5k Training thoughts
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OK, time for my W6D2 run--I'm thinking I'll take the bus out to the start point and run back. I'm charging my phone now so I'll have something to run to!0
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I like that too, and I think maybe we needed one? Going from couch potato to running a 5K, or running for several minutes in a row, is HARD. A tangible reminder that it's hard for everyone, and it's not just me, helps a lot.
Or to put it slightly differently, it's encouraging for me to know that you guys are suffering too. :bigsmile:0 -
Steph, are you stretching before/during/after your runs? That much pain seems unusual.0
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I like that too, and I think maybe we needed one? Going from couch potato to running a 5K, or running for several minutes in a row, is HARD. A tangible reminder that it's hard for everyone, and it's not just me, helps a lot.
Or to put it slightly differently, it's encouraging for me to know that you guys are suffering too. :bigsmile:
Yay random comment thread! AKA a way for me to postpone leaving for my run...0 -
Tough run today--Week 6 has been rough for me. I think it's partly being overtaxed at work, partly that it has been unseasonably warm, and partly that I've been running more on hills. In any case, glad to be done with my run for today.0
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I'm glad we are still using the thread. My fiance says I run too slow for him to run with and the only person I know irl that runs is a really close friend of mine but she is training for a half marathon so she's quite a bit ahead of me lol.
After my fiance gets home I will do my W6D2 outside and hopefully it will go as well as last time did.0 -
I have to say, I'm really looking forward to getting to the regular app just for the radio mode! I've done a couple runs that were 2 hours or so and I end up going through two missions rather than just listen to music since there isn't any dialogue.0
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Today I did 5k in about 51 minutes, can't wait to make that number go lower lol. My next Z5K session isn't til Tues. I do weight training M/W/F so I don't Z5K T/TH/Sa. Usually I rest on Sundays, but I skipped yest so I'm thinking of just going for a run tomorrow and using the reg Zombie app and just see what I can do straight running. Even if I only do 1 mile and stop.0
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Finished Week 3 Workout 2. No glitch in the GPS so I can officially say I completed 4k today in the 45 mins. Nice feeling, but a bit sore after the workout.0
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Today I did 5k in about 51 minutes, can't wait to make that number go lower lol. My next Z5K session isn't til Tues. I do weight training M/W/F so I don't Z5K T/TH/Sa. Usually I rest on Sundays, but I skipped yest so I'm thinking of just going for a run tomorrow and using the reg Zombie app and just see what I can do straight running. Even if I only do 1 mile and stop.
Good job on making it for the full 5k! That's a big accomplishment.
I really want to finish out the story, so I'm making myself wait to go back to the regular app. After my run yesterday, though, I think it'll be a couple days. I am sore from all those squats!0 -
I did week 3 workout 1 yesterday and OUCH! lol resting today as needed. The last 2 8 minute free runs killed me0
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UGH, still having ankle issues. My left is almost OK.
My right however, is a mess.
Although, lizpirate, your suggestions helped, thanks.
Today I went and got fitted for running shoes.
I'll retire my one month old Saucony sneaks.
I bought some New Balance 880v2's, at the recommendation of the staff at Fleet Feet.
The person who fit me (who also has tendinitis issues, coincidentally) said, If they aggravate the tendon issue, I should return them for some Brooks Ghosts.
They also suggested I buy a Lower Leg Kit and roll out my calves.
That little roller, is 100 bucks!
I'm going to shop for something a little more cost effective.0 -
Yay on getting new shoes, bjhac! Hopefully these feel better on your ankles.
I finished out Week 5 today and had the following conversation with my husband:
Me: I beat my old 3 mile time!
Him: Good job, baby! (goes to give me a high five)
Me: By one second!!
Him: (manages to complete the high five while laughing)0 -
hahah hey i'll take a new record, even by one second we gota latch onto even those small victories, they keep me going!!!
My fiance bought me a 5oz bag of Lindor truffles, I threw one at him LOL. They were my favorite and I was addicted to them when I was pregnant with our son, BUT I was addicted to them. So I will just enjoy and worry about working them off later....
