Daily Check In Thread
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Awesome job! Did you find running with others gave a boost to your pace?
Thought I would share this here. I ran my first 5K today!!! My official chip time was 29:44!!! I NEVER even thought I would go below the 30 minute mark!!!
Keep on going fellow runners! You can do it!0 -
Awesome job! Did you find running with others gave a boost to your pace?
Thought I would share this here. I ran my first 5K today!!! My official chip time was 29:44!!! I NEVER even thought I would go below the 30 minute mark!!!
Keep on going fellow runners! You can do it!0 -
Thought I would share this here. I ran my first 5K today!!! My official chip time was 29:44!!! I NEVER even thought I would go below the 30 minute mark!!!
Keep on going fellow runners! You can do it!
I started on c25k at the beginning of May, and posted my initial progress here. I travelled a lot for work over the summer, and stopped posting. But I kept plugging on (and logging my runs) and I've been running for half an hour 3-ish times a week for the last few weeks. Today I did a 5k race! The chip times haven't been released yet, but it was a few minutes faster than I thought I could do. (and a bunch slower than 30 mins). I want to echo,and congratulate, angf0679 - keep on going because if you follow the program you will get there!0 -
W2D3 is done!
W2D2 is done!W2D1 is done!
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Wow. That's some really fast progress. Good work.
Thanks. It was pretty fun. I seem to enjoy the longer runs better than the interval runs. It's easier to maintain my mindset when I'm not waiting for the phone to tell me to walk for awhile.Week 6 day 1 is history. 43 and a little breezy here this morning. I'm going to have to update my gear for cooler weather. Just when I received a bunch of headsweats hats in the mail too.
I must have missed you doing w5d3, well done, you will enjoy the rest of the programme. I look forward to hearing about your continuing success
Are you inside or out? I find I clock watch inside but not outside.
I started C25k on 15 June, finished it 5 august, continued the programme onto C210k and will finish it next week. However went HM distance this morning in 2hr33min by doing 5min run, 1 min walk intervals. I would never have done it in a single all out effort. I don't mind either continuous or run/walk intervals. I know the overall pace is better with continuous but I can go further with run/walk intervals. Have signed up for a HM in March, not bad for someone who could not run for 5 mins at the start of June. Have fun and hope it inspires people to understand what is possible0 -
Finished W5D3!!!!!!! YAY!!!! I REALLY slowed down for today's run. I have been re-running W5D2 for the last week or so while my hubby caught up to me (and I was scared out of my wits if I wanted to be completely honest) My last run on Friday I ran it at an average pace of a 9.18 minute mile and felt like I was going to DIE after the 8 minute run, today I ran a mile at 14.31. Am I embarrassed by my speed... NO WAY! My goal was to finish the run, and I DID! I will get stronger, and faster, but today I just wanted to make it 20 minutes.0
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Amazing!
Thought I would share this here. I ran my first 5K today!!! My official chip time was 29:44!!! I NEVER even thought I would go below the 30 minute mark!!!
Keep on going fellow runners! You can do it!0 -
Finished W5D3!!!!!!! YAY!!!! I REALLY slowed down for today's run. I have been re-running W5D2 for the last week or so while my hubby caught up to me (and I was scared out of my wits if I wanted to be completely honest) My last run on Friday I ran it at an average pace of a 9.18 minute mile and felt like I was going to DIE after the 8 minute run, today I ran a mile at 14.31. Am I embarrassed by my speed... NO WAY! My goal was to finish the run, and I DID! I will get stronger, and faster, but today I just wanted to make it 20 minutes.
