Week 2 People
coffeegirl17
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Just ran day 1 of week 2 this morning -- seems harder, but easier than week 1 at the same time. I felt like the time went by faster running for 1.5 minutes at a time - but it definitely got hard towards the end and I was pleasantly surprised when my final run interval was only 1 minute.
How's everyone else doing?
How's everyone else doing?
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I was surprised how much farther I went just by increasing my run by 30 seconds! I found myself running at a slower pace than last week, but ultimately I'm okay with that because, hey, I was RUNNING! :happy:0
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I loved W2D1 yesterday! It went by so much faster & I felt great running (which never happened before).
My distance hasn't really increased much, but then I'm running quite slowly (I guess).0 -
Hi All,
I'll be doing W2D1 tomorrow. There are moments when I get a glimpse of the joy of running. I start to feel a natural stride developing and I feel stronger. I can't wait to see how W2 will be. Keep up the great work!
Do you guys have songs that help you with your running? If so what would you recommend?0 -
Do you guys have songs that help you with your running? If so what would you recommend?
I love to run to dance, club, and techno/house songs! They have great beats and get me moving faster than just general popular music. I even have some Aqua songs from years ago! :laugh:0 -
I have a really weird collection of songs as well. Some are favourites of mine & some just have the pumping rhythm I need to keep going...
I recently posted them somewhere else (can't find the link at the moment), but these are currently featuring on my running list...
Earthquake - Labrinth ft Tinie Tempah
I'm Sexy and You Know It - LMFAO
Lonely Boy - Black Keys
The Impression That I Get - The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
Antidote - Swedish House Mafia Vs. Knife Party
Tractor - Wretch320 -
I'm on week W2D2 I haven't run yet today (waiting until my daughter falls asleep), but this is my 2nd time trying the C25K, hopefully I can get passed week 2 this time around!!0
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Just finished week 2 yesterday! Ready for week 3 to begin tomorrow morning. I'm a bit intimidated at doubling the run time to 3 minutes, but the 90 seconds actually went by much faster than I thought it would.0
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I struggled with W2D1 but tonight I really enjoyed W2D2. I moved much faster tonight and it felt really good (a little sore - but the good kind!!)0
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I did W2D1 today - I managed to get throught it okay! I took it really easy with the jogging pace, my time wasn't very quick but I really pushed myself on the last jogging set and jogged as fast as I could. It felt good!0
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Tomorrow is my W2, D2 run -- and I can't believe that I'm going to say this but ... I'm actually looking forward it! Something about runner's endorphins or whatever. But, holy crap ... I think I just might become a runner yet
I may re-think this post when I'm running for more than 1.5 minutes at a time, but the point is that I'm looking forward to my workouts and pushing myself. That's progress in itself!!0 -
I posted this one the week one thread but it really belongs on this one since I am on week 2 now.
I am on my 2nd week of my 2nd round of c25k. For those of you who are just getting into running let me tell you this program really works! I went from not being able to run more than a few seconds before starting to being able to run a 5k in 33:28!! I finished the program in Dec and ran my first 5k and it was amazing. I tried to move on to b210k and got to week 3 but that proved to be a little too advanced for me (or I was getting burnt out, not sure which) so I restarted c25k and this time around I am working on improving my speed. The first time I walked at 3.5 mph and ran at 4.5 mph and this time I am walking 4 mph and running 6 mph. I am doing ok at 6 mph so far but it's hard and I may have to decrease that a little as the run times get longer, we'll see.
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I haven't been able to run in years and want to do some 5K's this year, along with the Warrior Dash in October.
I just finished W2D2 last night. My legs have been giving me problems so I was surprised that I was able to keep up with it.0 -
Hey everyone. Just checking in again. I did week 2 day 2 this morning. Felt pretty good. I didn't have as much pain in my ankle or knees like I did on Monday. I did, however, feel my muscles twitching even hours after the run but I think it was a good thing.0
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I did W2:D2 this morning ... ouch! I'm sore from squats & lunges yesterday combined with running at 5 AM when I'm not quite awake ... I thought I was going to fall off the back of the treadmill because I couldn't get my legs moving fast enough. It definitely got better as I started loosening up, but wow this was one of the harder runs for me so far.
