Daily Check In Thread
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I woke up later than I wanted to, but went to the park for a run anyway.
About 2/3 of the way through 5 to 10K week 1, day 3, my phone died. I finished the last 2 1/2 intervals as best I could without the app. I was running at a pretty good pace when the phone died, quite a bit faster than the previous run. Ticked me off that I didn't get a final pace, distance, etc. :grumble:
I will tackle week 2 day 1 on Saturday (with a FULLY charged phone!)0 -
I just finished Wk1D2 yesterday evening. I did really well until the last interval when I tripped over something and torqued my ankle and knee a bit. Slowed me down to a brisk walk. But my leg feels fine today so no lasting damage. Can't wait to do my next run!0
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I'm a recent graduate of C25K who hasn't actually run a full 5K yet (although I'm getting closer). After a false start with the Active 5k-to-10k app I moved on to the Hal Higdon 10k program this morning, which suits my goals better.
I had a horrible run this morning. I can't even call it a run. I don't know that I can even call it a jog. This morning I shuffled for 2 miles. My legs were tired, i was tired (it's hot here and I don't have a/c so I didn't sleep well last night), it was still hot & humid at 6:00 this morning when I hit the road, and mentally I was not in the game. But I finished it. Ridiculously slowly, but I finished it.
Sounds like my run. I think I need to be more hydrated in the AM.
I even thought about taking Marc Parent's advice and quitting running... until my next training session on Sunday (http://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/always-stay-a-beginner-runner-at-heart).
I briefly considered going the whole way and breaking something, but gave it up when I realized I would be completely unconvincing as a quitter.
But, Baby, if both feet were off the ground, it was a run and YOU ARE FABULOUS!
Thank you!
I might need to be more hydrated too - I really didn't drink much before heading out. I've come too far to give up now!0 -
Completed Week 5, day 3. Was really tough to go for 20 minutes straight, but I managed. Wasn't even exhausted after it either, just calves were hurting and I was sweating like mad. Looking forward to week 6.0
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Completed Week 5, day 3. Was really tough to go for 20 minutes straight, but I managed. Wasn't even exhausted after it either, just calves were hurting and I was sweating like mad. Looking forward to week 6.
Great job! That's a huge milestone in the program. Hope you stretched out your calves well afterward.0 -
I found the first couple of weeks a struggle as I was going too fast for my fitness level, my breathing was all over the place (my lungs were on fire on Wk2!) but it does get better. After Wk3 it seemed to get easier - or to be more precise, I started listening to what the lady on my podcast was saying instead of trying to be Usain Bolt over night lol
I'm glad you're ok after your stumble - easily done!
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Week 8 day 2 is in the bag.. I had to redo it from yesterday since I could not really breathe yesterday on my normal route outside. we have a fire close to us, about 40 miles away but the smoke is high in the air and the ash is floating. so not the best air quality to be trying to run in.
So today, determined to get my week 8 day 2 done with, I hit the gym and the treadmill. Cranked up the tunes to keep my mind in the game and plugged along.
Its done, now I can move on to week 8 day 3, which might have to be done on the treadmill as well, unless I got out of town... Hmmm maybe the beach!!0 -
Just finished Weed 3 Day 3, I'm a little disappointed in myself because I let myself stop 20 seconds early on the last interval and I know if I had pushed myself I could have done it. I went early this morning, but it was already so hot and humid it was hard to breath just walking outside. The great thing was, I taped my leg for the first time and my shin didn't hurt me at all, so I was thrilled about that.0
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As an ex-football player, I always thought of running as a punishment (especially distance running.) Now that I have a full-time desk-job, I wasn't getting as much exercise as I was used to so I decided on Tuesday to start the C25K. Of course, I picked the absolute hottest week of the summer to get started! Anyway, last night I completed W1D2 but wanted to see how far off I am from a 30 minute 5k so I actually kept going after the app ended.
I completed a 5k on W1D2 in 40 minutes. Let it be known that in my life the only other times I've traveled 3.1 miles was via vehicle, so this was awesome. I'm really hoping to push harder to get to that 30 minute mark by October. Do you think this is possible???0 -
WK5D3 this morning - didn't go brilliantly as it was already getting hot at 6.30 (I don't 'do' hot weather very well lol).
