Daily Check In Thread

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  • Just_Ceci
    Just_Ceci Posts: 5,926 Member
    joshllb wrote: »
    I've finished! W8D3 complete and ran 5.5k on my final 35 minute run. I genuinely couldn't run for a minute at the beginning of this programme, DO NOT GIVE UP! Now... what next?

    Sign up for a 5k?
    Move on to a 5 to 10k plan?
    Keep running 3 to 4 times a week until you decide what's next.

    Congrats on finishing!
  • woodwardtm
    woodwardtm Posts: 361 Member
    joshllb wrote: »
    I've finished! W8D3 complete and ran 5.5k on my final 35 minute run. I genuinely couldn't run for a minute at the beginning of this programme, DO NOT GIVE UP! Now... what next?

    Start the 5K to 10K plan? We can always use more people to post in the Bridge to 10K forum! LOL

    Just keep running so that you don't have to start over again in a year. It is amazing to think how difficult it was when we all started, isn't it? Congrats on graduating!
  • Brans34
    Brans34 Posts: 599 Member
    joshllb wrote: »
    I've finished! W8D3 complete and ran 5.5k on my final 35 minute run. I genuinely couldn't run for a minute at the beginning of this programme, DO NOT GIVE UP! Now... what next?
    That's amazing!! Congratulations!!


    I'm almost halfway done; workout 15 of 28 done. Plus, it was a 2.5 mile run, and we ran 2.75 before stopping! Our pace was just under 13 min/mi. Tomorrow, we have interval runs; 13-1 minute fast runs with 1 minute slow periods between. Those are killer! Definitely helping our pace though. I fully believe that we aren't going to have any problems completing the 5K next month, and even contemplating signing is up for a second one that I just found out is the week before. My mini says he's up for it. I think it would be awesome to see how much our pace could change in a week. Plus, we run 3-4 times a week anyways, and by then 5K should be the norm anyways.
  • joshllb
    joshllb Posts: 7 Member
    woodwardtm wrote: »
    joshllb wrote: »
    I've finished! W8D3 complete and ran 5.5k on my final 35 minute run. I genuinely couldn't run for a minute at the beginning of this programme, DO NOT GIVE UP! Now... what next?

    Start the 5K to 10K plan? We can always use more people to post in the Bridge to 10K forum! LOL

    Just keep running so that you don't have to start over again in a year. It is amazing to think how difficult it was when we all started, isn't it? Congrats on graduating!

    Yep there's no way I'm giving up or stopping. I will definitely miss the structure though so think ill have to go with another app. I think I'll go with the 10k option rather than the faster 5k. What app would you recommend for the 10k? Is the fitness22 one any good? I notice it starts at "Couch", but I'd obviously be joining at the 5k stage.

  • joshllb
    joshllb Posts: 7 Member
    edited April 2017
    Hmm on second thoughts, I think I'll try and better my time by using the 5k pacer app first and go from there! Then hopefully when I go to a 10k I'll be ready to run a little quicker!
  • woodwardtm
    woodwardtm Posts: 361 Member
    joshllb wrote: »
    woodwardtm wrote: »
    joshllb wrote: »
    I've finished! W8D3 complete and ran 5.5k on my final 35 minute run. I genuinely couldn't run for a minute at the beginning of this programme, DO NOT GIVE UP! Now... what next?

    Start the 5K to 10K plan? We can always use more people to post in the Bridge to 10K forum! LOL

    Just keep running so that you don't have to start over again in a year. It is amazing to think how difficult it was when we all started, isn't it? Congrats on graduating!

    Yep there's no way I'm giving up or stopping. I will definitely miss the structure though so think ill have to go with another app. I think I'll go with the 10k option rather than the faster 5k. What app would you recommend for the 10k? Is the fitness22 one any good? I notice it starts at "Couch", but I'd obviously be joining at the 5k stage.

    I used the original Couch to 5K for my first set, then transitioned to the app from the same company. It is by Active and is a 5K to 10K app. I really like it. I think the diversity in the runs helps keep things interesting. Each week you have a shorter, easier run, then a speed work type run, then a long run. I think it was only $1.99 and you can connect with other runners who use the app. I used it because I had friends that were planning to do it.
  • woodwardtm
    woodwardtm Posts: 361 Member
    joshllb wrote: »
    Hmm on second thoughts, I think I'll try and better my time by using the 5k pacer app first and go from there! Then hopefully when I go to a 10k I'll be ready to run a little quicker!