I'm going to look like an old granny hobbling around work all day 0 -
I completed W2D2 earlier - I managed to significantly increase my speed from W2D1 which I'm really pleased with. I even managed to run up a bit of a hill, which is the first time I've managed that. I think I'll keep on taking it really easy on the first day of the week so I know I can actually do it and then push myself a bit more later in the week.
I seem to have pulled a muscle to the right of my tailbone though. I didn't really notice it while I was running, but I'm definitely feeling it now. I put some ice on it, hopefully it'll be better in the morning!0 -
Hey guys, finished W2D3 last night and man it was tough, i had a tough time with the second 90 second run!! But it all seemed to flow easily right after, i guess music really does make a difference for me!! See you all in Week 3!!0
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Did W2D2 yesterday for the 1,000th time. I don't want to stop after this. So see you all in Wk3!!!+0
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Have my wk2d2 run tonight and I can't wait!!! My wk2d1 run was tough, but it was also super encouraging to be able to increase my run time - especially since running was something I always felt was out of my reach!!0
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I tried week 2 on my treadmill tonight and it really seemed like the first 3 runs weren't too bad. I was shocked that I was able to run them that long. But by the 4th run I was HOT. I asked my hubby to turn the fan on but by then I was overheated. I started the 5th run and just had to stop. I slowed the treadmill down and just walked the rest. Next time I will know to have the fan close or just run it at the cold gym I found it easier in some ways and harder in others! 0
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W2:D3 went well for me this morning. I was up & motivated pretty early for a Saturday. The runs went pretty well & I've increased my speed on the last 30 seconds of the last 2 running intervals to really get my heart pumping. It feels good to push really hard for that last 30 seconds! Bring it, week 3!0
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Great job this week everyone! See ya'll in the week 3 thread!
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I finished by week 2 day 1 run yesterday on my treadmill and it felt great. I love how during day 1 I feel like I'll never be able to move on to the next week, but it wasn't a problem.0
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Ahhh, am still stuck in Week 2... Had my last run on Friday but due to pain & injury (calf muscle) couldn't complete it.
Now, after a weekend of resting (more or less) I'm tackling W2D3 once again. Wish me luck!0 -
Just done W2D1 for the second time... after a 7 week break! Wasn't quite as painful as I expected, although my normal route had been chained off so my cool-down walk ended up being a mile long. Not sure whether to do W2 a few times before moving to W3, seems like a big jump...0
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Completed W3D1 today and holy moley, the 3 minute run was a lot longer than the 90 second run! (...double, really. :laugh:)
BUT, I ran the entire interval!
How is everyone else progressing along?0 -
I just did W3:D1 this morning and was I surprised by how much longer the run feels (even if it's only an additional minute). I had two intervals that jumped up from 1.5 minutes to 2.5 minutes. I have to say that it was tough but I pushed through and I didn't stop or slow down -- and I'm actually pretty proud of that! Week 3 is definitely harder than week 2!0
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Doing W2D3 tonight - looking forward to it! This is my 2nd try at c25k and if I remember right - dont' sweat week 3 - it is harder because you run 3 minutes, but you only run a total of 4 times. Pace wise - I run around 5.5-6.2 mph (depending on how tired I am) and walk any where between 3.3-4.3 MPH. Looking forward to warmer weather and long days, so I can run outside again!0
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Did W2D3 this morning, it was a bit tough. I had to take a few days off to allow my injured muscle a rest, which is probably why. I had to wait for a reasonable temperature as well, it was 34 degrees the last couple of days, no way could I run in that heat. I'm really nervous about week 3. Three minutes seems like such a long time!0
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I was surprised how much farther I went just by increasing my run by 30 seconds! I found myself running at a slower pace than last week, but ultimately I'm okay with that because, hey, I was RUNNING! :happy:
Same here. I'm doing Week 2 Day 3 today! Pretty excited actually!0 -
Today is W2D2 and I am feeling pretty good about it. Last week I changed my route and went back to the park where they have a one mile asphalt trail. I do so much better out there and seems like I can push harder through it. I hope today turns out as good as I hope it does, my muscle have been battered and abused by Jillian Michaels this week...:happy: Good luck to everyone on their journey....0
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