Today was an off day but after the truffles and learning we are going to Chinese with the rest of the family this afternoon, I got in a short 30 min run. I didn't use any c25k apps, just started Nike and the regular Zombies Run app and ran. I did liek a 2 min warmup walk, then ran 1.78 miles. I felt like I could do more but not wanting to overdo it on my day off, just came home
17 min miles, I will have to work on this after I finish z5k. For now, I just want to keep the victory of knowing I ran 1.78mi without stopping and could've kept going
Happy Mother's Day to all the mommies!!!!!0 -
Just wanted to say i'm on week 3 but the heel lifts on the second week: ohmygod, they made my calves so painful, honestly only way to relieve the pain after was not to walk but jog.0
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hahah hey i'll take a new record, even by one second we gota latch onto even those small victories, they keep me going!!!
My fiance bought me a 5oz bag of Lindor truffles, I threw one at him LOL. They were my favorite and I was addicted to them when I was pregnant with our son, BUT I was addicted to them. So I will just enjoy and worry about working them off later....
Today was an off day but after the truffles and learning we are going to Chinese with the rest of the family this afternoon, I got in a short 30 min run. I didn't use any c25k apps, just started Nike and the regular Zombies Run app and ran. I did liek a 2 min warmup walk, then ran 1.78 miles. I felt like I could do more but not wanting to overdo it on my day off, just came home 17 min miles, I will have to work on this after I finish z5k. For now, I just want to keep the victory of knowing I ran 1.78mi without stopping and could've kept going
Happy Mother's Day to all the mommies!!!!!
Awesome job, Chelle!
I pretty much failed at dieting today--my husband and I went out to dinner and I had the most amazing Osso Bucco and a couple glasses of wine. No regrets, though! I logged it and will get back on the wagon tomorrow.0 -
Steph, are you stretching before/during/after your runs? That much pain seems unusual.
Liz,
I'm stretching b/d/a. I think I'm just in poor condition and that coupled with running on asphalt and new sneaks is putting me through the wringer. Yesterday I ran on a dirt path and OMG it felt soooo much better! And the new sneakers have helped with the shin pain too. I think some of it is just my legs adjusting to the new shoes.0 -
UGH, still having ankle issues. My left is almost OK.
My right however, is a mess.
Although, lizpirate, your suggestions helped, thanks.
Today I went and got fitted for running shoes.
I'll retire my one month old Saucony sneaks.
I bought some New Balance 880v2's, at the recommendation of the staff at Fleet Feet.
The person who fit me (who also has tendinitis issues, coincidentally) said, If they aggravate the tendon issue, I should return them for some Brooks Ghosts.
They also suggested I buy a Lower Leg Kit and roll out my calves.
That little roller, is 100 bucks!
I'm going to shop for something a little more cost effective.
TJ Max and Marshalls have foam rollers0 -
Diet? What's that?? I've been a big fat fail where eating is concerned. Oh well. This is why I'm exercising I guess.
Yesterday I ran outside, I did 3.5mi (W3D3 completed FINALLY). I'm so glad I've finished out the week, even if I walked for a lot of the 8 minute free forms. Looking forward to moving on to week 4. The path I was running on was right next to a road where a 10K was happening. It was pretty interesting to see the variety of people, shapes and sizes running in the race. Really encouraging actually. And the dirt path was a nice change. I'd love to run on dirt more often, but this route is on the other side of the city so it's pretty inconvenient. This weekend I'm doing a 5k walk with some work buddies. I might do my shuffle while they walk. I'm interested to see if I can do the whole thing at my shuffle pace. I find it's really hard to maintain a reasonable pace when I run outside. While I usually jog at 3.5-4 on the treadmill, I feel like I'm running significantly faster when I'm outside. It's hard to figure out what the pace actually is though. The walks throw off the average. So for all I know I might be able to "run" a 5k, I just don't know it because I run too fast. We will see. My first *actual* 5k run is on July 7th.0 -
hahah hey i'll take a new record, even by one second we gota latch onto even those small victories, they keep me going!!!
My fiance bought me a 5oz bag of Lindor truffles, I threw one at him LOL. They were my favorite and I was addicted to them when I was pregnant with our son, BUT I was addicted to them. So I will just enjoy and worry about working them off later....
Today was an off day but after the truffles and learning we are going to Chinese with the rest of the family this afternoon, I got in a short 30 min run. I didn't use any c25k apps, just started Nike and the regular Zombies Run app and ran. I did liek a 2 min warmup walk, then ran 1.78 miles. I felt like I could do more but not wanting to overdo it on my day off, just came home 17 min miles, I will have to work on this after I finish z5k. For now, I just want to keep the victory of knowing I ran 1.78mi without stopping and could've kept going
Happy Mother's Day to all the mommies!!!!!
