Couch to 5k Group - Starting Monday April 13th
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Tried something new today instead of my normal routine. I finished week 4 last week, but didnt feel at the end of the week that I was ready to move to week 5. I was still struggling with running that 2nd 5 minute interval and not feeling exhausted. I didnt run yesterday because my legs were too sore from working in the garden over the weekend. I was short on time to make it to the gym and the weather was nice, so this morning I plugged in the week 4 and went for my run outside instead of at the gym.
I am sooooooo happy I did!! It was a very easy run. Much easier than at the gym and I even ran uphill a couple times! When I was done I felt that I could have done more and realized that running outside made the workout go alot faster than when I go to the gym and do it on the treadmill. So, from now on Im gonna do my training around the neighborhood and save the gym for doing weights or if the weather is crummy.
Just wanted to share my revelation. Im gonna do one more interval at week 4 on Thursday outside since its supposed to be good weather, then Monday Im moving on to week 5. :happy:
That's awesome...I felt the same way the first time I ventured outside to run. So much nicer than the treadmill!0 -
Week 9 Day 1...almost there, kids!0
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Me too!Week 9 Day 1...almost there, kids!
Way to go lady!
Looks like we are running side by side on this one!
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Week 4 day 2 in the books. Since I've started to get a better feeling for my pacing, I'm doing awesome. I actually think I stand a chance in week 5! :laugh:
Going to be repeating the run this evening because a) running has become extremely enjoyable for me to the point where I actually want to do it daily, and b) my housemate was too tired to run, and I was too awake to sleep so I went by myself. He still needs to get his run in.0 -
Tried something new today instead of my normal routine. I finished week 4 last week, but didnt feel at the end of the week that I was ready to move to week 5. I was still struggling with running that 2nd 5 minute interval and not feeling exhausted. I didnt run yesterday because my legs were too sore from working in the garden over the weekend. I was short on time to make it to the gym and the weather was nice, so this morning I plugged in the week 4 and went for my run outside instead of at the gym.
I am sooooooo happy I did!! It was a very easy run. Much easier than at the gym and I even ran uphill a couple times! When I was done I felt that I could have done more and realized that running outside made the workout go alot faster than when I go to the gym and do it on the treadmill. So, from now on Im gonna do my training around the neighborhood and save the gym for doing weights or if the weather is crummy.
Just wanted to share my revelation. Im gonna do one more interval at week 4 on Thursday outside since its supposed to be good weather, then Monday Im moving on to week 5. :happy:
I can't run on a treadmill, I feel like a hamster.:laugh:0 -
WTG Shuntae and Andrew!!0
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Finished week 2 day 3 - guess that means I can move to week 3 - YAY!!! Moving right along....0
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Finished week 2 day 3 - guess that means I can move to week 3 - YAY!!! Moving right along....
Good luck! By the way, I missed your earlier question about pace... I'm not entirely sure what my pace is to be honest. I know averaging it between jogging and walking it comes out to around 13.5minutes/mile which is a little over 4mph. Not sure what it'll be without the walking :laugh:0 -
Just curious if I am really slow....oh well if I am it'll only keep getting better!0
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Just curious if I am really slow....oh well if I am it'll only keep getting better!
Work on endurance first, then you can work on speed.0 -
Week 9 Day 2 down...one more day!
Did about 2.6 miles in 30 minutes...went on the treadmill because it looked like bad weather was coming. Whoo hoo!
Happy running everyone!0 -
Week 9 Day 2 down...one more day!
Did about 2.6 miles in 30 minutes...went on the treadmill because it looked like bad weather was coming. Whoo hoo!
Happy running everyone!
That's awesome!!!!!! You can totally do it. Let us know how your last run goes! When you're done with this, any big plans? Start training for a 10k? lol
I just finished week 4 day 3, and we even threw in some hills for good measure. I'm gonna run it one more time tomorrow, and then take off sunday to freshen up for week 5 on monday. I'm actually excited... this week was a 100%+ improvement over last week. I honestly didn't get out of breath once, which is pretty awesome considering I was dying in week 3. It's all about pace and relaxing
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Week 9 Day 2 down...one more day!
Did about 2.6 miles in 30 minutes...went on the treadmill because it looked like bad weather was coming. Whoo hoo!
Happy running everyone!
That's awesome!!!!!! You can totally do it. Let us know how your last run goes! When you're done with this, any big plans? Start training for a 10k? lol
I just finished week 4 day 3, and we even threw in some hills for good measure. I'm gonna run it one more time tomorrow, and then take off sunday to freshen up for week 5 on monday. I'm actually excited... this week was a 100%+ improvement over last week. I honestly didn't get out of breath once, which is pretty awesome considering I was dying in week 3. It's all about pace and relaxing
oh no - if you were dying in week 3 - I am very scared - I am starting week 3 today....0 -
Week 9 Day 2 down...one more day!
Did about 2.6 miles in 30 minutes...went on the treadmill because it looked like bad weather was coming. Whoo hoo!
