Daily Check In Thread
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Good job! Don't you love the anticipation of the next wk/level?!W2D3 in the books...feeling good, ready to tackle week 3 on Sunday
It IS an achievement. 20 minutes straight? Well done.W5D3 completed!! That alone feels like an achievement!
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Me, too. It's nice seeing someone go from not being able to run for 60 seconds in wk 1 to being able to run for an hr straight a few months later.Congratulation to all of you! I love reading these posts!
If you're not already there, I bet in a few days, you'll love getting up early to complete that day's workout.Hi all! Just joined this group! I started the program yesterday and got through the first day. How often do I really want to hit the pavement this am again!
Right!It helps keep me going when the scale isn't moving. The pounds and inches will come in time, right now it's a good feeling to know I'm getting stronger. 0 -
Hey guys! I am new to the C25k program. I just completed my first day on Wednesday. Going for the 2nd day later today. I'll try checking in here. Nice "meeting" you all!0
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April 19, I huffed and puffed my way through w1d1. Today, I ran 10k without stopping! If I can do this, so can you!
5 to 10k Week 6, day 1 Stats:
Overall Pace: 11:46 min/mi
Overall Distance 6.22 mi
Time: 01:13:10
Total with wu/cd:
7.02 mi
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Happy Friday everyone!!!
I did week 3, day 3 today. I've been running the trail on our office campus the last 2 weeks. I think next week I will try a local park. Just to mix it up. But first comes week 4, day 1 on Sunday. Looking forward to checking "5 minute jog" off the list of accomplishments!!0 -
Did not run last night (too hot and humid) but I got out there first thing this morning and knocked out Wk8D2. Did 2.08 miles this morning in a 13:27 pace. May have to get used to doing my run it the very early morning to counter act the heat and humidity. Bugger!0
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W3D2 done. It was such a mess to get it done today (making arrangements for my kids. I'm a single mom to 3 little ones) Couldn't get out until after noon. It is so steamy, humid, gross outside. I was slow as a snail, but I did it. 0
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W8D1 done. I'm actually able to maintain a 10 min mile for the whole run. Now to work on a bit more speed to finish in under 30 min.0
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Proud of you.April 19, I huffed and puffed my way through w1d1. Today, I ran 10k without stopping! If I can do this, so can you!
5 to 10k Week 6, day 1 Stats:
Overall Pace: 11:46 min/mi
Overall Distance 6.22 mi
Time: 01:13:10
Total with wu/cd:
7.02 mi
705 calories
Nice stats! Can't wait til I have that endurance. I'm thinking the same thing about the morning runs. Waiting for the cooler weather to kick in so that I can run whenever I want.Did not run last night (too hot and humid) but I got out there first thing this morning and knocked out Wk8D2. Did 2.08 miles this morning in a 13:27 pace. May have to get used to doing my run it the very early morning to counter act the heat and humidity. Bugger!0 -
Did W2/D3 this morning and I'm so pleased to have completed my second week. I'm actually enjoying it too and am looking forward to the start of week 3 on Sunday. :happy:0
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Did W4D1 tonight! So far so good, though I occasionally think I'm crazy for thinking I'll ever be able to run 5Ks, then 10Ks, then higher etc. I hear it gets worse starting from week five.0
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I finished W4D3 last Wednesday, but hurt my back on Thursday. I went to a chiropractor today and he says to give it some time. I hope to get back to C25K in a week or so. I will probably need to go back to W3D1 again, but we'll see.
I was so looking forward to starting W5.0 -
It's just a challenge to see if you believe in yourself or if you will give up. It's not bad, just different and demanding, but many before you have been up for it!Did W4D1 tonight! So far so good, though I occasionally think I'm crazy for thinking I'll ever be able to run 5Ks, then 10Ks, then higher etc. I hear it gets worse starting from week five.0 -
Knocked out Wk8D3 this morning. Second morning run in a row and then the third one tomorrow. Should have only been Sat/Sun but since I didn't get out on Thursday I had to pick up Friday. Not hurting or feeling sluggish so I think it'll be ok. Not a big fan of mornings but the weather hasn't broken yet so..... Anyway 2.07 miles this morning with a 13:33 pace.
Keep up the good work everyone!!!0 -
I completed week 4, day 1 today! I'm so excited that I got the 5 minute run down. And during the last 5 minute set, Queen's " Fat Bottom Girls" came on the playlist. Great motivation to push to the end!0
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Did W3D3 this morning. Thought I would maybe be a bit faster (not that I am putting to much stock in my speed. I'm thankful to just run when I'm suppose to,lol) because it is much cooler today than it has been in weeks, but no. I was actually the tiniest bit slower than Friday. I was going very very slow at the end of the second 3 min. I haven't looked ahead much but I think there are 5 min increments next week, no? I can't imagine doing two more minutes on the end of that last leg, but I guess we shall see.
