Daily Check In Thread
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I took a mini break last week. Today I did W2D1: these felt hard. It did not help matters it was hot outside. But I managed. And I found a flatter route nearby. So off to day 2 on Wednesday.0
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Starting this cough to 5k, where would you recommend to start outdoor running, completely flat or with hills, at moment it's short intervals on treadmill on incline0
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I did W7D1 this morning. It was chilly but not too cold. I wore a thin hoodie through half of the run (over a short sleeve shirt) and capris. I was having a hard time starting for some reason. I kept thinking, "are my shins bothering me?" or "is my thigh cramping up?", but when I realized that none of that was happening, I was fine, lol. When the 25 minutes were up, I was surprised at how together I still felt. I am excited to see how the rest of the week goes.
Still only ran 1.81 miles during the running interval. 13:49/mile. 0 -
Did the 25-minute run today without stopping--finally! It's W7D1 on my app and W6D3 on my friends' app. At any rate, it was cool and early and even though I was pretty sore from yesterday morning's boot camp I willed myself not to stop for any reason.
Have a 5K scheduled 2 months from now. The route is near my house, so I walked it Sunday (ran a little bit). It has some tough hills so I really want to be prepared for it come race day. My goal is to take this course once a week and work on my hills while also improving my endurance. I may also try some straight-up hill drills on other days during the week.0 -
Starting this cough to 5k, where would you recommend to start outdoor running, completely flat or with hills, at moment it's short intervals on treadmill on incline
I'm no expert, but I started running around my neighborhood which is pretty flat and occasionally ran at the local National Park which is pretty much all hills. Now I prefer to run at the Park when time allows. The hills aren't THAT much of an issue. Most of the race courses in my area are pretty hilly, so I want to be ready for that when I run a race.
Are you signed up for a race yet? Maybe check out local race courses to see how hilly they are?
The main thing is JUST GET OUT THERE and DO IT!!!
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Starting this cough to 5k, where would you recommend to start outdoor running, completely flat or with hills, at moment it's short intervals on treadmill on incline
I'm no expert, but I started running around my neighborhood which is pretty flat and occasionally ran at the local National Park which is pretty much all hills. Now I prefer to run at the Park when time allows. The hills aren't THAT much of an issue. Most of the race courses in my area are pretty hilly, so I want to be ready for that when I run a race.
Are you signed up for a race yet? Maybe check out local race courses to see how hilly they are?
The main thing is JUST GET OUT THERE and DO IT!!!
Have fun!
Great Advice:drinker:0 -
I forgot to check in last time but W6D1 was surprisingly hellish. I thought it would be easy after W5D3 but it wasn't. I got it done, though.
Today I completed W6D2 and it was better than W6D1 and I felt great afterwards, but during the run, particularly the second interval, I started to question if I was crazy for thinking I can do this (and eventually run half marathons and marathons) and actually become a runner.
Maybe I am.
I don't know why I'm suddenly feeling like that.
I didn't realize it was the last day of intervals until after it was finished. Yesterday I signed up for two 5Ks though in November. I finish C25K the first week of October though so I'm debating about signing up for one more around then so I don't have to wait a full month to do it.0 -
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Everyone is doing great!
Congrats to everyone just starting, my advice, keep at it and go slow. I think this is my seventh time tarting and I love it now; I'd never got past week 3 before.
Today I finished week 7 day 2. I ended up running for 26.5 minutes, my app shuts down after the warm up in W7. It happened Monday when I ran but I thought it was me. I'm going to see if that's a known bug and if there's an update.
For the person with right sided pain, I read some posts about it, do a search on MFP, it could be something with the timing of your foot strike and breathing. I don't have that problem, but I wanted to let you know you're not alone.
Have a great day everyone!0 -
Well I finished W6D2 today, it what a much better run than W6D1, didn't feel like death at the end of either run leg and could have gone a few more minutes without too much trouble I think.
Roll on W6D3 the 20 min run on my program, feeling good and looking forward to it.
Well done everyone still running!0 -
I just did w4d1 yesterday and it kind of kicked my butt. I think part of it is because I'm running on a treadmill which forces you to keep up the pace. We'll see how I do when I try it again tomorrow.0
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Sorry was running late for work...feeling pretty good...think I have finally settled into a sustainable pace..
excited this was the last run with intervals, looking forward to straight runs now, it is hard to believe how difficult I thought week 1 was looking back now.
congrats to everyone who keeps keeping on with this. I get inspired reading about all the triumphs and it keeps me focused!0 -
I did w7d2 this morning. Wasn't sure if I was going to make it, but I did and I ran 26 minutes instead of 25, just because I felt good and wanted to see if I could do it. I am looking forward to week 8. When I woke up this morning I had a headache and didn't feel well. Once I drank some coffee and started my warmup walk, I felt much better.
Good job, to everyone still making the effort. I think a lot of this is mental at least for me it seems to be.0 -
I did w7d2 this morning. Wasn't sure if I was going to make it, but I did and I ran 26 minutes instead of 25, just because I felt good and wanted to see if I could do it. I am looking forward to week 8. When I woke up this morning I had a headache and didn't feel well. Once I drank some coffee and started my warmup walk, I felt much better.
