for all the hopefull "wanna be" runners out there - trying t

Happyoceangirl

Reporting in..... did 3.1 miles today - pushed myself to increase speed and worked up a good sweat! Tackled some hills in there as well...... all in all, not bad.

Happy to have a place and peeps to report in to, it will help me keep going.

Jan - good luck on Saturday - you're gonna feel AMAZING!

tabbydog

Going to run tonight. I should have run this morning but I was exhausted last night and went to bed early and wanted to sleep in (until 6:30) this morning. Feeling bright eyed and bushey tailed today, it helps that it is Friday!

22F this morning. Winter can't be coming already! It should be still in the 50's.... i love vermont i love vermont i love vermont.......

just not in the winter, which seems to be about 9 months of the year! :ohwell:

iplayoutside19

Finished W4 of C25K this morning. Finished strong. This was also my first run with an MP3 player, boy did that make things go by fast. I think I'll look for a podcast tomorrow for next weeks running.

It didn't diminish my situational awareness very much, which is something I'm really big on.

I know I'm ready to move on because I actually thought I was begginning to get into a rythym and then it was time to stop. It was kind of irritating. But I'm really, really trying to avoid injuries. I'm still 60lbs over weight trying to run, no matter how much it gets easier. So I'm sticking to the plan, there's a reason it's there.

nicolee516

Finished W4 of C25K this morning. Finished strong. This was also my first run with an MP3 player, boy did that make things go by fast. I think I'll look for a podcast tomorrow for next weeks running.

It didn't diminish my situational awareness very much, which is something I'm really big on.

I know I'm ready to move on because I actually thought I was begginning to get into a rythym and then it was time to stop. It was kind of irritating. But I'm really, really trying to avoid injuries. I'm still 60lbs over weight trying to run, no matter how much it gets easier. So I'm sticking to the plan, there's a reason it's there.

Sounds like you have got the running bug! Good deal! I am running 5 tomorrow...well should I say run/walk, but it's about getting out there and moving the feet!

Tabbydog...I love Vermont! For skiing! I always figured if you can't beat the winter, join it outdoors head on!
Smiles4smiles-Excellent! I gues you can laugh at everyone that has winter weathre already!

nicolee516

Well, I mustered through my 5mile run/walk...I haven't run that far in over a year! I started off slow as a turtle and I eased up from there!:laugh: :laugh: But I did it, and I feel great

I hope everyone is having a great weekend!

kimss

Hi,
Nicolee...great job on your 5 miles....that is so great!!!! :flowerforyou: I was right were you are just 2 weeks ago. so you are on your way and you will be running nonstop before you know it. just keep pushing yourself. You can do it!!!!!

:laugh: I am still amazed that I can do this. and today, i surpased my latest goal. I ran it nonstop. 6.1miles in 69.04. I always start with a 2 min. walk that is 00.10 of a mile. so my total was 6.2miles @ a speed of 5.3 in 71.04 min.'s so next week I will do it without counting the 2 min. warm up walk. But since I'm not increasing my speed yet, I do not expect to make the time any faster. In a couple of weeks I will begin to increase my speed and see how that goes. I am loving this,.although, I hate it when I am doing it. I spend most of the time thinking about how great it will be when it is over, and how I just need to go a few more min's and so on..... But WOW!!! when it is over...:bigsmile: the feeling of accomplishment is amazing... and the rush of adrenaline is empowering. :bigsmile: :laugh: I feel like I could do almost anything!!!!! so cool.
I hope everyone has a good weekend.
Keep pushing forward and a I wish you all strength and endurance today !!!!!

JPriceGA

Today I officially graduate from Couch to 5k with the completion of my 5k run in 41 minutes 7 seconds! My goal was 45 minutes. I didn't walk at all during the entire race. That's my fastest - If I did the math right it came out to 4.5 MPH. Wahooo!

Happyoceangirl

Today I officially graduate from Couch to 5k with the completion of my 5k run in 41 minutes 7 seconds! My goal was 45 minutes. I didn't walk at all during the entire race. That's my fastest - If I did the math right it came out to 4.5 MPH. Wahooo!

Rock on!!!! What an accomplishment!! So proud... (and you must be too!)
I logged on to get some motivation to get out there and do it - it's a gorgeous sunny day - will make for a nice run - gonna get out there and push myself.

Thanks everyone for the encouragement and inspiration. I love this group!!! NIcole -you're right - no winter weather for me! (Makes me a HAPPY girl!) I'll report back in when the run is done.

m2kjenn

Had a great run today - 3.5 miles with some walking for a total of 5 miles. I do think I'm starting to like the cooler weather, found some great wicking long sleeve tops at TJ Maxx this morning so now with the right clothing it is really enjoyable. Great to read every one elses successes too - That's what has made me believe I can do this when I never was able to before.

