Week 4 - 8/20-8/26

ingalynn

did the whole 5k in 36 min on wednesday. yesterday, I ate enormous amounts of food. Today it took me 42 minutes to do the 5k. Felt very sluggish and didn't want to run, but did it anyway. So I count it as a win.

cmecme

Look how far you've come - 5 weeks ago would you have run outside at all??

You dont have to run the entire 5k either - if you get out there, do it and finish - that's all that matters!!!!

I'm finally on week 8 and I started back in May (had to repeat a few weeks a few times:bigsmile:) -- Kinda funny that the 90 second runs would kill me and now I'm running for 25 minutes straight and its fun. The time goes by fast. I just rock out to music : )

Good luck --- dont give up - i think it took me about 3 tries to get through the 20 minute run - then, once i got there - no looking back

Kamnikar64

Completed W4D1 yesterday. I was so proud to get through the first 5min run, but just ran out of steam at the last 5 min run and ended up walking some of it. Looking forward to trying again tomorrow. I feel like the little engine that could (I think I can, I think I can...)

When I got to the walking portion immediately following the first 5 min run, I past an older lady on the track who said something that sounded like concern. I assured her I was okay (I can only imagine what I looked like!) and was just catching my breath. She suggested chewing gum. Is this a thing? Does anyone else chew gum while running to keep your breathing steady? I'd be worried about choking. Just curious...

I asked a guy in my office who runs and he always chews gum, usually a half a piece, when he runs. He says it keeps his mouth from getting dry and he also runs more with his mouth closed which forces him to breathe through his nose and work harder. I think I'll try that.

tennesseeleigh

I just completed week 5 day 3 today and it about killed me! It was the first 20 minute run without a break to walk and instead of doing it on the treadmill like I normally do, I ran around my neighborhood. OMG...it's SO MUCH HARDER than running on a treadmill!! I have got to start running on real ground if I'm going to make it through this 5K I'm supposed to run next month! I read several people saying how much harder it is to run on the streets instead of the treadmill but I didn't realize just how hard that was. I feel like I've done all this training and I had nothing to show for it tonight. It's the first day I've cheated and walked when I was supposed to run. I just couldn't do it. I'm bummed...

Definitely don't feel bad about it. Running outside is a lot different than running on the treadmill. Running in the gym while your kids have childcare is totally understandable. I do most of my running outside right now, but only because I do it before my son and husband wake up. I will be doing a lot more treadmill running this fall because of the weather. I would suggest trying to do maybe one workout a week outside just so you get used to the difference. You are doing great!!!

Overboard_Eater

Woohooo! Just completed W4D1. I was nervous since my knee has been swollen and tight since I overdid it 2 days ago on W3D3. Today I kept my pace nice and slow, tried to take short strides because I read that is lower impact and I stopped when she said to (listen to the British Podcast C25K). So far my knee feels good and I am so proud of myself

mdelappe

Yay Overboard! Way to go!

arenkel

Did W4D3 today, and decided to explore a nearby park. Well, long story short, I got a bit lost and ended up going an extra 20 minutes (mostly walking). Whoops. Oh well. At least I know I can do 3 miles!

funylady

Finished week 4 yesterday and am planning to repeat it. I made it through all of the runs without stopping, great, but I had to push myself through each one. I hope to be able to work myself up to being able to get through it without hoping that it will be over and then it will be time to move on to week 5.
I have to admit that I did look forward and am absolutely terrified of running for 8 straight minutes when I can barely get through 5. It sounds like most people feel pretty good and will be moving forward so those week 3 repeaters will catch up with me this week. Great job everyone!!!

carolemack

Week 5 Day 3 completed. The dreaded 20 minute run...well, I did it but I was slow! What I found was that about half way through I seemed to hit a nice steady stride and it was much easier than I thought it was going to be. It seems to be better to just keep running rather than stopping to walk for awhile and then have to gear up for another run.

Now I have to decide whether to repeat week 5 Day 3 over again until I can increase my speed, or just continue with the program the way it is meant to be. Perhaps building stamina first and then working on the speed is better. Thoughts, anyone...

Cheers, Carole

AsellusReborn

Congrats on Week 5 day 3 - that's a big one!!!





Got my week 4 day 3 done today, got back to a 12minute mile which had me super happy. My husband of course ran week four day 1 with an 11:30 minute mile but he is a foot taller and way faster - I'm still super happy with my progress! Week 5 - here's looking at you :glasses:

mdelappe

I think I am a week behind everyone, but every time I go out to do my day, I feel so great at the end for having completed the runs! I am on Week 4 and I will be completing day 3 tonight. Can't wait for Week 5!