Couch to 5K Running Program (C25K)

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  • TdaniT
    TdaniT Posts: 331 Member
    Week 4 was tough -- I had to decrease my jogging pace to 4.5-5 mph (on the treadmill), *and* my walking pace to 3.5 or even 3 mph at times. The "slowing down" advice has been good for me! :)

    For some of us, even your "slow" speed is too fast! My best jogging pace is 3.5 MPH (I can't stay there, but I have not been going below 3.0). My walking pace is usually between 2.5-3.0 MPH).

    I only mention this because I was discouraged by some posts that talked about slowing down before I realized that "slow" to me is different than "slow" to someone else.

    The best advice I got was: Make sure you can complete the runs---even if you are barely running. Speed will come later.

    Yay! Someone like me! I jog at 3.5 mph and walk at 3.0 mph. I just completed W5D2! I am so proud of myself!!!!!
  • TdaniT
    TdaniT Posts: 331 Member
    I'm struggling with this one too! I know I can do it, but can't seem to get in the mental game. Any suggestions?!?!

    It was really that way for me too. I am completing the program on a treadmill so I make sure I have something to distract me. I either listen to my iPod or watch TV. I don't look at the time on the treadmill or on my iPod. That is what kills me. If I look at the time and I know I still have 2 mins to go! ;) You can do it though.
  • TdaniT
    TdaniT Posts: 331 Member
    w5d3 scares me.

    Scares me too but we will get through it! I will be completing w5d3 on Thursday.
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    Great job Tdani! You're certainly coming along nicely!
  • badzoe
    badzoe Posts: 132 Member
    I did it--W5d3--done! I'm ready for w6d1!!
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    Look at you, badzoe! You are totally amazing. Great job on the major milestone!
  • Tshippell
    Tshippell Posts: 3
    Vardaemi- You are so encouraging! I go through and read the posts and you are always there inspiring and encouraging people! i really appreciate it. I finished W4D1 yesterday and rested today and I am feeling great. I was so nervous to run for 5 minutes straight and then when I did it twice I wanted to scream in the gym I was so excited :) Thanks for all your support.
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    I appreciate it! I worry that I'm being a busy body, but I also know that sometimes we all need affirmation and maybe outside perspective on our accomplishments. It's so easy to focus on "running slow" and not celebrate that fact that we are "RUNNING."

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