Daily Check In Thread
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Well done. I always think the first 8-10 minutes of a run are the hardest as you struggle to find pace and regulate breathing. Once your body has found a rhythm you could run forever if your mind would just switch off.
Week 9 complete here- GRADUATED! The last four minutes were tough but mentally more than anything as I knew I was going to finish on a hill. Wasn't long over the top of the hill when he told me I was finished but by that point I felt I could have kept going. Now I have around six weeks before my first Parkrun to focus on getting stronger and let me pace naturally improve.
There have been actual studies of that first 10 minutes. Some people think it's an evolutionary response to get us to sit down before we burn off critical fat stores.
After I graduated, I felt an awesome sense of limitlessness. After all, I thought that I'd never run for more than a minute, who knows how far I could actually run? That's why your long runs become so much fun - how far can you go? And your speed work - how fast?
Congratulations on your amazing accomplishment and welcome to a lifetime of running!
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I DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Week 5, day 3, a full 20 minutes of running.
I feel amazing now - and I actually felt pretty good during! Around the 8 minute mark I wanted to stop, but I said, at least get to 10, then if you need to you can walk for 30 seconds and carry on. By the time I thought about that again there was 5 minutes to go, and I know I can run 5 minutes, so I just kept on going
Got a couple if stitches, but focused on my breathing and got that back under control.
I did slow down a lot for this run though, I've been doing 12-14 minute miles, today was more like 15. But who cares, I GOT THROUGH IT.
great job!!!!! i am doing this run tonight and am very nervous! so this is great to hear i will just keep it going at a slow pace and try to fight my mind telling me to stop. fingers crossed. i am actually excited to run tonight and just that alone already has me proud will give an update later! 0 -
Yesterday I did Week 2 Day 2 and it wasn't so bad. Tomorrow I'm on to W2D3 and I'm starting the first workout of new rules of lifting for women as well. :drinker:0
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W3D2 was done yesterday! I think I went out when it was a bit too hot still. The last 3 min run seemed to be never-ending.
I am going out of town this weekend but I do plan to finish Week 3 over the weekend.
I am a bit worried about week four, I don't know how I'm going to do with a five minute run. I guess I should start being positive!!0 -
I DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Week 5, day 3, a full 20 minutes of running.
I feel amazing now - and I actually felt pretty good during! Around the 8 minute mark I wanted to stop, but I said, at least get to 10, then if you need to you can walk for 30 seconds and carry on. By the time I thought about that again there was 5 minutes to go, and I know I can run 5 minutes, so I just kept on going
Got a couple if stitches, but focused on my breathing and got that back under control.
I did slow down a lot for this run though, I've been doing 12-14 minute miles, today was more like 15. But who cares, I GOT THROUGH IT.
Woohooooooooooooooo
WooHoo!!! GO YOU!!!0 -
I DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Week 5, day 3, a full 20 minutes of running.
I feel amazing now - and I actually felt pretty good during! Around the 8 minute mark I wanted to stop, but I said, at least get to 10, then if you need to you can walk for 30 seconds and carry on. By the time I thought about that again there was 5 minutes to go, and I know I can run 5 minutes, so I just kept on going
Got a couple if stitches, but focused on my breathing and got that back under control.
I did slow down a lot for this run though, I've been doing 12-14 minute miles, today was more like 15. But who cares, I GOT THROUGH IT.
Woohooooooooooooooo
Well done. I always think the first 8-10 minutes of a run are the hardest as you struggle to find pace and regulate breathing. Once your body has found a rhythm you could run forever if your mind would just switch off.
Week 9 complete here- GRADUATED! The last four minutes were tough but mentally more than anything as I knew I was going to finish on a hill. Wasn't long over the top of the hill when he told me I was finished but by that point I felt I could have kept going. Now I have around six weeks before my first Parkrun to focus on getting stronger and let me pace naturally improve.
Congrats!!!! I agree the first 8 or 10 minutes are the hardest for me too. Once I get over that hump, I am good. I graduated almost three weeks ago, now doing Five to 10k app0 -
Week 5, Day 3 done here too!
It was amazing. Neither me or my running partner even felt challenged until 3/4 way through when we checked the remaining time on the app. Such an improvement and I feel awesome!
30 minutes doesn't seem that far out of reach now. Woo hop!0 -
Crazy day today...I decided to try a new running app by zen labs (I normally use RunDouble). Anyways, I accidentally selected the wrong day because I was rushing to get my run in before work this morning. So, I wound up repeating Week 3 Day 3. I did not realize what I'd done untll I got to work. Then, it bothered me allll friggin' day. So I clocked out 30 minutes early, took my butt to the park and did the correct day: Week 4 Day 1. SO....I got 2 runs in for today. Wicked!!!! Oh, and I like the RunDouble app sooo much better, so I'm gonna stick with that one. Over and out...0
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Good info, and congrats on two runs!!Crazy day today...I decided to try a new running app by zen labs (I normally use RunDouble). Anyways, I accidentally selected the wrong day because I was rushing to get my run in before work this morning. So, I wound up repeating Week 3 Day 3. I did not realize what I'd done untll I got to work. Then, it bothered me allll friggin' day. So I clocked out 30 minutes early, took my butt to the park and did the correct day: Week 4 Day 1. SO....I got 2 runs in for today. Wicked!!!! Oh, and I like the RunDouble app sooo much better, so I'm gonna stick with that one. Over and out...
