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I did week 5 day 3 today!
I'm slow (a sixteen-minute mile time), but I did it!
My very first 20 minute run, and the first time I've run a whole mile (plus some) without walking in well over 20 years!
I can't believe I came from wheezing during a sixty-second interval, to being able to run more than a mile, in 5 weeks. And even weirder, I can't believe I didn't hate it!0 -
I did W9D1 this morning. My legs felt like really heavy, but I pushed through. Now I get to stand/walk around all day with my kids at the local air show.
2.40 miles, 30 min, 12:30 min/mile 4.79 mph
Including warm up and cool down
2.95 miles, 40 min, 13:32 min/mile0 -
I did week 5 day 3 today!
I'm slow (a sixteen-minute mile time), but I did it!
My very first 20 minute run, and the first time I've run a whole mile (plus some) without walking in well over 20 years!
I can't believe I came from wheezing during a sixty-second interval, to being able to run more than a mile, in 5 weeks. And even weirder, I can't believe I didn't hate it!
Congrats on the 20 minute run. It sure feels amazing to conquer that one!0 -
I did week 5 day 3 today!
I'm slow (a sixteen-minute mile time), but I did it!
My very first 20 minute run, and the first time I've run a whole mile (plus some) without walking in well over 20 years!
I can't believe I came from wheezing during a sixty-second interval, to being able to run more than a mile, in 5 weeks. And even weirder, I can't believe I didn't hate it!
Yes!! Well done. Week 5 day 3 is such a milestone, a great achievement, be proud of yourself and how far you've come
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Yeah just finished week 5 day3. Thanks to my c25k friends for encouraging me to 'just do it' and see what happens. I did just that and it worked. I was slow but running. Don't have a good idea how far I ran but I know it was more than a mile. Never in my life have I done that.0
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Did my final run for W4. Technically, I only ran on two different days this wk, but I actually started W4 nine days ago since I finished W3 early. This was my fastest and longest run for the entire program.
1.77 miles w/o warmup and cooldown @ 4.4 mph - Longest: .42 miles (personal best for entire program, too) - Fastest: 5 mph
w wu and cd: 2.35 miles @ 4.1 mph
I tried to test W5 during my run afterwards, but I was too worn out. On to W5 tomorrow or Monday.0 -
Week 4 day 2 is finished. Yay! Go Me.0
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Looks like I am on the sideline for a bit. My heel is killing me! I have no idea why. So rest it is, and W1D3 is postponed.0
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I did week 5 day 3 today!
I'm slow (a sixteen-minute mile time), but I did it!
My very first 20 minute run, and the first time I've run a whole mile (plus some) without walking in well over 20 years!
I can't believe I came from wheezing during a sixty-second interval, to being able to run more than a mile, in 5 weeks. And even weirder, I can't believe I didn't hate it!
Congrats! It feels so good doesnt it!
Rocked out w6d3 yesterday - it was as if the stars aligned, and I even gained on my previous time.... Can't wait for tomorrows wk 7 to begin!!!! All my friends are doing tough mudders this wkend, I am so jealous I can't wait to get there!0 -
Just finished W5D1 today. I actually found it wasn't too bad. I was sidelined for 2 1/2 weeks due to a back injury and was worried that I would need to backtrack. All's well and looking forward to W5D2 on Tuesday.0
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I completed W4D3 this mornig. It was nice. There were lots of folks cooking bacon, though, lol. Regardless of how long I've been a vegatarian, bacon smells amazing!!! I'm excited to start week 5 on Tuesday!!0
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I planned to rest today, but it was so cool and breezy in the evening that I went for a run. W8D1- honeslty cannot believe I'm here already, it seemed impossible a few weeks ago. Felt good tonight, I've been noticing that it gets real rough at about minute 15, then around minute 22 starts feeling really easy!0
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I couldn't sit still today. So I did week 4 day 3 and Not only did I do it, I did it hung over. LOL. Oh well. On to week 5.0
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I planned to rest today, but it was so cool and breezy in the evening that I went for a run. W8D1- honeslty cannot believe I'm here already, it seemed impossible a few weeks ago. Felt good tonight, I've been noticing that it gets real rough at about minute 15, then around minute 22 starts feeling really easy!
So happy for you, and thanks for the heads up about mins 15 and 22. I'll remember that.
:laugh: And, congrats.I completed W4D3 this mornig. It was nice. There were lots of folks cooking bacon, though, lol. Regardless of how long I've been a vegatarian, bacon smells amazing!!! I'm excited to start week 5 on Tuesday!!
