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I don't like getting wet which is why I didn't really want to run in the rain Tuesday night. I was also just getting over a bad cough and didn't want to relapse by getting wet! I am getting out tonight......hopefully! There is heavy rain in the forecast, but I checked the time line and it's not supposed to start until sometime after 7. That should give me enough time to get home and get my run in this evening.0
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I did it! W3D1 completed! I do have a couple of complaints about the program I had to switch to. It doesn't tell me my speed, it doesn't tell me my distance, it doesn't tell me my calories and I have to crank the volume to hear it!
The second 3 minute run was easier as I slowed down. I've got to remember to slow down when I am running!0 -
W4D1 today and it was a bit rough. For some reason, my heart rate wasn't recovering as quickly as it has been. I made it through, but it felt a lot harder than anything I've done before, even though I've run a few 5 minute cycles in a row before just messing around on my own. Any thoughts?0
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Week 8, Day 2 tonight. Enjoyed the run and didn't have any problems finishing it. Felt fine the whole time. Only one more 28 minute run before the final week. I won't be at 3.1 miles in 30 minutes, though, so I think I'm going to start running by distance instead of time until I do my first 5k in July. After that, I'll start the C210k program.I think you mentioned stomach issues before, but could you describe it a bit more? NIce job on moving on to week 8.
It kind of feels like when you eat something that doesn't agree with you - stomach pain, discomfort, grumbling, etc. It isn't a very fun feeling, to say the least! I've done some research on it and found that it is extremely common (Google "runner's trots" if you're not familiar) and usually diet/hydration related. I've been tracking when I have stomach issues and when I don't, so I can go back and see what the cause might be. I thought I might have figured it out, but the fact that I felt fine on my run tonight ruined my theory. Back to the drawing board!! :sad:0 -
Graduated a few weeks ago but all biz this morning as ran 4.4 miles. Was gonna do 3.5 but kept going to next corner / next tree / next car until I got to the hill up to the house. Longest before today was 3.1 / 5k. And no stops or walk breaks :d0
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W7D1....not the best run, not the worst. Need to go to Fleet Feet to have my gait analysed and ask for proper breathing tips, I don't know how to not do chest breathing. Speed is increasing and I can push myself a little more to get through the slight inclines, but regulating my breathing has probably been my biggest challenge. I have NO clue how to do "tummy breathing"...0
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Question - First of all, I was fitted for proper running sneakers. Know my question is this. I am finding that when I get home from my run, my back is aching somewhat. It's not that bad, but it's enough to notice and bother me slightly. Could my sneakers not be the right ones? It's been to long for an exchange policy (plus someone get them for me at a cheaper rate so I gave no receipt) and I cannot afford to get a new pair! Any suggestions as to what might be causing it and anything I might be able to do?0
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I am finding that when I get home from my run, my back is aching somewhat.
Possibly core strength, or it may be that you're tense.
As far as tension when running is concerned, try to keep your arms going back and forth, not across your body. I've been noticing a lot of newbies out recently who twist at the waist and that's very inefficient as well as putting stresses on your muscular system. Also, if you do fel your shoulders hunching, then take a deep breath to relax them. Fingers loose, don't clench your hands.
As far as core strength is concerned, on my off days from C25K I swam, cycled or did bodyweight training; press ups, mountain climbers, box jumps etc.0 -
I did W9D3 extended to a 5K so that I could participate in the virtual 5K (you still have time to post, including Sunday!).
I ran 38 minutes and definitely could have pushed myself harder during the whole programme, but I'm not stopping here so it's no biggie. My time was around 47 minutes, which is a lot slower than many others, but the main thing is to do the full distance and with time increase speed.0 -
W1D1. I'm starting again.
Last year I had nearly completed the program when I got a pretty bad respiratory infection that I used as an excuse to quit. I didn't find the motivation to start again until last night. It was a lot easier to get going this time. My first time around on C25k I couldn't even finish all of the intervals. I probably could have done w3 or w4 last night, but I feel that starting over is just the best plan for me.
One change that I'll be making this time around is that I'm not going to sign up for a 5k until I finish the program. Last time I did that I felt under prepared. This time there's a lot less uncertainty and doubt that I can do it.0 -
I am finding that when I get home from my run, my back is aching somewhat.