Kids start school Tuesday, so I will start week 4 after drop off.0 -
RunDouble Update I completed C25K Week 8 Day 3 (3.32 miles), in 35:11, pace 10:35 min/mile, with @RunDouble 3.32 miles in 35:11, speed 5.66 mph Total distance including wu/cd was 3.86 miles and total time of 44 minutes
No stroller today, and the weather was nice and cool! Felt awesome!0 -
Wow, you are running every morning??? I have been skipping 2 days between runs and it works the best for me right now, as my cross training is taking it's toll. Would love to run more often, so i might change it up this week!Knocked out Wk8D3 this morning. Second morning run in a row and then the third one tomorrow. Should have only been Sat/Sun but since I didn't get out on Thursday I had to pick up Friday. Not hurting or feeling sluggish so I think it'll be ok. Not a big fan of mornings but the weather hasn't broken yet so..... Anyway 2.07 miles this morning with a 13:33 pace.
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W3D1 completed tonight, after the struggle I had to finish the runs on W2D3 I thought it was going to kill me to run for 3 minutes today, but I went out and made it easily through the first set, was hurting by the end of the last set of runs but I kept powering on.
4.77km in 36.17minutes in WU/CD
Run pace 6.24min/km
Walk pace 8.44min/km
So my run is slowing down a little, but at least I'm making the time.0 -
w3d1 in the books, feeling pretty good-little bit of old man aches and pains..but nothing serious0
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I'm headed out to do C25k, Week 5 Day 2 in about 15 minutes!
This is my first time posting on this forum, and I have a quick question: I've lost 35 pounds and my weight has dropped below 250, but I'm still the slowest runner ever! My quarter-mile time is 4 minutes, so my estimated mile time would be 16 minutes! Many people can walk faster than that. This is okay though, right?0 -
Took a 48-hr break and came back stronger. Officially started w4d1 and was able to complete it twice in a row!
attempt 1
2.23 total miles @ 3.9 mph - fastest: 4.9 mph - longest: .39 miles
w/o wu and cd: 1.67 miles @ 4.2 mph
attempt 2
2.09 total miles @ 3.7 mph - fastest: 4.2 mph - longest: .35 miles
w/o wu and cd: 1.55 miles @ 3.9 mph
gotta go, but I'll be back later to look at your progress! 0 -
I'm headed out to do C25k, Week 5 Day 2 in about 15 minutes!
This is my first time posting on this forum, and I have a quick question: I've lost 35 pounds and my weight has dropped below 250, but I'm still the slowest runner ever! My quarter-mile time is 4 minutes, so my estimated mile time would be 16 minutes! Many people can walk faster than that. This is okay though, right?
Yes, it is. Try walking at the same pace. You're doing more running, right? You're lifting the weight of your legs more than you do with walking and you're holding your heavy arms up the entire time (I'm getting tired just thinking of that. :laugh: )0 -
Week 6 day 1 done and done!!!! I always track the warm up but not the cool down, so 2.24 in 29.22 - not brilliant but getting stronger every day! I can defiantly say biking on non- run days is helping my endurance, also running next to road makes me pick it up some don't embarrass myself in front of neighborhoods drivers lol. Looking forward to week 7 actually!!!!0
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Saturday: I didn't do a C210K run, but I ran in my first trail only 5K. 0
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After a week of chiro care, and a pre-back in the program run, I finally did W7D1! Glad to be back running, even though the last 5 minutes of that run segment was horrifically hard! So hard that my running partner (who is more fit than I am, I thought!) had to bump speed down. Yikes! Oh well, I pushed through 2 more days of that :x Hope y'all (Americans) are having a great Labor Day (and that everyone else is having a happy Monday!!) 0
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I completed week 4, day 1 today! I'm so excited that I got the 5 minute run down. And during the last 5 minute set, Queen's " Fat Bottom Girls" came on the playlist. Great motivation to push to the end!
Nice song!!
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I'm at work right now and wasn't going to go running again tonight since I did today's run twice this morning. Your posts have motivated and anxious to go back out. Thanks, and you all are doing great!!0
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Finished W5D3, it was pretty tough!! The last 5 minutes I felt like I was crawling, I was going soooo slow but it was really difficult to push myself through it.
I did sign up for a 4.6k, on Sept 22nd. So three more weeks to go! I should have finished week 8 of the C25K program by then. I'm a bit scared and a bit excited, I hope it goes well :-)0 -
Hi everyone,
I have just completed wk3/d2 and noticed that I burned less calories today than on the same run I did 2 days ago. Also, my average heart rate was lower and I was longer in the fat burning zone that previous runs (nearly 10mins as opposed to usually under 6),
Does that mean that I'm starting to see an improvement in my fitness?
Sorry if its a silly question, but I'm new to regular exercise, especially running, so it would be great if I can start to see results in fitness.
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Hi everyone,
I have just completed wk3/d2 and noticed that I burned less calories today than on the same run I did 2 days ago. Also, my average heart rate was lower and I was longer in the fat burning zone that previous runs (nearly 10mins as opposed to usually under 6),
Does that mean that I'm starting to see an improvement in my fitness?
Sorry if its a silly question, but I'm new to regular exercise, especially running, so it would be great if I can start to see results in fitness.
Thanks for your help
I do think a lower heart rate is a sign of improved fitness. My average HR on my regular hikes went from 140-160 to 120-125 after one month on the C25K program. Also not getting out of breath so easily, the HR recovering quicker, and in general it all feels less intense (even at the high HR peaks when climbing hills).
I tried to google signs of improved fitness but I'm not really getting anywhere. It could be that I'm not using the right terms (English isn't my first language) to find the answers I'm looking for.0
