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fit4life_73 wrote: »
My weekly fitness routine is still a work in progress, but right now I'm jogging first thing in the morning 5 times/week. The other 2 mornings (Wed, Sun) I do the elliptical for cross training (Wed) or "Gentle Hatha" yoga (Sunday, my "rest day"). In the evening, I lift weights with a trainer 2 nights/week and go to a "Vinyasa Flow" yoga class 1 night/week. I'm trying to find a balance between effective cross training while avoiding over-training (especially since I'm in my late 30s and not a great athlete). I'm working on developing more fitness-based goals so I focus on being healthy and strong rather than the number on the scale. I've signed up for a few 5Ks in August, a few 10Ks in Sept/Oct, and a half marathon in November
Sorry, I know this is probably TMI....I'm not sure why I'm writing all this. LOL!
Lol! Thanks for sharing. Thsts a great workout plan. It's time for me to add more as well.
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Timing Doubt;
When I run, I start out with a brisk walk and then run, do I calculate distance from when I start walking or when I start running?0 -
fit4life_73 wrote: »Lol! Thanks for sharing. Thsts a great workout plan. It's time for me to add more as well.
For new runners it's generally an effective way to develop an overuse injury.
There are lots of instances in this thread of people ignoring the plan and running every day, hitting weekn 5 or 6, talking about some pain, and then disappearing.
The reason for every other day initially is to allow the connective tissue and joints an opportunity to recover from the stresses of running, albeit slowly and for short distances.
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archanajoyce wrote: »Timing Doubt;
When I run, I start out with a brisk walk and then run, do I calculate distance from when I start walking or when I start running?
Up to you, there is no right or wrong answer. For me, I used to measure from the start, to the finish. Nowadays I don't bother with a warm up walk, so I'm comparing near like for like.
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Completed w4d3 this morning. Super slow but I did it.0
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Great job. Have fun with week 5scoutmomof8 wrote: »Completed w4d3 this morning. Super slow but I did it.0 -
rebeccatherine wrote: »klmnumbers wrote: »Woke up early to do W2D2 this morning. Back in doors because it's storming outside, but I think I'm going to try outside for the most part from here on out. It's easier to start and stop jogging. I'm definitely running super slow, but I'm just happy I'm jogging.
Slow and steady wins the race, right?
I feel like I can walk faster than I'm running sometimes, but you know what? We're still running! And that's what matters.
Yes! I am right there with you guys. Slowww but stoked to be making it happen.0 -
After laying in bed and debating for a while I finally crawled out and put on my running clothes and snuck out the door. W3D3 done and over with.0
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Week 7 is done! I finished the 2.5 miles and decided to go all the way. I did it! I finished the 5k in 37 minutes. Week 8 here I come0
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fit4life_73 wrote: »Week 7 is done! I finished the 2.5 miles and decided to go all the way. I did it! I finished the 5k in 37 minutes. Week 8 here I come
Hooray - I bet that feels good!! I'm finishing my week 7 tomorrow and am weirdly excited about it Rest days are a challenge (something I never thought I'd say). We adopted a kitten from the shelter yesterday so I've been entertained all day watching my 2 year old basset hound follow her around the house, trying to sniff her ears and lick her face. Basset hounds are sweet dogs (but terrible jogging partners, LOL).
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W5D3 is done and it was AWESOME! I actually surprised myself. I focused on enjoying the run and having a good form. I was surprised when the lady said one minute left because I felt like I had more run in me. I'm extremely proud of my progress...from one minute to twenty minutes!
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MeanderingMammal wrote: »fit4life_73 wrote: »Lol! Thanks for sharing. Thsts a great workout plan. It's time for me to add more as well.
For new runners it's generally an effective way to develop an overuse injury.
There are lots of instances in this thread of people ignoring the plan and running every day, hitting weekn 5 or 6, talking about some pain, and then disappearing.
The reason for every other day initially is to allow the connective tissue and joints an opportunity to recover from the stresses of running, albeit slowly and for short distances.
I definitely have to agree with MM, unless you're coming from a very active background (And even then it's still risky) 5 times a week is asking to be sidelined with overuse injury.
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archanajoyce wrote: » I did it! Week 8 Day 3 complete... I'm really slow. But that can be fixed!
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W6D1 done.0
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fit4life_73 wrote: »archanajoyce wrote: » I did it! Week 8 Day 3 complete... I'm really slow. But that can be fixed!
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Week 7/Day 3 done!! I had to run through some sprinklers to get it done, but I did it! Seriously though, what kind of public park runs their sprinklers at 6am when the joggers are out?!?!0
