Daily Check In Thread

thankyou4thevenom

Did W4D3

AglaeaC

I have finished W8D3, doing C25K in conjunction with a winter running program (long runs were via the program, but I generally used C25K during the week for the 30-40 minute sessions). This is my second round of C25K. (There is a half round prior to these two.) Instead of finishing with a 5K, I will be running my first 10K in May. I am concentrating on finishing, not on racing. If I dare race, it's all over at mile 4.

I found C25K to be easier each time I attempt it. It is a great tool for getting back into training after a short hiatus.

Well done, how are things going now?

Did W4D3

You've been challenged to W5D1! I just came back from those 15 minutes of running.

Tanya949

I just finished W1D2 this morning. Endurance-wise it was as easy as the first day. (I did not find the running hard at all, didn't get as winded as I expected... many years ago I couldn't run even 30 seconds without busting a lung). Physically, the first day I had really sore hips afterwards (IT bands) that lasted 2 days, and sore feet that lasted 3. I did better today, and stretched right after the run, and again when I got home (I drive to a dirt packed trail to run- pavement is too hard) then rolled out legs/hips with a foam roller. Hip pain is almost gone, so I will make sure this is my routine every time I run from now on. I feel so accomplished after running that I feel I want to go out and run again!

greentree0

I just did W1D2 too. A little faster than W1D1 because I got a decent sports bra today which meant that I wasn't jogging and trying to "hold myself in". It's nice to see everyone at different places in the program.

AglaeaC

I think it's inspirational to read of all the different experiences. Makes me feel like it's one long continuum and all I have to do is focus on staying on the wagon, crawl back up if I fall down, and people will cheer me on no matter where I am.

Feel free to post anytime, I've run as far as week 8 until I twisted my ankle during normal walking. Varda and other graduates seem to pop by every so often, but I'll motivate myself by checking this thread daily from now on.

FancyPantsFran

I graduated c25k in early March ran a 5k then have kind of gotten out of a run schedule. I can run a full mile wiouthout stopping on the treadmill but not outside. Think its mostly mental for me at this point. So this week I went to an outside track Im doing an interval run. Run 1/4 mile walk 1/4 mile interval for 1.5 miles three times a week. Yesterday I felt good so I did 2 miles. Doing it three times a week. This week Im going to attempt to run 1/2 walk 1/2 intervals. My goal is to be able to run a mile in a month.

AglaeaC

It's something that many say; more difficult to run outside. Why do you think that is? I've only ever run on sand roads and pavement.

Tanya949

For me it's the opposite. I hate the treadmill, I find it so boring and don't like the feel of it beneath me. I've only walked on the treadmill before, but I would much rather go out hiking and climb hills than walk on a steady steep incline on treadmill... And I do that every Friday.. Ugh. So I don't think I will try running on a treadmill any time soon.

thankyou4thevenom

W5D1 done

Just_Ceci

W5D1 done

:drinker:

AglaeaC

Keep running, people!

W5D2 wasn't too bad today, it wasn't too hot, there was a slight breeze, and I didn't hear a constant negative voice in my head. Looking forward to W5D3, the big one; have done it before and will do it again!

mom2tripsn2

DId W3D3 today...feeling good in that one and ready to tackle W4...during W3D1 my phone rang in the middle of the first 3 minute run and I didn't realize right away that it froze the timer, so I ran longer than 3 minutes...that little oops is really helping my confidence that I will be able to get through the 5 minute runs though. Besides, 2 weeks ago I was huffing and puffing and barely getting my feet off the ground for a 1 minute run and now I'm pushing through 3+...I figure if I can do that, I can push to 5...and then 8..and then 10....:) Less than a month to go till my 1st 5K...

Tanya949

Finished W1D3 today. Felt really good. I chose a nice quiet rail trail, I don't like pavement or back roads, but there is a very slight incline to it. I ran "downhill" the first half and "uphill" on the way back. I don't know whether to alternate starting points or just do it that way each time. I really like that part of the trail, much of the rest of it is wide open, and it slants the entire length of it.

carolina822

After half-a$$ing my couch to 5k training this time around, I ran a 5k on Friday night (5000ish participants - it was more of a fun community event than a race, at least for those of us at the back of the pack). It was really fun, but I walked more of the course than I did my last 5k, yet I shaved over a minute off my time, so apparently I am picking up speed on the run. I'm going to keep plugging away at the training schedule (I am in week 6 now) so that I can hopefully run the whole 5k at my first triathlon next month. I honestly think that at this point it's a mental thing. I can keep running, I just need to make myself do it, and I need to be running three days a week instead of this once or twice a week that I've been doing lately.

Just_Ceci

I am re-doing C25k with a co-worker who just started running. We did our 2nd day yesterday. She is doing great! I have to keep reminding myself to slow down. I'm trying to remember to let her lead the run intervals.

tabbyblack13

I attempted W4D1 and only made it halfway through before I felt a weird tinge in my left calf mucle that went all the way up to the back of my knee. I decieded to finish the day by walking at an 3%+ inclince to try to strech out my calfs.

pistachiopeas

I just completed W1D3. Felt glorious during that last run. I'm going to do W2D1 on Thursday and then again on Monday because I'm going out of town Thurs night-Sunday night.

kbwellman

As embarrassing as this is - I wanted to hold myself accountable for getting my rear in gear. Last night hubs and I made it half-way through W1D1 before we headed back home. I think it's time to invest in some real running shoes (instead of the cute cheapo ones I picked up before) as the calf pains made it hard for me to push through the pain.

carolina822

As embarrassing as this is - I wanted to hold myself accountable for getting my rear in gear. Last night hubs and I made it half-way through W1D1 before we headed back home. I think it's time to invest in some real running shoes (instead of the cute cheapo ones I picked up before) as the calf pains made it hard for me to push through the pain.

