Daily Check In Thread
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Week 7 Day 3 completed .... the step up from 30 to 25 minutes was much easier than I expected.
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Congrats, that's awesome!!! How does it feel to have graduated?W9D3 done :drinker:
I was at W8D3 but hurt my ankle and knee, so now I'm back mid-programme. Just did W4D1 again and think I'll keep working from there. Today was still quite heavy but I'm learning again to go slower, not mind the others so much.
To be honest, somewhat surprised. Given my weight and general dislike of running (my attitude is changing :happy:), I figured that I would have to repeat a week or two. Just wish I was able to work outside a bit more but I guess that wasn't in the cards.0 -
I ran week 1/day 2 this morning. I didn't have trouble breathing, but felt run down and tired. I was sick yesterday and was unable to eat supper so I think that had a big part in my running today. Love the weather we have had. It was 65 this morning. The second half of my run I had a lot more wind. We have tornado weather coming in tonight.so I am glad I was able to get in my run before it starts raining.0
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I did W7D1 last night. It was easily my worst run since starting the program.
I was supposed to run for 25 minutes, and 10 minutes in I had the worst stitch I've ever gotten. I ended up taking a 3 minute walk break in the middle.
I'm trying to be positive with myself that I did finish the full time....but I can't lie, I'm disappointed that I wasn't able to push through for the entire 25 minutes.0 -
I did W7D1 last night. It was easily my worst run since starting the program.
I was supposed to run for 25 minutes, and 10 minutes in I had the worst stitch I've ever gotten. I ended up taking a 3 minute walk break in the middle.
I'm trying to be positive with myself that I did finish the full time....but I can't lie, I'm disappointed that I wasn't able to push through for the entire 25 minutes.
Slow down and give it another go!0 -
I did W7D1 last night. It was easily my worst run since starting the program.
I was supposed to run for 25 minutes, and 10 minutes in I had the worst stitch I've ever gotten. I ended up taking a 3 minute walk break in the middle.
I'm trying to be positive with myself that I did finish the full time....but I can't lie, I'm disappointed that I wasn't able to push through for the entire 25 minutes.
Don't despair! Having to re-do runs here and there (especially once you get to the later weeks) is not unheard of. In fact, it can be a good thing! Listen to your body and stay inspired to improve a little each time. Who cares how many weeks it takes.
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My last run was crappy and before that I didn't run for almost a week bc of a cold/injury/snowstorm. Tonight I just wanted to get my full 30 minutes in.
For the past few weeks, after 20 minutes I've been taking a couple minutes walking break to catch my breath. I was fine with it -- knew it wasn't ideal but preferred being able to finish strong.
Walked for 5 minutes tonight to warm up and then just... kept going. I didn't stop once.
For 35 minutes straight.
When my app told me the 30 was up and to cool down with 5 minutes of walking, I decided to just... keep... going. I felt great. My breathing was calm, my body wasn't sore or tired or dead, everything just clicked, so I ran right through the warm-up.
And.. I went 3.2 miles : )
I could cry with happiness right now. When I was in middle school we were doing fitness testing and I was humiliated because I chose the half mile for the running portion of it and I couldn't do it at all. Since then, I've always avoided running because obviously I couldn't do it. But I can! And I did! I just did it!!!!
My first ever 5K is next Sunday, March 2nd. I can't wait.0 -
Well done Everyone! Please feel super proud of yourselves because we are all proud of you!::happy:
I did W6D3 today and my brain wasn't in it but I got through it!0 -
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My last run was crappy and before that I didn't run for almost a week bc of a cold/injury/snowstorm. Tonight I just wanted to get my full 30 minutes in.
For the past few weeks, after 20 minutes I've been taking a couple minutes walking break to catch my breath. I was fine with it -- knew it wasn't ideal but preferred being able to finish strong.
Walked for 5 minutes tonight to warm up and then just... kept going. I didn't stop once.
For 35 minutes straight.
When my app told me the 30 was up and to cool down with 5 minutes of walking, I decided to just... keep... going. I felt great. My breathing was calm, my body wasn't sore or tired or dead, everything just clicked, so I ran right through the warm-up.
And.. I went 3.2 miles : )
I could cry with happiness right now. When I was in middle school we were doing fitness testing and I was humiliated because I chose the half mile for the running portion of it and I couldn't do it at all. Since then, I've always avoided running because obviously I couldn't do it. But I can! And I did! I just did it!!!!
My first ever 5K is next Sunday, March 2nd. I can't wait.
It's posts like this that keep me coming back to this thread! LOVE IT!!!0 -
Oh my god, I did it! W5D3!
I tried a couple of days ago at my usual 6mph pace (I figure, 30 mins @ 6mph is 5K, so I should aim for that pace) and it was a complete bust. It was so hot, I was crawling out of my skin. I guess I sweat so little that I don't cool down at this new (really hot) gym, and it became a real problem.
This time, I slowed down to 5mph, took off my shirt, dunked it under cold water, put it back on and ran for motherf***ing 20 minutes. SUCCESS!
