Daily Check In Thread
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Well, I decide to skip W7D3 today and run 5k. Partially to see how long it took me and part to prove to myself that I could. My first 5K is coming up on Wednesday and to say I am nervous is an understatement. I talk myself out of not showing up for it several times a day. Especially today when I saw that I am one of 5 people signed up to run it. Ugh! No way to get lost in a crowd for this one.
I used the C25K app and went back to the mountain I ran earlier this week. Since the app is based on time and not distance, I knew that I couldn't rely on the cues to keep me on track to meet my goal. My warm up 5 min was .28 miles so I did the math so I would end up running a full 3.1 miles. When she told me that I was "halfway" I kept running until I got to 1.7 miles. At 2.5 miles my brain was just about to defeat my body. I was so close to quitting and walking but then I heard the glorious "one minute left!" And through I knew that wasn't accurate for me due to my goal, it did mean I was *so* close and I couldn't give up now. So I slowed way down, caught my breath and kept pushing.
I ran for 38 minutes straight and for 3.1 miles! My mind is my worst enemy for sure but it is getting easier. I'm so proud of myself. I'm an overweight smoker (I know, I need to quit. I'm almost there) who has had 5 knee surgeries and I RAN 5 KILOMETERS TODAY!
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Well, I decide to skip W7D3 today and run 5k. Partially to see how long it took me and part to prove to myself that I could. My first 5K is coming up on Wednesday and to say I am nervous is an understatement. I talk myself out of not showing up for it several times a day. Especially today when I saw that I am one of 5 people signed up to run it. Ugh! No way to get lost in a crowd for this one.
I used the C25K app and went back to the mountain I ran earlier this week. Since the app is based on time and not distance, I knew that I couldn't rely on the cues to keep me on track to meet my goal. My warm up 5 min was .28 miles so I did the math so I would end up running a full 3.1 miles. When she told me that I was "halfway" I kept running until I got to 1.7 miles. At 2.5 miles my brain was just about to defeat my body. I was so close to quitting and walking but then I heard the glorious "one minute left!" And through I knew that wasn't accurate for me due to my goal, it did mean I was *so* close and I couldn't give up now. So I slowed way down, caught my breath and kept pushing.
I ran for 38 minutes straight and for 3.1 miles! My mind is my worst enemy for sure but it is getting easier. I'm so proud of myself. I'm an overweight smoker (I know, I need to quit. I'm almost there) who has had 5 knee surgeries and I RAN 5 KILOMETERS TODAY!
So amazingly awesome, congrats on your victory!!0 -
Well, I decide to skip W7D3 today and run 5k. Partially to see how long it took me and part to prove to myself that I could. My first 5K is coming up on Wednesday and to say I am nervous is an understatement. I talk myself out of not showing up for it several times a day. Especially today when I saw that I am one of 5 people signed up to run it. Ugh! No way to get lost in a crowd for this one.
I used the C25K app and went back to the mountain I ran earlier this week. Since the app is based on time and not distance, I knew that I couldn't rely on the cues to keep me on track to meet my goal. My warm up 5 min was .28 miles so I did the math so I would end up running a full 3.1 miles. When she told me that I was "halfway" I kept running until I got to 1.7 miles. At 2.5 miles my brain was just about to defeat my body. I was so close to quitting and walking but then I heard the glorious "one minute left!" And through I knew that wasn't accurate for me due to my goal, it did mean I was *so* close and I couldn't give up now. So I slowed way down, caught my breath and kept pushing.
I ran for 38 minutes straight and for 3.1 miles! My mind is my worst enemy for sure but it is getting easier. I'm so proud of myself. I'm an overweight smoker (I know, I need to quit. I'm almost there) who has had 5 knee surgeries and I RAN 5 KILOMETERS TODAY!
Wow, fantastic!!!
I agree that our mind can be our worst enemy.
I signed up for a Turkey Trot (I am going to do Week 7 Day 1 tomorrow) and I am really having second thoughts ....
But the very first time I did C25K I also did a Turkey Trot and it was rewarding (tough) but rewarding.
Now I am much older and having all kinds of doubts.
Even yesterday's 20 minute run was filled with wanting to stop. So I had to do this self check:
• Do my knees hurt? No
• Shins? No
• Am I breathing? Fire, but Ok, checked.
• Heart rate? Under my max, checked.
• My muscles burn? Not even a little.
***Then why I am wanting to stop?!?***
I don't quite remember my time for my first 5K, but it was around 40 minutes -- So I keep thinking: If right now I feel like I'm dying and I want to quit at 20 minutes, there's no way I can make it to 40, right?!?