That would have bugged me too.0 -
I DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Week 5, day 3, a full 20 minutes of running.
I feel amazing now - and I actually felt pretty good during! Around the 8 minute mark I wanted to stop, but I said, at least get to 10, then if you need to you can walk for 30 seconds and carry on. By the time I thought about that again there was 5 minutes to go, and I know I can run 5 minutes, so I just kept on going
Got a couple if stitches, but focused on my breathing and got that back under control.
I did slow down a lot for this run though, I've been doing 12-14 minute miles, today was more like 15. But who cares, I GOT THROUGH IT.
Woohooooooooooooooo
Excellent! Great job! :flowerforyou:0 -
WEEK 5 DAY 3, 20 MINUTES STRAIGHT DONE!!!!
Still in shock that I did it. The advice I read previous to doing it is so true: you've done the program up to this point and are prepared for this run- trust the program. The key, for me, was to keep a pace that I knew I could sustain for 20 minutes. I wanted to stop around the 11 minute mark knowing I still had 9 more minutes but I told myself to get to 15 and see how I feel. At that point, 5 minutes seemed feasible and I finished it!!! So glad I got through it. Looking forward to speeding up my pace in the coming weeks and increasing my endurance even more
Great job to everyone who completed their day today! Go us!0 -
W5d2. Done tonight...it went pretty well (dare I say easy!). But I am making sure my pace is slow enough to keep my breathing even.
I actually am not too worried about W5d3 .... Especially with all of recent success posts in this thread.0 -
Day 2 of Week 1 of Five to 10k is in the history books. I had to slow down a little bit in the last interval, but got it done0
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Crazy day today...I decided to try a new running app by zen labs (I normally use RunDouble). Anyways, I accidentally selected the wrong day because I was rushing to get my run in before work this morning. So, I wound up repeating Week 3 Day 3. I did not realize what I'd done untll I got to work. Then, it bothered me allll friggin' day. So I clocked out 30 minutes early, took my butt to the park and did the correct day: Week 4 Day 1. SO....I got 2 runs in for today. Wicked!!!! Oh, and I like the RunDouble app sooo much better, so I'm gonna stick with that one. Over and out...
Good For You!!! I use Run Double too.0 -
Well done. I always think the first 8-10 minutes of a run are the hardest as you struggle to find pace and regulate breathing. Once your body has found a rhythm you could run forever if your mind would just switch off.
Week 9 complete here- GRADUATED! The last four minutes were tough but mentally more than anything as I knew I was going to finish on a hill. Wasn't long over the top of the hill when he told me I was finished but by that point I felt I could have kept going. Now I have around six weeks before my first Parkrun to focus on getting stronger and let me pace naturally improve.
There have been actual studies of that first 10 minutes. Some people think it's an evolutionary response to get us to sit down before we burn off critical fat stores.
After I graduated, I felt an awesome sense of limitlessness. After all, I thought that I'd never run for more than a minute, who knows how far I could actually run? That's why your long runs become so much fun - how far can you go? And your speed work - how fast?
Congratulations on your amazing accomplishment and welcome to a lifetime of running!
(Join us over on the Bridge to 10k board if you'd like: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/543-bridge-to-10k)
Thanks. I'm going on holiday next week but plan on taking my running gear and getting a few runs in while there. Once I come back I'm going to start concentrating on getting up to 10k.0 -
WEEK 5 DAY 3, 20 MINUTES STRAIGHT DONE!!!!
Still in shock that I did it. The advice I read previous to doing it is so true: you've done the program up to this point and are prepared for this run- trust the program. The key, for me, was to keep a pace that I knew I could sustain for 20 minutes. I wanted to stop around the 11 minute mark knowing I still had 9 more minutes but I told myself to get to 15 and see how I feel. At that point, 5 minutes seemed feasible and I finished it!!! So glad I got through it. Looking forward to speeding up my pace in the coming weeks and increasing my endurance even more
Great job to everyone who completed their day today! Go us!
Yes yes yes!! Great job!
Haha you played the same mind trick as me - keep going for a bit longer and reassess, and then you don't want to give in and start walking.