You ran 1.78 mi without stopping! Awesome! Congrats girl!0 -
I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one here who fell off the wagon this weekend. Mother's Day brunch, followed by relaxing do-nothing day with my husband completely threw everything off. Good beer remains my downfall...
But if we allowed every little mistake to get us down, we'd never get anywhere and the zombies would win. That must not be allowed to happen! Planning for my next Z5K workout tonight.TJ Max and Marshalls have foam rollers
Ross too, not to mention a whole bunch of affordable online vendors.0 -
UGH, still having ankle issues. My left is almost OK.
My right however, is a mess.
Although, lizpirate, your suggestions helped, thanks.
Today I went and got fitted for running shoes.
I'll retire my one month old Saucony sneaks.
I bought some New Balance 880v2's, at the recommendation of the staff at Fleet Feet.
The person who fit me (who also has tendinitis issues, coincidentally) said, If they aggravate the tendon issue, I should return them for some Brooks Ghosts.
They also suggested I buy a Lower Leg Kit and roll out my calves.
That little roller, is 100 bucks!
I'm going to shop for something a little more cost effective.
TJ Max and Marshalls have foam rollers
Thanks SB, I found one for under 20 bucks. 0 -
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Ouch, SB! Try to ice it as soon as possible to prevent swelling.
The universe does want you to exercise. The work parking lot is just out to get you.0 -
I completely pigged out on peanut butter chicken. But it was totally worth it. It is my favorite thing in the universe and I hadn't had it since December, so man oh man did I endulge lol. I am up 4lbs of bloating today but it will go down in a few days just gotta get back to strict Paleo in the meantime.
My Nike Pegasus came today so I can't wait to go run in them tomorrow and finish out week 6 0 -
Take it easy, SB, but get right back to it when you can. Injuries have thrown me off of exercising for years at a time :P
The first two weeks of the month take me through my birthday, anniversary, and Mother's Day. It's safe to say my eating has gone out the window. Today started Week 6, and I was NOT looking forward to all the long free forms. I've been running the 5 min free form at the beginning of last week's missions with no problems, but I still got nervous thinking about Week 6.
I made it a point to slow down & conserve my energy, so my pace was terribad compared to last week. It was Week 1 kind of awful. HOWEVER, I ran every single last second of ALL of the free forms and had energy left over. Now I know that I can pick up the pace next run and still finish strong :smokin:0 -
****, Steph! I hope you feel better soon.
I started week 7 today and I LOVED it! More running plus skipping which took me right back to my childhood. Plus I was able to set a record pace (for me). I've gotten in a routine where one day a week I work on pacing (today), one day I work on hills, and one day I work on distance. Today I managed to do 4.5 miles at a 9.5 minute mile pace. O.o Considering I started out at the beginning of March not being able to run 3 miles straight and averaging 12.5 minute miles, I think this program has been incredible. Can't wait to finish out the 5k training and move to the regular app!0 -
Feel Better Steph!
I feel your aggravation!
Today marks 1 week of no running for me. I'm doing everything I can think of, to get this ankle back to working (and pain free).
I'm starting to feel like I'm running vicariously though you guys. haha
I may go buy a calf sleeve today and see if that helps.0 -
Morning all!
I hope it's okay for me to jump in here.
I started week two yesterday! I felt really silly stopping after the runs to do the heel lifts. It's a small loop, too, so I kept seeing the same people lol. On the bright side, I jogged for five minutes for the first time during the free form run! I never understood how someone could jog slower than they walk but I get it now haha.
I have a lingering quad ache that's making it difficult to do anything. I re-pulled it at soccer last week so I've been on IBUs and ice to try to help it get a little better. I suppose I could just stop for a week or two but I've finally got the motivation to be out and running and I'm afraid if I stop, the motivation will go away :-/0 -
Good morning and welcome to the random 5K comment thread!
Well done on the five minutes! Feels good, doesn't it? I like the free form runs because they make it so easy to see progress that way.
Be gentle with the torn muscle. If you can't run, go for a walk instead just to keep moving. Listen to what your body is saying, the injured leg will tell you how much it can do, when it needs to rest, and when it can go faster. You just need to listen and interpret the signals right. There is a difference between being hurt and being injured. You can run with the first, should not run with the second.0
