New C25K for the New Year

LittleSpy

Jib123 - congrats with sticking with it for 9 weeks. I can barely run 5 mins at 4.5mph, anything higher I tire so quickly. How fast do you run at?

When I run 30 minutes straight I only run 4.0mph right now (I'm short!) and for the last few minutes of my 30 minute runs I've been pumping the treadmill up to around 5.5mph. It nearly kills me! :laugh: The first couple times I ran 25 minutes straight, I'd run 4.0 for the first 10 minutes or so but then I'd have to slow it down even more to around 3.7 to finish. I didn't care how slow I was running as long as I was still actually running. I'm doing as most folks recommend & focusing on endurance first. After I finish C25K, I'm going to start working on interval training with 2 different run speeds to build my speed. I'd like to run my first 5K at 5mph which is a pretty good run speed for me (whereas, I would consider 4.0 a "jog").

splooshcar

Started week 2 today - it was SO HARD! I don't know if it's because I'm really out of shape, or if it's because today is the coldest day I have tried to go running. (High teens with wind chill.) I couldn't pull in enough oxygen, it felt like. Does anyone else have trouble running when it's really cold out?

So i got a stupid idea a couple years ago to run a 5K cold... in Nov... in Wisconsin. Never again. The temp was ~30F and it was snowing lightly. My body was not conditioned to running outside in the cold, I felt like i was having an asthma attack the entire time(I do not have asthma) and I ended up walking most of it.:frown:
The point: Temperature can make a BIG difference. I think you can condition your body to handle it and there are techniques to make it better, try active.com for suggestions. Thankfully, spring will come soon (once we get past the next set of snow storms).:flowerforyou:

Good luck.

ivykivy

Today I attempted week 5 again and bonked after the first interval. I ate something and tried again an hour later and bonked again. I will try again for the third time later tonight after I have a nap. They say the third time is the charm. Then it could be the result of all the lunges and squats I did yesterday. Note to self - do not do lower body exercises the day b4 C25k.:noway:

Recently I've started doing c25k twice a day. I do my current week first then later I do the first week @ a faster pace.

LittleSpy

Completed week 9 day 1 today. I struggled more than usual (I've been basically doing week 9 runs since week 7). I've noticed my performance really suffers with my TOM cycle -- the few days right before TOM, my cardiovascular endurance isn't as strong. Must be a stupid hormonal thing.

Mangoaddict

I was supposed to do week 7 day 2 on sunday but I was too tired, plus my body was saying "no". I decided to take 2 days off to rest my muscles because I have also been swimming on my days off. So, here I am...starting week 7 day 2 tomorrow. Wish me luck!

ivykivy

The third time wasn't the charm. I guess I just suck today. Will try again thursday.

Sunsh1ne

Doing w2d2 (heh) after classes today. Thanks for the tip, splooshcar, I did a little research and found out that putting a light scarf over the lower half of your face helps warm the air you breathe in a little, so I'll try that. I also found out (big duh) that running in the cold depletes your glycogen stores much faster than normal. So maybe the reason I pooped out so fast on Sunday was because it was so cold, not because I'm a big ol' wimp. Of course, with highs of 35 it's not like I'll find out today.

renaegry

Just completed W1D1 of C35K. Was jogging at 5.0 and walking at 3.5. Burnt 374 cals. Not sure if I will get to any strength training today from Jillians No More Trouble Zones, will prob just do some crunches.

Mangoaddict

completed week 7 day 2~ it was painful but I am icing my pain area.

aag1030

I definitely didn't know there was a thread for this! YAY!!!

I started the C25K training plan yesterday - day 1 wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be!! I was certain I'd be pretty sore today but I wasn't this morning. As the day goes on though, the outside of my thighs is starting to get a little sore. But that's okay! It's not like it hurts to walk or anything

I alternated between a 3.5 walking and a 4.5-4.7 jogging. After I was done, I felt GREAT!!!!!

I'm using my blog to journal my 9 weeks - this way I can go back and read it to see all I've accomplished!

After reading all of your comments, it seems like week 3 is going to be the hump to get over, huh?

Sunsh1ne

Scratch that - I was going out on the promise that I could borrow roommate's ace bandage, because my knee needs some extra support. We've been tearing our room up for close to an hour, and we still can't find it! So, no running until my knee plays nice or we can buy a new bandage. Not happy!

Mangoaddict

I definitely didn't know there was a thread for this! YAY!!!

I started the C25K training plan yesterday - day 1 wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be!! I was certain I'd be pretty sore today but I wasn't this morning. As the day goes on though, the outside of my thighs is starting to get a little sore. But that's okay! It's not like it hurts to walk or anything

I alternated between a 3.5 walking and a 4.5-4.7 jogging. After I was done, I felt GREAT!!!!!

I'm using my blog to journal my 9 weeks - this way I can go back and read it to see all I've accomplished!

After reading all of your comments, it seems like week 3 is going to be the hump to get over, huh?

APRIL - week three is not too bad, it really starts to get tough past week 4. Keep hanging in there. It will get easier.

Iceprincessk25

Me not posting isn't for lack of wanting that's for sure. I took the whole week off from ANY exercising to give my foot a break. It's starting to feel somewhat normal. I ordered a plantar fasciitis brace so that should be here soon. I can't WAIT to get back to running. I think I'm going to have to revert back to week 3 though since I've taken so much time off. :explode: :mad:

aag1030

I definitely didn't know there was a thread for this! YAY!!!

I started the C25K training plan yesterday - day 1 wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be!! I was certain I'd be pretty sore today but I wasn't this morning. As the day goes on though, the outside of my thighs is starting to get a little sore. But that's okay! It's not like it hurts to walk or anything

I alternated between a 3.5 walking and a 4.5-4.7 jogging. After I was done, I felt GREAT!!!!!

