Daily Check In Thread
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5k210k week 2 day 3 in the books 4.87 miles.0
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Thanks! I had a great run tonight! Did 3 miles in 29:30 and felt strong and fast
I'd chalk it up to a freak occurrence. You should be fine next time out. How was your hydration?Did my W8D3 run today and it was terrible. I started great, did slightly over 2 miles in 20 minutes and then suddenly felt sharp pain under my ribs on the right. Walked for the 20 more minutes - tried to start running few times, but every time had to stop
I ate a lot of sweets earlier today - cookies, waffles, cakes, but it was 3-4 hours before I ran. Could this be a problem? I have a race next weekend and was planning to do two more 30 min runs this coming week before the race, but now I am concerned - what if I'll have the same problem again?
One more 30 min run this Thursday and a 5k race this weekend!!!
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Great news. I'm going to run in a 5k on Sunday. I'm hoping to be running a 10k by next calendar year.
Thanks! I had a great run tonight! Did 3 miles in 29:30 and felt strong and fast
I'd chalk it up to a freak occurrence. You should be fine next time out. How was your hydration?Did my W8D3 run today and it was terrible. I started great, did slightly over 2 miles in 20 minutes and then suddenly felt sharp pain under my ribs on the right. Walked for the 20 more minutes - tried to start running few times, but every time had to stop
I ate a lot of sweets earlier today - cookies, waffles, cakes, but it was 3-4 hours before I ran. Could this be a problem? I have a race next weekend and was planning to do two more 30 min runs this coming week before the race, but now I am concerned - what if I'll have the same problem again? One more 30 min run this Thursday and a 5k race this weekend!!!
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I did it! Last night was W8D3, the final C25K workout. I can't believe how far I've come. I've proven to myself what I'm capable of. My next plan is to continue running 30 minutes 3 times a week and to improve my time.0
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I completed W8D3 before I finished W8D2 by accident. I finished W8D2 yesterday. One more 30 minute run, and I'm done. It's taken me over 14 weeks, but I'm about to be finished with training!0
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@MamaGab92; @newhealthykim great work. It's been fun "running" along side you guys in the program.0
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newhealthykim wrote: »It's taken me over 14 weeks, but I'm about to be finished with training!
I started in late March then got a knee injury. Started again in May and then repeated several days and weeks several times. So 33 weeks since I originally started and 19 weeks since I started over and stayed with it. I wonder if that's a record. LOL I didn't care how long it took me though. What mattered was that I finished. So good for you, @newhealthykim!
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My run sucked today. I made it about half eay through w1d2 it was just SO hot! I think I will re try tomorrow.0
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W8D3 done-zo!! I'm a graduate I'm running at about a 4.3mph pace - my plan is to add 2 minutes to my time every third run til I hit the 5k distance then run that for awhile and see if my speed increases naturally by just putting my miles in like everyone claims
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XX_miss--the first time I did C25K I felt worse in day 2 than day 1. I figured it was my body's way of testing my resolve. It did get better afterwards. So hang in there you are not alone.
Congrats Ishli.
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C25k 10kTrainer: W1D2 Done last night. These longer runs are tough for sure, but very much worthwhile. 4.5 miles in the books.
Keep up all the good work people. I am going to keep posting my updates. Hoping that the people struggling in the early weeks realize that it is very possible to complete this program!
I struggled with the first week of C25k. But if you push past the barriers that are holding you back you will do fine. Trust the program it does work. Remember that most of the roadblocks you face along the way are just mental. I still have to keep telling myself that I CAN in order to keep going. So trust me if I can, so can you.0 -
Today I completed week 8 day 3 and officially graduated from c25k with a time under 42 minutes. I'm still very slow, but I'll glad I did it and didn't give up and with time I'll get faster. So I'm running my first 5k Color Run Halloween Edition on Saturday night and will report back Sunday morning.
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Those of you just graduating, there's also a Bridge to 10K Group0
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Thanks Ceci I'm going to head over there.Those of you just graduating, there's also a Bridge to 10K Group
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Y'all, I'm supposed to run the 20 minutes today. I'm so nervous and don't feel like I can do it. I'm thinking of repeating the 8 minutes W5D2 one. I completed it but it was HARD and I have a lot of trouble packing myself - even on a track. Should I just try?0
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weightliftingdiva wrote: »Y'all, I'm supposed to run the 20 minutes today. I'm so nervous and don't feel like I can do it. I'm thinking of repeating the 8 minutes W5D2 one. I completed it but it was HARD and I have a lot of trouble packing myself - even on a track. Should I just try?