The last 2mins I was barely running, my feet were really dragging the ground so I didn't feel it was that great an accomplishment when she said 'that's it'.
I think I'll repeat it on Sunday and if it goes a bit better I'll chalk it up as a victory but for the moment, only half a tick!0 -
As an ex-football player, I always thought of running as a punishment (especially distance running.) Now that I have a full-time desk-job, I wasn't getting as much exercise as I was used to so I decided on Tuesday to start the C25K. Of course, I picked the absolute hottest week of the summer to get started! Anyway, last night I completed W1D2 but wanted to see how far off I am from a 30 minute 5k so I actually kept going after the app ended.
I completed a 5k on W1D2 in 40 minutes. Let it be known that in my life the only other times I've traveled 3.1 miles was via vehicle, so this was awesome. I'm really hoping to push harder to get to that 30 minute mark by October. Do you think this is possible???
WOW! Good for you!!!
It drives me MAD that running is so often used as punishment in athletics. If you are capable of running 5k in 40 minutes now, you will see your time drop significantly by October (newbie gains, right?).
Just be warned that the average, healthy adult is perfectly physically capable of running themselves into an injury on their first run. Most of us are just too lazy for this to be a problem. My advice for you is to take it easy and follow a plan. If the C25k app gets boring for you, you could probably go to Runner's World and use the SmartCoach app to come up with a tailored plan for your fitness level. (I'd enter a current running distance of 4-6 miles a week.)0 -
WK5D3 this morning - didn't go brilliantly as it was already getting hot at 6.30 (I don't 'do' hot weather very well lol).
The last 2mins I was barely running, my feet were really dragging the ground so I didn't feel it was that great an accomplishment when she said 'that's it'.
I think I'll repeat it on Sunday and if it goes a bit better I'll chalk it up as a victory but for the moment, only half a tick!
You were running. You crossed the finish line. Go ahead and repeat if you need to, but don't underestimate the huge accomplishment that W5D3 is. (That's the 20 minute run for you, right?)0 -
W10 D3 C2 10K zen labs completed.
Bit concerned that I got goose bumps and the shivers when i stopped. Jogging in 82'F or 28'C. Whole workout takes 58 minutes. Lots of water. Anyone else?0 -
Did week 9 day 1 of the Zen labs app, which makes me a graduate. I hadn't run since Sunday - I went to NYC and LI on Monday and came home yesterday - during the heat wave and spent 2 days in Manhattan with a total walking distance of 12 miles (including six flights of stairs in the Empire State Building). I used to live there and forgot how lovely the heat and humidity can be, although here in NC it's pretty close. It was supposedly 81 when I went out this morning but the weather people lied :mad: I ended up doing the 30 mins but ran the same distance as the 28 mins on Sunday. And that's barely two miles to begin with.
Anyway, I made it through and laugh thinking about those 60 second runs in the beginning and how those were a struggle. I just joined a newly opened gym - haven't gone yet - but they do have an indoor track. I like this enough to want to continue but find the extreme weather to be a detriment. I know I'll feel the same in the winter. And maybe I'll do better on a flat surface for a while. The elevation changes where I run definitely slow me down. I plan to continue doing 30 mins for now and build up endurance and hopefully the distance will come. I'd like to do a 5K but probably in the fall with better weather.
Anyone have the link to the bridge to 10K group?0 -
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/526-bridge-to-10kAnyone have the link to the bridge to 10K group?0 -
20 min run? Yea, I did that! Actually, I'm a little late in posting this because I did it 2 days ago. Regardless, It felt AMAZING and I was super proud of myself. Even though my first thought was, "TAKE THAT C25K"
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Did week 9 day 1 of the Zen labs app, which makes me a graduate. I hadn't run since Sunday - I went to NYC and LI on Monday and came home yesterday - during the heat wave and spent 2 days in Manhattan with a total walking distance of 12 miles (including six flights of stairs in the Empire State Building). I used to live there and forgot how lovely the heat and humidity can be, although here in NC it's pretty close. It was supposedly 81 when I went out this morning but the weather people lied :mad: I ended up doing the 30 mins but ran the same distance as the 28 mins on Sunday. And that's barely two miles to begin with.
