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W4D2 finished! I'm seeing a trend of this being one of the toughest weeks.
I thought I was going to die! Lol0 -
Just back from W3D1.
I was nervous about stepping from 90 second intervals to 3 min intervals, but I managed fine! Wasn't at ALL as bad as I thought. I just slowed the pace to manage the distance.
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LazyButHealthy wrote: »Just back from W3D1.
I was nervous about stepping from 90 second intervals to 3 min intervals, but I managed fine! Wasn't at ALL as bad as I thought. I just slowed the pace to manage the distance.
Whoop!
Congratulations.
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I finished W4D1 today and it was one of those days where I felt fantastic the whole time--like I could have run longer. I have slowed down and so my distance has really not gotten better since week one, but I understand that will come in time. It was just so awesome to get through 5 minutes of solid running without stopping.0
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this morning was W3D2.
Freezing cold and heavy rain, so more challenging today. But I didn't make excuses and I still did it fully, so I'm happy enough.0 -
WTG Lazybuthealthy! I am not sure I would have been able to do it if I had been in your place so I am incredibly impressed with your determination.0
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Thanks... Iv'e been making excuses for 15 years so it's about time I own my choices.0
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Since it was a rest day for c25k, but I had extra time at the gym I decided to use the program to guide me through intervals on a stationary bike. I have to say it made the bike ride so much more fun for me. I have never been one who could sit and pedal for 30 minutes straight but having the cues to up the intensity and lower the intensity (jog and walk) made it much more enjoyable. I will probably do that again if I find myself at the gym with the time but not able to do the run.
I am also glad I didn't push myself to run today. I had such an excellent run yesterday that I was tempted, but I am trusting the program and so I didn't want to do two days in a row. I can't wait for the day that could be possible though.
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I ran 3kms today, and it was not horrible! 2.5 minutes more than last week 0
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Finished W2D2 today. 2/3 of the way through I was like....NO. But, at that point with only 2 more intervals I did it and kept on walking after that to hit one hour and 3.3 miles. I'm still just trying not to look at the following weeks...lol.
Now I have to find stretches that work for me! I was stiff last time and I'm worried about later this evening. Yoga mat time.0 -
StrawberryJam--This may sound silly, but I had not thought of continuing to walk on the treadmill after I finish a session. Now all I keep saying to myself is "why didn't I think of that?" LOL. I may give myself the chance to finish listening to the rest of a given chapter of my audiobook! 0
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Completed W8D1 today! Every run gets better and better—my first 5K is next Sunday!0
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Week 4 is done (did today's in the rain lol!)! I can't believe I am half way.
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Great stuff!! well done!
I ran both Saturday and Sunday, and should be on a rest day today.
However, I'm travelling to Denmark tomorrow morning for meetings until Friday. I'm bringing my running gear but I genuinely don't know if I'll have time to run (there are evening things scheduled too) plus as I've never been there I'm unsure if I'll be in an area where I can run.
Should I run again tonight just in case?
I'm going to my first park-run on Saturday (though I'll be following C25K for that so as not to screw the programme plan).
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If you feel like running, do it. But don't be discouraged if you struggle with the run. Three days in a row might be a bit much!LazyButHealthy wrote: »Great stuff!! well done!
I ran both Saturday and Sunday, and should be on a rest day today.
However, I'm travelling to Denmark tomorrow morning for meetings until Friday. I'm bringing my running gear but I genuinely don't know if I'll have time to run (there are evening things scheduled too) plus as I've never been there I'm unsure if I'll be in an area where I can run.
Should I run again tonight just in case?
I'm going to my first park-run on Saturday (though I'll be following C25K for that so as not to screw the programme plan).
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W8D3 COMPLETE! I still cannot believe I did it and am running for 30 min straight. Now I am not running a 5K in 30 min but I will get there. It took me longer to finish this program because I did this totally backwards. Believe it or not I have never ran a 5K race but have done 3 1/2 marathons in the last year ( 2 of them were completed in the last 3 months). I did intervals in those 1/2 marathons but mostly walked them. My goal has always been to run them and I am getting closer to my goal. Because I did those 1/2 marathons in between doing the C25K program I had to repeat a couple of weeks due to recovery time but I am proud to say that I officially completed the program and excited to move on to Bridge to 10K next. I think I am going to continue to run the 30 min for the next 2 weeks then move on. Thanks everyone along the way for the wonderful support!
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I'm on Week 4, and am struggling with it. A couple weeks ago, I nearly made it through Week 4 Day 1, having to stop and walk for a minute just once during the second 5 minute jog. Then I was sick for about a week, and when I tried to go back to Week 4 Day 1, I failed miserably. So I did Week 3 again on that day (last Friday), and hoped to get back to Week 4 today.
I got through the 1st 3 minutes fine. Only managed 3 1/2 minutes of the second jog (supposed to be 5), did the next 3 minutes o.k., then totally tanked on the last 5 minutes. Did a minute and a half, walked, did another 2 minutes, then wanted to die.![:\](https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/resources/emoji/confused.png ":\")
I don't want to go back to Week 3, so am thinking of just working my way up to completing Week 4. Maybe I can do 3 minutes, 4 minutes, 3 minutes, 4 minutes, until I am comfortable getting to the 5 minute jogs? Would that make sense?
I honestly don't care if this program takes me 6 months, as long as I can eventually get through it. It has been a goal of mine to run a 5K, and I'm finally doing something about it!
