Daily Check In Thread
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Woo hoo and well done to all the recent finishers of W5D3!
AmyM good for you for keeping on, I hope your legs and feet feel good today.
Mamakat I hope you feel better, rest rest rest so it doesn't get worse.
Insomnia the 5th time I started C25k I did it at a park and hated it, not enough room. I had the same problems you had. I hope day 2 is better for you!
Riskay, welcome. I love c25k this time (7-8 time starting). I wondered if it was because the extra weight is off.
I did W6D1 today. I had no problems and was able to improve my overall pace a little bit. It's been raining and I was afraid I wouldn't be able to run today. Thankfully it stopped and I threw on my shoes and went, it started drizzling during my cool down and is now raining again.0 -
So sorry mama and Amy!!!!! Runny is dangerous, apparently
I'm heading out to do wkd3!!!!! Only one more week to go!!!!! 0 -
Wk8 done!!!!
2.13 miles in 28.21.... Not including wu/cd... Getting slightly speedier, and it sure was wayyyyy easier now knowing I can run for a full 42 minutes without dying, so this 28 minute business feels a heck of a lot better now. Nevertheless It's going to take an exorbitant amount more training to get me running under 11 minutes, which is where I want to be... I bet when it gets cooler it will also be easier. It's 78 degrees right now with 81% humidity!!!! Argh!!!! I got über thirsty today, does anyone carry water with them?0 -
This morning I completed Week 6, Day 3! I took the path by our house that goes around the high school. I even crossed the road and ran in the bike lane so that I made a complete circle. Usually I just go to the halfway point and turn around. I really enjoyed the new route! Looking forward to starting Week 7 on Monday!0
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After coming to a halt a couple of weeks ago, I had to hop back today - since I had promised to post the Virtual 5K thread today
So I've just done W7D3 and will move on to W8 on either Tuesday or Wednesday. I'll possibly pick W8D2 for the 5K, meaning I'd do the programme first, then continue walking onward from the cooling down. It's true Autumn weather here now and it won't be as warm as last month.0 -
W6D3 today! 25 uninterrupted minutes.
If you would have told me 5 weeks ago that I would love running, I would have laughed at you.
I wasn't feeling it this morning and I was feeling blah and fatigued, then the map my run coach came on with my time for the first mile, and it was my best and I felt MOTIVATED. then I was crossing the street and saw my shadow and thought wow, I look good.
I did 2.97 miles in 36 minutes 30 seconds and 11 of those minutes were walking.
My 5k is exactly a month from today, I know I can do this!0 -
I ran my first 5k this morning. It was cold, 46 with a cold breeze off Lake Michigan. The hardest part was waiting in the cold for an hour to start running. There were several hills, some long gradual hills and one steep one. I ran the whole way with no walk breaks, even up the hills. I haven't seen any official results, but according to my Nike running app I finished in 39:52. It was awesome!! I'm definitely hooked!! Can't wait until til my next 5k in October!0
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I ran my first 5k this morning. It was cold, 46 with a cold breeze off Lake Michigan. The hardest part was waiting in the cold for an hour to start running. There were several hills, some long gradual hills and one steep one. I ran the whole way with no walk breaks, even up the hills. I haven't seen any official results, but according to my Nike running app I finished in 39:52. It was awesome!! I'm definitely hooked!! Can't wait until til my next 5k in October!
You, my friend, are a rockstar! I can't wait to hear about your next 5k in October!0 -
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W6D1 today, I think I was still a bit sore/stiff from my 15km walk/hike on Saturday as it was a struggle for the entire run, but I made.
4.82km in 35:36 for an average of 7:25min/km including WU&CD
Run Pace 6:22min/km
Walk Pace 8:35min/km
Run legs were up in length, but everything else was down in pace. I still made it through though and that's the main thing.0 -
W5D2 - It was a tough run this morning. I really need to change my path so my first section isn't uphill.
Scared to death of Wednesday's W5D3. 20 mins? Seriously?
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Didn't check in last wk:
I'm no longer doing the warmup and cool down that comes w the app bc I just want to get to my run.
Last wk, I did wk 6 and couldn't wait for it to be over to start the straight runs again! My pace is still slow, but at least I'm moving. I did between 1.64 and 1.74 miles on each of the 5 times that I did it last wk, and my speed was between 4.2 and 4.4 mph. :laugh:
I started wk 7 yesterday morning and did 1.79 in 25 minutes (4.3 mph), but I was able to run for about 2 more minutes afterwards! Last night, I felt like running again, so I tried again and beat my record (not by much, but, hey). I did 1.83 miles @ 4.4 mph.0 -
Excellent pace!