That's a great start!

Definitely invest in some good shoes - it will make a world of difference. Your calves will get used to it with time. Mine hurt a lot at the start, but with proper footwear and getting more miles under my feet, they don't hurt any more. Also, I do more of a warm up than the five minutes the program calls for - it takes me at least ten minutes to get loosened up to run.

Just_Ceci

I just completed W1D3. Felt glorious during that last run. I'm going to do W2D1 on Thursday and then again on Monday because I'm going out of town Thurs night-Sunday night.

I would just go on to W2D2 on Monday. You can always repeat if you struggle too much!

AglaeaC

I attempted W4D1 and only made it halfway through before I felt a weird tinge in my left calf mucle that went all the way up to the back of my knee. I decieded to finish the day by walking at an 3%+ inclince to try to strech out my calfs.

Good call. If it's one-sided, there's definitely reason to slow down.

AglaeaC

As embarrassing as this is - I wanted to hold myself accountable for getting my rear in gear. Last night hubs and I made it half-way through W1D1 before we headed back home. I think it's time to invest in some real running shoes (instead of the cute cheapo ones I picked up before) as the calf pains made it hard for me to push through the pain.

Pushing through pain is never a good idea, buying good running shoes however is.

likitisplit

It's something that many say; more difficult to run outside. Why do you think that is? I've only ever run on sand roads and pavement.

It's any transition. I did the program both outside and on the 'mill. No problems with either.

Then it was spring and I went outside until it got too cold. I can no longer run for thirty minutes straight on a treadmill, so I do intervals. THEN I transitioned back outside and that kicked my butt.

ANY change in running should be accompanied by scaling back weekly miles and speed, and then working back up over a week or two.

AglaeaC

After half-a$$ing my couch to 5k training this time around, I ran a 5k on Friday night (5000ish participants - it was more of a fun community event than a race, at least for those of us at the back of the pack). It was really fun, but I walked more of the course than I did my last 5k, yet I shaved over a minute off my time, so apparently I am picking up speed on the run. I'm going to keep plugging away at the training schedule (I am in week 6 now) so that I can hopefully run the whole 5k at my first triathlon next month. I honestly think that at this point it's a mental thing. I can keep running, I just need to make myself do it, and I need to be running three days a week instead of this once or twice a week that I've been doing lately.

I don't know much about triathlon yet, but the way you describe running makes me think it's not one of your favourite things to do? Do you think training with someone else might make it more fun or do you prefer solo running?

greentree0

W1D3 done. But my knee is a bit sore :-( I'm heavier than when I did C25k two years ago, but I have good shoes.

AglaeaC

W1D3 done. But my knee is a bit sore :-( I'm heavier than when I did C25k two years ago, but I have good shoes.

A tiny bit of soreness is expected, but you should keep an eye on the situation and maybe slow down. Sometimes my right ankle feels more sore and I think it is because my posture isn't completely even; something else to pay attention to. Maybe you can ask a friend to look at you when you run a bit? Are you running on a soft or hard surface?

greentree0

W1D3 done. But my knee is a bit sore :-( I'm heavier than when I did C25k two years ago, but I have good shoes.

A tiny bit of soreness is expected, but you should keep an eye on the situation and maybe slow down. Sometimes my right ankle feels more sore and I think it is because my posture isn't completely even; something else to pay attention to. Maybe you can ask a friend to look at you when you run a bit? Are you running on a soft or hard surface?

I'm running on the sidewalk (I think they're concrete, not tarmac here). And I unfortunately have no-one to ask to look at my posture, but I'll try to be conscious of it next time. I started feeling pressure in my knee during run 1 (they're only 60s this week) but it didn't get worse in the subsequent ones. I guess I'll see how I feel during W2D1. Thanks for the suggestions!

AglaeaC

W1D3 done. But my knee is a bit sore :-( I'm heavier than when I did C25k two years ago, but I have good shoes.

A tiny bit of soreness is expected, but you should keep an eye on the situation and maybe slow down. Sometimes my right ankle feels more sore and I think it is because my posture isn't completely even; something else to pay attention to. Maybe you can ask a friend to look at you when you run a bit? Are you running on a soft or hard surface?

I'm running on the sidewalk (I think they're concrete, not tarmac here). And I unfortunately have no-one to ask to look at my posture, but I'll try to be conscious of it next time. I started feeling pressure in my knee during run 1 (they're only 60s this week) but it didn't get worse in the subsequent ones. I guess I'll see how I feel during W2D1. Thanks for the suggestions!

There are many youtube videos on good running form, check them out - and read the comments, too, since not all trainers know what they are talking about.

greentree0

There are many youtube videos on good running form, check them out - and read the comments, too, since not all trainers know what they are talking about.

That's a great idea AglaeaC - I hadn't thought of that.

AglaeaC

There are many youtube videos on good running form, check them out - and read the comments, too, since not all trainers know what they are talking about.

That's a great idea AglaeaC - I hadn't thought of that.

There is an app, I'll ask Varda, via which you can get a coach to look at your running. Someone has to film it but it is a great alternative if a permanent personal trainer isn't an option.