Happyoceangirl

Had a great run today - 3.5 miles with some walking for a total of 5 miles. I do think I'm starting to like the cooler weather, found some great wicking long sleeve tops at TJ Maxx this morning so now with the right clothing it is really enjoyable. Great to read every one elses successes too - That's what has made me believe I can do this when I never was able to before.

I don't know why Jenn, but when I see your posts it looks like you've always been a runner to me! Awesome job!

Just went out and gave it everything I had today. It wasn't as much as I have on other days, but that's how it goes, right? Focused on bursts of "speed" vs a greater distance at a slower pace.

I was thinking of starting 30 day shred too, but I'm not so sure how my legs will hold up with running AND toning. .. I did some squat toning exercises the other day and on my run today - I didn't really trust the ol'legs...

m2kjenn

Thanks smiles4miles - I just started the c25k in late July - I went through week 5 then kind of took off on my own, just set my own time and distance goals. I completely credit the c25k for getting me going though. Every other time I have ever tried to run I couldn't do it - when I started week 1 the 60 second runs were killers. I still don't go fast but I am running - I just love it, such a great way to get outdoors and burn mega calories. Now just working on extending my time and upping my speed. I agree with you some days are much more of a struggle then others, Ifind I really can't tell until I get out there, I may feel like I have tons of energy, then I start and just don't feel it.

I did the shred for 3 weeks in September, loved the results, but I found as I was increasing my running about the same time it was hard to do both, definitely didn't have the stamina to do on the same day. So for now I've been focused on running with just some basic 5 lb weight upper body work on the off days. Plan to start the shred again, it is a GREAT workout.

nicolee516

Today I officially graduate from Couch to 5k with the completion of my 5k run in 41 minutes 7 seconds! My goal was 45 minutes. I didn't walk at all during the entire race. That's my fastest - If I did the math right it came out to 4.5 MPH. Wahooo!

GREAT!!! JPrice! I am very proud of you! I know exactly how you feel! That is exactly how I felt when I did my first triathlon!

Thanks Smiles4smiles and m2kJenn! It's great to hear so much encouragement! Tomorrow I am just going to walk.


M2kjenn----a good way to increase your miles is to do interval training,either on a local track, your normal route, or treadmill...just friendly advice!


Thanks Kim for the encouragement as well! I keep trying not to think about hwen ididn't way this much and I used to run all of the time. I was sooooooo much faster....not that I was fast by any means! but I was definitely faster than now! I will be back though....!:happy: :happy:


Just to let all of you know...we are not "wanna be" runners. WE ARE RUNNERS! Before I injured myself, I always frequented a running store for my sneakers, becuase they were alll runners and knew which shoe would be right for me. I sheppishly talked to the owners wife who was waiting on me, who won tons of stuff in running, but couldn't run anymore because she injured something, and said "I know I am not a runner and iknow I dont have a runner's build, but I do it and I love it!" Her was response was, "Why are you saying you are not a runner? You are out there doing it! So you ARE a runner!" Pretty profound if you ask me!

Have a great night!

Happyoceangirl

I agree with you some days are much more of a struggle then others, Ifind I really can't tell until I get out there, I may feel like I have tons of energy, then I start and just don't feel it.

I did the shred for 3 weeks in September, loved the results, but I found as I was increasing my running about the same time it was hard to do both, definitely didn't have the stamina to do on the same day. So for now I've been focused on running with just some basic 5 lb weight upper body work on the off days. Plan to start the shred again, it is a GREAT workout.

It's good to hear I'm not the only one that happens to - yesterday I was mentally motivated and the body had other ideas - and other days, I go out there on 'autopilot' and before I know it, I've kicked butt! Maybe the lesson is in not trying too hard - and just letting it happen???

What are you doing now to increase your mileage? I saw Nicole's recommendation to do interval training. I'm not sure how that works. I thought about starting each day with a 30 minute base run and then follow it with the cto5k intervals from about week 3 and forward, to just increase the distance I'm running. But, then again, it might make more sense just to get out there and see what the body is willing to do.

On another note, I did day 1 of the shred today and WOW - had me sweating!!! I think I'll have to alternate it with running days for sure - hopefully this will make my legs STRONGER and have an overall positive impact on the running...

Happyoceangirl

Just to let all of you know...we are not "wanna be" runners. WE ARE RUNNERS! Before I injured myself, I always frequented a running store for my sneakers, becuase they were alll runners and knew which shoe would be right for me. I sheppishly talked to the owners wife who was waiting on me, who won tons of stuff in running, but couldn't run anymore because she injured something, and said "I know I am not a runner and iknow I dont have a runner's build, but I do it and I love it!" Her was response was, "Why are you saying you are not a runner? You are out there doing it! So you ARE a runner!" Pretty profound if you ask me!