By the end of the run, the (linen) tank was only damp. Short of spraying water on myself while on the treadmill, how do I keep cool? Any ideas from the non-sweaty for longer runs?0 -
Have just done W7 D1 and I'm sooo pleased. :happy: Have done it before but had to stop for a little while so took it slow and before I knew it I was up to week 7. Looking forward to doing the last week and then maybe working towards 10k.0
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My last run was crappy and before that I didn't run for almost a week bc of a cold/injury/snowstorm. Tonight I just wanted to get my full 30 minutes in.
For the past few weeks, after 20 minutes I've been taking a couple minutes walking break to catch my breath. I was fine with it -- knew it wasn't ideal but preferred being able to finish strong.
Walked for 5 minutes tonight to warm up and then just... kept going. I didn't stop once.
For 35 minutes straight.
When my app told me the 30 was up and to cool down with 5 minutes of walking, I decided to just... keep... going. I felt great. My breathing was calm, my body wasn't sore or tired or dead, everything just clicked, so I ran right through the warm-up.
And.. I went 3.2 miles : )
I could cry with happiness right now. When I was in middle school we were doing fitness testing and I was humiliated because I chose the half mile for the running portion of it and I couldn't do it at all. Since then, I've always avoided running because obviously I couldn't do it. But I can! And I did! I just did it!!!!
My first ever 5K is next Sunday, March 2nd. I can't wait.
Awesome!0 -
Just finished Week 2... I can't wait to start Week 3 on Monday.. Signing up for a 5K somewhere in the mid-to-late April range, still need to check. I like that added accountability.0
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W9D3..... done : )
30 minutes. 3.05 miles. Gorgeous day in NYC and I'm so happy! I DID IT!!!!0 -
I've been mostly lurking in this group (there is tons to read) but thought I would poke my head in and say I just finished wk5 day 2. Exhilarating! But I am shaking in my boots at what lies ahead.0
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Just ran for 30 minutes (aka W9) no problem! Feeling amazing given I just started running after seven months off. :smooched:
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Done W8D1 today running for 30 minutes !!!
I'm still incredibly slow and the weight loss has slowed right down but happy with where I am
Well done everyone ....
Quick question .... Are there different versions of C25K? I see people on week 9 & 10 but my program finishes with a 40 minute run in W8D3 ... any thoughts ?0 -
W9D3..... done : )
30 minutes. 3.05 miles. Gorgeous day in NYC and I'm so happy! I DID IT!!!!
Congrats :drinker:0 -
Done W8D1 today running for 30 minutes !!!
I'm still incredibly slow and the weight loss has slowed right down but happy with where I am
Well done everyone ....
Quick question .... Are there different versions of C25K? I see people on week 9 & 10 but my program finishes with a 40 minute run in W8D3 ... any thoughts ?
Yes, there are different versions of the program. I think the original is the one that ends week 9 with 30 minute runs.0 -
Been poking my nose around this thread for a little while. Thought I'd check in Finished W3D1 of C210K yesterday, W3D2 is tomorrow. I graduated C25K back in May 2013... So glad I decided to start running again. 0
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W7/D1 completed. So pleased to have gotten this far.0
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W4D3 is tomorrow - and I'm getting my jogging stroller in the mail today, woohoo! Taking the wee one with me is going to make this a helluva lot easier.
Am I the only one who has made it this far in the program without any weight loss or change in measurements? :P0 -
Congrats everyone! I love reading these updates. Great motivation and perseverance!
W7D3 for me tomorrow (today is a rest day). Ready to rock it!!0 -
I graduated from the C25K in October 2013 and ran my first 5K right after, but I've taken a break from running since then as the weather grew cold and snowy and I couldn't run at the park anymore. I've missed it a lot, though, so last week I got an indoor track membership and restarted the program - I finished Week 2, Day 1 today! I'm looking forward to having my endurance back and running some more 5Ks when the weather gets nicer. 0
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Congrats everyone! I love reading these updates. Great motivation and perseverance!
W7D3 for me tomorrow (today is a rest day). Ready to rock it!!
Yay! Just ran W7D3 last night!
Today is rest day, then onto W8D1 tomorrow! 28 minutes of running...man oh man.0 -
W9D3..... done : )
30 minutes. 3.05 miles. Gorgeous day in NYC and I'm so happy! I DID IT!!!!
Congratulations! Awesome job.
I finished week 1, then had to take a week off because the kids were home sick, so I was a little leery about starting week 2 this morning. I considered redoing week 1, but in the end I went for w2d1 and I'm glad I did. I did it! Yay!0 -
Got off track for a couple of weeks but am getting in gear. My first 5K (I'll do run-walk) is in 11 days.0
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Hello, everyone! My first post here. Completed W4D1 today!0
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I completed W4D1 yesterday!! And I struggled through week 3 (did it six times!) so I was nervous about W4. But I did it
I hope I can do it again haha. 0 -
Yesterday I completed W9D2 and I got injured :frown: I really want to cry...0
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