Daily Check In Thread
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DianaLovesCoffee wrote: »W2D2 last night. My knees are sooo sore! I would think that things would loosen up part way through the session but no. Going to incorporate some extra stretching today to see if that helps. I've got new running shoes. I'm only running about 3.0-3.5 mph on a treadmill. I've been walking several miles for several months prior to starting C25K. When do you know if it is sore from lack of use vs sore from injury?
I really can't say much about the injury vs. just sore. I know you definitely use different muscles running than walking. Does it hurt all the time or just when you are running/ just after running?
I had knee issues when I first started, but mine was directly related to wearing the wrong kind of shoes. Once I got fitted for the right shoes at a running store, the knee pain disappeared. Wishing you the best!
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vikkiitoria wrote: »Completed week 3, and since it's still a bit early in the week i'm gonna repeat day 3 before the week is done
week 4 here I come!
When I was doing C25k, I ran every other day throughout, so finished some weeks early, but just moved on to the next week.
You are doing great!
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cincysweetheart wrote: »Just finished Day 3 of Week 4. Trying not to psyche myself out ahead of time of the 20 minute jog that is coming at the end of week 5!
You will be ready for it! Remember to slow down if you need to and just keep moving!0 -
DianaLovesCoffee wrote: »W2D3 tonight. My knees are sore so I'm going to take it much slower than I have been. Concentrating on my form.
You're right to focus on form, what I found helpful was to increase my cadence, which forced me to take a much shorter pace. The challenge is knees are such a complex joint that its very difficult to advise on the best approach.
It's also worth doins some resistance training as well, to complement the running. The NHS Strength and Flexibility programme is pretty well placed to be used alongside C25K; http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/fitness/Pages/12-week-fitness-plan.aspx0 -
Week 3 Day 1 completed this evening. I had to take a week off because of the flu, but was able to start on the next week instead of repeating a day of Week 2. It actually felt pretty good and I didn't have any issues with running it. It was also the first time running outside since I started this program, so that felt really great. It's supposed to be nice out for awhile around here so hopefully I'll be able to continue running outside.0
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Week 1 day 1 finished my first day i need to practice breathing I think. My brother said two in through nose and one out through mouth is that right? I tried to remember to do that but I was singing to keep my mind off the timer.0
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W2D2 completed today. Next run is scheduled for Monday. I think I might skip day 3 and move onto day one of week three. On both days of week two so far I was able to run through some of the walking portions. Today I did that twice, so I ran five minutes at a time. I also ran through the last walking portion since the cool down comes right after that one. Anyone else skip days sometimes? Or should I just stick to the schedule and do W2D3 and not skip ahead?0
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JessRaddatz wrote: »W2D2 completed today. Next run is scheduled for Monday. I think I might skip day 3 and move onto day one of week three. On both days of week two so far I was able to run through some of the walking portions. Today I did that twice, so I ran five minutes at a time. I also ran through the last walking portion since the cool down comes right after that one. Anyone else skip days sometimes? Or should I just stick to the schedule and do W2D3 and not skip ahead?
I didn't skip days, but I don't think it would be an issue, if you feel ok. You don't want to do too much too fast though to prevent injury.0 -
W1D1. Complete! It was a little challenging because if the ice and snow on the ground here in Boston but the sun is shining and it was a great walk/run. Havent exercised in a long time so it was difficult to catch my breathe after the 1min jogs so I ended uo briskly walking the rest after 3 jogging attempts. I am going to walk the whole thing the first week to try and build up a little stamina and then repeat W1D1 again and add the jogging. 5k not until the end of May so I have some time.0
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Completed my first week, feeling great. Going to be a long road a head of me to get my body back into shape. For a reward, I got myself one of those fancy Nutribullets that blend anything and everything and making some really awesome kale smoothies. Yay me! 0
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W3D3 this morning. I was so scared of running an extra minute, but I did it! I nearly burst into tears from the pure joy of knowing that I did it, and I did it without dying. I'm ready to try to tackle week 4, but that 4th minute makes me nervous...0
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Week 3 Day 1 went much better than expected! I slowed my run a little on the 3 minute segments and I soared through them. Plus the half-hour seemed to go much more quickly than the 90 min walk/90 min run of Week 2.0
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Completed W3D1 today, but I was feeling good and I just wanted to see if I could run a mile if I tried, so I did the warm up and then ran a mile and kept going a bit more because I was in the middle of a run portion. So, I did a mile and it felt AMAZING!! I will go back to sticking to the program on my Wednesday run, but it was really great to just be able to say that I ran a mile straight, with no stopping 0
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Completed W2D1, Adding that additional 30 minutes was a stretch, but I have been trying to walk further everyday to prepare for the additional challenges. I notice I recover better if I stretch before and after, even though it is a pain to do. I think I am going to take up yoga via youtube for beginners, to do at home for myself and increase flexability. So far I have lost 5.8 pounds my first week of eating healthy and working out!0
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Also completed W3D1 today. Had to slow down further on the last 3 min run but managed to complete it. Unfortunately had to change routes again because of the horrendously muddy track, the gravel portions aren't bad but with all the rain we've had the grass sections have just become sticky, slippy mud pits. Will be so glad when it dries up around here 0
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Week 4 Day 1 today. Man, that fourth minute was intimidating. But once I started, I finished with relative ease. It was the final 2 minute run that had me pushing for an extra inch of endurance to get through it.0
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What plan are you using? That sounds heavily modified as the C25K plan as originally developed has W4D1 as 3 minutes of running, 90 seconds walking, 5 minutes running, 2 ½ minutes walking, 3 minutes running, 90 seconds walking, 5 minutes running.0
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The infamous Week 5, Day 3 is tomorrow! Day 2 went easier than I thought it would… so, we'll see. Nervous and excited all at the same time.0
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W3D1 yesterday. Slowed down on the 3 minute runs but completed it all. Walked about 10 minutes extra at the beginning while finding my correct podcast. So did a total of about 40 minutes. Tried to focus on not heavy heal striking. I long for better weather to try this outside.0
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Completed W3D2 today. I did a full mile run in the middle again (it was actually closer to 1.25 miles, so that was exciting). I promise to stick to the program on W4D1, but for now I really enjoy pushing myself to get to that mile mark. I figure I feel good, so why not.
