Daily Check In Thread
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I've just done W6D2 ..it was a struggle on the second lot of 10 minutes but i got through it somehow. Gearing myself up for that 25 minutes on Friday haha!0
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W5D1 done! I'm really loving this program0
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Great job everybody. Keep running!Yesterday I did W6D1. It didn't go well. I made the first 10 mins went fine....but the last 10 I had to stop probably on the last 2 mins and walk. I got some fierce stomach cramps and was either going to throw up or...well...you get the picture.
I just got back from a camping trip and had not run in almost 6 days, plus we ate not so well on the trip so I'm sure that played a role.
...but I'm not discouraged. I'll try it again tomorrow morning. Gotta get back on the horse.
I've just done W6D2 ..it was a struggle on the second lot of 10 minutes but i got through it somehow. Gearing myself up for that 25 minutes on Friday haha!
Slow down- you can do this!0 -
Repeating week 4 for my running buddy, but she is now out with an injury for a few weeks. At least I am far enough in that I look forward to my runs, so that we don't have to keep motivating each other.0
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Redid W8D2 this evening and I ended up running for 37 minutes because it felt great! I hadn't run since I got sick last Friday and I guess I missed it. At 40:30 (5 minutes walking, 35:30 running), I hit 3.1 miles, so I guess that's my time to beat!0
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Finished W1 D3 today, did an extra minute of running. Really enjoying myself, but I feel like the hard work is going to begin soon. Hopefully I can keep myself motivated!0
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Week 3 Day 3 done! I think next week is when it's going to get really challenging for me. Six more weeks of the program and seven weeks until my first 5K.0
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Week 6 day 2 done. Was a warm run this morning :ohwell:0
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Did week 3 day 3 today. Still trying to work on form, and I think I might have been going too fast. I'm also nit resting between days as I'm testing out different running apps lol. Next week I will be able to bike on rest days which will be nice..0
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Did Week 4 Day 3 this morning and I think I'm going to repeat next week. I completed it fine but still felt challenged and a bit winded at the end of it - during my final run I found myself asking the woman in my program would she hurry up and tell me to walk (smile). Is it a good idea to feel like one week's particular level is not really challenging you before moving on to the next or should a person just press on in order...?0
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Did Week 4 Day 3 this morning and I think I'm going to repeat next week. I completed it fine but still felt challenged and a bit winded at the end of it - during my final run I found myself asking the woman in my program would she hurry up and tell me to walk (smile). Is it a good idea to feel like one week's particular level is not really challenging you before moving on to the next or should a person just press on in order...?
Way to go! I'd say move on to week 5. You completed week 4! Maybe just slow down a bit...0 -
W8D1
9:49 miles. I did not mean to. But I feel great about it
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Finished week 4 for a second time today.
So I've been running for 5 weeks now, and I thought I'd just like to tell everyone the differences I've noticed (aside from being able to run longer periods than I have ever been able to do before).
-When I first started I was panting. Sounded like a dog. Seriously, the 60 second runs had me sounding like I was about to die. My breathing is under much better control, and without any effort on my part anymore.
-My running form has worked itself out, so now I have really good posture, and also have a good midfoot impact. All this just my body going "no, this is the easiest way to run, so do it"
-That good posture has worked its way to my regular daily life. I walk taller with my head held up and my back straight instead of slouching.
-My legs feel stronger. Just walking around at work I feel that my legs have more power behind every step I take.
-No real scale difference, but I can SEE fat disappearing off my body. I've already had to buy new undergarments that fit. (Running also paired with eating healthier)
-I have MUCH more energy than I used to. And happiness. On days I run I am bubbly and happy after. Whoohoo endorphins!
So much good stuff. So happy and proud of myself.0 -
Did W5D3. I was a little worried about running for 20 minutes straight but I did it!! I ran barely over 1.75 miles which works out to 5.27 MPH. I felt like I was going so slow! My Air Force son briefed me on proper posture and foot strike before I started the program and I think that is much better! Even though I envision my self looking more like a T-Rex running!
But what I don't understand is, why do I run 20 minutes today then next run is run 5, walk 3, run 8, walk 3, and run 5? I figured I would be running all the time and trying to increase my time and stamina. But I'm going to trust the program. It hasn't failed me yet. Every time I move to a longer run, I worry I won't be able to do it but it works!
