C25K (Couch to 5 K) ~ Week 2

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  • Steph_135
    Steph_135 Posts: 3,280 Member
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    Great victory Jeny!!
  • BifDiehl
    BifDiehl Posts: 474
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    Jeny - so sorry to hear about Lillian. As an absolute dog lover, I feel for you.
    On a happier note - way to go on Week 4 ! I can only imagine how much better you felt, rather than staying on the couch... :bigsmile:

    I was supposed to run another "week2" yesterday but life got in the way. Got out late from work, had to hit the grocery store b/c I forgot one thing needed for dinner, made dinner and by then was absolutely wiped out. Went to bed realllly early. Hoping to get out running as soon as I get home from work tonight.

    Steph - doesn't Canada know it's SPRING ?? :laugh: We're 10-15 degrees below normal here, too. Come on spring - we've got running to do!
  • Jenyfur1
    Jenyfur1 Posts: 361
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    Thanks Bif! I will post a Pic of her from home... She was beautiful!

    I probably won't get any exercise and I have a function after work, so I will be whiped out too.. (I can't spell) I hope that you get to run today. I was so glad that I did it yesterday....
    It was 8 and my husband was watching something stupid on TV and crunching Ice, so I thought I would just walk a little... Then... Whudya know!
    YAY!
    Have a good evening!
  • Jenyfur1
    Jenyfur1 Posts: 361
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    Thanks Steph!! I saw this after I replied to Bif..
    Have a good one!
  • lisa_ace
    lisa_ace Posts: 4
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    Just finished my first week!! Start on W2D1 on Thursday! It's been great! Day 2 was the worst. My chest hurt and I really had to push myself. Day 3 was a little difficult too but my chest didn't hurt anymore and i was so happy about it! I HATE running and would never have guessed that I would enjoy this program but I'm honestly excited about starting Week 2!
  • Gut2Glam
    Gut2Glam Posts: 15
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    Today was my second day of Week 5 and the best one yet. I think my stamina is building a lot.
  • Jenyfur1
    Jenyfur1 Posts: 361
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    Lisa and glam, Congats!
    LIsa, this is a great program and Glam, I am glad that it seems to be good in week 5. I will be there next week.
  • BifDiehl
    BifDiehl Posts: 474
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    It was 8 and my husband was watching something stupid on TV and crunching Ice, so I thought I would just walk a little... Then... Whudya know!
    YAY!

    Hahaha ... Love it - the annoying husband work-out push. Sounds like something that might happen at my house :laugh:

    I did get out to run yesterday. Week 2 day 2. Enjoyed myself thoroughly (what's up with that??) and went 2 extra intervals. Looking forward to tomorrow and then on to week 3!

    How's it going, everybody??
  • Steph_135
    Steph_135 Posts: 3,280 Member
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    Unfortunately, I still haven't run again since last Tuesday. My ankle is totally better, but I'm scared to hurt it again. It's also still unreasonable chilly outside. I don't wanna sound like I'm making excuses, but I know I am. I need to get back with it!!! :mad: I was thinking to fall back to W2 and continue with that (indefinitely), cause I'm not even sure I'll finish this anymore.

    I am NOT a good runner. Like I said to Bif once: running is like math to me. I love it, but I can't do it well. I don't wanna keep pushing on week to week if it's just gonna keep hurting. :cry: I've never run outdoors before now, let alone for more than 1.5 mins at a time (on the treadmill). So, either I go back to W2, or I stick to W3, and keep going with it until (if ever) I feel like I can move to W4... :embarassed: PLEASE GIVE ME SOME HOPE!!

    (I've clearly had too much down time to think about all this...)
    Steph - doesn't Canada know it's SPRING ?? :laugh: We're 10-15 degrees below normal here, too. Come on spring - we've got running to do!
    It clearly does NOT!! :grumble:

    lisa_ace... You're making GREAT improvements! I love seeing how my body adjusts to the running, and pushing myself harder.
  • Jenyfur1
    Jenyfur1 Posts: 361
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    Hey Steph!
    Don't fret! You are always doing some kind of exercise. Take it slow and do what you can do.... We are here for you.... You are amazing!
    :drinker: :flowerforyou:
  • christmasbow
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    Larry thanks for the advice and peptalk. Tonight I just did W3D3 and it felt pretty good. I did get my orthotics on Tuesday and have been breaking them in, so don't know if that made a difference, but whatever it is - I'll take it. Looking forward to starting Week 4 over the week-end!
  • Steph_135
    Steph_135 Posts: 3,280 Member
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    Hey Steph!
    Don't fret! You are always doing some kind of exercise. Take it slow and do what you can do.... We are here for you.... You are amazing!
    :drinker: :flowerforyou:
    Thanks! I AM always doing something, but I wanna feel like I'm making progress on something.
  • CarolMorris66
    CarolMorris66 Posts: 59
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    I am on W4D1 today and dreading it..... really considering doing W3 again, just for reinforcement, but then I think to myself, grow some balls and get on with it... I can always keep on with W4 ..... keep looking forward..... perhaps if I repeat it enough, I will start believing it!!!
  • BifDiehl
    BifDiehl Posts: 474
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    Carolah - You can do it! You gotta give it a try!
  • Jenyfur1
    Jenyfur1 Posts: 361
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    Week $ is not bad. You can do it Carol! It goes by so fast!
  • Atlantique
    Atlantique Posts: 2,484 Member
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    I am on W4D1 today and dreading it..... really considering doing W3 again, just for reinforcement, but then I think to myself, grow some balls and get on with it... I can always keep on with W4 ..... keep looking forward..... perhaps if I repeat it enough, I will start believing it!!!

    Just try it. If it's too much, you can always go back and do it again the next scheduled day!
  • Steph_135
    Steph_135 Posts: 3,280 Member
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    I ran W3 D2 today. I didn't manage to finish the 3 min runs either time - most likely cause I've taken a nearly 2 week break. My ankles hurt now, but not that bad... I'm gonna ice them...
    perhaps if I repeat it enough, I will start believing it!!!
    carolah... Definitely! Keep on going!!
  • christmasbow
    christmasbow Posts: 19
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    Just couldn't wait to tell you that I finished week 4 day 1! I kind of didn't want to, but my daughter went with me and did it beside me! My shins kind of hurt at the end tho. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.
  • Steph_135
    Steph_135 Posts: 3,280 Member
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    Just couldn't wait to tell you that I finished week 4 day 1! I kind of didn't want to, but my daughter went with me and did it beside me! My shins kind of hurt at the end tho. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.
    That's great to hear! Almost gives me a little consolation when thinking about W4... :bigsmile:
  • Jenyfur1
    Jenyfur1 Posts: 361
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    Just finished Day one of week 5. Not bad at all. I ran 7 minutes the last stint and took a longer walk. I know the next day (Wed) will be 8 minutes. I can do this!!!!
    I really like running now. it really helps the stress level...
    How are you doing Steph??

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