    The 10K app will increase your 5K speed as well due to the speed work runs and the diversity in the plan.
  • SierraFatToSkinny
    SierraFatToSkinny Posts: 463 Member
    joshllb wrote: »
    woodwardtm wrote: »
    joshllb wrote: »
    I've finished! W8D3 complete and ran 5.5k on my final 35 minute run. I genuinely couldn't run for a minute at the beginning of this programme, DO NOT GIVE UP! Now... what next?

    Start the 5K to 10K plan? We can always use more people to post in the Bridge to 10K forum! LOL

    Just keep running so that you don't have to start over again in a year. It is amazing to think how difficult it was when we all started, isn't it? Congrats on graduating!

    Yep there's no way I'm giving up or stopping. I will definitely miss the structure though so think ill have to go with another app. I think I'll go with the 10k option rather than the faster 5k. What app would you recommend for the 10k? Is the fitness22 one any good? I notice it starts at "Couch", but I'd obviously be joining at the 5k stage.

    I personally really like Fitness22's app.
  • rusgolden
    rusgolden Posts: 1,337 Member
    joshllb wrote: »
    woodwardtm wrote: »
    joshllb wrote: »
    I've finished! W8D3 complete and ran 5.5k on my final 35 minute run. I genuinely couldn't run for a minute at the beginning of this programme, DO NOT GIVE UP! Now... what next?

    Start the 5K to 10K plan? We can always use more people to post in the Bridge to 10K forum! LOL

    Just keep running so that you don't have to start over again in a year. It is amazing to think how difficult it was when we all started, isn't it? Congrats on graduating!

    Yep there's no way I'm giving up or stopping. I will definitely miss the structure though so think ill have to go with another app. I think I'll go with the 10k option rather than the faster 5k. What app would you recommend for the 10k? Is the fitness22 one any good? I notice it starts at "Couch", but I'd obviously be joining at the 5k stage.

    Congrats on completing the program! I agree with @woodwardtm in that moving to running the 10K program will help your speed for the 5K... I took off 2:30 min off my 5K time in a month after finishing the program for my 1st race and another 1:30 min off my time about a month later for my 2nd race.

    For the C25K I used the Zen Labs app, but moved to the Rundouble app for the 10K because it uses GPS and you can choose to either run for time or for distance. For the C25K, that was one of the things that I didn't like... not knowing if after I completed if I could actually run a full 5K. I stuck with the program and it ended up not being a problem, but I did the distance version of the 10K program instead. Good luck!
  • Meluuu
    Meluuu Posts: 14 Member
    Hello, I'm using the NHS podcast couch25k program and track my runs with Endomondo. They also offer a 5k+ program and and strength routine in podcast format. You can download the audio tracks and use as you want.

    Also, week 2 completed today :)
  • Just_Eric
    Just_Eric Posts: 233 Member
    joshllb wrote: »
    Hmm on second thoughts, I think I'll try and better my time by using the 5k pacer app first and go from there! Then hopefully when I go to a 10k I'll be ready to run a little quicker!
    I see there's an app by that name for iOS, does anyone know a good app for faster pacing available for Android?

  • Brans34
    Brans34 Posts: 599 Member
    Workout 16 of 28, 2.5 mile run, done. 5 minute warm up (around 1/4 mile), then 33 minute run. Straight. Feelin pretty great about it. 12:51 mi/min, including the 5 min warm up walk.
  • Just_Eric
    Just_Eric Posts: 233 Member
    Non training day today. Went to do 1 mile for speed. 7:58. I run faster at 41 years old than I did at 16 years old.

    Stick with it guys. See you in the BT10k group soon.
  • Brans34
    Brans34 Posts: 599 Member
    Just_Eric wrote: »
    Non training day today. Went to do 1 mile for speed. 7:58. I run faster at 41 years old than I did at 16 years old.

    Stick with it guys. See you in the BT10k group soon.

    That's awesome! Congrats!!
    Can't wait to join you over there.
  • woodwardtm
    woodwardtm Posts: 361 Member
    Great job, Wanda! You are doing great! Have you signed up for any races or do you have any future goals now that you have graduated the C25K program?
  • rusgolden
    rusgolden Posts: 1,337 Member
    Just_Eric wrote: »
    joshllb wrote: »
    Hmm on second thoughts, I think I'll try and better my time by using the 5k pacer app first and go from there! Then hopefully when I go to a 10k I'll be ready to run a little quicker!
    I see there's an app by that name for iOS, does anyone know a good app for faster pacing available for Android?

