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  • baldielove13
    baldielove13 Posts: 219 Member
    I pushed through W10D3 on c210k! It was good. I had dreadful cramps. It was hot as hell out, and my headphones started conking out. However, I got through it and it felt great. :)
  • FlabFighter86
    FlabFighter86 Posts: 233 Member
    Just completed W6D3 today. I really pushed myself hard 2 nights ago on day 2, so I was pretty tired tonight. Possibly bad form, but still powered through to the end. Taking 2 days off before starting week 7.
  • yamsteroo
    yamsteroo Posts: 480 Member
    W8D3 done without any drama so onwards to the final week starting Monday - a bit sad about that really as I've enjoyed the programme so much! lol
  • 230137isntmyweight
    230137isntmyweight Posts: 256 Member
    WK4D2 has just had it's butt kicked!

    awesome job, my fellow week 4's! :) just kicked w4d3's butt last night but it's kicking my foot this morning! bummer!

    I just finished Wk4D3 this morning. It was faster then the last two were. Hoping this means Wk5 won't be too brutal. Good luck with your wk5!
  • chantels1
    chantels1 Posts: 391 Member
    Happy, happy happy dance! Come on dance with me! We are celebrating!!!

    I completed C25K Week 5 Day 3 (1.88 miles), in 20:00, pace 10:38 min/mile, with @RunDouble 1.88 miles in 20:00, speed 5.64 mph 2.49 miles including wu/cd at a pace of 12:01 min/mile. Not only was this my longest run it was my fastest! Yay!

    Oh and I had not thought out my route as the program ended 1 1/2 miles from home! Had to walk another 25 minutes to get back! Great calorie burn though right?!!!
  • chantels1
    chantels1 Posts: 391 Member
    W8D3 done without any drama so onwards to the final week starting Monday - a bit sad about that really as I've enjoyed the programme so much! lol

    Congrats! Guess you will be working on the 10K after next week?
  • chantels1
    chantels1 Posts: 391 Member
    W5D3 - the dreaded 20 min run. I just slowed my pace a little from the shorter runs and made it fine. Even kicked it up a bit for the last minute. Finished today's episode with 2.8 miles. Ready for W6.

    Wow, you run fast!!! Great job finishing! I was pleased with my total distance of 1.88 miles of running and total distance of 2.49 miles. Will have to work on my speed later on! ;-)
  • yamsteroo
    yamsteroo Posts: 480 Member
    Happy, happy happy dance! Come on dance with me! We are celebrating!!!

    I completed C25K Week 5 Day 3 (1.88 miles), in 20:00, pace 10:38 min/mile, with @RunDouble 1.88 miles in 20:00, speed 5.64 mph 2.49 miles including wu/cd at a pace of 12:01 min/mile. Not only was this my longest run it was my fastest! Yay!

    Oh and I had not thought out my route as the program ended 1 1/2 miles from home! Had to walk another 25 minutes to get back! Great calorie burn though right?!!!

    Yay!! Feels good doesn't it? Congratulations on getting that one out of the way, it really does seem to be a mental barrier rather than physical but you don't know that until you've done it lol
  • yamsteroo
    yamsteroo Posts: 480 Member
    W8D3 done without any drama so onwards to the final week starting Monday - a bit sad about that really as I've enjoyed the programme so much! lol

    Congrats! Guess you will be working on the 10K after next week?

    Maybe - to be honest I'll be content to be able to run 5k but it would be nice to be able to do it in under 30mins so I've a bit to go to do that :)
  • chantels1
    chantels1 Posts: 391 Member
    Maybe - to be honest I'll be content to be able to run 5k but it would be nice to be able to do it in under 30mins so I've a bit to go to do that :)

    Do you use the rundouble app? They have some interval training that may help with the speed. I have the same plan. complete the 5k and then bump up my speed before moving onto the 10k.
  • chantels1
    chantels1 Posts: 391 Member
    So I start W6D1 on Monday. It looks like easy intervals. Is this to build up a bit of speed? I hope so as I ran 1.88 miles during the 20 minute run today which gives me a pace of 5.5 mph. I need to be at 6.2 to complete a 5k in 30 minutes. I know the important factor is not the speed, it's completing the program, but I can't help but think I can do both! I guess it's the competitive nature in me, and it looks like a common goal to others, so I thought I would ask.
  • 230137isntmyweight
    230137isntmyweight Posts: 256 Member
    I would love to be able to finish it in less then 30 minutes. But my initial goal is under 40 minutes and then building to a 10k and then doing the Tinkerbell Half in January. Not that I'll be running any of them super fast but I want to run the whole thing which is something I've never been able to do.
  • chantels1
    chantels1 Posts: 391 Member
    I would love to be able to finish it in less then 30 minutes. But my initial goal is under 40 minutes and then building to a 10k and then doing the Tinkerbell Half in January. Not that I'll be running any of them super fast but I want to run the whole thing which is something I've never been able to do.