I am so pleased for you, the first 20 minuter is a mind game. I am glad you came through it. I also look forward to you getting to 30 minutes in a few weeks time and graduating the programme. Well done.0 -
Great job! Slower seems to be the ticket for c25k. I know slowing down has helped me to keep going, and doing it again after your rest day is the biggest thing.Finished W5D3!!!!!!! YAY!!!! I REALLY slowed down for today's run. I have been re-running W5D2 for the last week or so while my hubby caught up to me (and I was scared out of my wits if I wanted to be completely honest) My last run on Friday I ran it at an average pace of a 9.18 minute mile and felt like I was going to DIE after the 8 minute run, today I ran a mile at 14.31. Am I embarrassed by my speed... NO WAY! My goal was to finish the run, and I DID! I will get stronger, and faster, but today I just wanted to make it 20 minutes.0 -
Finished W5D3!!!!!!! YAY!!!! I REALLY slowed down for today's run. I have been re-running W5D2 for the last week or so while my hubby caught up to me (and I was scared out of my wits if I wanted to be completely honest) My last run on Friday I ran it at an average pace of a 9.18 minute mile and felt like I was going to DIE after the 8 minute run, today I ran a mile at 14.31. Am I embarrassed by my speed... NO WAY! My goal was to finish the run, and I DID! I will get stronger, and faster, but today I just wanted to make it 20 minutes.
Amazing and inspiring ! I cannot wait till I am there 0 -
Today I finished week 3 day 1, but it was killer so I'll probably redo it 0
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Today I finished week 3 day 1, but it was killer so I'll probably redo it
I say, if you did it, move on! Just slow down a little for day 2.0 -
Awesome job! Did you find running with others gave a boost to your pace?
Thought I would share this here. I ran my first 5K today!!! My official chip time was 29:44!!! I NEVER even thought I would go below the 30 minute mark!!!
Keep on going fellow runners! You can do it!
I think it must have! It was daunting see so many people there. There was 2,500 people there for the 5K, 10K, half and full marathons. Where I lined up based on my estimated finish time there was some full marathoners there. I got talking to them and they said they would be watching for me to do a full in another couple of years. Once we started they were behind me and I heard them encouraging me on (before they passed me!)0 -
W6D1 done! And I ran the whole W5D3 20min! Whoop!
Me too :happy:0 -
W6D1 done!!!0
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Awesome job! Did you find running with others gave a boost to your pace?
Thought I would share this here. I ran my first 5K today!!! My official chip time was 29:44!!! I NEVER even thought I would go below the 30 minute mark!!!
Keep on going fellow runners! You can do it!
I think it must have! It was daunting see so many people there. There was 2,500 people there for the 5K, 10K, half and full marathons. Where I lined up based on my estimated finish time there was some full marathoners there. I got talking to them and they said they would be watching for me to do a full in another couple of years. Once we started they were behind me and I heard them encouraging me on (before they passed me!)
Great story.0 -
W3D1 is done!
W2D1 is done!
W2D2 is done!
W2D3 is done! 0 -
Forgot to check in yesterday.
W5D1, done. No real issues. Amped to see how tomorrow goes with the 8 min runs. After the 3x5min yesterday, I can see it's just going to be all mental. I am up for it!0 -
Forgot to check in yesterday.
W5D1, done. No real issues. Amped to see how tomorrow goes with the 8 min runs. After the 3x5min yesterday, I can see it's just going to be all mental. I am up for it!
Nicely done! PMA (Positive Mental Attitude) is key.0 -
I'm pleased to say we completed W7D1 yesterday, another 25mins run, slowed down near the end, but didn't give up!!0
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I'm pleased to say we completed W7D1 yesterday, another 25mins run, slowed down near the end, but didn't give up!!
Perfect, finishing is the aim, well done.0 -
Week 6 Day 2 is finished. Next run is a longer run. A nice added bonus tonight was two sandhill cranes hanging out ten feet from my running trail. Lost a day on my schedule because I started a month of paternity leave yesterday.0
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ftrobbie- You are progressing pretty fast. What are you doing for injury prevention? Do you ice, use a foam roller, or something else? I'm prone to shin splints, so I've been trying the RICE method. I'm thinking about getting a roller though.0
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It's always nice when mother nature gives you a show. Congrats on the baby!Week 6 Day 2 is finished. Next run is a longer run. A nice added bonus tonight was two sandhill cranes hanging out ten feet from my running trail. Lost a day on my schedule because I started a month of paternity leave yesterday.0 -
ftrobbie- You are progressing pretty fast. What are you doing for injury prevention? Do you ice, use a foam roller, or something else? I'm prone to shin splints, so I've been trying the RICE method. I'm thinking about getting a roller though.