Have a great night!

Thanks Nicole - it's probably helpful to "see" ourselves as the runners that we are! I have a "real runner" friend who may be joining me on my runs, and I'm starting to get nervous and doubt myself already! For what?!? She used to run 4 miles daily (in 30 minutes time) on the treadmill.... so far, it's taken me just over 30 mins to do 3.1 miles.... While I'm excited to have a running buddy, I'm battling the nerves of "measuring up". I know, I know, it's all in my head. Need to kick those thoughts STAT!

nicolee516

Smiles- the intervals are basiclayy sprints. If you keep running the same pace all of the time you will stay that pace. We have 2 types of muscles. Fast twitch and slow twitch. The fast twitch are the sprinting muscles, the slow twitch we use for the long endurance runs. If you incorporate both in your training, you will ultimately lower your times.

As for your runner friend....don't be afraid!It will be exciting to run with someone. If she has only been running on a treadmill, it will be a big change for her and she will most likely slow down....I haven't met too many people that speed up going from treadmill to road.

jlbay

I'm starting week 7 of the C25k today. So exciting! Last week's long run was 25 minutes - and it didn't feel too great. I think it was dehydration - I woke up so early (for me) that I didn't take the time to drink enough water before I went out. Still I made it through.

smiles4miles - I would love, love to have a running buddy! That sounds like fun. If you aren't the same pace, you can always make adjustments. I used to run and I had a friend who was a very experienced runner - she would sometimes take off after the warm up and run a loop ahead of me and then meet up with me for the end of the run. We would always sprint to the "finish" - she was an experienced runner but very petite and I have very long legs, so it was a fun little way to end our run "together" - Also, she would sometimes keep pace with me and treat it as her "easy" day - but would push me to run further, which was great for me.

iplayoutside19

I came to this thread for some motivation. I finished W4 of C25K on Friday. But I ate...or rather drank a bunch garbage on Saturday, so I'm not feeling my oats this morning. There some kind of rash on my ankle and I have no idea where I picked it up.

So I'm waiting for the Dr's office to open so i can get an appointment to check out the ankle. And when I run depends on that. Rather frustrating.

This is adversity, this is when people quit, so I just have to make sure I push through it and keep focused.

W5 starts some time today. D1 Actually looks easier than anything in Week 4

iplayoutside19

On the dehydration thing. When i run first thing in the morning I have one or two sips of water before i go. Why, because I hate it sloshing around on my empty stomach when running.

The day before is when you should be drinking water. The evening before I pound the water.

Just like High School athletes getting cramps late in games. If you waited until game time to get hydrated it's already too late.

nicolee516

I came to this thread for some motivation. I finished W4 of C25K on Friday. But I ate...or rather drank a bunch garbage on Saturday, so I'm not feeling my oats this morning. There some kind of rash on my ankle and I have no idea where I picked it up.

So I'm waiting for the Dr's office to open so i can get an appointment to check out the ankle. And when I run depends on that. Rather frustrating.

This is adversity, this is when people quit, so I just have to make sure I push through it and keep focused.

W5 starts some time today. D1 Actually looks easier than anything in Week 4

That's ok that you drank!:drinker: :drinker: We are all human! Saturday is my day I allow myself to drink alcohol. Imagine this! When I was younger, I used to do my long runs(6miles or more) on Sunday mornings, with a hangover! I have now decided to change my long runs to saturdays! I'm not sure about the rash, butget it checked out and don't beat yourself up! You will be right back on track!

iplayoutside19

I came to this thread for some motivation. I finished W4 of C25K on Friday. But I ate...or rather drank a bunch garbage on Saturday, so I'm not feeling my oats this morning. There some kind of rash on my ankle and I have no idea where I picked it up.

So I'm waiting for the Dr's office to open so i can get an appointment to check out the ankle. And when I run depends on that. Rather frustrating.

This is adversity, this is when people quit, so I just have to make sure I push through it and keep focused.

W5 starts some time today. D1 Actually looks easier than anything in Week 4

That's ok that you drank!:drinker: :drinker: We are all human! Saturday is my day I allow myself to drink alcohol. Imagine this! When I was younger, I used to do my long runs(6miles or more) on Sunday mornings, with a hangover! I have now decided to change my long runs to saturdays! I'm not sure about the rash, butget it checked out and don't beat yourself up! You will be right back on track!

I'm not beating myself up. It was a day of gluttony and drunkenness that had been planned since Labor Day. Not sure when the next day like that is, but I bet it won't be until after Thanksgiving.
However, I am re reminded why you're not supposed to do that all the time.