    Sounds like a good reasonable plan. I think my "runners high" is still affecting me. Haha! Just realized that I feel like a runner for the first time since high school! ;-) How far are you in the program @mtdewaddict80
  • 230137isntmyweight
    230137isntmyweight Posts: 256 Member
    I do Wk5D1 tomorrow. Right now my interval average is 13;36. Disney recommends being able to hold a <15 min pace in order not to be picked up by the sweepers. So if I train consistently I should be good to go. I've done two disney halfs before but I've always walked them. I've run/walked a few 10ks but not in a few years.
  • 230137isntmyweight
    230137isntmyweight Posts: 256 Member
    I do Wk5D1 tomorrow. Right now my interval average is 13;36. Disney recommends being able to hold a <15 min pace in order not to be picked up by the sweepers. So if I train consistently I should be good to go. I've done two disney halfs before but I've always walked them. I've run/walked a few 10ks but not in a few years.
  • yaseyuku
    yaseyuku Posts: 871 Member
    I just started W1D1 today. I was completely out of breath after some of the running intervals but didn't give up unlike every other attempt to run since elementary school (and believe me, there were quite a few back then).
  • BeingKevin
    BeingKevin Posts: 109 Member
    This morning I ran my first official 5K. Finished in 37:21 which was good for 604th out of 687 runners.

    I feel so damn good.
  • 230137isntmyweight
    230137isntmyweight Posts: 256 Member
    Great job on your 5k! Will you be signing up for more?
  • chantels1
    chantels1 Posts: 391 Member
    I just started W1D1 today. I was completely out of breath after some of the running intervals but didn't give up unlike every other attempt to run since elementary school (and believe me, there were quite a few back then).

    The hardest step is the one out the front door! Mental obstacles are the hardest part of running. Next is injury! But congrats on Day 1!!!
  • chantels1
    chantels1 Posts: 391 Member
    This morning I ran my first official 5K. Finished in 37:21 which was good for 604th out of 687 runners.

    I feel so damn good.

    Yahoo!!! Happy dancing for you!!! ;-) 83 runners behind you! plenty to feed a hungry heard of lions and a few tigers and bears as well!!! ;-) Congrats!
  • lua_
    lua_ Posts: 258 Member
    Week 8, day 1 today
    I never thought I'd be running for 25+ minutes straight :D
  • yaseyuku
    yaseyuku Posts: 871 Member
    I just started W1D1 today. I was completely out of breath after some of the running intervals but didn't give up unlike every other attempt to run since elementary school (and believe me, there were quite a few back then).

    The hardest step is the one out the front door! Mental obstacles are the hardest part of running. Next is injury! But congrats on Day 1!!!

    Thank you! I'm not giving up this time. I've always wanted to be a runner and I'm finally going to make it happen, starting with C25K.
  • chantels1
    chantels1 Posts: 391 Member
    Week 8, day 1 today
    I never thought I'd be running for 25+ minutes straight :D

    Good for you! Enjoy your run!!!
  • tmullennax
    tmullennax Posts: 6 Member
    W3D1 Completed Yesterday, it felt GREAT! Thinking of going for a walk/job today too!
  • chantels1
    chantels1 Posts: 391 Member
    W3D1 Completed Yesterday, it felt GREAT! Thinking of going for a walk/job today too!

    Congrats on finishing another day!!! Becareful doubling up on days as you don't want to risk injury! I felt awesome the first few weeks too, and wanted to run every day as it was so much fun. Still is really, but I learned doubling up puts more stress on your joints and muscles which are getting used to the activity. I ended up with sore knees. So now I make sure to take 1 day of rest in between!
  • Joreanasaurous
    Joreanasaurous Posts: 1,384 Member
    I just failed miserably on W9D2. Oh well. I usually run at night and ran mid/late morning instead and I don't like running when the sun is out I think! I felt so hot and off.
  • 230137isntmyweight
    230137isntmyweight Posts: 256 Member
    I do most of my runs at night as well. And I agree it does throw you off when your used to the cool night and it's bright and hot out.
  • Joreanasaurous
    Joreanasaurous Posts: 1,384 Member
    I do most of my runs at night as well. And I agree it does throw you off when your used to the cool night and it's bright and hot out.

    Glad I am not the only one. Haha. I think at least once a week I need to suck it up and run during the day to get used to running when the sun is out.
  • teamAmelia
    teamAmelia Posts: 1,247 Member
    Week 8, day 1 today
    I never thought I'd be running for 25+ minutes straight :D

    Yaay! I'm so happy for you. I hope to post something similar within a few months. Good luck.
  • teamAmelia
    teamAmelia Posts: 1,247 Member
    I do most of my runs at night as well. And I agree it does throw you off when your used to the cool night and it's bright and hot out.

    Glad I am not the only one. Haha. I think at least once a week I need to suck it up and run during the day to get used to running when the sun is out.

    When the sun is beating down on me, all that I can think about is finding another path or just calling it quits. Morning or night runs for me.
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