Love seeing the ticker move too. Keep up the good work.
Personally I RICE it as well, when I start to get shin splints, (happening less and less often for me as I lose the weight.)
Interested to hear experiences with the Foam Rollers.
Daily Check in:
W5D2... The 8 min runs went really well. Total distance with the Warmups was 2.6 miles. Which seems to be in line with the suggested distance on the app as well (3/4 mi or 8 minutes twice, and walk 1/2 mile or 5 minutes, plus warmup/cooldown)
The only issue was IT WAS COLD this morning! I need to invest in some cold weather running gear, seeing how it won't be getting any warmer anytime soon.
Good luck all.0 -
I'm prone to shin splints, so I've been trying the RICE method. I'm thinking about getting a roller though.
There are several potential causes of shin splints, including muscular imbalance.
It's worth doing some resistance training, at least bodyweight work, or something like cycling with toes clipped into the pedals to balance up the muscles.0 -
Thanks folks. I've been having a little soreness in both knees and popping in my right knee also, so I'm trying to be pretty careful about overuse injuries and trying to do too much to early. I'm going to stick to couch to 5k and slow down on some of the other stuff I've been doing.0
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ftrobbie- You are progressing pretty fast. What are you doing for injury prevention? Do you ice, use a foam roller, or something else? I'm prone to shin splints, so I've been trying the RICE method. I'm thinking about getting a roller though.
:blushing: Nothing really. I started back in February doing quite a lot of walking, every lunchtime at work if I could, circa 45-50 mins a day. Then at weekends walking everywhere practicable. In June after losing 22kgs, down to 105kgs BMI 29.7, I started C25k just following the programme, doing some strength training and continuing the walking. At the end of C25k I dropped the strength training as I was not enjoying it and my legs could not cope with running and squats. I thought I would drop running but I enjoyed that more. Started c210k from where c25k finished and other than some minor off piste excursions have followed that programme and have a 60 min run at the weekend to complete it. I have listened to my body and rested and gone slowly, I got over the need to do everything faster than last time, quite early on. Some of the other posters on here helped me with that. Ego got checked at the door on the way out for runs. I have also eaten quite a lot of protein, 30% of diet calories, just to ensure that any damage was repaired quickly. I have oatmeal, milk, sultanas and protein powder within 30 mins after almost every run. Having a routine has helped me as well. Things I could do better, be more diligent with stretching after runs but other than that I have been lucky and slow. 5k still longer than 30 mins. But as I keep posting this tortoise will win this race. 12 weeks ago I could not run 5 mins continuously, today I did 55 mins and got to 7.7km but desperately trying to keep my heart rate down. The weekend will be faster but I will only go as far and as fast as I feel my body can cope with. My mind has given up telling me it is too hard, the body has hardened up to the stresses.
This may not work for you, but it is how I have got to here today. Hope it helps0 -
I'm prone to shin splints, so I've been trying the RICE method. I'm thinking about getting a roller though.
There are several potential causes of shin splints, including muscular imbalance.
It's worth doing some resistance training, at least bodyweight work, or something like cycling with toes clipped into the pedals to balance up the muscles.
I need to look into something...my shins were killing me today. I'm up to 4 miles now (I forgot to post that I graduated about 2 weeks ago?), but man, my legs hurt now.
I'll keep reading for shin suggestions, lol0 -
W3D2 is done!????
W2D1 is done!
W2D2 is done!
W2D3 is done!
W3D1 is done!0
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