5k Training thoughts
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Thank you
It does! My favorite part was calling my BF on the way home to tell him. He was very proud of me
Thanks, that's kind of what I've been doing. The way my schedule is right now, I can usually only get one run day in during the week, soccer and then I do one training day on the weekend. The loop I use is about ten minutes walk away so after that and the ten minute warm up walk it's usually stretched pretty well. By the end it's loosened up to a normal gait.
I'm happy with my progress but at this rate, I don't think I'll be ready to run the whole 5K by June 7th which is kind of disappointing. Oh well. Got to start somewhere, right?0 -
Hi msuspartan10!
I did 2 miles today, mostly walking and didn't finish my mission. But it felt great to get out there!
Now, I'm icing my ankle, in hopes I didn't make anything worse.0 -
Week 6-2 was MUCH better than 6-1. I didn't break any records, but my overall pace was a minute better than my last run & on par with my the end of Week 5.
I did have a major NSV during my run, though. Halfway through the mission, I realized I had my top on inside out. In full view of the other walkers/runners, interstate traffic on I-20, construction crews both on the interstate & renovating the rec center, and that one guy pressure washing the pool, I just took my shirt off and put it back on properly while continuing my free form.
Also, tried out a running skirt for the first time versus capris & the little bit of chub rub did not cause anything to catch fire or give me any irritation
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You ladies are awesome! Great progress, everyone.0
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I did W7W1 today and I did enjoy the skipping, but the 5 minute free forms seemed like a back pedal. Oh well, guess I will enjoy the easier week before week 8 lol. I realllllly want to try to see if I can run a 5k without stopping but don't want to overdo it. I discovered the state trails that start in my town. Right now there is around 40 miles of trail and they are expanding to 70. So excited about them, it was a whole new experience! I'm only at 17 minute miles and I really want to improve but my endurance isn't up where it needs to be so I have to just realize I'm doing the best I can.
I got some Nike Pegasus 28's, but I think I am so use to my K-Swiss shoes now lol I just love them so much!!0 -
Finished W4W3 today and ran the first seven minute mile of my life. Well, 7:02, but considering the fastest I ever ran a mile in junior high was around 8:50, I'm going to count it.0
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I'm happy when I average 16 minute miles. Seriously, the second my 3 mile time is better than 47 minutes, I'm going to do a happy dance. 15:01 has been my fasted mile so far and that was way back in week 2. I was that girl that walked the 1.5 miles in middle school because I had no idea how to pace myself to run.0
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Finished W4W3 today and ran the first seven minute mile of my life. Well, 7:02, but considering the fastest I ever ran a mile in junior high was around 8:50, I'm going to count it.
That definitely counts. Way to go! 0 -
I'm happy when I average 16 minute miles. Seriously, the second my 3 mile time is better than 47 minutes, I'm going to do a happy dance.
You should post here and brag about it when you do, we'll dance with you. :happy:0 -
Good morning everyone. i'm only on week 1 but enjoying it already.
after reading the first pages I decided to google colour runs and we finally have them in the UK. There is one in July about 1h from here so going to sign up for it. Not sure if to take the kids or not as it looks good fun. Thought it would be good practice as signed up for tough mudder in October.0 -
Week 1 done!! My average pace today was a 16 minute mile which is pretty good considering its only running 15 seconds at time - I kept going after the mission was over and made it to 2.73 miles before going home, thats over a 4k I am so looking forward to week 2! 0
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Flab - That's GREAT! I'm doing The Color Run here in DC on Sunday. Cannot wait. 0
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I tried to walk my usual route yesterday and only made it through 1.5 mi of the 3.5
My foot is feeling a lot better, but being constricted in a sneaker doesn't make it happy. I'm supposed to do a 5k walk tomorrow and I think I'll be able to do it, but I don't know how long it'll be until I can run again. 0 -
Bring ibuprofen and ice to that 5K walk... it'll make a big difference if you apply both afterwards.
I'm tempted to start over with the 5K now. Everyone seems to be having so much fun with it!0 -
week 4 workout 1, what am I in for guys? Start Sunday or Monday0
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I'm in the same place eastern! I was walking 5k in the months before I started Z5k, and I feel like its finally getting serious, haha0
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I tried to walk my usual route yesterday and only made it through 1.5 mi of the 3.5 My foot is feeling a lot better, but being constricted in a sneaker doesn't make it happy. I'm supposed to do a 5k walk tomorrow and I think I'll be able to do it, but I don't know how long it'll be until I can run again.