Happy running everyone!
That's awesome!!!!!! You can totally do it. Let us know how your last run goes! When you're done with this, any big plans? Start training for a 10k? lol
I just finished week 4 day 3, and we even threw in some hills for good measure. I'm gonna run it one more time tomorrow, and then take off sunday to freshen up for week 5 on monday. I'm actually excited... this week was a 100%+ improvement over last week. I honestly didn't get out of breath once, which is pretty awesome considering I was dying in week 3. It's all about pace and relaxing
After I'm done with this, I'm just going to keep adding a few minutes to my run each week; like maybe I will do 33 minutes next week. There's a 5K I want to run at the end of June, so I feel like my endurance will be good enough at that point to make it through the whole thing.
Congrats on finding your pace...sometimes that can be the hardest part, but once you get in the zone you are golden. :bigsmile:0 -
Morning run got pushed off to this evening. It was rediculously cold out, and after hiking yesterday i was honestly too exhausted to wake up on time. :laugh:0
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Just wanted to chime in....Last year on May 25th, 2008 I started the couch to 5k program and LOVED it!!! Did a few 5k's and yesterday finished my first half marathon--all thanks to this program! So stick it out! You all are doing great! 0
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Welcome newcombers...I was a late add on two...
finished day 2 week 3 today....it's going great!0 -
Just wanted to chime in....Last year on May 25th, 2008 I started the couch to 5k program and LOVED it!!! Did a few 5k's and yesterday finished my first half marathon--all thanks to this program! So stick it out! You all are doing great!
Week 5 day one in the bag! I actually kind of feel like I'm ahead of the curve now... I'm excited for wednesday because I think the 8 minutes might actually get me huffing and puffing a little.
If I make it through to friday, I may start doing the 20 minute run on my off days so I can get myself used to a 5 day schedule.0 -
Hi everyone! I started on the couch to 5K plan a year or two ago. I've never been a runner. I think it all stems back to my failed attempt to join the track team in junior high. That was like...um...30 year ago! :laugh:
Anyway, for the past year or two I've been an occasional runner, but around one month ago a friend asked me to do a 1/2 marathon in Philadelphia in September. So, since then, I've been running 3 times a week. I run a 3.3 mile loop around my house, and it has a lot of hills. So, needless to say, I walk part of that 3.3 miles.
I have been extending the amount of time I run...or should I say...slow jog. And last Monday, I tackled the biggest hill on the run!
I'm improving!
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Today was my first run as a C25K graduate, and I made it for a whole 34 minutes!0
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And I'm DONE!
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http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/53733-the-proudest-momment-of-my-journey-to-date0 -
And I'm DONE!
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http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/53733-the-proudest-momment-of-my-journey-to-date
Whoo hoo buddy...congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0 -
I am going to try it outside for the first time today....I am on week 4 day 1....I am excited to see what I can do....the trail I am going on is just under 2 miles each way so it's a good one to try out0
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Today was my first run as a C25K graduate, and I made it for a whole 34 minutes!
Is that from cool runnings too?0 -
Today was my first run as a C25K graduate, and I made it for a whole 34 minutes!
Is that from cool runnings too?
The last week of the cool runnings' training is 30 minute/3 mile runs each day. I just wanted to keep going so I could make the 3 miles (because I am SLOW), so I am going to keep adding on each week to prepare for my 5K in June.0 -
Did you see that you can buy a tshirt that has a couch with a potato and remote with like a ghostbusters slash on it - it's cute - maybe that will be my reward when I get there.....at 50 pounds I got an ipod, at 75 I am getting Bose headphones for it - I think the Tshirt will be a good reward too.0
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Went on week 5, run 2 late last night (approximately 10pm). I was planning to go earlier but work has been crazy hectic this week. I've been either at work or on the phone with work more than I have been at home, so running has been a reach thing. Luckily I still got it done though. I'm looking forward to this 20 minute run!
Also, signed up for a 1.5 mile run on the 2nd of june. Eek!0 -
Finished day 1 of week 4 yesterday - did it outside - hills and all - WHEW it was tough with the hills....not much in speed but I didn't stop and I did it.0
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Week 5 is in the bag! After running the mile and a half yesterday on hills, jogging 20 minutes on flat/downhill terrain was pretty much a cakewalk. I actually went for an extra minute until I decided that was enough. At the end of the path there's a 5 story set of stairs, and I didn't really want to hit that without at least some rest, lol. I ended up sprinting up the stairs because there were some creepy guys just standing at the bottom, and they gave me very, very not good vibes.0
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I'm new to these boards, but just finished w7d3 of c25k! I'm registered to run my first ever 5k on 6/6, which will actually work out to be w9d3 of the program!!! The run this morning was great. I usually run midday but it has been hot here this week, so I decided to get up and go. With two kids home all summer I need to try to figure out how to continue running while they are home with me...
msarro, congrats on losing 100lbs and for completing w5...you got past the 20 minute hump!!
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