I would say just give it a try, if you finished the last one (even if difficult) you should be able to get through it. A slow and steady pace, and when things get tough focus on breathing, and form.0 -
weightliftingdiva wrote: »Y'all, I'm supposed to run the 20 minutes today. I'm so nervous and don't feel like I can do it. I'm thinking of repeating the 8 minutes W5D2 one. I completed it but it was HARD and I have a lot of trouble packing myself - even on a track. Should I just try?
Just do it! Slow down and just keep pushing through. It will be HARD, but you CAN do it! Trust the program. You are ready for this!
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Did week 1 day 3 today. It wasnt horrible but I am going to do one more day of week one next week.
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weightliftingdiva wrote: »Y'all, I'm supposed to run the 20 minutes today. I'm so nervous and don't feel like I can do it. I'm thinking of repeating the 8 minutes W5D2 one. I completed it but it was HARD and I have a lot of trouble packing myself - even on a track. Should I just try?
Just do it! Slow down and just keep pushing through. It will be HARD, but you CAN do it! Trust the program. You are ready for this!
I DID IT! I can't believe it. This was the longest I've ever run, ever in my life. It was HARD especially around 10 minutes. But after that it wasn't so bad.
I'm running into a problem where my right leg seems to be getting worn out sooner than my left leg. My knee begins to hurt and my calf gets tighter on that leg. Any thoughts on the disparity? I'm right handed btw.
Thanks for all the support everyone.
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I'm a graduate! Yay! I'm starting Runkeeper's 10K training on Nov. 4th. The 10K for this app seeemed way too aggressive.
@weighliftingdiva- I can't figure out which leg is bothering you since you seem to have two right legs. However, I suspect that the leg that is bothering you is weak. I'm right handed, which means right footed. My left leg is slightly weaker and is prone to a slight overpronate (meaning I roll my foot inward). I think stretching that leg and side more (glutes and hips as well) might go a really long way. 0 -
Congrats weightliftingdiva! I am still at the beginning of the program but it is so exciting to see people's stories and know that it has happened. It gives me a little boast of confidence that in about 8 weeks I will be there with you.
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Ran another 5k today. Madison College Turkey Trot 28:120
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Finished Week 1 of the 10kTrainer app (ZenLabs) the runs were tough. But doable. Clocking an average of 4.5miles per session. Starting Week 2 tonight.
@Upsaluki Congrats that's a good time. Finding the 10k training helping with you 5k times?0 -
TowsonChuck wrote: »Finished Week 1 of the 10kTrainer app (ZenLabs) the runs were tough. But doable. Clocking an average of 4.5miles per session. Starting Week 2 tonight.
@Upsaluki Congrats that's a good time. Finding the 10k training helping with you 5k times?
Definitely. I was able to shave a minute off my time in just over three weeks of extra training. The course was over grass and a lot more crowded also. I gutted my first race out, whereas in this one I was just running. The first race I faltered badly on the last mile.
I still have a lot to learn about running and racing too, like how to have some gas in the tank for that final kick at the end. Also, I need to figure out where to start in the race. It was chipped, so I got in the back and had a lot of walkers and other folks to pass. It took me about a half mile of weaving through people before it cleared out by people's pace.
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Did w2d1 today, although I ran for 3:30s at the end without stopping, so I was wondering- do I need to finish week 2 or could I just move to week 3? Any answers will be really appreciated since I'm quite new to this. Thanks!0
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Did Week 1 Day 1. I could have done it back to back at least twice after finishing, so I suppose I'm not such a "couch" starter. When they say couch, they must really mean people who have never even walked in their life... Didn't really feel good about the accomplishment since it was too easy. Hope that I don't lose motivation. 0
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Did w2d1 today, although I ran for 3:30s at the end without stopping, so I was wondering- do I need to finish week 2 or could I just move to week 3? Any answers will be really appreciated since I'm quite new to this. Thanks!
I think it you just work the program you'll have a better chance of avoiding injury or quitting. I finished it on my third try and the first two times I pretty much expected too much and tried to run faster than I needed to. Look at it like a long term commitment instead of 8-9 week, and just use this time to adjust to running. Go as slow as you need to and have fun!
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I think it you just work the program you'll have a better chance of avoiding injury or quitting. I finished it on my third try and the first two times I pretty much expected too much and tried to run faster than I needed to. Look at it like a long term commitment instead of 8-9 week, and just use this time to adjust to running. Go as slow as you need to and have fun!
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I think I'll just continue with the programme since I kinda had a lil bit of difficulty doing the 3:30s at d end. It should give me time to build my endurance too. Thanks alot! 0