    Eric, are you looking for an app that will have runs to improve pace, or a Pace Control app? I have Android and use the "Pace Control" app by Piotr Bieniek... it can give you audible feedback of your pace every 1/8th of a mile and you can also tell it how far your run will be and what your goal time is and it will let you know if you're on pace, ahead of pace, or behind pace. I've used it for about 4 months and have been happy with it.
  • RoteBook
    RoteBook Posts: 171 Member
    I did week 4 day 2 today, even though I didn't want to. My 5 year old was off of school, so I asked him to encourage me-he did a hula, lol. How could I resist?
  • veggrrrl
    veggrrrl Posts: 41 Member
    I last ran last Thursday. W3D1. I think I should've done W2 over again because I think I have a stress fracture in my shin. :'( I'm sooo upset. I was really loving the training and making a noticeable difference since the beginning. I think I'm going to go to the dr. tomorrow.

    If anyone can tell me anything to make me less sad, I'd really appreciate it.
  • SierraFatToSkinny
    SierraFatToSkinny Posts: 463 Member
    veggrrrl wrote: »
    I last ran last Thursday. W3D1. I think I should've done W2 over again because I think I have a stress fracture in my shin. :'( I'm sooo upset. I was really loving the training and making a noticeable difference since the beginning. I think I'm going to go to the dr. tomorrow.

    If anyone can tell me anything to make me less sad, I'd really appreciate it.

    You have the whole rest of your life to run. A few weeks to heal won't matter. :)
  • Brans34
    Brans34 Posts: 599 Member
    It has been storming so bad with so much flooding here lately that we haven't gotten out to run for a week! That is NOT good for our training for that 5K we have in 27 days! And yes, dodging lightning WOULD increase our pace, but I didn't think a 5year old on a metal bike would have as much luck. Lol
    Now all the water needs to go back down so we can get back to it!
  • Just_Ceci
    Just_Ceci Posts: 5,926 Member
    Brans34 wrote: »
    It has been storming so bad with so much flooding here lately that we haven't gotten out to run for a week! That is NOT good for our training for that 5K we have in 27 days! And yes, dodging lightning WOULD increase our pace, but I didn't think a 5year old on a metal bike would have as much luck. Lol
    Now all the water needs to go back down so we can get back to it!

    Checked your profile to see if you are near me, since we've had flooding too. We're practically neighbors.
    :D
  • Brans34
    Brans34 Posts: 599 Member
    Just_Ceci wrote: »
    Brans34 wrote: »
    It has been storming so bad with so much flooding here lately that we haven't gotten out to run for a week! That is NOT good for our training for that 5K we have in 27 days! And yes, dodging lightning WOULD increase our pace, but I didn't think a 5year old on a metal bike would have as much luck. Lol
    Now all the water needs to go back down so we can get back to it!

    Checked your profile to see if you are near me, since we've had flooding too. We're practically neighbors.
    :D

    Awesome! Where are you at?
  • LenGray
    LenGray Posts: 858 Member
    Finished W4, D1 today!

    I don't know why, but I really had myself psyched out about week 4. Happily, it was all mental though, because I had a great run and didn't have hardly any trouble. I did notice that my route is super-hilly though lol
  • Just_Ceci
    Just_Ceci Posts: 5,926 Member
    Brans34 wrote: »
    Just_Ceci wrote: »
    Brans34 wrote: »
    It has been storming so bad with so much flooding here lately that we haven't gotten out to run for a week! That is NOT good for our training for that 5K we have in 27 days! And yes, dodging lightning WOULD increase our pace, but I didn't think a 5year old on a metal bike would have as much luck. Lol
    Now all the water needs to go back down so we can get back to it!

    Checked your profile to see if you are near me, since we've had flooding too. We're practically neighbors.
    :D

    Awesome! Where are you at?

    Rogers, Arkansas work in Bentonville. We ride our motorcycles out your way when we get a chance.
  • Brans34
    Brans34 Posts: 599 Member
    Just_Ceci wrote: »
    Brans34 wrote: »
    Just_Ceci wrote: »
    Brans34 wrote: »
    It has been storming so bad with so much flooding here lately that we haven't gotten out to run for a week! That is NOT good for our training for that 5K we have in 27 days! And yes, dodging lightning WOULD increase our pace, but I didn't think a 5year old on a metal bike would have as much luck. Lol
    Now all the water needs to go back down so we can get back to it!

    Checked your profile to see if you are near me, since we've had flooding too. We're practically neighbors.
    :D

    Awesome! Where are you at?

    Rogers, Arkansas work in Bentonville. We ride our motorcycles out your way when we get a chance.

    Wow! We ARE close! How cool is that!? Lol
  • goldenday
    goldenday Posts: 204 Member
    mph323 wrote: »
    goldenday wrote: »
    Officially completed a full 5k run. Total time was rather shocking at 51 mins, but I hadn't been well and skipped running for 20 days before I started where i left off from.

    Congratulations!

    Thank you ^^
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