Yes in college I remember rolling out of the rack with a hang over, and doing Army ROTC PT. I'm not that guy anymore either.

Went to the Doc and got a scrip for the rash.

Then did W5D1 on a nature trail nearby. I've walked it several times, but it's amazing how much more you notice the elevation and twists and turns in the trail when you're running. The run was a good start to the work out week, not too stresful, and not too easy.

I think I've some time to play golf this afternoon. See how my game is 20 lbs lighter from the last time I played.

Gogo

I really wish my body was capable of running the way my mind sees it! In my mind I could run for hours! I feel so strong and free......and then I float back to reality and can only wheeze out a measly mile and a half before I feel like I am going to puke.:sick:

LOL.....I latch on to my daydreams about running for hours though..it is what keeps getting me back on the treadmill.:laugh:

Didn't run much this weekend, I too overindulged in the booze a bit on Friday night. I forced myself to go lift weights at the gym though on Sat morning..even though I was a little green. I plan on hitting the treadmill tonight to see if I can do a mile and three quarters!! :drinker:

mommared53

JPrice, congratulations on your very first 5K. How exciting! In a little over a month I'll be running my very first 5K. I just hope to finish it. :laugh: You are such an inspiration. I know I can do it.

lisam829

fell off the wagon pretty bad. didnt run at all last week, first because of my anniversary then my husband got sick then I thought I was getting sick, then I was just lazy the rest of the week. Ate a lot of food I shouldnt have. Back to my normal routine today, looking forward to running this evening. it should be in the 60/50s this evening, which is pretty cool for central Florida.

nicolee516

That's ok lisam...we all do it...looking forward to hearing about your run!

kimss

hi,
I took Sunday off, and then Today I ran an intereval training session of 5miles in 60 min.'s. I am hoping to slowly increase my speed and time for the 10K. But I just couldn't push out that last mile today. Oh well, that's a Monday.... I hope to push and go the whole 6.2 tomorrow.. I am also keeping an eye on a small pain just above the inside ankle of my left leg. it isn't too bad, but I worry that one day I will push to hard and hurt it and stop everything I have gained.
But for today... I'm good and I'm a runner. "It still sounds sooo Cool to say"
I hope you all had a great day.

lisam829

the run was awesome. I ran 3 min/walk 2 min four times to get myself back in the pace, then decided to just go for it and jogged for 6 minutes. for me, thats pretty amazing. I'm thinking I need to tweak my training times, but I am just so glad I did it. Starting to feel healthy again, chicken and cauliflower for dinner helped. However, I made the mistake of thinking "its cold outside, I dont need sunscreen" :huh: derp derp. learned my lesson.

nicolee516

Lol! I know what you mean about the sunscreen Lisa! But I sure do hate to wear it when I am running.

Kimss - I get that same thing with the inside of my ankle. That is usually when I need to get new shoes. And YES!!!! you ARE a runner!!!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

I am going for 3 today, I am shooting for no walking! I don't care about the time. I will let you know how it goes.

nicolee516

:happy: :happy: WOW!!!! my 3 miles felt great today! I did walk 2 times. once, long enough to pull my hair back because it came loose and the other to walk up a steep hill, 1/2 way up the hill! I'm coming back folks! Slow as molasses, but still on the comeback! :happy: :happy: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

kimss

thanks for the advice nicolee, I was just talking with the hubby about it might be time for new shoes for us. I am thinking that these have about 450 miles on them, We both got new ones in March .

great job on the 3 miles. that is a great accomplishment.

Same for you lisam... that is the way I worked up to my run's. then I did 3 min runs and 2 min. walks, and then started adding as many of those combo's together to go at least 45 min.s each workout. then just kept adding a min.to the run. Next thing you know you'll be pushing yourself and you'll reach that 1st mile. it is just amazing... you'll be so excited. So good luck and I hope you keep pushing farther.
Today I was tired and lazy so I just walked 3 miles, with alternating inclines. I tried to run but just couldn't make it past 3 min. so I decided to just go easy today. I try to go with my body and listen to it to know how to proceed for my day.
I'm hoping I have more ambition tomorrow
Good luck runners: :bigsmile:

Happyoceangirl

Today I was tired and lazy so I just walked 3 miles, with alternating inclines. I tried to run but just couldn't make it past 3 min. so I decided to just go easy today. I try to go with my body and listen to it to know how to proceed for my day.
I'm hoping I have more ambition tomorrow
Good luck runners: :bigsmile:

Thank you so much for posting that - seems like that happens to me too, and because I'm very new at this, not sure how to interpret it. I've been doing the same thing - trying to listen to my body to know what's going to happen - a good lesson in going with the flow.

Thanks again!