Daily Check In Thread
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You guys are doing great! Keep up the good work!
Remember you might need to slow down as your running time increases.0 -
W3D2 was easy breezy for me yesterday. I even did an extra set of 90,90, 3min, 3min. Concentrated on not heel pounding. So maybe that distraction was beneficial. Still battling a sore knee so glad for the days off between runs.0
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I was going to do W3D3 this morning, but I just wasn't feeling it so I'll either do it tonight or tomorrow. Feeling kind of down because I was up a pound this morning even though I've been good calorie wise and fan-freaking-tastic workout wise. I think that is why I just didn't feel like doing it this morning. I actually haven't lost any weight since I started C25K and I know I read about muscles retaining water or something like that, but I kind of thought that would not still be the case three weeks in. It's ok, I have to keep my head up and keep going. I want to be a runner and I want to keep at this. I just have to remind myself of that sometimes
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On days you don't feel it, you need tactics that'll help you get out there. change into your running kit, or just go out for a walk instead of the run. Much of running is about the habit.
Last week I had to miss my Friday evening session, so I tacked the distance onto my Saturday long steady distance, to get the miles in. Wouldn't recommend that approach for a new runner, but you'll find the tools you want to use.
Notwithstanding that, three weeks isn't long. I'd also suggest erring on the side of caution as far as calorie expenditure is concerned. If you have a Smartphone then use an app like Endomondo or Runkeeper, that'll give you a more specific estimate based on your actual movement.0 -
It is so nice to have experienced runners on here to talk to and get advice from! Thank you!!!! Now that I have been up and moving around, I'm feeling much better and I am already trying to figure out if I can run tonight instead of having to wait for tomorrow.
I have a bodymedia armband that I sync with MFP and I don't typically eat back my exercise calories (although I have had to dip into them the last two days; they are nice to have if I need them!). I tend to feel like my armband gives me too much credit as far as calories burned, lol so I'm afraid to eat back any of the exercise calories!0 -
Finished week 5 with it's 20 minute run on Thursday. Not as bad as I thought it would be. Being plugged into a TV show probably helped! Today I start week 6. And I am thinking of taking my run outdoors for the first time. It's been beautiful weather here lately. And since that's where I'll be doing my future 5k's… I want to prepare myself for it. Besides… I just want a change of pace and to get out of the gym for a day. Any tips for taking my run outside?0
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Just done W3D2. Was going to go out after work on Thursday evening but couldn't as we had a little blizzard going on. Then I was an hour late home yesterday cos of escorting a patient for a CT scan and I just couldn't face going out at 9pm so ended up waiting till today. Which was probably good cos I enjoyed today much more 0
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Did W3D3 today. It went well, but I felt a little lazy, so it wasn't as good as it could have been. I am excited for the longer run portions in week four.0
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I did W4D1 today after two rest days. It feels so good getting close to half way, and I'm sure that it will feel much better on the other side.0
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Checking in -- did Week 6 Day 3 today. My app failed me and erased all the info at the end of my run, so I couldn't log it. I'm pretty bummed out about that! This isn't the first time that has happened. I'm going to go out and drive the route to see how many miles I actually jogged. According to my Fitbit stats, I traveled 2.43 miles in 30 minutes, but that includes my walking portions, so it's hard to know what my speed was on my jogs. Oh well - first world problems, right?
It's great to see how everyone is coming along! Some days, it's hard to get yourself out there. But it's so worth it in the end.
Today I ran on pavement again, and this was my first run in the rain. The rain wasn't a bad experience, really. It felt kind of good, in a way. As long as it's not pouring, I won't let it stop me. (To be honest, I was tempted to quit and go back home when it started coming down, but I'm glad I didn't, because it wasn't such a big deal once I got used to it.)0 -
Just finished W3D3, and both excited and scared about W4. But W3 was easier than I thought, so hopefully the same will be true this time around too!0
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Yuk. Completed W3D3 but did not feel good today. My legs were aching as soon as I started the first 90 second run and felt like jelly by the time I finished. But... I did finish . Here's hoping I feel better for W4D1 on Wednesday (weather permitting). 0
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Completed W3D3 on Saturday. But my whole left leg continues to be in pain from hip to toe. I don't even know where to ice it! So taking several days off to let it rest and see where to go from here. If I'm able to continue I will start over with week 3.0
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I think Week 4 was the hardest for me, a real turning point. You guys are rocking this! Keep up the good work!cincysweetheart wrote: »Finished week 5 with it's 20 minute run on Thursday. Not as bad as I thought it would be. Being plugged into a TV show probably helped! Today I start week 6. And I am thinking of taking my run outdoors for the first time. It's been beautiful weather here lately. And since that's where I'll be doing my future 5k's… I want to prepare myself for it. Besides… I just want a change of pace and to get out of the gym for a day. Any tips for taking my run outside?