Good job, to everyone still making the effort. I think a lot of this is mental at least for me it seems to be.
Funny, I ran same day today and ran longer too.0 -
Going for the 30 min run today !!
I will do it InshAllah !!0 -
Did W9D1 today!!! I felt really good - 30 minutes straight and not gasping for air too much. :happy:
I was worried, because I did my W8D3 run on Sunday in the late afternoon (I'm usually a 6am runner). It was just too hot with the sun beating down on me (still quite warm here in TX) that I had to walk about 25% of the time.
Without the sun this morning, I was fine. So that's my last 'practice' run until my 5K on Saturday. Can't wait!!!0 -
Did the 30 minute run today.
was difficult
my pace is increasing and cant slow down
one day before 20 minute run was so easy.
but today was difficult0 -
Can't wait for W9D2 tonight ~ WITH cramps AND rain!!!! HOOAHHHH~!!!!!! LOL should be exciting (that may be the 64 oz of coffeee I've had today) but I have not deviated from the schedule and it there will be no deviation tonight~! I finally think I got this down pat, and am excited to run my first 5K next Saturday!!! yay
Congrats to everyone who keeps going, it's like AA - "one day at a time" 0 -
Starting this cough to 5k, where would you recommend to start outdoor running, completely flat or with hills, at moment it's short intervals on treadmill on incline
I hate treadmills. I am outside and dealing with the hills in my neighborhood. Looking for the flatter streets, and saving the bigger hills for warmup and cool down walks. 0 -
Did the 30 minute run today.
was difficult
my pace is increasing and cant slow down
one day before 20 minute run was so easy.
but today was difficult
You should slow down your pace the longer your runs are...0 -
I did w7d2 this morning. Wasn't sure if I was going to make it, but I did and I ran 26 minutes instead of 25, just because I felt good and wanted to see if I could do it. I am looking forward to week 8. When I woke up this morning I had a headache and didn't feel well. Once I drank some coffee and started my warmup walk, I felt much better.
Funny, I ran same day today and ran longer too.
Haha that is funny.0 -
W2D2 down! I started my run just before 7. It was the perfect weather: 68 or so and breezy.
Today's runs felt hard! Not sure if it was because I was under hydrated, under rested or didn't workout last week.0 -
Hello everyone,
I finished W1R3 last night. I found it quite easy. I am not going to be home tomorrow so will be a day behind. I will have to make up for it on Saturday.
Hope everyone else is having a good week.0 -
I didn't get a chance to check in yesterday, but I finished Week 7, Day 1!!!
I attempted this workout on Monday, but had really bad side cramps about halfway through and ended up walking most of it. So I didn't count that one.
Yesterday was my birthday, and I rocked it! I went super slow, but I focused on my breathing and didn't stop once. I did once or twice start to feel a cramp coming on, so I just took some really deep breaths. I feel better having worked on the breathing and look forward to a successful run tomorrow!0 -
I just finished W6D3. Was aggravating as all get out because my phone completely shut down twice mid run. (Ahhhh can't wait for my new phone!!!!!)
BUT I ended up running 25 min instead of 22. I got further from my starting point than I thought I would get so I figured I'd practice and run a little bit more to prep for 5k.
I've been running with my littlest and jogging stroller this week. Seems like my running is slower as a result. Has anyone else had this happen?0 -
good job working through the cramps, Putcake! Hope that goes away for you...
Wk 9D2 DONE! I still struggle to get my arms and legs in rhythm for the first mile, but then it's golden after that. Even increased my 1st mile time slightly! Can't wait for Saturday - C25K GRADUATION DAY!!!! I'm going to run in my tutu 0 -
Great running everyone! Just keep going, it is worth it!
I just did W8D1 and was shocked at my performance once the cooling down began, because I ran both farther and with the worst side stitch yet. I just can't believe that I'm almost done! And when Laura said that there is only one minute left, I told myself two more minutes won't kill me in week 9. So I'm practically done already LOL0 -
I wish I could see it! Have fun!Can't wait for Saturday - C25K GRADUATION DAY!!!! I'm going to run in my tutu0 -
W6D3 done... that is the 20min run on my program.. I don't think I have ever run for 20 minutes in my life until 30 minutes ago WHOOOOOOOO
4.83km in 35:52 including WU/CD Average pace 7:75min/km
Run Pace 6:42min/km
Walk pace 8:30min/km
I didn't feel like I was going to die by the time I got the cool down ding, I felt it earlier, but that's from the hill I was running up LOL
Honestly felt like I could have kept going for some time yet, though I went into my cool down. I don't want to do too much too soon and considering I have a 10-20km walk/hike/jog every weekend at the moment on top of the C25K I do what the program says and nothing more.
We want pictures!!Can't wait for Saturday - C25K GRADUATION DAY!!!! I'm going to run in my tutu 0 -
W6D3!!!!0
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