I'm really starting to realize how much of a mental game running is for me. I don't know why, but once I hit that mile mark I just feel like I HAVE to walk. I'm usually in the middle of a run portion at that time, so l push myself to finish that run portion. I'm not tired, my legs feel great, my breathing is good. After about a minute of walking, I feel like I can start running again. I don't know what it is and why I feel like I have to stop running, but I know that is something I'm going to have to work hard at overcoming.0 -
I finished my Week 3 today. To be honest, I love the high you get after a good sweaty run, and for the same reason I have been running back to back days, but since the workouts will get longer from now on I'm resolved to keep a day's gap between two runs. So probably 3 days of running a week and rest would be walking / cross training / whatever I can push myself into doing.
Is there anyone who's on week 4? Any tips on what is coming?0 -
Just decided to start working toward a 5K a week and a half ago; Today I did W2D2. Outside. In Wisconsin. On a country road with traffic and no shoulder!0
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You go girl! I'm in WI, too and there is no way I'm going to run outside until it is at least 45! I'm a wimp when it comes to the cold. I am totally retiring to Florida (I'm only 34, though so I have to wait a while for that).ajfuelling wrote: »Just decided to start working toward a 5K a week and a half ago; Today I did W2D2. Outside. In Wisconsin. On a country road with traffic and no shoulder!0 -
preetikasharma wrote: »So probably 3 days of running a week and rest would be walking / cross training / whatever I can push myself into doing.
I put in a link upthread to the NHS Strength and Conditioning plan that's designed to be used in conjunction with C25K, to improve resilience and reduce injury risk.0 -
Did Week 6 Day 2 yesterday. It was my first time running on pavement, which I've been wanting to do for a while. I figure any 5K I do will be on pavement, so I want to get used to it ahead of time. My jogging until yesterday was either on the treadmill or on a dirt/gravel path at a local park.
I was fine with the pavement. The real challenges yesterday were the hills! This was my first "inner city" jog, as I went during my lunch hour. One small glitch was a tourist who stopped me to ask my help in finding certain locations in Centennial Olympic Park. So that messed up my time a little bit -- I probably spent about a minute chatting with her, trying to get her in the right direction.
Anyway, Atlanta doesn't appear so at first, but it is actually very hilly. I figure it was good training for me to work on the hills, and there were also some stairs to run up and down. It felt good to switch it up a bit.
And great work to everyone upthread! It's fun to see how people are coming along and enjoying the program. 0 -
MeanderingMammal wrote: »I put in a link upthread to the NHS Strength and Conditioning plan that's designed to be used in conjunction with C25K, to improve resilience and reduce injury risk.
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To the poster who said they wanted to work out on non run days, I do the 30 day shred on my non run days. I completed the 30 days before I started c25k and now I just pick a level and do it. It's tough but I feel like its making me so much stronger. But maybe I need to back off of it a little because my knees hurt sometimes now.
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JessRaddatz wrote: »Completed W3D2 today. I did a full mile run in the middle again (it was actually closer to 1.25 miles, so that was exciting). I promise to stick to the program on W4D1, but for now I really enjoy pushing myself to get to that mile mark. I figure I feel good, so why not.
I'm really starting to realize how much of a mental game running is for me. I don't know why, but once I hit that mile mark I just feel like I HAVE to walk. I'm usually in the middle of a run portion at that time, so l push myself to finish that run portion. I'm not tired, my legs feel great, my breathing is good. After about a minute of walking, I feel like I can start running again. I don't know what it is and why I feel like I have to stop running, but I know that is something I'm going to have to work hard at overcoming.
Good job running the extra time. I think its amazing that you are motivated to push through. I know what you mean about the mental blocks. I used to evaluate how I feel and then push myself. You'll be running 2 miles straight soon.
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Completed W3D3 this afternoon. It was a good run, but the last 3 minute jog was a bit tough because the wind was blowing so much it made it a bit difficult to breathe well. I'm excited for Week 4, but also slightly intimidated. I like the longer runs rather than the short start/stop runs. This is about the time that I stopped running last time I tried this program, so hopefully my motivation stays and I keep going like I've been.0
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W4D2 today and man, it about killed me. Five minute runs at a time....GOD! This week might have to be a repeat.0
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