I LOVE C25K!!!????0 -
I've just done W6D3 Usually run at 5mph on the treadmill, but took it down to 4.5mph today and got through the 25 minutes easily without being out of breath Such a great feeling being able to run for that long! 0
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Week 5, day 2 complete! Was proud of my 8 minute runs and even tacked an extra minute to the last one to prove to myself I could. But mostly just scared of week 5 day 3 as I've been staring at it for weeks wondering how that's going to work and now it is here. Time to trust the program... Was everyone else sure they wouldn't make it through?0
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Well, I was supposed to do W1D3 this morning, but when I got home my app showed that I had actually done W2D1 instead! Oops! How would you proceed if you were me? I was able to complete it without too much difficulty.0
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Was pretty sure I could do it physically, as the other days had been going well. Wasn't too sure what I was going to do in my head for that long. It actually went by pretty quickly and today I completed Week 6, day 3- 22 minutes of running. No intervals after this, just goes to 25 minutes all of next week. Whoo hoo!Week 5, day 2 complete! Was proud of my 8 minute runs and even tacked an extra minute to the last one to prove to myself I could. But mostly just scared of week 5 day 3 as I've been staring at it for weeks wondering how that's going to work and now it is here. Time to trust the program... Was everyone else sure they wouldn't make it through?0 -
Finished week 8 last night. Can't believe I'll be starting my last week tomorrow! I'm still not totally comfortable with the long runs. They feel pretty difficult each time, though Ive made it through all but once (thanks, hills of Cincinnati). A friend who ran a half marathon told me that the first two miles always suck when you're running, and considering I'm running a 12:45 mile, those first two miles make up the bulk of my runs. I do start to feel a bit better around 25 minutes, I think. I just wish that would kick in sooner!0
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Well, I was supposed to do W1D3 this morning, but when I got home my app showed that I had actually done W2D1 instead! Oops! How would you proceed if you were me? I was able to complete it without too much difficulty.
I personally would just do all of week 2 this upcoming week, pretend that you did the right thing on the last one and start week two as if you hadn't done one of the workouts already..0 -
So encouraged by everyone's progress! Just signed up for my 5k... Time to get really serious!0
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While I was without any internet access whatsoever, I completed W6D1 (Thursday morning) and W6D2 (this morning).
I was out at family camp out in the county. I went running on a dirt road (first time) and enjoyed the sounds of birds chirping, saw some bunnies, squirrels and a deer! Certainly don't get that running in the city!0 -
Week 5, day 3 complete!!! Who cares if the scale only showed 0.8 lbs lost this week - I just ran 21 straight minutes!!0
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Week 5 day 2 done!0
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I just wanted to add that I learned the importance of stretching before and after a run. I didn't last week for the first couple days. My lower back legs were killing me for a couple of days. I wanted to go for a run Friday morning, but knew I had to rest my legs. Saturday they were feeling better and I made sure to properly stretch before and after. No issues today.0
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Just done week 7 day 1, still can't believe i'm running 25 minutes and its not feeling like i'm dying!0
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I made sure to properly stretch before and after.
You shouldn't need to stretch beforehand, as the five minutes warm up walk should get things moving. Stretching on cold muscles can lead to further injury risk.
You'll get much more effect from spending 15 minutes stretching afterwards, than stretching before and after.0 -
Week 4 day 1 complete. Hardest day to get out there so far, because I played basketball for an hour and a half last night. But I did it. Went 1.86 miles in the 21 minutes of not warm up or cool down. Need to work on my pace a little still.. Slow down a tad0
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Great job everyone! I was scheduled to do week 6 day 3 yesterday, but my body was too sore from the weekends activities o I knew it would not go well. Hoping it's not too hot today so I can get it in. Keep on Keeping on everyone!!!0
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W7d3 done, although it was tough! It's really, really humid here and I only got out at 10 a.m. I'm also a bit tired because I went to the gym to lift last night and ended up swimming laps, too. I still ran the 25 minutes, though!
I tend to run the c25k time and then after that walk/run the rest of the way until I'm home. I have a variety of routes I take because of the paths in our community and I like to mix it up to prevent boredom. Today, I did 2.6 miles which has become a "short" distance for me. It cracks me up that 2+ miles is a short run to me now.0