Did you just start running? If so, you probably need better shoes, need to look at your running form, or both. My feet always had some kind of pain, either in the arch or in the toe. I was wearing all types of wrong shoes and arch supports. I ended up just wearing some cheap shoes from Old Navy and haven't had a problem since! No arch supports needed. Good luck.Looks like I am on the sideline for a bit. My heel is killing me! I have no idea why. So rest it is, and W1D3 is postponed.0 -
W4D1 down... tonights run SUCKED!
Overall 4.78km in 37:37 including WU/CD and extra walking as I didn't realise this week finishes about 1km short of where I normally hit my cool down
Run Pace 6:47min/km
Walk Pace 8:43min/km
Average 7:50min/km
I tightened up in my left hammy during my warm up and never loosened up during the entire session. Every step was a battle, it sucked but I never gave in, never stopped running and I made it.
Well done everyone kicking along with the program0 -
W4D1 done...felt good, but felt slow...
Stage Distance
Time
Pace
WU 566 yards
5:00
15:31
1 660 yards
3:00
7:59
1R 183 yards
1:30
14:21
2 1039 yards
5:00
8:27
2R 334 yards
2:30
13:09
3 664 yards
3:00
7:56
3R 195 yards
1:30
13:32
4 1019 yards
5:00
8:37
CD 554 yards
5:00
15:51
Total 2.33 miles
21:30
9:13
inc WU/CD 2.97 miles
31:30
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Completed W7D3 this morning!!!
Uh oh... what to do when I finish week 8 at the end of the week?? (Not up to 5k, though.) Should I just keep plugging along for 30 min or so each workout and increase speed a little each week? Or go back to the earlier intervals and work on speed gradually that way? Or maybe try the Zombie Run app? Any advice will be welcome 0 -
Completed W7D3 this morning!!!
Uh oh... what to do when I finish week 8 at the end of the week?? (Not up to 5k, though.) Should I just keep plugging along for 30 min or so each workout and increase speed a little each week? Or go back to the earlier intervals and work on speed gradually that way? Or maybe try the Zombie Run app? Any advice will be welcome
I would suggest concentrating on increasing your distance rather than speed, the speed will improve itself over time. I wasn't running 5k in the 30 minutes at the end of the programme. I decided to carry on running 3 times a week, adding a few more minutes to each run. First I ran for 34 minutes and then I went for 38 minutes and made the 5k. I'm happy with that distance for now, I run 5k three times a week0 -
I forgot to check in this weekend - quick overnight trip to my in-laws in PA, so I wasn't near the computer too much!
Saturday I started Week 5. It felt great. I was really worried because several 5 minute runs seemed so long, but I really got into a nice groove. And it was a nice intro to fall weather - it was cold! But, I didn't get as hot as I have been, so I might be able to layer clothes in the future to stay warm.
Today I'll do Week 5, Day 2 at lunch. I'm very much looking forward to it and very much in need of a good run!0 -
I completed W9D2 today.
2.44 miles, 30 min, 12:16 min/mile 4.89 mph
Including warm up and cool down
3.03 miles, 40 min, 13:11 min/mile0 -
I completed W9D2 today.
2.44 miles, 30 min, 12:16 min/mile 4.89 mph
Including warm up and cool down
3.03 miles, 40 min, 13:11 min/mile
Congrats!!! Do you think you will be ready to run a 5K by the end of the week?0 -
W7D1 today! It's still humid here and that really saps my energy. When I ran (about 6:15am) it was 68 but 94% humidity - bleech!
I made it through my 25 minutes, so that made me happy (at about a 11:15/mile pace). I have my third 5k race (did one in Feb and one in June) at the end of the month, so hopefully I'll be set. I've been going back to C25K to try to build up my speed. I don't know if it's really working, but we'll see
My first race was 39:45, second one was 35:45. I'd like to get under 35:00 for this next one. 0 -
Completed W7D3 this morning!!!
Uh oh... what to do when I finish week 8 at the end of the week?? (Not up to 5k, though.) Should I just keep plugging along for 30 min or so each workout and increase speed a little each week? Or go back to the earlier intervals and work on speed gradually that way? Or maybe try the Zombie Run app? Any advice will be welcome
I would suggest concentrating on increasing your distance rather than speed, the speed will improve itself over time. I wasn't running 5k in the 30 minutes at the end of the programme. I decided to carry on running 3 times a week, adding a few more minutes to each run. First I ran for 34 minutes and then I went for 38 minutes and made the 5k. I'm happy with that distance for now, I run 5k three times a week
Thanks for sharing! I will probably try this method. 0 -
Just completed Week 5, Day 2 at lunch. I usually check the next week's workouts when I finish a week. I did look at week 5 last week, but wasn't really paying attention. I didn't realize I was doing 2 eight minute segments today! I actually checked my phone (which I almost never do) to make sure I hadn't missed a cue to walk. So it was tough. But, I got through it - and even though I slowed down during the second segment, I didn't walk.