Anyway, I made it through and laugh thinking about those 60 second runs in the beginning and how those were a struggle. I just joined a newly opened gym - haven't gone yet - but they do have an indoor track. I like this enough to want to continue but find the extreme weather to be a detriment. I know I'll feel the same in the winter. And maybe I'll do better on a flat surface for a while. The elevation changes where I run definitely slow me down. I plan to continue doing 30 mins for now and build up endurance and hopefully the distance will come. I'd like to do a 5K but probably in the fall with better weather.
Anyone have the link to the bridge to 10K group?
Yay you! Come join us! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/526-bridge-to-10k0 -
20 min run? Yea, I did that! Actually, I'm a little late in posting this because I did it 2 days ago. Regardless, It felt AMAZING and I was super proud of myself. Even though my first thought was, "TAKE THAT C25K"
That's a great attitude. It will get you over hills and across finish lines.0 -
Thank you VERY much!0
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Thanks for the link. I joined the group.0
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WK5D3 this morning - didn't go brilliantly as it was already getting hot at 6.30 (I don't 'do' hot weather very well lol).
The last 2mins I was barely running, my feet were really dragging the ground so I didn't feel it was that great an accomplishment when she said 'that's it'.
I think I'll repeat it on Sunday and if it goes a bit better I'll chalk it up as a victory but for the moment, only half a tick!
You were running. You crossed the finish line. Go ahead and repeat if you need to, but don't underestimate the huge accomplishment that W5D3 is. (That's the 20 minute run for you, right?)
Yep 20mins or 1200 seconds and I was counting every one of them .... not one of my better runs lol
I'm going to repeat just for myself as it will give me confidence for the 25min run coming up instead of dreading it 0 -
I am checking in, even though I have no intention of beginning the program for a couple weeks more. Right now I am 290lbs+. I don't think my knees could take even week 1. That said, years ago I did this program and it seriously worked. Those couple months were some of the best I ever had. I felt great. Was looking great. Oh well. I have to walk before I can run, but that doesn't mean I am already psyched to do this again!0
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I just ran 2.18 miles using WEEK 5 DAY 3 of Active.com's Couch-to-5K program!! Yes!!!!!!!!0
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W8 D3 done and I pushed myself to a higher pace. And then pushed some more. Yay!! Nearly finished!!
Starting to think about how to progress afterwards, I would like to introduce weight lifting rather than exclusively a running programme like now. Maybe I can incorporate the two and gently start working towards a 10K?0 -
I am checking in, even though I have no intention of beginning the program for a couple weeks more. Right now I am 290lbs+. I don't think my knees could take even week 1. That said, years ago I did this program and it seriously worked. Those couple months were some of the best I ever had. I felt great. Was looking great. Oh well. I have to walk before I can run, but that doesn't mean I am already psyched to do this again!
Keep posting your progress! What kind of program do you have in mind for your walking and to prepare to start the C25K?
I agree that it's really an amazing running program, I would have never thought I could get out of the bad feelings about myself and my body when I started, but it's happening every time I push myself to go to the gym and train. Can I also add that this website and this thread in particular have contributed to my progress as much as the C25K in itself?
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W8D3 in the books this morning. Ran just a little over 3 miles in the 28 minutes. Since the next week is just 30 minutes runs, I am now confident that my first 5K on August 3rd will be under 30 minutes. The Zen Labs app tells me that I graduated today but I won't consider myself graduated until I knock out the three 30 minute runs and then finish the first competitive 5K in two weeks.
If I can do this program at age 46 and with multiple foot problems (flexible flat foot, bunions, gout, arthritis, etc), then anyone can do this. It has been mind over matter since the beginning. There were times when I wanted to skip a day or cut a workout short but I plowed through it and completed each and every workout on schedule. Running alone has been an issue at times since I have become bored with the early morning runs but I have varied my route and changed my playlist a few times.0 -
First one I didn't finish today. Supposed to be running for 25 mins but 20 mins in I landed funny coming off a kerb and twisted my ankle
Limped the rest f the way home. 0 -
Hey all! I did W7D2, and ended up running the whole 30 mins. I feel good and tired.0
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Hey all! I did W7D2, and ended up running the whole 30 mins. I feel good and tired.
Congratulations! You'll finish the program strong!!
As for me, W8D2 - Done! 0 -
W7D1 done. I hang back on W6 as I didn't believe I could do W7 but actually it was harder doing two 10mins than a full 20odd min run! Very proud of myself xox0
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