C25K & C210K support group...

Ok, I'm taking a break from c25k due to my ankle...I am bummed but I need it to heal. Maybe I will walk instead.

Soo after a two week hiatus from any form of exercise (and also void of any healthy eating) I decided to get back on track tonight. Figured I should repeat week 2 since that's what I last finished off with. It seemed so easy and I wasn't tired at all when I finished so I decided to just see how long/far I could jog... I ended up going a whole extra mile without stopping! Took me 12 mins. I couldn't believe it... I haven't been able to run a mile without feeling like I was going to die since... ever. It actually felt good! And I probably could have kept going but I ran out of water and got kind of light headed. Just wanted to share- It was definitely good motivation for me to get back on track. I think I'm just going to bridge into week 3 now since that was so easy... I know I still have a long way to go, but it's nice to know I am making progress, even after only 2 real weeks of training and then 2 weeks off.

One thing I realized though is how difficult it will be for me to jog a 5k without any water... I'm used to having a bottle right there at the treadmill with me. Anyone else worried about that?

ran my first 5k today...did it in 38 minutes...had to walk a couple times (for a minute, max) to get my heart rate down after some killer hills, but i think it was a success...my goal was completing it in under 40 minutes, so...
i'm signing up for another one next weekend!

Awesome! Keep at it. I'm starting the C25K tomorrow!

Last week I was supposed to run 30 minutes for the first time, but I could not do it, and had to stop after 15. It made me a bit depressed. Today, I ran 32 minutes without stopping! I am very proud to say that I think I am a c25k graduate... Even though I needed some extra weeks
I think I am moving on to the one hour runner program, because I don't want to go back to running intervals.

I never thought I would say this, but I actually like running now

I'm starting the c25k tonight.

So, here are my week three recap facts:

W3, D1: I was so scared of this run but I did a great job; however, I dropped the speed a bit too much and really didn't get the calorie burn that I was hoping for. I forgot to stop my HRM so it marked 418 BUT that was 30 minutes after my run. Avg HR was 121 and max was 171

W3, D2: I increased the speed a bit... took it back up to 5.6 and was breathing heavy but my head was not good that day neither. My average HR was 142 and my maximum HR was 176 for a calorie burn of 332

W3, D3: I decided to take it to the streets and ran to the second range of our town. I chose to take the gravel roads because it offered more cushion. The elevation was certainly not at 0 like the treadmill and it showed in my HR. My avg HR was 153 and my max was 179 for a calorie burn of 363. I should say that I saw two deer on my run and I have decided that although it is more challenging, I think that I like outdoor running more. I like the change of scenery, I like the fresh air and I like the feeling of "going somewhere" BUT I don't like that I am forced to pace myself... I have to learn that skill yet.

SO, that was my week of C25K and I am moving on to week four this week. I wonder how long it took all of you runners to see a difference in your running... am I really going to be a runner in 9 weeks? Can that happen? I hope so...

Last week I was supposed to run 30 minutes for the first time, but I could not do it, and had to stop after 15. It made me a bit depressed. Today, I ran 32 minutes without stopping! I am very proud to say that I think I am a c25k graduate... Even though I needed some extra weeks
I think I am moving on to the one hour runner program, because I don't want to go back to running intervals.

I never thought I would say this, but I actually like running now

What is the one hour runner program? when i ran my 5k, i found that i COULD run for 30 minutes, which the program prepared for me...but those extra 8 minutes it took me to run the last 3/4 mile were really hard...

I often wonder if my posts are visible to others or are they really as invisible as they seem?

Anyway, I guess that I could seek advice elsewhere...

:S

W5D2 complete! Did my warm up walk and supposed to do 3/4 mile jog after that, but I did a full mile. Mainly out of necessity as it started to rain. I finished up on the treadmill. I jog at 5mph on the TM but had to slow down a bit because I had a stitch in my side. But at least I finished. Saturday will be W5D3 which is 2 miles with no walking. A little nervous about that one. We'll see how it goes.

So, here are my week three recap facts:

W3, D1: I was so scared of this run but I did a great job; however, I dropped the speed a bit too much and really didn't get the calorie burn that I was hoping for. I forgot to stop my HRM so it marked 418 BUT that was 30 minutes after my run. Avg HR was 121 and max was 171

W3, D2: I increased the speed a bit... took it back up to 5.6 and was breathing heavy but my head was not good that day neither. My average HR was 142 and my maximum HR was 176 for a calorie burn of 332

W3, D3: I decided to take it to the streets and ran to the second range of our town. I chose to take the gravel roads because it offered more cushion. The elevation was certainly not at 0 like the treadmill and it showed in my HR. My avg HR was 153 and my max was 179 for a calorie burn of 363. I should say that I saw two deer on my run and I have decided that although it is more challenging, I think that I like outdoor running more. I like the change of scenery, I like the fresh air and I like the feeling of "going somewhere" BUT I don't like that I am forced to pace myself... I have to learn that skill yet.

SO, that was my week of C25K and I am moving on to week four this week. I wonder how long it took all of you runners to see a difference in your running... am I really going to be a runner in 9 weeks? Can that happen? I hope so...

Outdoor running is SOOO much more enjoyable for me than running on the treadmill...it is a little harder on your body, since the treadmill offers a little more "bounce back" then the road, but it's worth it, i think. Check out www.dailymile.com....u can track your mileage and figure out your mile pace...helps keep me motivated too, because it's fun to see yourself progress!!
This program does get harder, but just stick with it! it's worth it and it will help you become a runner, so keep up the good work!

Thanks so much for the feedback and motivation!!

doing my 2nd 5k tomorrow...nervous that it's going to be harder than the first, since i haven't done a whole lot of running this week, while i recovered from last weekend's 5k...

I'm sure you'll do great!

As for me, completed W5D3 this morning on the treadmill. I slowed my speed down (4.5mph) in order to pace myself so I could make the full 2 miles without stopping. I ended up having to stop anyway...but for a potty emergency...LOL. So I added an extra quarter mile to the run. I also ran at my usual 5mph for that last quarter mile. I'm by no means fast, but I'm at least able to make required distances. That's pretty good, right?

Hope you all enjoy the rest of your weekend!

TS65- i may have asked this before, but what program are you using for your c210k? i just ran my 2nd 5k today and i need something to help me with my endurance!

Starting W5D1 tonight! I've wanted to start since Saturday but it's been pouring non-stop since Saturday morning. :grumble: Still pouring, but I decided I'm going tonight even if it doesn't stop. NERVOUS about this week! Not so much the first one tonight, but definitely the other two!