Possibly core strength, or it may be that you're tense.
As far as tension when running is concerned, try to keep your arms going back and forth, not across your body. I've been noticing a lot of newbies out recently who twist at the waist and that's very inefficient as well as putting stresses on your muscular system. Also, if you do fel your shoulders hunching, then take a deep breath to relax them. Fingers loose, don't clench your hands.
As far as core strength is concerned, on my off days from C25K I swam, cycled or did bodyweight training; press ups, mountain climbers, box jumps etc.
I do move my arms back and forth, but they are coming up and across my chest, not at my side. My roommate who is a runner (and went with me the first couple of times) told me to do that.0 -
http://www.runnersworld.com/getting-started/the-starting-line-proper-running-formI am finding that when I get home from my run, my back is aching somewhat.
Possibly core strength, or it may be that you're tense.
As far as tension when running is concerned, try to keep your arms going back and forth, not across your body. I've been noticing a lot of newbies out recently who twist at the waist and that's very inefficient as well as putting stresses on your muscular system. Also, if you do fel your shoulders hunching, then take a deep breath to relax them. Fingers loose, don't clench your hands.
As far as core strength is concerned, on my off days from C25K I swam, cycled or did bodyweight training; press ups, mountain climbers, box jumps etc.
I do move my arms back and forth, but they are coming up and across my chest, not at my side. My roommate who is a runner (and went with me the first couple of times) told me to do that.0 -
W6D2 completed. No more walking breaks from here onwards. (Which is a little terrifying!)0
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Nice job! It's actually a relief once you get into the rhythm.W6D2 completed. No more walking breaks from here onwards. (Which is a little terrifying!)0 -
If you place your hand below the belly button, you should breath so far "down" that you feel your hand moving up (if you're on a bed) or forward (if you're standing). When you're breathing "into the chest", the ribs expand very clearly, but when you're using the diaphragm you're expanding the volume "into the abdomen" and the ribs will stay quite put where they are.W7D1....not the best run, not the worst. Need to go to Fleet Feet to have my gait analysed and ask for proper breathing tips, I don't know how to not do chest breathing. Speed is increasing and I can push myself a little more to get through the slight inclines, but regulating my breathing has probably been my biggest challenge. I have NO clue how to do "tummy breathing"...0 -
I do move my arms back and forth, but they are coming up and across my chest, not at my side. My roommate who is a runner (and went with me the first couple of times) told me to do that.
Sounds like you're adding a lot of tension and rotational stress then.
My hands end up running to just in line with my shoulders at the forward part of the motion, anything more than that and I can feel the twist in my trunk, which is taking efficiency away from the run.
Notwithstanding that, I'd suggest something like You Are Your Own Gym which is pretty good for core work.0 -
I will try keeping my arms beside me tonight when I go for my run and hope that helps.0
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I finished W4D1 yesterday, I felt so good about it. I want to run everyday, and I am resisting that urge. When do people start running 4-6 times a week?I did it! W3D1 completed! I do have a couple of complaints about the program I had to switch to. It doesn't tell me my speed, it doesn't tell me my distance, it doesn't tell me my calories and I have to crank the volume to hear it!
The second 3 minute run was easier as I slowed down. I've got to remember to slow down when I am running!
Great job!
I have to remember to slow down too.W4D1 today and it was a bit rough. For some reason, my heart rate wasn't recovering as quickly as it has been. I made it through, but it felt a lot harder than anything I've done before, even though I've run a few 5 minute cycles in a row before just messing around on my own. Any thoughts?
Running too fast? Sometimes I have the same issues when I didn't eat so great the night before or wasn't really hydrated. Or sometimes I just have a bad run.0 -
When do people start running 4-6 times a week?
I ran five days per week when I was ramping up on a 10K improvement plan, I was knackered and ended up missing several training sessions before racing so wouldn't really recommend it. I'm on half marathon training at the moment and only run four times per week.
More days is feasible if it's only short runs, 3-4km, but 5km very day is quite demanding even on experienced runners.