Done....I feel good...was gonna do it tomorrow morning but good chance of t-storms
What program do you have?Well done Joe and LMJS on finishing the big scary run as it seems to be when first looking at it!
I did W5D3 today aswell, but my program was WU, 7min run, 2min walk, 5 min run, 2min walk, run 7min & CD
my stats for today
4.82km covered in 32:31 including WU/CD average of 6:45min/km
Run Pace 5:57min/km
Walk pace 8:23min/km
And, what program are you using, too? We seem to have diff programs, but I thought that they all did the same thing each wk. Wk 6 is the 22-min run and wk 7 is the 25-min run for the RunDouble app. And, great job on continuing your run after being injured! *thumbs up*I completed week 6 this morning. I did fall in a pothole that I didn't know about. It poured down rain about 2 hours before my run and left a hole in the dirt road I run on. I cleaned up my knee a bit and kept going. Did the 25 minute run with 1 short stop. So glad I didn't twist my ankle. Week 7 starts Monday after a 2 day break.
Yeah, do that. You don't want to wear yourself out, especially with the longer runs coming up.W5D2 - It was a tough run this morning. I really need to change my path so my first section isn't uphill.
Scared to death of Wednesday's W5D3. 20 mins? Seriously?
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Going for the 20 min run. need encouragement !!
will update on whether i did it right or not.0 -
Going for the 20 min run. need encouragement !!
will update on whether i did it right or not.
If you did it, you did it right. Good luck. 0 -
Today I did w7d1. Wednesday's run I will try to go a little faster than today. I am going to work on my speed more this week.
I am not using an app since I don't have anything to download it too. Since I started this on a treadmill, I am doing a treadmill version even though I run outside more now. However that will be changing here soon when it starts getting colder and there is snow and ice on the road. This morning it was 33 degrees when I went out at 5am. I am a fair weather kind of girl. I hate cold. Here is the version I am using. http://www.c25k.com/c25k_treadmill.html0 -
Good Luck Hinarai. I remember being afraid of the 20 minute run also. I did it slow so I wouldn't wear myself out. I did complete it and I am old, so you will be fine.0
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Starting Week 3 today. I'm a little nervous because I've tried this program before and never made it past Week 2. Wish me luck!0
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Thankyou all !!
today was W 3#D3
and i planned to do the 20 MIn run.
and i did it.
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Starting Week 3 today. I'm a little nervous because I've tried this program before and never made it past Week 2. Wish me luck!
Slow down and keep going! You can do this!
I ran my 2nd official 5k on Saturday. No official results yet, but according to MapMyRun, I completed 3.17 mi in 31:39 with a pace of 9:59! I placed 2nd in my age group, so I now have a running medal!0 -
I ran my 2nd official 5k on Saturday. No official results yet, but according to MapMyRun, I completed 3.17 mi in 31:39 with a pace of 9:59! I placed 2nd in my age group, so I now have a running medal!
AWESOME!!! A Medal! WAHOO!!!!!0 -
OK, I need some advice. I sprained my ankle/foot on Thursday. I iced it and didn't jog all weekend...so technically I haven't done a run since Tuesday. This morning I did a mile, I wanted to start slow plus I had to move inside to the treadmill and Arghh....it was hot:grumble: I have a little pain in my foot but nothing major. Everything else of course if sore from walking funny all weekend. My question is how much can I run this week....my FIRST 5k race is Saturday and I feel completely out of shape like I won't be able to run the whole thing. I'm sure it's more mental than anything but I'm not sure how much I can or cannot do to get mentally back in the game. I don't want to do any damage to anything.
Thanks!
PS....I run at 5 am with a flashlight...no problem. I jog after school with my daughter while my son is at football and I get a sprain! Does anyone else see the irony in that?:laugh:0 -
Starting Week 3 today. I'm a little nervous because I've tried this program before and never made it past Week 2. Wish me luck!
Slow down and keep going! You can do this!
I ran my 2nd official 5k on Saturday. No official results yet, but according to MapMyRun, I completed 3.17 mi in 31:39 with a pace of 9:59! I placed 2nd in my age group, so I now have a running medal!