Congrats :flowerforyou:0 -
W5D3 down and done. Hmmm. Completed but not the 2 miles in 20 minutes. Just 1.7 in the 20 mins0
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Just completed Week 2 covered 1.9miles in 30mins ok not the fastest and not the furthest but I did feel comfortable and noticed an improvement in my endurance and breathing!0
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I did W5D2 last night. It was awesome! At around the 5 minute mark (estimated), I felt like I needed to walk, but I kept going, and the feeling went away quickly. So by the time the 8 minutes were done, I felt like I could keep going! :happy: So pumped for day 3 this weekend!!! I can do it! I feel like week 4 was the big hurdle for me. Now that I'm past that, I'll be fine, and I can do the rest of the program with no problems.0
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W7D2 finished! This one was a lot easier than the day before, which I really struggled through. The NHS podcast music is SO TERRIBLE, you guys; you have no idea. Anyway, I can't believe I've stuck with it this long. Almost there!0
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I think you physically turn a corner after week six, but since you're recovering from surgery, I'd start back at Week 1 and skip days if it's too easy.
It's been a full week since my surgery. I'm feeling so much better today! Yesterday I jogged (slowly) about 1/4 mile of my 1 mile walk. I think I'll be ready to start back on C25K within the next week.I'm going to take your advice and start back from the beginning, see how it goes, then skip days as I feel I can.
I plan to ride my bicycle for the first time post op today.
I can't even imagine how bad this recovery would have been if I was still carrying the extra 57 lbs. I've lost!0 -
Week 5 Day 3 done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't believe I kept going for 20 minutes straight! I had trouble sleeping last night thinking about this run. My little dog and I were outside before the sun rose and got it done and home before 6 am. It was nice and cool and only a light rain at the end.0
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I think you physically turn a corner after week six, but since you're recovering from surgery, I'd start back at Week 1 and skip days if it's too easy.
It's been a full week since my surgery. I'm feeling so much better today! Yesterday I jogged (slowly) about 1/4 mile of my 1 mile walk. I think I'll be ready to start back on C25K within the next week.I'm going to take your advice and start back from the beginning, see how it goes, then skip days as I feel I can.
I plan to ride my bicycle for the first time post op today.
I can't even imagine how bad this recovery would have been if I was still carrying the extra 57 lbs. I've lost!
That's a great NSV right there!0 -
Congratulations to everybody who has completed their 20 minute run! It really is a physical and mental turning point in the program and a great accomplishment!
Now you know that you can run for 20 minutes. So, if you feel like quitting before you've run 20 minutes ever again, you know something's up: you might be going to fast, need water, you might be slouching and cutting off your air, etc. It's not because you *can't*. And that's something that not everybody can say.0 -
Now you know that you can run for 20 minutes. And that's something that not everybody can say.
I am actually still in shock that I can say this!!!
Thanks vardaeml for all your support to all of us - it's lovely having a graduate to cheer us on and remind us that we can get through this and be the runner we never thought we could be!0 -
Week 4 Day 2 Complete. I'm happy to say that I am halfway through the program. Now I'm giving myself two rest days but come Monday, I'm back at it like a crack addict.
Congrats to the recent 20 minute runners and graduates.0 -
LOL I totally get this statement. I've grown to love running, and I'm someone who used to despise running with every fiber of my being. :laugh:I'm back at it like a crack addict.
Also, I saw your post earlier about trying the zen labs app but switching back to RunDouble because you liked it better... I say, good for you for finding what you like and sticking with it. It doesn't matter which app you use or if you use an app at all. The important part is to get out there and do something. :flowerforyou:0 -
Week 5 Day 3 done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't believe I kept going for 20 minutes straight! I had trouble sleeping last night thinking about this run. My little dog and I were outside before the sun rose and got it done and home before 6 am. It was nice and cool and only a light rain at the end.
CONGRATS!!!! your run sounds like it was so nice! getting through that day in the program is such an amazing feeling. I feel like we can do anything that comes after this one.0 -
All these W5 people. I feel so behind.
I finished Week 3 today. It was a bit rough. I even thought about redoing it next week. Then, I changed my mind, if I'm going to restart a week, it's going to be because my body couldn't do it, not because I think I can't do it.
Week 4 bring on the 5 min. run!! I've got this. And... In a couple of weeks, I'll be able to say I've completed a 20 min. run as well : )0 -
Don't feel behind! A lot of people are just starting or have already finished or are in the same place you are etc. It's all over the place. Good luck on week 4! You'll do great! :flowerforyou:All these W5 people. I feel so behind.
I finished Week 3 today. It was a bit rough. I even thought about redoing it next week. Then, I changed my mind, if I'm going to restart a week, it's going to be because my body couldn't do it, not because I think I can't do it.
Week 4 bring on the 5 min. run!! I've got this. And... In a couple of weeks, I'll be able to say I've completed a 20 min. run as well : )
ETA: A lot of us that are on week 5 have posted a few times so it looks like more people than it is.0
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