*sigh*
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What do you all think about when you run? What goes through your mind (other than OH GOD NO, if you're like me)? And how do you keep going when you are mentally swimming in doubt, or worse, hearing that little voice that says, "You can just stop anytime. You're a grown up and you can do what you want. It's fine to stop."
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Just finished W2D1. Little harder than first week but not bad. No pain for this 68 year old lady. Just going to see how far I can go.
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@BethAnnieT I usually am singing the lyrics to the music i run with. or I tell myself just a little bit further.
The voice i think will always be there but that i just tell that voice "shush" and keep going.
@vicky1947mfp good job. make sure you take the rest days and go slow.0 -
Thanks everyone. I'm constantly amazed at what my body can do when I don't let my brain interfere.
What do I think about: mostly just try to distract myself with my music, the scenery and when I want to quit I tell myself: just get to that tree or mailbox or whatever. And when I get there, I pick a new spot. Sometimes I do quit and that's ok too. I'm human and my body and brain are adjusting to running. Learning to listen to your body and it's cues is important to remain free from injury. Ignoring the defeatist thoughts is different.
Now I'm trying to decide if I should run today and walk tomorrow so I'm rested for my 5K or walk today and run tomorrow. My legs are sore from strength training so I think they need some heat and stretching. Probably going to run W7D3 today and see how i feel tomorrow. May take tomorrow off.0 -
beachhouse758 wrote: »Well, I decide to skip W7D3 today and run 5k. Partially to see how long it took me and part to prove to myself that I could. My first 5K is coming up on Wednesday and to say I am nervous is an understatement. I talk myself out of not showing up for it several times a day. Especially today when I saw that I am one of 5 people signed up to run it. Ugh! No way to get lost in a crowd for this one.
I used the C25K app and went back to the mountain I ran earlier this week. Since the app is based on time and not distance, I knew that I couldn't rely on the cues to keep me on track to meet my goal. My warm up 5 min was .28 miles so I did the math so I would end up running a full 3.1 miles. When she told me that I was "halfway" I kept running until I got to 1.7 miles. At 2.5 miles my brain was just about to defeat my body. I was so close to quitting and walking but then I heard the glorious "one minute left!" And through I knew that wasn't accurate for me due to my goal, it did mean I was *so* close and I couldn't give up now. So I slowed way down, caught my breath and kept pushing.
I ran for 38 minutes straight and for 3.1 miles! My mind is my worst enemy for sure but it is getting easier. I'm so proud of myself. I'm an overweight smoker (I know, I need to quit. I'm almost there) who has had 5 knee surgeries and I RAN 5 KILOMETERS TODAY!
Wow, fantastic!!!
I agree that our mind can be our worst enemy.
I signed up for a Turkey Trot (I am going to do Week 7 Day 1 tomorrow) and I am really having second thoughts ....
But the very first time I did C25K I also did a Turkey Trot and it was rewarding (tough) but rewarding.
Now I am much older and having all kinds of doubts.
Even yesterday's 20 minute run was filled with wanting to stop. So I had to do this self check:
• Do my knees hurt? No
• Shins? No
• Am I breathing? Fire, but Ok, checked.
• Heart rate? Under my max, checked.
• My muscles burn? Not even a little.
***Then why I am wanting to stop?!?***
I don't quite remember my time for my first 5K, but it was around 40 minutes -- So I keep thinking: If right now I feel like I'm dying and I want to quit at 20 minutes, there's no way I can make it to 40, right?!?
*sigh*
SLOW DOWN! You should be able to talk (or sing) while you are running. If not, you are trying to go too fast. You are working on stamina right now, speed will come later.0 -
BethAnnieT wrote: »What do you all think about when you run? What goes through your mind (other than OH GOD NO, if you're like me)? And how do you keep going when you are mentally swimming in doubt, or worse, hearing that little voice that says, "You can just stop anytime. You're a grown up and you can do what you want. It's fine to stop."
I count my steps to distract my brain from thinking I'm dying. Or I've finally figured out I CAN listen to music and run at the same time without my pace getting all wonky (I'm kinda special like that). Or I just have a "F off" argument with my inner lazy bones, that usually works, too.0 -
beachhouse758 wrote: »Well, I decide to skip W7D3 today and run 5k. Partially to see how long it took me and part to prove to myself that I could. My first 5K is coming up on Wednesday and to say I am nervous is an understatement. I talk myself out of not showing up for it several times a day. Especially today when I saw that I am one of 5 people signed up to run it. Ugh! No way to get lost in a crowd for this one.