Running outside is so different than on the treadmill. You will either love it or hate it. (I love it!) Just don't freak out if your results are way different outside. HAVE FUN!!!
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On W4Day3...loving it!0
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Starting week 5 after work. I'll see how that goes, I may end up repeating week 4, but over all I am loving the progress. Slow and steady, but it's progress. 0
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I would like to add, for anyone with a lot of soreness make sure you are taking your rest days and add some yoga. I was having some issues (old leg injuries were not liking all this new impact), but I shortened my stride (really helped me, I can really focus on form and feel a difference on how I am impacting) and doing yoga a few times a week. You don't have to go to a class (if you don't want to) or buy any crazy dvds - there's a lot of yoga videos on youtube and my Verizon OnDemand has "sports skool Yoga for runners" (they are on youtube too/their site .0
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JessRaddatz wrote: »It is so nice to have experienced runners on here to talk to and get advice from! Thank you!!!! Now that I have been up and moving around, I'm feeling much better and I am already trying to figure out if I can run tonight instead of having to wait for tomorrow.
I have a bodymedia armband that I sync with MFP and I don't typically eat back my exercise calories (although I have had to dip into them the last two days; they are nice to have if I need them!). I tend to feel like my armband gives me too much credit as far as calories burned, lol so I'm afraid to eat back any of the exercise calories!
I'm not very experienced at all, but have finished the programme and also had my fair share of struggles during the process, so that's where I can pitch in from time to time.
Someone in another thread said that this one gets unruly, but it really is the best way for all members to read along and learn from own mistakes and those made by others, as well as cheer each other on.
Also, those who have finished C25K primarily check this one first, in case there's advice to give.
Finally, this thread never was meant to be read from start to finish, but it's simply about shouting out where in the programme you are as well as get inspiration when seeing the large numbers of others out there also making efforts.
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30°, feels like 19°, and I just finished W3D3. I thought it was too cold but it was either get outside or stay inside with Leslie Sansone. By the end, I was pulling off my headband and neck wrap.0
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Did W4D1 today. It is definitely becoming more challenging. I'm kind of getting scared that maybe I can't do this! I was running a mile last week and now today i could barely make it for the five minute portions. Hopefully it was just an off day for me. I'm just going to keep at it and trust in myself because I want to do this!0
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JessRaddatz wrote: »Did W4D1 today. It is definitely becoming more challenging. I'm kind of getting scared that maybe I can't do this! I was running a mile last week and now today i could barely make it for the five minute portions. Hopefully it was just an off day for me. I'm just going to keep at it and trust in myself because I want to do this!
Yes you can do it.
Sometimes we have bad runs, it's normal, but the usual suspect during C25K is that people run way too fast. You should be able to hold a conversation, so slow down if that isn't possible right now. And even then you might have to slow down further.
The important thing is to run when you are supposed to and if you have reached the fourth week successfully, your body can keep going. The mind might need some convincing, though. And slow down.0 -
Just finished W4D1 and the five minute jog didn't kill me! I feel so accomplished - it's hard to believe that she a short time ago I found the 90 second jog overwhelming.0
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Just finished W4D1 and the five minute jog didn't kill me! I feel so accomplished - it's hard to believe that she a short time ago I found the 90 second jog overwhelming.
This is how it goes, just keep progressing slowly but surely and soon you will have done the amazing feat of running half an hour without stopping. Well done.0 -
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W4D1 completed. I didn't think it was possible for me to run any slower but I did on the last 4 minute section. However I did run it all the relevant parts. My goal is to be able to run the length of time first and then to work on distance and speed 0
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I completed W4D2 today and I rocked it!! I decided to keep going until I hit 5k and my goal was to be done in 45 minutes. I finished in 42 minutes!0
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Not posted for a while now onto W7 D2.....The programme really does work I was struggling running for a minute or so a few weeks ago now i'm running comfortably non stop for 25minutes0
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The more you run, the faster you will get! Keep up the great work!mishycat74 wrote: »W4D1 completed. I didn't think it was possible for me to run any slower but I did on the last 4 minute section. However I did run it all the relevant parts. My goal is to be able to run the length of time first and then to work on distance and speed
That's awesome!JessRaddatz wrote: »I completed W4D2 today and I rocked it!! I decided to keep going until I hit 5k and my goal was to be done in 45 minutes. I finished in 42 minutes!
You are rocking this!iainletham61 wrote: »Not posted for a while now onto W7 D2.....The programme really does work I was struggling running for a minute or so a few weeks ago now i'm running comfortably non stop for 25minutes0 -
Re-did W3D3 yesterday and whizzed right through it. Rest day today. W4D1 tomorrow. Slowing down helped tremendously!0
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DianaLovesCoffee wrote: »Re-did W3D3 yesterday and whizzed right through it. Rest day today. W4D1 tomorrow. Slowing down helped tremendously!
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