Yaay! Congrats. :flowerforyou:
@Mamakatspokan, I'm no doctor, but I would take it easy until the actual start of the race. I would put as little pressure on the injury as possible. It's been four days and you have a little pain after running. If you wait five more days, I'm sure you'll be okay. Good luck! 0 -
I was hoping to check in today and tell you all that I rocked Week 7, Day 1. But no such luck! I had terrible side cramps - on my right side, at my upper rib cage.
The odd thing is, I finished Week 6 on Saturday (22 minutes running) with no issues.
I was running different paths - the Saturday run (at my house) is not very hilly. The one I run during the week is at work and it's a varied trail, different elevations. I didn't eat/drink much on Saturday before the run (I went at 7 am), but today, I've had about 28 oz. of water and 10 oz. of coffee.
Any ideas on what's causing the cramps? An experienced runner friend told me it could be anything - if my breathing is different, the weather, etc.
It's frustrating because I really want to have a successful 5k (hoping to sign up for one at the end of October) and I don't want to walk half of it because of a cramp!
But, at least I covered 2.29 miles in 34 minutes. That's something to be happy about!0 -
I'm no longer doing the warmup and cool down that comes w the app bc I just want to get to my run.
4m3li4: You are doing great on this program! I am concerned that you are eliminating your WU and CD though. Cool down gives your body time to bring down your heart rate. If you just stop suddenly, your heart is still pumping away...it's not a healthy choice.
Warm up is just as good for you... helping eliminate possible injuries. Please reconsider. WU and CD are in the program for a reason. I love reading your posts. Your positive attitude is always inspiring to me.0 -
I agree with everything Toni said.
I'm no longer doing the warmup and cool down that comes w the app bc I just want to get to my run.
4m3li4: You are doing great on this program! I am concerned that you are eliminating your WU and CD though. Cool down gives your body time to bring down your heart rate. If you just stop suddenly, your heart is still pumping away...it's not a healthy choice.
Warm up is just as good for you... helping eliminate possible injuries. Please reconsider. WU and CD are in the program for a reason. I love reading your posts. Your positive attitude is always inspiring to me.0 -
I ran my first 5k this morning. It was cold, 46 with a cold breeze off Lake Michigan. The hardest part was waiting in the cold for an hour to start running. There were several hills, some long gradual hills and one steep one. I ran the whole way with no walk breaks, even up the hills. I haven't seen any official results, but according to my Nike running app I finished in 39:52. It was awesome!! I'm definitely hooked!! Can't wait until til my next 5k in October!
Great job Rindy!!!!0 -
Yeah there are several different programs, I'm using what is now called Ease Into 5km. It was once called Couch 2 5k and is the original program. Don't get the 20 minute run until the end of W6 on this one
What program do you have?Well done Joe and LMJS on finishing the big scary run as it seems to be when first looking at it!
I did W5D3 today aswell, but my program was WU, 7min run, 2min walk, 5 min run, 2min walk, run 7min & CD
my stats for today
4.82km covered in 32:31 including WU/CD average of 6:45min/km
Run Pace 5:57min/km
Walk pace 8:23min/km
I agree with Toni and Aglaea.I'm no longer doing the warmup and cool down that comes w the app bc I just want to get to my run.
4m3li4: You are doing great on this program! I am concerned that you are eliminating your WU and CD though. Cool down gives your body time to bring down your heart rate. If you just stop suddenly, your heart is still pumping away...it's not a healthy choice.
Warm up is just as good for you... helping eliminate possible injuries. Please reconsider. WU and CD are in the program for a reason. I love reading your posts. Your positive attitude is always inspiring to me.
I agree with everything Toni said.
It's great you enjoy your runs, but be careful you don't want an injury that will sideline you for weeks.0 -
Great job to everyone who has been doing 5ks!!! And holy fast times!!!! Congrats to everyone who is getting out and doing something, don't give up, no matter how hard, it gets better, even if it's just once in the whole program, it will be worth it, I promise you!!!! Triumph is worth it
That being said, wk9 baby!!!!!! W9d1 done done done done done!!!!!! Only 2 more to go till I "graduate" I'm kinda sad 
I don't want it to be over, I don't understand the 5k to 10k app lol
The first mile always seems to be a rhythm finding experience of out of time, out of sync-ness, then I settle in and feel like I can run forever.... I consider myself a runner now, I think even if I'm as slow as a turtle
Mama, no!!!!! You poor thing.... Rest and ice and elevation and then lots of pain meds on the 5k day how about that? 0 -
Did W1D1 last night, happy with the result. this time im determinned to finish it. looked in my app and the last one i did was w3d1 in february.0
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