Also, I'm doing this on the treadmill, since my first attempt trying it outside a couple years ago resulted in my tripping over a rock and spraining my ankle so badly I was on crutches for several weeks. I figure the treadmill is a bit safer for me at this point. I do it on an incline of 2.5 or 3, because I found I was getting shin splints if I didn't use an incline.
I started the program trying to jog at 5 mph. LOL!!!! Dropped down to 4.5 mph for the first couple weeks, which seemed comfortable at the time. Now am at 4.3 mph, which is better as the jogging portions get longer. I'm not sure I can drop lower than that and still have it be considered jogging!
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IndigoSue13 wrote: »I'm on Week 4, and am struggling with it. A couple weeks ago, I nearly made it through Week 4 Day 1, having to stop and walk for a minute just once during the second 5 minute jog. Then I was sick for about a week, and when I tried to go back to Week 4 Day 1, I failed miserably. So I did Week 3 again on that day (last Friday), and hoped to get back to Week 4 today.
I got through the 1st 3 minutes fine. Only managed 3 1/2 minutes of the second jog (supposed to be 5), did the next 3 minutes o.k., then totally tanked on the last 5 minutes. Did a minute and a half, walked, did another 2 minutes, then wanted to die.
I don't want to go back to Week 3, so am thinking of just working my way up to completing Week 4. Maybe I can do 3 minutes, 4 minutes, 3 minutes, 4 minutes, until I am comfortable getting to the 5 minute jogs? Would that make sense?
I honestly don't care if this program takes me 6 months, as long as I can eventually get through it. It has been a goal of mine to run a 5K, and I'm finally doing something about it!
Also, I'm doing this on the treadmill, since my first attempt trying it outside a couple years ago resulted in my tripping over a rock and spraining my ankle so badly I was on crutches for several weeks. I figure the treadmill is a bit safer for me at this point. I do it on an incline of 2.5 or 3, because I found I was getting shin splints if I didn't use an incline.
I started the program trying to jog at 5 mph. LOL!!!! Dropped down to 4.5 mph for the first couple weeks, which seemed comfortable at the time. Now am at 4.3 mph, which is better as the jogging portions get longer. I'm not sure I can drop lower than that and still have it be considered jogging!
Will try again Wed. and see what happens.
Feel free to slow it down even more. Running the time is more important than going fast. I missed a week of running and I wasn't enjoying my run today until about fifteen minutes in. It doesn't take too many days of to get sluggish. Just keep moving (as slow as you need) and you'll be on the next day in no time.
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Feel free to slow it down even more. Running the time is more important than going fast. I missed a week of running and I wasn't enjoying my run today until about fifteen minutes in. It doesn't take too many days of to get sluggish. Just keep moving (as slow as you need) and you'll be on the next day in no time.
I'll definitely try that next time, thanks!
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Completed W5D1 today, and I'll say it wasn't So bad. Although the second 5min jog was a bit tougher than the first and the last, so glad I was able to see it through. Day 3 of this week scares me, but I'll try not to stress over it too much and just see how it goes.0
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Slow down and enjoy the run. You will do just fine. Keep telling yourself you can do it. Trust in the program, your body is ready to run 20 minutes straight by then!Completed W5D1 today, and I'll say it wasn't So bad. Although the second 5min jog was a bit tougher than the first and the last, so glad I was able to see it through. Day 3 of this week scares me, but I'll try not to stress over it too much and just see how it goes.
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snbouchard81 wrote: »StrawberryJam--This may sound silly, but I had not thought of continuing to walk on the treadmill after I finish a session. Now all I keep saying to myself is "why didn't I think of that?" LOL. I may give myself the chance to finish listening to the rest of a given chapter of my audiobook!
I didn't today, but I should have. I want to just get in the habit of continuing on after to always hit my 5K mark each time. Therefore, seeing the time gap close as I spend more time jogging and less time walking. Then I won't be worried about speed yet.
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Finished W2D3 today. It went well. But, Friday starts week 3. I'm just determined to do it...and try until I get it.
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IndigoSue13 wrote: »
I started the program trying to jog at 5 mph. LOL!!!! Dropped down to 4.5 mph for the first couple weeks, which seemed comfortable at the time. Now am at 4.3 mph, which is better as the jogging portions get longer. I'm not sure I can drop lower than that and still have it be considered jogging!
Will try again Wed. and see what happens.
I am also in week 4. I am at 4.0 for many of the jogging sessions so far, and sometimes 3.8. It isn't fast but I am using jogging motions and not walking. So my two cents is slow down.
Long term, I want to get up to a faster rate of speed, but the experienced people here have always said speed will come as I build more of a running base so I am trying to trust in this process and know that one day I will be faster. 0 -
Speed will come with more running. I shaved 3 minutes off my 5k time in the year following C25k, just by running regularly.0
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W5D2 done today - in Chicago...and dang it was cold. Gobble Gobble!!!0
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Completed W1 Day 3... Terrified of Week 2
It felt good to finish day 3 though. I thought my asthma would make me pass out, but somehow I did it 0 -
Happy Thanksgiving to all the runners out there who celebrate it.
And I hope to finish week 4 on Friday (no child care at the gym today). I am so glad I started this program and pushed through the scary parts. It has been such an amazing feeling to lose myself in a run. 0 -
I go away for a few days and come back to read all your posts and find everyone is doing so well. Well done everyone. As far as I am concerned any progress even just another 30 seconds is progress.
I've still been keeping at it. Week 4 day 1 completed on Tuesday and day 2 is tonight. Can't wait to get out there after reading all your posts. I'm so motivated now.
MrsR2B
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