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C25k, Sit-Ups, Push-Ups, oh my!

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  • FitbitConnor
    FitbitConnor Posts: 143 Member
    Also just did my pushup test and managed 55 which put me in the >40 category :0) tried to do WK3 D1 after but didnt stand a chance lol so i'll just be a day behind with the situps from here on i guess...
  • mamaturner
    mamaturner Posts: 2,447 Member
    Hang in there gixercon, there's a lot of the stomach thing floating around. Luckily it skipped my household.... we just got the head cold :tongue:
    I'm behind as well, W5D2 of the sit ups... been super busy with the restaurant I work at trying to get occupancy, now our soft open today (AH! NERVOUS AND EXCITED!) then 1 more soft open next week, then hopefully open doors! So I'm hoping to get back on track today, but I've been hitting up zumba/masala bhangra 5 days a week! YEA! Burned I believe 3280 calories this week! SAY WHA!?
  • FitbitConnor
    FitbitConnor Posts: 143 Member
    WOW thats awesome! :0) Thats what im looking forward to, as i get fitter i'll be able to exercise longer and burn more! starting swimming next week *if all things go well* havent been near a pool in about 15 years LOL
  • FitbitConnor
    FitbitConnor Posts: 143 Member
    Did WK3 D3 last night just to burn off some of those extra pesky weekend calories will do WK4 D1 tomorrow... i found week four tough last time around so im hoping that will be easier as well :0)
  • FitbitConnor
    FitbitConnor Posts: 143 Member
    Busy day today!

    Completed Week 4 - Day 1 of C25K
    Today's workout consisted of:
    Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then: - Jog 3 minutes - Walk 90 seconds - Jog 5 minutes - Walk 2-1/2 minutes - Jog 3 minutes - Walk 90 seconds - Jog 5 minutes - Five-minute cooldown walk
    9 hours ago via C25K app


    Today I did a total of 50 pushups thanks to the Hundred Pushups iPhone app. (Week 3, Day 2, Level 1) #100Pushups
    about an hour ago via Hundred Pushups

    Today I did a total of 120 situps thanks to the 200 Situps iPhone app. (Week 3, Day 1, Level 3) #200Situps
    56 minutes ago via Hundred Pushups

    Found the run easier but still tough and the pushups half killed me as my muscles were still a little sore from the last set sit ups were ok :0)
  • Sunsh1ne
    Sunsh1ne Posts: 879 Member
    Finally wrapped up week 3 today - when I started it, I thought I'd have to repeat it, but when I finished today I felt SOOOO good, and I'm psyched to move on to week 4!
  • FitbitConnor
    FitbitConnor Posts: 143 Member
    I forgot to report back on friday! Did WK5 D1 and aced it, im taking the weekend off running though as ive got a bit of a sore toe and want to rest it but i shall be hitting the freeweights instead! I shall do WK3 D3 sit-ups and pull-ups today :0)
  • SammyLynn010
    SammyLynn010 Posts: 293 Member
    Okay...so... I just heard about this hoopla and I have decided that I am going to try it. (even if running isn't my thing...well if I'm not running bases). I am worried about sticking with it though. Usually I do things for a few weeks and then give up... I might need some seriously motivation! =) ... yay for Spring, good motivation!
  • FitbitConnor
    FitbitConnor Posts: 143 Member
    Today I did a total of 50 pushups thanks to the Hundred Pushups iPhone app. (Week 3, Day 2, Level 1) #100Pushups
    23 March at 20:22 via Hundred Pushups

    Today I did a total of 200 situps thanks to the 200 Situps iPhone app. (Week 3, Day 3, Level 3) #200Situps
  • SammyLynn010
    SammyLynn010 Posts: 293 Member
    W1D1 Complete! ... 1.5 miles in 30 mins. I'll get there! ... I didn't quite feel like I was going to die.
  • kwardklinck
    kwardklinck Posts: 1,601
    I just did Week 3 Day 2 of C25K tonight. I was planning to start the push up challenge tomorrow. I really want to do the squat one but feel like I have to wait until my 5 k race is over in May. I don't want my legs to cramp up while running. I wanted to see how the push ups go before I add the sit-ups.
  • kwardklinck
    kwardklinck Posts: 1,601
    W1D1 Complete! ... 1.5 miles in 30 mins. I'll get there! ... I didn't quite feel like I was going to die.



    The trick is to only run as fast as you can breathe normally. That really hit home for me on Day 1 of Week 3 when I had to run 3 minutes at a time. I ran too fast and just about killed myself. This time I slowed down the pace and concentrated on the breathing and I didn't feel nearly as bad when I was done.
  • SammyLynn010
    SammyLynn010 Posts: 293 Member
    W1D1 Complete! ... 1.5 miles in 30 mins. I'll get there! ... I didn't quite feel like I was going to die.



    The trick is to only run as fast as you can breathe normally. That really hit home for me on Day 1 of Week 3 when I had to run 3 minutes at a time. I ran too fast and just about killed myself. This time I slowed down the pace and concentrated on the breathing and I didn't feel nearly as bad when I was done.



    I didn't actually do too bad with the breathing part of it. Softball taught me the beauty of breathing through my nose and out my mouth. It makes a big difference for the long haul...just have to remind myself to do it the more tired I get.

    Thank you for the advice though!
  • FitbitConnor
    FitbitConnor Posts: 143 Member
    Still feeling sore from last weeks over exertion, so im holding off the running for a little longer but will be cycling for the rest of this week to keep the cardio going :0) will get back to C25K WK5 D2 next wednesday. Hopefully ill be getting a pari of newtons soon as well so that should help my running along as well...
  • SammyLynn010
    SammyLynn010 Posts: 293 Member
    W1D2 is under my belt and I feel great about it! ... I did a mile and a half ... Though I am not sure if that is a good distance or not. lol ... It's more than I've been able to run/walk in a long time! haha
  • FitbitConnor
    FitbitConnor Posts: 143 Member
    W1D2 is under my belt and I feel great about it! ... I did a mile and a half ... Though I am not sure if that is a good distance or not. lol ... It's more than I've been able to run/walk in a long time! haha

    Great job! :0) i think thats roughly the distance i was covering as well? Its a really good program, i didnt realize i was making any progress until i repeated week 3 after doing week 4 day 1 and taking a couple of weeks off. It was so much easier! Keep up the good work :0)
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