I did just check out the next workout - which I will do on Wednesday. Run for 20 minutes without walking?! Gonna have to pysche myself up big time for that one - but since I'll know to expect it, I'm hoping it won't be so bad!0 -
Oh, the infamous 20-minute run! :laugh:Just completed Week 5, Day 2 at lunch. I usually check the next week's workouts when I finish a week. I did look at week 5 last week, but wasn't really paying attention. I didn't realize I was doing 2 eight minute segments today! I actually checked my phone (which I almost never do) to make sure I hadn't missed a cue to walk. So it was tough. But, I got through it - and even though I slowed down during the second segment, I didn't walk.
I did just check out the next workout - which I will do on Wednesday. Run for 20 minutes without walking?! Gonna have to pysche myself up big time for that one - but since I'll know to expect it, I'm hoping it won't be so bad!
Everyone gets nervous about that, but just remember to pace yourself. If you don't go too fast, there's no reason you can't do it if you've already gotten this far.
I had those nerves when I did it, and I got them again doing the Zen Labs c210k program and I got to the first 60-minute run without walking. Just don't let your mind scare your body into stopping. You can do it!
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I completed W9D2 today.
2.44 miles, 30 min, 12:16 min/mile 4.89 mph
Including warm up and cool down
3.03 miles, 40 min, 13:11 min/mile
Congrats!!! Do you think you will be ready to run a 5K by the end of the week?
I'm confident that I can run a 5k, it just won't be done in 30 minutes :laugh: I'll worry about the speed later. I think I'm going to work on the B210K program next. I have my first official 5k in just under 2 weeks on September 22nd.0 -
Good luck! My first 5k is Sept 29th. :happy:I completed W9D2 today.
2.44 miles, 30 min, 12:16 min/mile 4.89 mph
Including warm up and cool down
3.03 miles, 40 min, 13:11 min/mile
Congrats!!! Do you think you will be ready to run a 5K by the end of the week?
I'm confident that I can run a 5k, it just won't be done in 30 minutes :laugh: I'll worry about the speed later. I think I'm going to work on the B210K program next. I have my first official 5k in just under 2 weeks on September 22nd.
PS, if you're going to do the b210k (or 2nd half of c210k depending on the program you do) and want to join the MFP group (http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/526-bridge-to-10k ), there's some great veteran runners there, just like here. :flowerforyou:0 -
After getting through Week 2, the last 4 have been fairly "easy". Now I seem to have hit a wall at W7D1! I can already run the 22 mins from Week 6, but I've tried W7D1 twice now and can't make it past the first 10 mins, even slowing down my pace.
Also, I am the definition of running slow. I have been completed the program by time running, not distance. When I (someday) get to W8D3, running for 30 mins will not get me through a 5k. Any thoughts on how to work on the time/distance gap???0 -
Did W5D1 this morning. My GPS messed up for the first run-on all.four.of my apps! At least I remembered where I started and stopped and I started and stopped around the same area the second and third runs, so I was able to do the math. Plus, I obsessively take screenshots just before the end of each lap/interval. So, here's how I did based on the screenshots (the w/u, cd, and runs were 5 minutes, and the walks were 3 mins):
WU- 3 mph
R1- 4.8 mph
W1- 3 mph
R2- 5.04 mph
W2- 3.4 mph
R3- 4.8 mph
CD- 3.36 mph
I think that I did a pretty good job. It was basically part of W4 on repeat. I wanna go out again when it's cooler tonight!0 -
I run REALLY slow too. Most of the time, people suggest to just build your endurance and speed will happen on its own.After getting through Week 2, the last 4 have been fairly "easy". Now I seem to have hit a wall at W7D1! I can already run the 22 mins from Week 6, but I've tried W7D1 twice now and can't make it past the first 10 mins, even slowing down my pace.
Also, I am the definition of running slow. I have been completed the program by time running, not distance. When I (someday) get to W8D3, running for 30 mins will not get me through a 5k. Any thoughts on how to work on the time/distance gap???0
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