move to the next level each week. At least that was the case when I attempted the program before (I made it through W5D1). I am hoping that is the case as I move up each week this time as well.
I also found that if I don't control my breathing, it is much more difficult to finish the runs.0 -
Thanks for the replies!
I appreciate your feedback so much! I'm going to work on controlling my breathing and speed and summon some extra umph! before I start to get through my runs.
If, no when I get through this first day of 3 minute runs I promise to do a little victory dance, or pass out right there on the track. Either way I'll be smiling
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W3D1 Completed
Somehow I made it! I was breathing so hard when I finished my last run I had to will myself to keep walking. But I stuck it out and after my final 3 minute walk I ran another 90 seconds. So proud!!! May or may not have scared a few strangers with my dancing :blushing:0 -
W3D1 Completed
Somehow I made it! I was breathing so hard when I finished my last run I had to will myself to keep walking. But I stuck it out and after my final 3 minute walk I ran another 90 seconds. So proud!!! May or may not have scared a few strangers with my dancing :blushing:
YAY!!! :bigsmile: That's fantastic!! I'm right behind you and have been dreading W3. Keep it up!0 -
W3D1 complete!!!!! The entire run went well. The first 3-minute run (the second run of the session) went by so quickly, I was surprised when it was time to stop. The second half of the last run was more difficult to do, but I did it!!! I have found that breathing is the key for me. If I don't control it and make it a "steady in, steady out" kind of breathing, I lose my stamina. Looking forward to day two on Wednesday!0
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W3D1 Completed
Somehow I made it! I was breathing so hard when I finished my last run I had to will myself to keep walking. But I stuck it out and after my final 3 minute walk I ran another 90 seconds. So proud!!! May or may not have scared a few strangers with my dancing :blushing:
Way to go!!!! I am so glad you stuck in there!0 -
Looking forward to W3D2 today!!! How is everyone doing with their runs this week?0
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I FINALLY made it over here to W3. I got 2 days behind because my husband wanted to do this with me so I repeated 2 days of W1 and then for some reason, I wasn't paying attention 2 days ago and repeated W2D3 :blushing: (I guess it was Thanksgiving and I was thinking of other things) I was surprised, the 3 minute runs were very easy, which could have something to do with me repeating so much of the prior weeks.
How are the rest of you doing?0 -
Starting W3D1 tomorrow. Let myself get a little overwhelmed with the short work week, festivities and some projects that I should have put off for another time. I am not quitter though so while I may be a day late and a dollar short I am still here 0
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Starting W3 today. I'm remembering a time when I could run 10 mins or so with ease and I am amazed that last week I was breathing pretty heavy when I ran 1.5 mins. Although, I do also remember that my lungs and heart caught up much faster than my legs did. So, I am looking forward to noticing my fitness improving from week to week. :happy: 0
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