Quality is more important than quantity in this sense; long slow run, tempo run, interval run and recovery session with cross training.0 -
W3D2 done. I still need to remember to slow down during my 3 min run. I'm more winded after the first one then the 2nd. I know I'm doing that one slower as I could have kept going today.0
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Finally got back out there and redid W2D2 after a week long break to let my swollen knee go down. It's still a little puffy, but I feel fine after the run so hopefully it's okay. Those 90 seconds of running got brutal by the third interval, and I got passed by several kids, and by a guy with a cane (not making fun of them, just pointing out how pathetically slow I am!) but I pushed through and got it done!0
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W4D2 today went much better than W4D1. Heart rate seemed to recover normally. Must have just been an off day the last time.
I'm starting to realize it's so much easier for me to run when I'm not thinking about what I'm doing. I inevitably end up jerking out of whatever daydream (or whatever) is going on in my head and I start thinking about "oh crap I'm running, gotta breathe, etc." and the second that happens, running feels more difficult. I wish I could just stay in that not-thinking-about-running zone.0 -
W6D3 done!! So long, walking breaks!0
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Hi I'm new to C25K but not to MFP. Running is something I never thought I could do but have managed to run/jog a mile successfully for the first time in my life and now want to train for my first C25K. I really want to run a Run or Dye 5K Sept 13th. Yesterday I started training using Cool Runnings. I did 60 sec walks with 90 sec running intervals pushing the stroller around the track. It was tough work but felt good. I'm thinking about running a mile on my off days and on my 3 days on doing the training with one day of rest. I am also looking for a training app. I found a ton of them but not sure which to go with. I'd love some support and answers to the many questions I have/ will have on my new journey and will provide support. Thanks! Jai0
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I'm thinking about running a mile on my off days and on my 3 days on doing the training with one day of rest.
Personally I'd suggest that you do something else on your non running days, I swam, rowed or did some bodyweight resistance training when I was doing C25K.
As running can be quite hard on the joints and connective tissue until you're more conditioned it's wise to give them the opportunity to recover and toughen up.
Some people manage it, although we're never going to see them come back in saying I'm injured
Notwithstanding that I used the NHS podcasts alongside Runkeeper, and 15 months later that gives me access to all my original records from those runs, rather than locking them into a limited app. That said, there are several around, some of which are free, and various people will advocate their favourite. Have an explore around the app store.0 -
W5D2 yesterday, but it didn't go too well. It was entirely too hot outside and although I got through one 8-minute segment I found myself walking part of the second. I may redo it.0
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When do people start running 4-6 times a week?
I ran five days per week when I was ramping up on a 10K improvement plan, I was knackered and ended up missing several training sessions before racing so wouldn't really recommend it. I'm on half marathon training at the moment and only run four times per week.
More days is feasible if it's only short runs, 3-4km, but 5km very day is quite demanding even on experienced runners.
Quality is more important than quantity in this sense; long slow run, tempo run, interval run and recovery session with cross training.
Thanks for the response. Man, that is what I keep reading. I'll stop thinking I'm unique and special and injury won't happen to me. LOL.0 -
Just finished w6d3 today--was tough; I don't think I realized how much harder it is to breathe when it's this much warmer and I kept getting side stitches...regardless, on to w7d1 this week! Hoping if I run later in the evening and it's a bit cooler, it will help with the breathing. (or maybe I'll need to re-run this last one?)
Running is completely new to me--any advice is much appreciated!
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W1D1 just finished!! Any advice or motivation is appreciated. Any other significantly overweight C25Kers out there with tips?0
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Just finished w6d3 today--was tough; I don't think I realized how much harder it is to breathe when it's this much warmer and I kept getting side stitches...regardless, on to w7d1 this week! Hoping if I run later in the evening and it's a bit cooler, it will help with the breathing. (or maybe I'll need to re-run this last one?)
Running is completely new to me--any advice is much appreciated!
If you made it through the run, I'd move on to the next day! Maybe just slow your pace down a little.
I prefer to run early mornings during the summer before it gets too hot, or late evenings after it cools down some.W1D1 just finished!! Any advice or motivation is appreciated. Any other significantly overweight C25Kers out there with tips?
The best advice I got was to get fitted for good running shoes at a running store and to slow down. (You should be able to hold a conversation when you are running. If you can't, you are going too fast.)
Congrats on getting out there!0
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