I used the C25K app and went back to the mountain I ran earlier this week. Since the app is based on time and not distance, I knew that I couldn't rely on the cues to keep me on track to meet my goal. My warm up 5 min was .28 miles so I did the math so I would end up running a full 3.1 miles. When she told me that I was "halfway" I kept running until I got to 1.7 miles. At 2.5 miles my brain was just about to defeat my body. I was so close to quitting and walking but then I heard the glorious "one minute left!" And through I knew that wasn't accurate for me due to my goal, it did mean I was *so* close and I couldn't give up now. So I slowed way down, caught my breath and kept pushing.
I ran for 38 minutes straight and for 3.1 miles! My mind is my worst enemy for sure but it is getting easier. I'm so proud of myself. I'm an overweight smoker (I know, I need to quit. I'm almost there) who has had 5 knee surgeries and I RAN 5 KILOMETERS TODAY!
Wow, fantastic!!!
I agree that our mind can be our worst enemy.
I signed up for a Turkey Trot (I am going to do Week 7 Day 1 tomorrow) and I am really having second thoughts ....
But the very first time I did C25K I also did a Turkey Trot and it was rewarding (tough) but rewarding.
Now I am much older and having all kinds of doubts.
Even yesterday's 20 minute run was filled with wanting to stop. So I had to do this self check:
• Do my knees hurt? No
• Shins? No
• Am I breathing? Fire, but Ok, checked.
• Heart rate? Under my max, checked.
• My muscles burn? Not even a little.
***Then why I am wanting to stop?!?***
I don't quite remember my time for my first 5K, but it was around 40 minutes -- So I keep thinking: If right now I feel like I'm dying and I want to quit at 20 minutes, there's no way I can make it to 40, right?!?
*sigh*
SLOW DOWN! You should be able to talk (or sing) while you are running. If not, you are trying to go too fast. You are working on stamina right now, speed will come later.
Hardest, but most beneficial, lesson to learn.
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Just completed w4d2. Felt fantastic, and like I could carry on running for a bit longer. I love going out in the morning when it is dark and the world is (mostly) asleep.0
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i do love running in the morning in the stillness before everything starts moving and rushing0
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I did week 6 day 2 this morning. I just found this group so I am excited to read how others are doing.0
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It's been awhile. Doing w8d2 today.0
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Just completed W2D3. No aches or pains yet. I am 68! Don't know how far I can get but it is better than sitting on the couch!0
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vicky1947mfp wrote: »Just completed W2D3. No aches or pains yet. I am 68! Don't know how far I can get but it is better than sitting on the couch!
well done.
it is indeed
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Wk 4 completed this morning. Weather seems to have changer here. Wk5d1 will be colder weather than I've been running in so far!0
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sarahredhaira wrote: »Wk 4 completed this morning. Weather seems to have changer here. Wk5d1 will be colder weather than I've been running in so far!
i was looking at the weather for tomorrow morning....I totally agree with you0 -
Okay got w8d2 done! Actually looking forward to day 3. Excited about the program coming to an end and beginning 10k.0
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W7D3 today. Attempted it Thursday but just couldn't make my brain shut up so I gave up after 1.9 miles. Finished today though.0
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Week 5 run 1 this morning. A bit windy, but apart from that, weather was fine. The run seemed quite easy after last week. I hadn't realised until last week that this week each run would be different. Not looking ahead to run 2 until I get there!! Feeling good!0
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This 68 year old just finished W3day1. Not bad. Made it all the way. Invigorating!0
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@mack427 you are doing great. there is also a group for the B210k if you want to join
@Six5 I had a "brain" day today. It kept telling me to stop. those end weeks are tough
@sarahredhaira good strategy. I didn't look ahead either. that way I couldn't talk myself out of it
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This is my third attempt at the program. I keep mentally defeating myself I believe thinking there is no way I can run that far. But, W2D1 is in the books!0
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@Trent1612000 can you do something to distract your brain?
I put 1 earbud in and listen to music. I usually sing the lyrics in my head and I am less like to tell myself that I can't do it0 -
hello there,
I'm w1d3 of the C25K and I'm trying to motivate a coworker to do it with me. I've always disliked running but I feel like it's a cheap and effective way to get my cardio in, and then I can weight train a couple of days a week with the trainer. This program is also not very daunting, so I'm fairly motivated to finish it instead of just giving up and going back to bad habits.
Speaking of bad habits, I'm angry I've let myself get this out of shape, eating poorly and drinking entirely too much alcohol. I'm weaning off the alcohol, counting my calories and making an effort to do something healthy for MYSELF.0 -
@Trent1612000 can you do something to distract your brain?
I put 1 earbud in and listen to music. I usually sing the lyrics in my head and I am less like to tell myself that I can't do it
Thanks for the input. I need to do something for sure.0
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