Glad to hear your feeling a bit better! How did you do today? Did you make it without any new injury?
I was able to walk 2 miles today, but still no running for me either. My ankle is getting better (I didn't even make a mile a few days ago). I don't see any running in the immediate future either. I'm so bummed!0 -
Thought it would be good practice as signed up for tough mudder in October.
Ooooh--good for you! That's AWESOME!
I want to do a Spartan Sprint....0 -
week 4 workout 1, what am I in for guys? Start Sunday or Monday
Lots of fun and bragging rights. And some pain, but that sort of comes with the zombie running.0 -
I finished out Week 7 today. Not such a good session but excited to start week 8 on Tuesay! It was too hot when I left, I shoulda known better and waited til sundown but was afraid it would be raining.... I ended up having to walk the last 2 free forms because I was freaked out, my hand felt funny at 2.22 miles and looked at it and it was HUGE swollen bad. Heat had me feeling light headed so I just finished it out walking. Came home drank a Gatorade G2 and felt better, swelling is down now. That was CRAZY!0
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Thought it would be good practice as signed up for tough mudder in October.
Ooooh--good for you! That's AWESOME!
I want to do a Spartan Sprint....
TBH I think I must have had a crazy moment when i signed up but it is great incentive.0 -
That's scary chelle! Be careful out there!0
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So I finally (finally!) took my own advice and went to the specialized running store downtown to get solid advice on what shoes to wear. My New Balance shoes are awesome, but the lack of arch support is most likely the reason I have tendonitis in my right foot, so... I explained my symptoms, the experts in the store agreed, and went on to get me set up with something that both has good arch support, and lots of cushioning for asphalt running. They actually let me take the shoes out for a run on the street outside the store, to test them out thoroughly.
I am now the proud owner of a pair of these expensive monstrosities:
Mizuno Wave Rider 16. Very much looking forward to my next run now. :bigsmile:0 -
Those shoes look awesome!
So on Saturday I participated in my first 5k event. It was the Easter Seals Walk With Me 5K. It's technically a walk vs a run, so I thought it would be a good first event. After hurting my foot last week I wasn't sure I'd be able to do the whole thing, but I did! After the first 5-10 minutes my foot loosened up and I was able to pick up my pace. I ended up walking/running the whole thing. I averaged about 14 min/mi and finished the route in just under 40 minutes. There were only a handful of people who ran the course, so I came in ahead of most everyone. I know the event wasn't a race, but it still felt really great to come in at the head of the pack.
So I think I'm ok to start the ZR! 5K program again! YAY!!!!0 -
Those shoes look awesome!
So on Saturday I participated in my first 5k event. It was the Easter Seals Walk With Me 5K. It's technically a walk vs a run, so I thought it would be a good first event. After hurting my foot last week I wasn't sure I'd be able to do the whole thing, but I did! After the first 5-10 minutes my foot loosened up and I was able to pick up my pace. I ended up walking/running the whole thing. I averaged about 14 min/mi and finished the route in just under 40 minutes. There were only a handful of people who ran the course, so I came in ahead of most everyone. I know the event wasn't a race, but it still felt really great to come in at the head of the pack.
So I think I'm ok to start the ZR! 5K program again! YAY!!!!
Well done especially with the injury. hold on to that feeling next time you having a bad run.0 -
I love this app SO much! I've only trained through week six but was able to run the entire Color Run yesterday here in DC.
You guys are such an inspiration to keep going.
Dragon1ady - those are some great looking shoes.0 -
Morning ladies!
Well done Steph & Liz!
Chelle, I'm moving to week 8 this week too! So exciting. Sorry you had a scary experience
I fell off the wagon big time this weekend. Whoops. Back in the saddle today!0 -
Good morning!
Nice job sb, especially with the injured foot! And well done Liz as well! I'm looking forward to my own color race now.
The shoes that look red in the picture are actually a deep fuchsia in person. With lime green accents. Like I said, monstrosities. I'm keeping them hidden from my husband so I can shock him with them tonight. :bigsmile:0 -
LOL I adore Mizuno's. My friend who runs around 35 miles a week runs in them sometimes. She has a shoe rotation lol0
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I almost ended up with a pair of Nikes, actually, but their arch support wasn't good enough. Pity, the cushioning was like running on a cloud, and they actually looked good. Oh well.0