I'm using my blog to journal my 9 weeks - this way I can go back and read it to see all I've accomplished!

After reading all of your comments, it seems like week 3 is going to be the hump to get over, huh?

APRIL - week three is not too bad, it really starts to get tough past week 4. Keep hanging in there. It will get easier.

Thanks! W1D2 is tonight!! I'm really excited actually!!!! :happy:

LittleSpy

I agree -- week 3 was hard, but week 4 was the major hump for me. I hovered around it for 3 weeks I think. I STILL wasn't comfortable with it when I moved on yet less than 2 weeks later I did week 6 day 3 which is a 20 minute continuous run. So, you know, sometimes you surprise yourself.

renaegry

Just finished working out. Did W1D2 of C25K. Burnt 373 cals, then did chest and abs, and upper body and core circuits on No More Trouhle Zones. Feeling good. Have a busy day today.

aag1030

Just finished working out. Did W1D2 of C25K. Burnt 373 cals...

WOW! Great job!!! How do you burn so many calories?!?! I did W1D2 last night and burned 161 calories - W1D1 workout burned 200.... that's jogging around 4.7 & walking at 3.7....

I'm just curious if you're doing something different than I am

tc41586

Hi everyone. I just joined myfitnesspal after reading some recommendations from other c25k runners. I just did W3D1 today and it wasn't half as bad as I thought. I gave myself a pep talk before the 1st 3 minute run and it flew by. I've been listening to the Ullrey podcasts and using my Polar F6 HRM to track heart rate and calories burned. I'm hoping to make sure I keep motivated by posting about my runs and reading about other people's runs.

ivykivy

I did it. I completed Week 5 day one with the help of some green tea, peanut butter and prayer. :bigsmile: Everytime I felt like quitting I slowed down a little. I started counting my 3 and that helped my concentration and breathing. I know it sounds stupid but it worked. I gotta get some better shoes though b/c my feet are killing me. I don't have that kinda money to drop but I guess it's pay now or pay later with foot issues.

renaegry

Just finished working out. Did W1D2 of C25K. Burnt 373 cals...

WOW! Great job!!! How do you burn so many calories?!?! I did W1D2 last night and burned 161 calories - W1D1 workout burned 200.... that's jogging around 4.7 & walking at 3.7....

I'm just curious if you're doing something different than I am

Do you use a HRM, or just go by the treadmill. My treadmill always reads low. I use an HRM, a Mio Motiva Petite. I love it. I walk between 3.5-3.7, and jog between 5.0-5.3.

LittleSpy

Week 9 day 2 done -- 1st day of TOM and all. It finally dawned on me that I wasn't pushing myself enough with these longer runs. I increased my speed a little more and just pushed through being uncomfortable. I got a good bit farther in 30 minutes than usual but still not as far as I'd like.

I'm going to try to make it a full 3.1 miles for week 9 day 3 on Saturday assuming TOM isn't trying to kill me. I imagine it will take me *at least* 43 minutes, if I even make it at all. 3.1 miles is close to a mile farther than I went tonight in 30 minutes but I figure it'll be as good of a time as any to go for it. :drinker:

Sunsh1ne

I did it. I completed Week 5 day one with the help of some green tea, peanut butter and prayer. :bigsmile: Everytime I felt like quitting I slowed down a little. I started counting my 3 and that helped my concentration and breathing. I know it sounds stupid but it worked. I gotta get some better shoes though b/c my feet are killing me. I don't have that kinda money to drop but I guess it's pay now or pay later with foot issues.

What's counting your three? I'm a total running rookie.

Mangoaddict

I heard somewhere that TOM sometimes helps women run at their best while they are having aunt flo visit. I took the first day off and then ran for the next few days. My energy was up quiet a bit.

OliveCulona

Hi all! What is everyone running at?
I'm currently walking at 4.0 and jogging at 5.7 for 20 mins... i'm on week 3 of C25K and loving it!!!! Any suggestions to increase speed?

Mangoaddict

I am entering week 8!!! Woohooo!!!!!!! I LOVE THIS!!

LittleSpy

Hi all! What is everyone running at?
I'm currently walking at 4.0 and jogging at 5.7 for 20 mins... i'm on week 3 of C25K and loving it!!!! Any suggestions to increase speed?

Everything I read says work on endurance 1st, then speed after.
I'm short with even shorter legs, but I run anywhere from 3.6mph (yes, I can *run* at 3.6) to 4.5mph and walk at 3.0 or a little above.
I'm going to start working on my speed as soon as I complete w9d3 Saturday. I'm thinking I'll just do sprints & more interval training (with 2 run speeds instead of any walking).

ivykivy

Some of my best days have been on that day. It's the week after that seems to kill me.

I heard somewhere that TOM sometimes helps women run at their best while they are having aunt flo visit. I took the first day off and then ran for the next few days. My energy was up quiet a bit.

LittleSpy

TOM doesn't help me on the first few days at all because I suffer with lots of TOM related symptoms (bad cramps, bloating, fatigue, all that good fun). I have noticed I perform noticeably better during the first half of my cycle than the last half though.

LittleSpy

TOM doesn't help me on the first few days at all because I suffer with lots of TOM related symptoms (bad cramps, bloating, fatigue, all that good fun). I have noticed I perform noticeably better during the first half of my cycle than the last half though.

Sunsh1ne

TOM doesn't help me on the first few days at all because I suffer with lots of TOM related symptoms (bad cramps, bloating, fatigue, all that good fun). I have noticed I perform noticeably better during the first half of my cycle than the last half though.

Ditto that. I'm taking some time off to deal with my TOM symptoms.

Still trying to find out what "counting your threes" is. A google search came up with cribbage and card counting. Somehow, I don't think that's is.